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Golden Trumpet Trees in Full Bloom: A Guide to Flower-Watching Spots Across Taiwan
Since the end of the 228 Holiday, the vibrant and brilliant golden trumpet trees have blossomed like radiant sunshine, adorning the streets and alleys of central and southern Taiwan. Recently, the flowers have reached their peak, sparking a craze for chasing these golden blooms. Below is a roundup of...
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[Food]Limited Time Only: Doraemon Café Opens in Tokyo
To celebrate the release of the latest Doraemon movie "Stand by Me Doraemon 2" in Japan, TOWER RECORDS CAFE Shibuya, a record store café in Tokyo, has collaborated with Doraemon to launch a limited-time café starting February 17...
Railway fans, rejoice!A collection of Japan’s most bizarre train stations
When traveling in Japan, uniquely packaged souvenirs always amaze and delight. But Japan’s creativity isn’t limited to small items—now even train stations incorporate local character with imaginative designs, taking on all kinds of quirky shapes. Next time you visit Japan, why not embark on a railway adventure themed around collecting unique stations?
Spring Feast at Meifeng Mountain – A Romantic Blossom Corridor
As spring approaches, the blooming flowers of the season are highly anticipated. From March 14 to March 29, 2015, the NTU Highland Experimental Farm is hosting the “Spring Feast” event, where the [blossoming peach blossom corridor...
Attention SNOOPY fans!The official opening of the Charlie Brown Café
The highly anticipated first-ever Charlie Brown Café in Taiwan, CharlieBrownCaféTaiwan, was finally announced on the evening of the 11th to begin trial operations starting at 10:00 AM on March 18...
Disney Floral & Garden Festival: Hyper-Realistic Green Elsa from Frozen
The 2015 Disney International Flower & Garden Festival (2015 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival) officially kicked off on March 4...
Watch the night view with owls at Taoyuan’s Owl Forest School – so adorable!
Located on Tiger Head Mountain in the suburbs of Taoyuan, the beautiful natural scenery has always been loved by both locals and visitors. During the day, you can see residents exercising in the park or groups of tourists coming for hikes and picnics, but at night...
Be a Good Passenger: The 5 Most Annoying Travelers According to Flight Attendants
Travel actually begins the moment you step into the airport and board the plane—a small space where people from all over the world gather, bringing with them different scents and traces of their journeys. But these sights aren't always beautiful...
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[Buy Goodies]A Must-Have in Japan: Super Cute MyMelody Face Masks
Following the 2014 launch of panda and tiger-themed face masks by Ichiban-Koubou in Japan that sparked a craze for colorful facial masks, this year Japanese retailers have introduced Sanrio characters My Melody, Kuro...
311 Thank Taiwan!Japanese-owned restaurant offers free curry and ramen!
On the fourth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, many Japanese people still hold heartfelt gratitude toward the generosity of Taiwanese people at the time, expressing their thanks in various ways. Japanese-style restaurants in Taiwan have also launched limited-time “Thank You, Taiwan” events…
Travel to India: 10 Things You Must Know
Traveling to India may require a lot of courage for many people. Whether it's hygiene conditions or religious culture, all kinds of unknowns and discomforts become an invisible high wall that deters us from traveling to India. In fact...
South Korea Cherry Blossom Travel Guide: The 10-Kilometer Sakura Tunnel on Yeouido Is Pure Magic
When spring arrives and cherry blossoms bloom, Japan’s stunning sakura scenery might be the first thing that comes to mind. But South Korea, located at a similar mid-latitude as Japan, also offers breathtaking cherry blossom views. The cherry blossom season in South Korea typically takes place around...
The Hokuriku Shinkansen has opened!
A major transportation event in Japan in 2015 — the Hokuriku Shinkansen began operations on March 14. In addition to shortening the travel time from the Tokyo metropolitan area to the Hokuriku region, it now takes just two hours and 28 minutes to get from Tokyo to Kanazawa, enabling more people to extend their travel plans to...
Airport MRT to open by year-end: 35-minute ride from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport
The Taoyuan Airport MRT is expected to begin operations by the end of 2015. With approximately 95% of the construction already completed, the project is nearly finished. The most anticipated fare is expected to be around NT$200. Once operational, the direct ride between Taipei Main Station and Taoyuan Airport will take just 35 minutes...
The cherry blossoms at Tamsui Tianyuan Temple are in bloom—travel with spring!
Due to climatic factors, the cherry blossom season arrived later than expected, but fortunately, the recent cold snap has prompted the pink Yoshino cherry blossoms to gradually emerge. Currently, Yoshino cherry blossoms have been blooming successively across various districts in New Taipei City. The cherry blossom festival events kicked off on March 1...
A Light Two-Day City Trip: Family Fun in Shilin
The weekend has finally arrived, giving you a chance to break free from your busy work schedule and enjoy some quality holiday time. Since the opening of Taipei’s Children’s Amusement Park, Shilin District has attracted many parents and their kids every weekend...
Great deal alert: Japan’s largest duty-free UNIQLO opens at Kansai Airport
No more leftover yen when flying back to Taiwan from Kansai. UNIQLO Japan has announced the opening of the largest UNIQLO duty-free store in any Japanese airport, located inside Kansai International Airport, which will officially open on March 27...
2400-meter Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route opens for the season—don’t miss this lifetime spectacle of towering snow walls!
The renowned Japanese tourist attraction “Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route,” familiar to many Japan travel enthusiasts, has announced its opening for this year on April 16th!
Cemetery Turned Tourist Spot: Guatemala’s Vibrant Graveyards
Never thought cemeteries could become colorful tourist attractions? In Guatemalan tradition, elaborate and “eye-catching” ceremonies are held after someone passes away. The graveyards scattered across the outskirts of Guatemala are bright and vivid...
Fast-track your way out of the country: Six types of items you can't bring in carry-on luggage
With more options from Taiwan’s low-cost airlines, more young people are trying their hand at backpacking abroad. To speed up customs clearance and avoid unnecessary trouble, here’s a summary of common regulations for carry-on luggage—including what you can and cannot bring. Note that some detailed rules vary by airline, so be sure to check the regulations of your chosen carrier and destination country before departure.