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Taipei’s Spooky Halloween: 6 Major Themed Events Launch with Limited Time Only
The joyful Western ghost festival—Halloween—is just around the corner, and entertainment activities are popping up everywhere. Taipei Expo Park will host the “Expo Fear Festival,” featuring a Halloween market, a creepy costume contest, a Halloween parade, and a scary night concert...
7 Must-Visit Spots in Athens, the Ancient European City of Civilization
As the domain of the goddess Athena in Greek mythology, a key cradle of early Western civilization, the birthplace of city-states and democracy, and later the capital of modern Greece, Athens has always held a prominent place in history. Despite...
Three lines on the Yellow Duck’s face? Hofman: Love seeing the duck blend into Taoyuan’s local scenery
The highly anticipated Yellow Duck also made an appearance at the Taoyuan County Land Art Festival, which kicked off last Saturday (the 26th). On its first day on display, it attracted over 200,000 visitors. Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, who grew up in the countryside...
Breathtaking Views in Miyazaki %s Modern Fukuoka: Discovering the Southern Charm of Kyushu
Once known as "Chikushi Island" or "Chikushi Province," Japan's Kyushu region offers a blend different from Tokyo’s modernity and Kyoto’s classic charm. Kyushu combines Fukuoka’s urban sophistication, Saga’s exquisite craftsmanship, Nagasaki’s exotic flair, Kumamoto’s...
A sea of autumn flowers blooms along the riverside in Guting — a super romantic date on a floral carpet
Planning a romantic and nature-filled date after work or during the weekend in Taipei? Besides riding a UBike to enjoy the refreshing autumn breeze, you can also take in the two-month-long floral spectacle at Guting Riverside Park, where marigolds...
The Grass Ridge Ancient Trail Miscanthus Festival: Northeast Coast’s Most Beautiful Autumn Scenery Returns in November
The ultra-popular autumn event on the northeast coast, the “Grass Ridge Ancient Trail Miscanthus Festival,” now in its 12th year, will make a classic return along the Grass Ridge Ancient Trail from November 16 to December 1. This year’s theme is “Dancing Wind with Flying Miscanthus”...
Taiwan’s HowToTrip “Orange Travel Pass” exclusively freezes high-speed rail fare hikes & offers up to 68% off for island-wide travel
Taiwan High-Speed Rail raised fares starting October 8, with increases of up to 9.6%. To promote domestic tourism, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Taiwan High-Speed Rail jointly launched the HowToTrip “Orange Travel Pass,” which not only freezes the fare hike but also offers a 75% discount...
New Highlight in Sun Moon Lake: "Taomi Pit Stream–Butterfly Trail" Opens
The thriving eco-industry in Taomi Eco-village in recent years has significantly increased the number of visitors to the Taomi community, and the Taomi Pit Stream Trail connecting the parking lot and the community provides tourists with a more convenient and safe...
Book anytime, seats available instantly – affordable flights with iFly.com make spontaneous travel super convenient
In an era when DIY travel is increasingly popular, booking flights and planning trips online is no longer a novelty. But with iFly.com, you don’t have to wait for standby tickets – airline prices are all clearly displayed, and you can...
The Coolest Hot Air Balloon Journey Ever: Fly into Space to See Earth
The hot air balloon craze that has swept Taiwan over the past two years has attracted numerous netizens, with many queuing up from midnight just to experience those dreamlike moments high above the ground. But in 2016, U.S.-based World View...
Free Ticket GiveawayThe "Hunger Games" Parody KUSO New Film Makes Its Debut
The original writing team behind the "Scary Movie" series is back in action, and this time the director is so hungry he can barely see straight, unleashing the ultra-powerful new "hunger" parody "The Starving Games." Boasting that it will "guarantee laughs until you’re stuffed and full!"—this film, with such an audacious tagline, not only parodies last year’s global box office hit "The Hunger Games," but also takes jabs at blockbusters like "Avatar," "Harry Potter," "The Avengers," and "The Expendables." The combined worldwide box office of all the films being spoofed has reached an astronomical, immeasurable figure, making this one of the most anticipated KUSO parody films of the century.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa "straightens up" — 2.5 cm corrected over 12 years
Italy’s most famous structure, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, stands out globally for its tilted yet upright stance, making it a must-visit landmark in Italy. However, as a 12-year restoration project shows results, the tower has been "straightened" 2.5 cm since 20...
The Centennial Celebration of the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office in Taichung: Streets Closed for 3D Light Projections That Give Historic Buildings a New Look
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office in Taichung and revitalize this historic monument, the first-ever “Architecture. Light. Taichung – 3D Light Sculpture Art Exhibition” will officially kick off on November 1. For three consecutive weekends starting in November, from 6:30 PM...
Soak in Hot Springs Along the Northern Coast: A Gastronomy Guide to Jinshan, Wanli, and Jiufen
Autumn is here, and the perfect season blends with great food and hot springs in the areas of Jinshan, Wanli, and Jiufen. During this ideal time for travel, hop on a bus and explore the northern coast. Travelers can enjoy undersea hot springs and mountain town views without venturing far overseas or...
The Taipei Lantern Festival’s “Happy Lantern Sea” will light up early on January 25 next year
The 2014 Taipei Lantern Festival will take place from February 7 to February 16 at the “Flora and Yuanshan Parks” of the Taipei Flower Expo. The “Happy Taipei Lantern Sea” along Zhongshan North Road will be lit up earlier, on January 25, 2014...
The yellow duck's face is no longer crossed by "music lines" as cable lowering work is completed today
The yellow duck that appeared at the Taoyuan County Land Art Festival last weekend has recently been marred by overhead power lines in front of it, causing "three lines" or a "musical staff" to appear on its face in photos, prompting complaints from many netizens. Although Dutch...
Sasha Stars in Bathing Campaign as Taiwan’s Hot Spring Food Carnival Kicks Off
The “2013 Taiwan Hot Spring Food Carnival” officially launches today in the Jinshan-Wanli Hot Spring area of New Taipei City. This year, the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has gathered 17 hot spring destinations across Taiwan to offer a variety of attractive deals, and has...
A whopping 3 billion yen investment: The ultimate sleeper train "Seven Stars in Kyushu" unveiled
For many travelers, taking a premium sleeper train is not about saving on hotel costs or time, but rather about pursuing the rare dream of spending a noble night on the railway. In Japan, sleeper trains like the Hokutosei, Twilight Express...
Tokyo Skytree’s Must-See Winter Illuminations for Christmas Are Here!
Every year as winter arrives in Tokyo, major attractions and shopping malls begin transforming with romantic and dazzling light displays. This year, Tokyo Skytree is no exception, kicking off a special three-month winter illumination period starting from November 1, 2013...
5 lesser-known facts about Australia you need to know before exploring the country
In recent years, Australia has sparked a wave of working holiday and study abroad trends in China, attracting many young people to experience life abroad, broaden their horizons, and try to gain a deeper understanding of local customs and culture. However...