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![[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Lantern Festival Countdown & Cherry Blossom Season at Wuling Nearing Its End](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180208/898225668688fad47db0b4d0d61c40be.jpg)
[Friday Fun in Taiwan]Lantern Festival Countdown & Cherry Blossom Season at Wuling Nearing Its End
Riding on the festive atmosphere of the Lantern Festival, the lantern displays in Taichung, Nantou, and Kaohsiung will all come to a close this week, while the cherry blossom season at Wuling Farm—a popular blooming destination—will also wrap up next Monday. Don’t miss out this weekend if you haven’t had the chance to enjoy the lanterns or cherry blossoms...
Adult Travel: The World's 10 Most Popular Red-Light Districts
Mentioning red-light districts might make people blush, even feel embarrassed or reluctant to talk about. However, in many parts of the world, these districts have become popular tourist attractions—Amsterdam in the Netherlands being the prime example. ...
The Ogasawara cherry blossoms in Wushe are in full bloom, white as snow—utterly romantic
The Forestry Bureau’s Nantou Forest District Office reports that the cherry blossom season at Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area has reached its final crescendo. Officials say the park’s yaezakura (double-flowered cherry blossoms) are nearing the end of their bloom, with crimson petals scattering across the ground like dancing spring mud. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s smallest and rarest native species—the...
Kyoyasai Sumaya, a Delicious Kitchen Straight from a Kyoto Mother
There’s no taste quite like being invited to a friend’s home and being served what they modestly call “humble home cooking—please don’t mind its simplicity.” That’s the flavor of a mother’s touch. The kyomachi spirit (Omotenashi) of Kyoto...
Hungary to implement 100-person working holiday quota in June
Another country joins the working holiday abroad program. Taiwan’s Representative to Hungary, Kao Ching-yun, and the Representative of the Hungarian Trade Office, Levente Székely, recently signed a “Working Holiday Program Agreement” between the two countries...
![[Tuesday Homestay Special]Our Home 187, A Relaxing Getaway with Blue Sea and Sky in Jinguashi](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180208/bdda365574abc64f02514401ea0371d3.jpg)
[Tuesday Homestay Special]Our Home 187, A Relaxing Getaway with Blue Sea and Sky in Jinguashi
Nestled within a green forest, this homestay features a pure white European-style building built along the mountainside, standing as if isolated from the world at the edge of the mountain town. The ethereal beauty is worth savoring in detail.
A Global Tour of Dream Castles: Returning to the Romantic Realm of Fairy Tales
Beautiful and magnificent castles have always been an essential feature in fairy tales, whether it’s lavish banquets, the meetings and reunions of princes and princesses, or the dwellings of evil queens. Castles always exude a sense of solemnity and mystery...
Kyoto’s Shimokouji Bekkan, a hotel made of magazines
If Beijing is known for its “hutongs” and Shanghai for its “longtangs,” then the quintessential alleyway lifestyle unique to Kyoto is probably hidden away in its “rojiniwa.” Shimokouji Bekkan is a private inn with only...
LEGO Meets Landmark: Truck Crash into Presidential Office Building Caught in Display
LEGO enthusiast Li Si-hua, invited by a publisher, showcased a LEGO recreation of the Presidential Office Building and Jingfu Gate, surrounded by a variety of colorful LEGO bricks and figurines, including a Totoro bus. More notably, right in the center of the Presidential Office Building...
The "Blue Print" mural on Hai’an Road, a popular Tainan attraction, becomes history as the wall is painted white
The well-known "Blue Print" attraction on Hai’an Road in Tainan City had been rumored since last year that its iconic blue wall, which had stood for 10 years, would be painted white. Today, news emerged that painters were whitewashing the "Blue Print" wall, leaving many tourists who loved the Tainan landmark and members of the arts community feeling disappointed.
Blue hydrangeas at Zhuzihu bloom as five recommended streams and trails around Yangmingshan for flower viewing
The annual spring highlight of Yangmingshan National Park—Zhuzihu Hydrangea Season—is set to take place from March 21 to April 27 in Zhuzihu. This year, in addition to the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department, Soil and Water Conservation Bureau recommending five streams and...
Dirty Chocolate Bread Also Available in Taiwan – A Viral Hit Sweeping China and Korea
The currently popular "dirty chocolate bread," which gained fame in Korea, has not only spread to cities like Shanghai and Beijing but also become a favorite topic among many internet celebrities. This bread is...
Limited-time Chinese New Year set menu: Festive vibes on Emirates flights
Emirates has introduced exquisitely crafted festive snacks on selected routes during the Lunar New Year period. ...
Strolling Through Tōfuku-ji in Kyoto to Discover Louis Vuitton’s Iconic Plaid
Let’s rewind to the 1878 Paris Exposition Universelle. While the Western world was basking in the sweet fruits of the Industrial Revolution and Easterners were still reeling from the shock of the new world, Japanese traditional culture, propelled by maritime trade...
A Must-Visit in a Lifetime: A Special Collection of World-Class Stunning Sceneries
Traveling around the world has always been a dream for many. Among the numerous famous cities and breathtaking sights, there must be a ranking. Today, we will introduce to netizens the most astonishing sceneries in the world that leave travelers in awe. Whether it’s the beautiful skyline of a metropolis or natural wonders formed over millennia, they will all make you eager to set off immediately and check them off your “achieved” list.
Taiwan’s celebrity chef shines on the global stage: Taichung’s Le Mo named in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Taiwanese culinary talent steps onto the international stage: Le Mo, a French restaurant in Taichung
Okinawa’s “Dokadoka,” a Miracle Café in a Hidden Natural Paradise
As the car climbs up a small hill and turns onto a winding path, the surrounding plants seem to change in appearance. A red-brick house on the hill catches the eye, exuding an air of being the only one of its kind for miles around, with a prime location by the mountains and sea...
1,600 paper pandas to launch an ultra-cute Taipei flash mob retrospective
The large-scale outdoor public art exhibition “1600 Pandas World Tour—Taipei,” co-hosted by the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism and Left Brain Creative Marketing, is set to open in Taipei on February 28. On the eve of the opening...
![[Wednesday Special]Get Early Bird Discounts on a Taitung Spring Ranch Mini Trip](https://www.howtotrip.net/travel/pic/20180208/05381583bf79e4dbcc02b7f7145104c9.jpg)
[Wednesday Special]Get Early Bird Discounts on a Taitung Spring Ranch Mini Trip
Welcome spring as the Chihpen Royal Hotel joyfully launches the “Spring Joy. Happy Ranch Mini Trip,” specially partnering with Chulu Ranch to run and laugh freely on the pasture, embracing a brand-new start through travel, and rediscovering pure joy and vitality...