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Taiwan's First International Boat Show Kicks Off in Kaohsiung

The “2014 Taiwan International Boat Show” grandly opened on the 8th, with 168 domestic and international manufacturers showcasing top-tier luxury yachts and related parts and equipment over four consecutive days at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center. Mayor Chen Chu stated that Kaohsiung’s yacht industry is highly competitive and...

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Shoushan Zoo Celebrates Mother’s Day with “Mommie Bear & Crane Longevity SWEET”

For a heartwarming Mother’s Day, Shoushan Zoo is launching the “Bears Love Mommies — Give a Kiss” free admission event on May 10th. On the day of the event, as long as little ones give their moms a kiss on the cheek and say “I love you,” they can enjoy...

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The taste from the stars! HoneyCreme Honeycomb Ice Cream debuts in Kaohsiung

The ice cream specialty shop "HoneyCreme Honeycomb Ice Cream," which caused a craze in a small alley in Taipei's East District, quickly expanded southward to Kaohsiung after opening in late March. The Kaohsiung branch is located at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Kaohsiung Sanduo...

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Famous flower town near Nagoya, Japan’s largest hydrangea season

Located just a 15-minute drive from Nagoya’s suburban Nagashima Resort, Nabana no Sato boasts Japan’s largest hydrangea garden. Each spring, the area offers a continuous parade of floral beauty—from cherry blossom season, plum blossom season, tulip fields, to May’s rose season.

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[Tuesday Travel Stay]Tamsui Breeze: A Timeless Journey with Dr. Mackay

Taiwan’s TransInn Tamsui Breeze opened in October 2012, located near Taiwan’s famous attractions “Tamsui Old Street” and “Fisherman’s Wharf.” Tamsui Breeze is designed around the theme of “A Timeless Journey with Dr. Mackay”...

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Romantic Shibazakura Season in Hokkaido: Eastern Mokoto Gains Popularity

Competing with the two major Shibazakura festivals in the Kanto region—Fuji Shibazakura and Chichibu Shibazakura—is the Eastern Mokoto Shibazakura Festival in Okhotsk, Hokkaido. Slightly later than those in the Kanto area, the event runs from early May to early June, with peak blooming around mid-May...

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Xu Ruotong's wedding photos unveiled, showcasing the beautiful scenery of Western Australia as a testament to love

The Taiwanese actress Xu Ruotong recently shared her wedding photos with her husband, Lee Yun-feng, on Facebook. Unlike typical wedding photo backdrops, these images capture stunning natural landscapes that serve as a witness to their happy romance. This four-day, three-night wedding photo shoot...

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[Monday Foodie]Beijing Station’s Dragon Boat Festival Introduces Time-Honored Braised Pork Zongzi Praised by Hu Tianlan

As the annual Dragon Boat Festival approaches, due to rising costs of raw materials and ingredients, traditional zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) have seen price increases. However, Beijing Station Fashion Plaza’s carefully selected zongzi shops are holding the line on prices. They have exclusively introduced time-honored Huzhou-style zongzi “Xinwei Market Four Happiness Zongzi” and “Nanmen Market Shanghai Hexing Pastry Shop Fresh Meat Zongzi.” Pre-orders are now open from 5/12 (Monday) to 6/2 (Monday). Packed with wholesome ingredients at reasonable prices, each zongzi is priced between approximately 45 and 65 yuan, helping customers celebrate a fulfilling Dragon Boat Festival.

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EVA Air takes the lead in introducing in-flight WiFi for high-altitude social media fun

On May 21, EVA Air simultaneously introduced two brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with significant upgrades across interior seating, in-flight entertainment systems, and cabin service amenities. EVA Air also specially...

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[Sunday Slow Time]Savor a Pot of Tea Amid Kyoto Melodies — Wei Wu Tea Ceremony

Turn into a lane off Fubei Street, and your gaze will unfold to reveal a row of Japanese-style row houses with black tiles and gray walls. On the wall of the middle bungalow hangs a square-base, round-character seal engraved with a large “Wei” character — this is Wei Wu Tea Ceremony...

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[Saturday Cinema]Hilariously Crazy Fun – Let’s Go Boom Boom Bang Bang!

In the city of Ishizaki by Lake Biwa in Japan’s Kansai region, there live two families: the “Asahi” and the “Natsume.” It is said that since the 1300s, these two families have inherited mysterious powers through the generations... According to tradition, descendants of the Asahi family who possess such powers must reside in...

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The magical allure of the Mirror of the Sky: the fantastical Uyuni Salt Flats

The Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni) is the world’s largest salt flat, located in Bolivia. Its vast expanse of nearly 4,000 square kilometers of white terrain makes visitors feel as if they’ve stepped into a fairyland. The entire surface of the lake acts like a mirror...

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An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) makes traveling abroad more budget-friendly.

Everyone knows that a student ID can get you plenty of discounts, but most people may not realize that getting an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) to purchase student flights could save you tens of thousands of dollars compared to regular tickets—and also includes checked baggage perks. Nowadays...

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Slow Travel: Star Virgo Sets Sail from Hong Kong

Star Cruises’ flagship vessel, SuperStar Virgo, has launched Asia cruises with Hong Kong as its home port since April this year. By the end of October, there will be a total of 31 round-trip voyages between Taiwan and Hong Kong. If you’re looking to explore Hong Kong at a leisurely pace, what could be more relaxing than a cruise? Leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life, grab your suitcase, and set off. This time, no rushing to catch flights, no frantic shopping—just a slow, sea-breeze-filled journey.

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2014 Club Sandwich Index Released: Geneva Tops Again

According to research published today by global online hotel booking expert Hotels.com, Geneva has once again claimed the top spot for the world’s most expensive club sandwich, with an average price of NT$983 per sandwich. Taipei has been included in the global survey again...

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Taipei Bridge’s “Motorcycle Waterfall”: A Taiwan-Only Attraction That Amazes Even Japanese

There has always been a large number of Japanese travelers visiting Taiwan independently, and some have been amazed by the spectacular sight of motorcycle traffic during Taipei Bridge’s morning rush hour!!! After being featured and broadcast on a Japanese program through various channels, it caught the attention of Japanese tourists...

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[Art Appreciation on Thursday]A Breeze from Paris at Eslite Gallery

Eslite Gallery will present the exhibition “A Breeze from Paris” from May 31 to June 29, 2014, featuring Lalan as the central figure to showcase the brilliance of 20th-century Chinese artists in France. In addition to displaying dozens of Lalan’s works from various periods...

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Explore the Exclusively Secluded Mauritius and Uncover the Mysterious Charm of Madagascar

Summer is perfect for a dual-country journey exploring the Pearl of the Indian Ocean — Mauritius — and diving into the natural ecology of Madagascar. Not only will you get up close with nature, but you’ll also experience the lives of local people and dance joyfully with lemurs...

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The TWG Tea Salon & Boutique has officially made its debut

Featuring a selection of over 800 single-origin and hand-blended teas sourced from 45 global origins, the world-renowned luxury tea brand TWG Tea officially launched in May at Breeze Center, a landmark premium shopping destination in Taiwan...

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Eat Taiwan’s first “Phoenix Divine Ice Cream” in Hualien this summer

Liu Ruiqi, founder of “Pineapple Bay,” said that ingredients for baked products like local pineapple cakes and roselle sweet potatoes are all contract-grown with farmers from eastern Taiwan. For example, when making pineapple filling, a rich juice is naturally produced...

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