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[Shop Smart]Samsonite Shows You How: 4 Key Tips for Choosing the Perfect Suitcase
A perfect trip is made up of many factors, including careful planning in advance, compatible travel companions, delicious local food, and more. In addition to these, the suitcase also plays a very important role. From packing essentials before departure, to traveling on the go, and even storing your souvenirs at the end, choosing a suitcase that fits your needs and style not only makes your journey easier but also more perfect. The world’s number one luggage brand—Samsonite is here to teach you how to choose a suitcase smartly and solve consumers’ concerns.
Flowers in full bloom!Hitachi Seaside Park is blanketed in a dreamy golden carpet
As spring arrives and temperatures gradually warm up, cherry blossoms in Japan begin to bloom one after another, quietly painting the land in soft pink hues. But besides planning a cherry blossom trip to Japan in spring, you can also visit the flower-rich Hitachi Seaside Park...
Angel’s Tears Lake (Jiaming Lake) Reopens with Daily Application Limits!
The Jiaming Lake National Trail, known as the "Angel’s Tears," has reopened in April after more than three months of closure and renovation. The Taiwan Forestry Bureau, Taitung Office, stated that reopening will also involve daily visitor caps...
Don’t be too honest when traveling abroad — five “white lies” you should tell on your trip
Being an honest person is something we’ve been taught since childhood, but while traveling, allow yourself to lower your moral standards. When faced with pushy salespeople, harassment, or unexpected situations, a little dishonesty at the right time can save you from a lot...
Romantic Spring Festival of Flowers: Southern Cherry Blossoms and Rapeseed Blossom Festival Begins
Starting every February, around 800 Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom trees along the Aono River in Minami-Izu Town gradually come into full bloom. The delicate pink blossoms set against the bright yellow rapeseed flowers exude a serene and elegant springtime charm, attracting large crowds of visitors every year...
The Grand Budapest Hotel 2 Radiates the Charm of an Indian Palace, Delighting Audiences
In 2012, the surprise hit comedy *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel* took audiences on an adventure with seven "outward-bound" British retirees to a newly opened Indian...
Taichung FUN Lantern Festival Weekend 2-Day Itinerary Proposal
With the Taiwan Lantern Festival being held in Taichung, planning a weekend 2-day trip to the city seems like a great idea. This city rich in local character not only boasts a strong artistic vibe but has also become more accessible with the construction of distinctive landmarks such as the National Taichung Theater, along with the development of BRT and iBike systems—allowing many out-of-town visitors to easily explore Taichung using public transportation. Below is a recommended 2-day urban itinerary starting from Taichung Railway Station. By taking the BRT and using iBike, you can have a smooth and enjoyable trip around the city.
Tokyo-Style "Setagaya Ramen Setagaya-ya" Debuts in Taiwan
Ramen has always been a staple of daily life and casual conversation in Japan. Walking down the streets of Japan, you often hear people talking about things like 'a new ramen shop just opened' or 'the taste or quality at that ramen place has changed,' which shows just how integral it is to Japanese...
The exuberant laughter and water fights of Thailand’s Songkran Festival mark a lively welcome to the New Year.
Thailand’s Songkran Festival (also known as the Songkran Festival) is the most joyful traditional New Year celebration for Thais. During this long holiday, many city dwellers return to their hometowns to reunite with family. In the hottest month of April in Thailand, preparations begin...
Celebrating 40th Birthday: Hello Kitty Café Debuts in Nagoya
To celebrate Hello Kitty’s 40th birthday, various Hello Kitty-themed merchandise has been launched across Japan. Now, Nagoya is unveiling the limited-time Hello Kitty Café...
2015 Taipei Lantern Festival: Golden Lucky Sheep and a Lively Light Festival Celebrate the Lantern Rite
The 2015 Taipei Lantern Festival officially kicked off on February 14th, with the “Love ’Embrace the Sea of Lights” display along Zhongshan North Road Sections 2–3 lighting up first. The main exhibition area ran from February 27th to March 8th at the Flower Expo Yuanshan Park, offering a 10-day...
Taiwan Lantern Festival lights up: Fireworks shows dazzle every day
The 2015 Taiwan Lantern Festival "Taichung Soaring" was held from February 27 to March 15 across three major lantern zones in Fengyuan Miaodong Commercial Area, Taichung Park, and the Wurih High-Speed Rail Special Zone, with the main lantern area in Wurih also holding a fireworks test show on the evening of March 4...
Tainan’s Wisteria Season Has Arrived — Fireflies Join in to Warm Up the Event
March’s peach and plum blossoms have faded, but wisteria flowers are now in full bloom to continue welcoming visitors. The “Wisteria Season” in Rueili, Chiayi County, runs from March 10 to April 10. The sight of graceful wisteria blossoms swaying gently in the breeze is a unique and beautiful scenery that can only be found in Rueili, Meishan Township, Chiayi County...
Cherry Blossom Season Kicks Off in Japan: Ueno Station in Tokyo Becomes the Most Beautiful Sakura-Themed Station
Cherry blossoms in Japan begin to bloom one after another starting in March, with scenes of sakura-covered skies visible everywhere. Now, even within train stations in Tokyo, you can enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms. Ueno Station has started...
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[Featured Accommodation]Taiwan’s Coolest Boutique Hotel: Songshan Eslite Hotel Showcases Local Charm
Located in Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Taiwan’s first hotel to integrate humanities, reading, cultural creativity exhibitions, music, film, greenery, and nature—offering an immersive experience of life’s emotional richness—“Eslite Hotel” officially commenced operations on March 6. It aims to...
Drink coffee with a super cute sheep star companion at this Korean café!
South Korea has many unique coffee shops, and to stand out among the numerous competitors, partnering with a celebrity animal might be a great idea. Located in the Hongdae area of Seoul, there's a café called ThanksNat...
Creative Lantern Festival Event – The Valley of Light Cultural and Creative Village Attracts Attention with Its Impressive Archway
In conjunction with the "2015 Taiwan Lantern Festival" held in Taichung, the Dali Cultural and Creative Village joined as the fourth lantern area, establishing the "Valley of Light – Dali Cultural and Creative Village Lantern Festival" at Dali Donghu Park from March 3 to March 15...
Venice Carnival Mask Festival!A Romantic Dance Party for All
Ranked alongside Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and France’s Nice as one of the “World’s Three Great Carnivals,” the 2015 Italian Venice Carnival (Carnevale Venezia), also known as the “Mask Festival,” has already...
The largest in Kyushu!A dreamy pink moss phlox carpet at Huis Ten Bosch
With over twenty years of history, Huis Ten Bosch has always attracted many visitors with its vibrant and colorful gardens. The park features a variety of seasonally changing flowers such as tulips, roses, hydrangeas, begonias, marigolds, and pansies in brilliant hues...
Asia's only one among the world’s 15 most beautiful flower-filled streets — Taiwan makes the list
Sometimes, to enjoy beautiful scenery, you don’t have to go far. Simply strolling along a leisurely tree-lined avenue, surrounded by blooming flowers, and savoring a moment of peace and quiet — that’s all it takes to find the most beautiful view. Recently, a foreign website selected the world’s...