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Golden Fields of Daylilies in Hualien: A Feast of Golden Earth
August marks the season when daylilies bloom brilliantly. The picturesque landscapes of Liushishi Mountain, renowned for its mountain scenery and often hailed as the most European-feeling spot, transform into a vast sea of over 70 hectares of daylilies every year, attracting large crowds...
Sweet shrimp flavor hidden in the broth—Hokkaido’s Ichigen Ramen lands in Taiwan
Ichigen Ramen from Hokkaido is set to officially open its first overseas branch in Taipei’s Xinyi District this September. Unlike typical ramen that features broths simmered with pork or chicken bones, Ichigen Ramen uses sweet shrimp to craft its broth, offering a distinctive...
Taiwanese Tourists’ Online Shopping Frenzy Becomes a Headache for Japanese Hotels Due to Package Collection
Recently, it was reported that a group of Taiwanese tourists on a trip to Japan ordered a large number of items from Japanese shopping websites and had them delivered to their hotel for collection. A source revealed online that the incident involved a tour organized by a major Taiwanese travel agency, with group members ordering 5...
Enjoy riverside reading at London’s floating bookstore Word on the Water
Just the name “WordOnTheWater” sparks the imagination. In London, UK, there’s a one-of-a-kind bookstore in the world, carrying a wide variety of secondhand books as it drifts along the canals...
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[Traveler’s Tale]Nature’s Call: Breathtaking Landscapes of Hokkaido
Starting from Otaru in Hokkaido, drive along the "Shakotan Blue Road" along the northern coast toward Shakotan Peninsula – canoe down to the mysterious Blue Cave at Yamaishi Coast, explore Japan’s top beaches and natural heritage sites, and let yourself roam free in the vast...
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[Eat Gourmet]Overlooking City Lights: Taiwan’s Top 5 Most Scenic Restaurants
Nowadays, when people choose a restaurant, delicious food isn’t the only consideration—the beautiful surroundings and views are also a major factor. After all, enjoying a meal in an environment surrounded by stunning scenery not only satisfies your appetite but also heals a weary soul...
Fly to Korea for just NT$199!V Air’s inaugural flight promotion goes on sale
V Air will launch its first flight on the Taipei Taoyuan–Busan route on August 24, becoming Taiwan’s first local low-cost carrier to fly to South Korea. Starting at 10:00 AM on August 6, regular fare tickets will be available for purchase on the official website www.flyvair...
Where to go on Father’s Day? Discover dad’s favorite travel spots!
Father’s Day is here, but you haven’t figured out how to celebrate yet? The hotel booking site Hotels.com has specially compiled a great collection of domestic travel destinations, recommending various activities—spend time with dad, embrace a sea of golden daylilies in Hualien, cycle around Sun Moon Lake, explore all the local snacks in Tainan, and enjoy a heartwarming trip!
Step into the World of The Chronicles of My Macho Dad – A HowToTrip Guide to the Attractions
As an Osaka native, Baku Yumemakura, his three classic best-selling fantasy novels took Japan’s literary scene by storm upon release and are hailed as the “Kansai Trilogy.” They are set respectively in Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka:...
See Japan’s Top Five Autumn-Colored Castle Landscapes
Although summer hasn’t ended yet, many people have already started planning their autumn trips. When it comes to autumn in Japan, the most beautiful color is undoubtedly the red of the maple leaves, which paints the landscape with poetic beauty. Below is a collection of...
The Empire State Building's Light Show in New York Highlights 160 Endangered Animals
On August 1st, the Empire State Building in New York was lit up at night, unveiling a dazzling light show. The three-hour spectacle centered on endangered species, projecting images of 160 of the world's most threatened animals onto the building...
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[Shop Cool Stuff]Adorably Cute: Disney Launches Chip 'n' Dale Face Masks!
Character-themed face masks continue to be all the rage. Ever since Ichibankado launched animal-shaped face masks in Japan in 2014, a facial mask trend quickly swept both domestic and international markets, transforming the act of applying a face mask from a simple beauty routine into something that's also...
The 2015 Taiwan Cycling Festival kicks off – the Oh Bear painted train hits the tracks
The 2015 Taiwan Cycling Festival has begun, and for the first time in collaboration with Taiwan Railways, painted sightseeing trains will be running on the Jiji and Neiwan lines starting August 5. Then, in mid-August, Chief Oh Bear will also appear on the Pingxi Line’s Taiwan Railways painted sightseeing train...
The proposed limit on imported cigarettes is a maximum of 19 sticks — not even a full pack allowed
Buying cigarettes at airport duty-free shops is a common habit for many travelers abroad and the main way Taiwanese purchase cheaper tobacco products. But this habit of buying duty-free cigarettes as gifts may soon change. Recently, the Executive Yuan held...
Highly recommended by CNN: 40 must-try delicious snacks in Taiwan
Taiwan’s rich and delicious snacks have always amazed foreign tourists. Recently, the American cable news network CNN published a list of 40 snacks that you absolutely must not miss when visiting Taiwan. This selection was based on votes from CNN readers around the world...
Kaohsiung sees its first giant water lilies—three kids can sit on them without sinking!
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Tourism Bureau has introduced "giant water lilies" to Lotus Pond for the first time, with successful cultivation now allowing visitors to admire the magnificent sight of these lilies covering the pond’s surface, in addition to visiting Tainan for lotus viewing. Recently, in conjunction with the current peak butterfly season at Jinshi Lake...
Peach Aviation’s Double Commemorative Sale – Flights to Tokyo, Okinawa, and Osaka from Just ¥500
To celebrate reaching 10 million passengers and the launch of the Taipei–Tokyo route, Peach Aviation has launched a double commemorative promotion starting at 00:00 on August 7. The offer includes flights between Taipei and Tokyo, Taipei and Osaka, Taipei and Okinawa, as well as Kaohsiung and Osaka...
Plan ahead to ring in the New Year in ten different countries for a unique experience!
The most exciting day of the year has to be New Year's Eve. People gather together to bid farewell to the highs and lows of the past year. After an energetic countdown, they welcome a brand-new version of themselves and the beautiful new year with dazzling fireworks. Strangers exchange...
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[Visit Exhibitions]Don’t Miss These Six Adorable Popular Exhibits This Summer Vacation
The summer vacation is already halfway over—do you still have any plans? Currently, there are six super-popular and adorable cartoon and illustration exhibitions taking place in Taipei. In addition to cute exhibits like Chibi Maruko-chan, Toy Story, and Miffy...
Tokyo's Tsukiji is about to become history and reopen under a new name
The famous Tsukiji Market, a must-visit destination for many Taiwanese travelers in Tokyo, will soon be closing at the end of 2016. Established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 1935 in Chuo Ward, Tsukiji Fish Market has long been known for offering an abundance of fresh...