Travel
Bad weather grounds flights – what to do if your trip is canceled
Whenever a typhoon strikes, many airlines may cancel or advance flights for safety reasons. What should you do if you suddenly encounter such a situation? Here’s a summary of some common questions — follow the general guidelines to handle things smoothly...
Over a hundred houses turned into a colorful canvas—Rainbow Town is incredibly vibrant!
The Mexican government, aiming to beautify the town, collaborated with the graffiti group "GermenCrew" and sociologists to paint the homes of over a hundred households in Palmitas with various bright and vivid...
Japan’s second Starbucks in a cultural heritage site exudes vintage charm
The American coffee chain giant “Starbucks” opened a new branch, “Hirosaki Park Front Store,” in April this year at the “Former 8th Division Commander’s Official Residence” in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. This marks Starbucks’ second...
The World Premiere Solo Exhibition of Junji Ito Challenges the Deepest Fears of the Human Psyche
Known for works such as the endlessly proliferating "Tomie" and the hauntingly black, floating beauty of "The Balloon Man," which solidified his status as a master of Japanese horror manga, Junji Ito is set to hold...
No Hope for Year-End Launch of Airport MRT as Delay Continues
The Taoyuan Airport MRT, originally scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2015, has now been confirmed to miss its target launch date. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated on the 18th that the MRT line will not open as planned by year-end and is now expected to begin service after the Lunar New Year in 2016 but before the end of March...
A Half-Century-Old Taipei Hotel Transforms into a Graffiti-Filled Backpacker Hostel
Walking through the alleys near Zhongshan Station in Taipei, many are deeply drawn to an industrial-style graffiti building. The "I’m Inn Taipei," renovated from an old hotel, retains historical traces while striving to create a space filled with the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality...
Huis Ten Bosch's Kingdom of Water unveils Japan's longest water slide at 180 meters!
The popular Kyushu theme park "Huis Ten Bosch," with its European-style architecture and landscaping, gives everyone the illusion of being in Europe. The park offers corresponding seasonal and daytime/nighttime themed events throughout the year...
Fairy-Tale Natural Pool in a Mexican Cave
Most of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico consists of limestone and coral reefs. Over time, erosion from underground water has carved out cavities of varying sizes beneath the surface, forming...
Pretending to be Blue Tears: Japan’s Firefly Squid Illuminating the Coast with Cold Light
The period from April to August each year is the prime season for the blue tears phenomenon in Matsu, where the coastline emits a faint blue glow with the crashing waves—a dreamlike, fantastical scene that is one of the most unmissable sights of summer. A similarly mysterious blue light spectacle also occurs every...
Farewell, Young Birds – Dreams Take Flight
A group of students from the Nagasaki Islands Choir are about to graduate from junior high school; they share one dream: to compete in the NHK National Contest. Their original instructor, Haruko Matsuyama, is about to give birth, so she asks her former classmate, Mr. Kashiwagi...
Taipei-Singapore Free Flights: 400,000 Tickets Given Away Generously
Vietjet Air is celebrating the launch of new routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City to Yangon, as well as domestic routes from Ho Chi Minh City/Hanoi to Pleiku with a one-week promotional campaign, giving away 400,000 free tickets worldwide...
Two of Taiwan’s Attractions Ranked Among the World’s Top 500!
More than half of 2015 has passed—still not sure where to go? If you haven’t made up your mind yet, check out the 2015 global...
A Complete Guide to 6 Must-Visit Routes in Taichung
To help visitors make the most of their trip to Taichung, the Taichung City Government has launched six themed travel routes—Religious, Ecological, Cultural, Fashionable, Sports, and Leisure—covering popular attractions such as Fengjia Night Market, Dajia Mazu Temple, and the National Museum of Natural Science...
Stay at least once – Seven eye-catching homestays in Taiwan
Accommodation has always been one of the key concerns for many travelers. Aside from comfort, the surrounding environment and the design of the homestay itself also matter – even staying indoors can become a journey that refreshes both body and mind...
Luxury private cabin: FirstCabin capsule hotel gets a glamorous first-class makeover
Many people consider accommodation to be one of the most important experiential highlights of their trip. In addition to choosing conventional hotels or homestays, some also opt to stay in capsule hotels—not only to save on lodging costs but also to enjoy...
Step into a real-life painting scene: The vibrant greens of Monet’s Garden in France
The Impressionist master Monet moved to Giverny at the age of 43 (1883) and spent his remarkable later years here, creating the essence of Impressionist works—the "series" (séries), from the Haystacks...
Breaking Wind Sparks Cycling Craze: Top 10 Bike Paths in Taiwan Voting
Cycling has become one of the most popular national sports in recent years, and its popularity recently soared again thanks to the movie "Breaking Wind." Starting on the 13th, the Ministry of Education's Sports Administration launched a voting campaign for the "Top 10 Classic Bicycle Routes in Taiwan..."
Become a Bowl Edge Star – A New Giant Bowl and Plate Landmark for Spring Festival Check-ins
As the Lunar New Year approaches, many festive decorations have been unveiled. Not only are they seasonally appropriate and eye-catching, but they’ve also become popular photo spots that everyone is eager to visit. The well-known department store Taihua Luxury Mall always creates fun and unique decorations for various holidays...
Top 10 Most Anticipated New Buildings Globally – Taiwan’s Giant Sphere Makes the List
A renowned British architecture magazine has selected the 10 most anticipated buildings of 2018, featuring distinctive landmarks from around the world. Among them is Taipei Performing Arts Center, located near Shilin Night Market. Its unique giant sphere design...
The shrine is selling sandwiches—this Japanese-style “Little Sunny Sky” is eye-catching.
Banqiao District is full of unique brunch shops, and standing out requires some truly creative moves. Recently, near Jiangzicui Station, a “Little Sunny Sky” standing sandwich shop with a strong Japanese aesthetic has emerged, specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches...