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A Tipsy Silver Ocean: Savor Premium Wines at Sea
The exhilarating feeling of freedom on the waves isn’t always just about the gentle rocking motion. Now, boarding the “Tipsy” offers a new way to roam the silver seas. Silversea Cruises...
The Most Romantic Weekend Before Qixi Festival: Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival Lights Up the Night on August 10
This romantic weekend just before Qixi Festival is perfect for a spectacular fireworks date. Now in its ninth year, the Dadaocheng Fireworks Festival will kick off on August 10. This year’s event puts the spotlight on musical performances and has been specially renamed as the 2013 Taipei Dadaocheng “Music” Fireworks Festival. With the romantic vibe of Valentine’s Day in full swing, the festivities begin at 6:00 PM with main stage music acts, featuring live bands, singer performances, and exciting jazz music. The fireworks will light up the sky from 8:30 to 8:50 PM. The event also includes cultural and creative booths and light food stalls, allowing visitors to enjoy a romantic night under the fireworks accompanied by beautiful melodies.
High-altitude pool adventure at The Okura Prestige Bangkok with panoramic views of Bangkok
Finding a swimming pool in the city that offers a sweeping view of the urban landscape is nothing short of a fantasy. Amidst the bustling, crowded, and fast-paced streets of Bangkok, a touch of Japanese elegance was introduced in 2012 when...
Old Pig leads the charge forward—The high-speed rail cartoon-themed train is now in service!
Following the success of painted airplanes by airlines and the Mushroom Train on Taiwan Railways’ Jiji Line, Taiwan High Speed Rail has also embraced the painted train trend. In collaboration with Cartoon Network, it has launched a fully painted “Happy Cartoon Train.” Featuring lively and fun cartoon characters such as Adventure Time’s Finn and Jake, The Tom and Jerry Show, and The Powerpuff Girls, each of the 12 carriages is themed around different characters, prompting passengers to exclaim “So cute!” again and again. Travelers are immersed in one cartoon story after another, enjoying a whimsical and “kawaii” high-speed rail journey.
Depart from Australia to Experience Working Holidays at World Heritage Sites
In recent years, Australia has become synonymous with working holidays. In this new immigrant country, the locals are highly inclusive, the security is good, the politics are stable, and the climate is mild. The time difference is only 2–3 hours ahead of Taiwan, and in Western Australia...
Hotel Alfonso XIII Revives the Glory of Andalusia
Ever dreamed of royalty? Since its opening in 1929, Hotel Alfonso XIII has been a renowned landmark in Seville, the ancient southern capital of Spain...
Taiwan’s Largest Sunflower Maze Opens—A Must-Visit Floral Destination for Spring Travel
Kaohsiung’s Shanlin District boasts an expansive 25-hectare sea of flowers, featuring vibrant blooms such as sunflowers, cosmos, and zinnias that create a kaleidoscope of colors. Additionally, it features Taiwan’s largest sunflower field maze, covering 3 hectares...
Amusement parks offer starlight tickets: just 299 NT for two people
Amusement parks are competing for summer visitors not only with various promotional packages but also with eye-catching starlight tickets, allowing both kids and adults to avoid the hottest daytime hours while enjoying discounted entry. For example, Leofoo Village Theme Park...
Taipei Caesar’s Temptation Offers Grab Seven Valentine’s Micro-Wine Summer Night
The annual Qixi Valentine’s Day is coming on August 13th. Taipei Caesar Park Hotel has launched a one-month Qixi accommodation package, available for reservation from August 1st to August 31st, offering a romantic Qixi night exclusively for two...
The Bitan Suspension Bridge Light Show Dances to Music This Weekend
Have you ever seen a suspension bridge that dances to the rhythm of music? What kind of unique sparks will be ignited when music is added? On this breezy, moonlit summer night, would you like to see the Bitan Suspension Bridge illuminated with a night scene as dazzling as starlight...
Registration for The Color Run, the happiest 5K on Earth, starts tomorrow
For running enthusiasts who have jogged through cities, along riverbanks, or even taken part in nighttime starlight runs, how about trying something different? In 2012, an event held 50 times in the United States attracted over 600,000 participants...
Lunch Beat: You dance, I buy you lunch
Have you heard of "garage startups"? A few young people set up a few old computers and machines in their hometown warehouse, start making phone call after phone call, knocking on one door after another. A small garage, but big dreams. The most famous example should be...
Small Farmers Take You Through Life: Curating Green, Happy Holidays
Step into the soft, muddy fields to plant rice seedlings, hunt for pests in the vegetable garden, pull radishes in the morning and learn how to make |carp streamers| in the afternoon. After a day of labor, savor the freshly steamed rice and handmade zongzi made by the farmers—there's so much joy, you might even forget the time...
The Yellow Rubber Duck is coming to Keelung in December and staying put!
The Yellow Rubber Duck, which has sparked tourism booms everywhere it goes, is set to make its way to Keelung Harbor in December. The Keelung City Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, confirming that the Yellow Rubber Duck will soon arrive in Keelung Harbor. The exhibition is expected to run from mid-December to January of next year, spanning a total of six weeks — including New Year’s Eve. Don’t miss your chance to ring in the new year with the duck!
The 4D Cyclorama Bicycle Theater at the Action Dream Museum takes you on an interactive Taipei adventure on August 1
After closing on January 1, 2013, the Expo Dream Museum underwent seven months of planning and redevelopment. This first-of-its-kind immersive smart experience museum in Taiwan will reopen on August 1 as the “Taipei Fantasy Journey – Action @ Dream Museum...”
Hong Kong shopping spree: 3-day, 2-night package starting from HK$9,888, plus chance to win HK$10,000 shopping vouchers
Hong Kong is close, language-friendly, and has convenient local transport, making it a popular destination for domestic travelers on overseas independent trips. In line with Hong Kong's Summer Spectacular super shopping season, nine domestic travel agencies are launching a special “weekly shopping voucher draw” promotion. Starting now...
A Day in Tainan’s Old Houses: A New Way to Travel
From morning till night, the new charm of Tainan’s old houses draws travelers here, enchanting them in the flow of time. For now, set aside the anxiety of chasing grand mountains, rivers, and famous historical sites. In the span of a single day, wander through the alleys...
Free Travel to Japan’s Hidden Cool Escapes – Mysterious Travelers Wanted for Kochi
This summer, Japan is also experiencing intense “extreme heat,” so travelers looking to take a vacation in Japan should head for hidden escapes for a cooling trip. The Shimanto River in Kochi, Shikoku, is known as the “last clear stream of Japan.” Its pristine...
Energy Floor Dancing to Save the Planet by Generating Electricity
Want to shine on the dance floor and become the center of attention? Just dance with all your might and radiate energy? If you step onto an “Energy Floor” (ENERGY FLOORS), you can actually generate electricity—literally “discharge”! Developed by Su...
Kenting: The Best Way to Have Fun – Riding the Waves and Splashing Around
With the heatwave here, water activities are the best way to beat the heat. Kenting, home to beautiful shell-sand beaches, not only offers thrilling water sports but also challenges for land-based extreme adventures. With so many activities to choose from, how can you make the most of your weekend in Kenting? Follow this itinerary!