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Five Must-Do Activities with Your Bestie for a Perfect Summer Trip
Summer is here—don’t worry about the sun tanning your skin. Grab your best friend and step outside to try these five things that will definitely strengthen your bond and create beautiful summer memories. Quickly plan a girls’ day out...
Heads up: Japan's "Do Not Buy" List of Electrical Goods
Visiting an electronics store in Japan, you may be tempted to bring home the wide range of products and attractive prices—but not all electrical items are suitable for use in Taiwan. Some also pose potential aviation safety risks, and ground staff may...
The hydrangeas on Yangmingshan are in full bloom, creating a stunning sea of colorful blossoms.
The hydrangeas on Yangmingshan have bloomed! After the calla lily season on Yangmingshan, vibrant clusters of hydrangeas come into full bloom, making May and June the best time to admire them. Around Zhuzihu, there are many flower farms where you can enjoy...
Top 10 Best Instant Noodles in the World in 2016 – Taiwan Makes the List
Renowned American food blogger Hans Lienesch has released the 2016 list of the world’s 10 best instant noodles. He tasted a total of 2,004 instant noodles from around the globe, with the first place going to...
An International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is more useful than a passport—use it when traveling abroad.
With 4.5 million cardholders worldwide, the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), recognized by UNESCO, offers various consumer discounts for international students. Cardholders can enjoy benefits in 130...
Peach Aviation Sale Starts at 880 – Summer Special, Grab Yours Now
Peach Aviation’s Peach Trip is Back on SALE! Flights from Taipei to Okinawa start from just 880 TWD, flights to Osaka from as low as 980 TWD, and other routes such as Taipei–Tokyo and Kaohsiung–Osaka also have promotions. Sales begin at 00:00 on May 19th...
LCC Knowledge Supplement: Get to Know What Low-Cost Carriers Are
Low-cost carriers are a new form of travel option that has emerged in recent years. Their official full name is Low Cost Carrier, or low-cost airline, abbreviated as LCC. They mainly eliminate non-essential costs during the flight...
The “Ball Steak” restaurant makes its Taiwan debut—delicious, novel, and fun
The “Ball Steak,” which became a huge hit in Japan and South Korea, is now available in Taipei without needing to fly abroad. “Oh!My Stone” opened on May 21st. Its signature “Ball Steak” uses U.S. Choice grade...
Discover Delicious Street Food: Searching for Late-Night Eateries at Tokyo’s Yatai
“Yatai” means street food stalls in Japanese, and the most commonly served dish, ramen, is also the most authentic everyday fare. To experience Japan’s local culture more deeply, if you spot a yatai on the street at night in Tokyo, stop and...
Second Major Duty-Free Store Opens in Seoul, Offering a New Shopping Destination
Seoul has always been a top choice for many people traveling abroad to shop and enjoy gourmet food, especially Korean cosmetics, which attract countless girls to snap up. Duty-free shops, with their wide variety and affordable prices, are one of the popular shopping spots. In recent years...
You can also check in on Facebook with KLM’s innovative service
Facebook function evolves again! KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has partnered with Facebook. By integrating Facebook Messenger into KLM’s official website, starting March 30, 2016,...
Disney’s New Marvel-Themed Area & Hero Adventure with Iron Man
Hong Kong Disneyland has developed an attraction themed around the famous Marvel superhero Iron Man (known locally as "Iron Armor Hero"), called “Iron Man Experience.” The ride has now entered the system testing phase and is nearing completion, with plans to open by the end of the year...
Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival to Kick Off in Taitung in July
The 2016 Taiwan Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held from July 1 to August 7 in Taitung. The previously well-received hot air balloon sunrise light show has been announced early this year, with six scheduled light show sessions. These can be enjoyed in areas such as Zhiben Hot Spring District, Daren, and downtown Taitung. To experience the magic of hot air balloons taking off up close, start planning your trip to Taitung now.
Cool off this “summer”! The 11 most delicious new shaved ice treats in Seoul
When visiting Korea in the summer, don’t miss out on Korea’s shaved ice culture, especially at popular chain coffee shops. Every summer, they compete to roll out a variety of creative flavored shaved ice, and there are even specialty shaved ice shops—proof of just how popular shaved ice is in Korea...
Tainan Transforms into a Gaming Battlefield: New AR Tech Revives an Ancient City
Technology meets local culture to spark new inspiration as Tainan partners with the renowned virtual reality game Ingress to host “Anomaly Day” and “Mission...
McDonald’s in the U.S. sells out of its new “Garlic Fries” shortly after launch
McDonald’s, the leading fast-food chain in the U.S., test-launched “Garlic Fries” at four locations in California in May. Unexpectedly, the new product became an instant hit, selling out within less than a week. It will take several weeks before the item is restocked and back on shelves, but customers are already eagerly anticipating its return.
The azalea season on Hehuan Mountain enchants with vast fields of blooming flowers
Every May marks the blooming season of Taiwan azaleas and Yushan azaleas, where red and white blossoms carpet the mountains, forming a stunning azalea sea on Hehuan East Peak. Paired with Taiwan fir and Yushan bamboo grass, the blue sky and white clouds set against the green landscape create...
Save your own life — Tom Hanks' "A Hologram for the King" interprets a midlife crisis salesman
Text by / MOOK Scenic Editorials compiled and reported. The movie "A Hologram for the King" is adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Dave Eggers, and is also the latest collaboration between Oscar-winning actor...
The Japan Meteorological Agency urgently urges Tokyo to prepare for a major earthquake
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan on May 16. The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that this quake was not an aftershock of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and may be a precursor to another seismic event. A direct-hit magnitude 7 earthquake in the Tokyo metropolitan area cannot be ruled out...
Korean star Yeo Jin-goo endorses Taiwan tourism, sparking a trend of admiration for Taiwan
The Korean actor, known for his roles in popular dramas such as "The Moon Embracing the Sun" and "Missing You," was invited by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to serve as the image ambassador for Taiwan tourism. He also came to Taiwan to film a promotional video. The bureau hopes...