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Summer vacation means island getaways!\nHowToTrip has specially arranged direct flights to Koh Samui during the summer months of July and August—just a four-hour journey!\nHowToTrip has also partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Banyan Tree hotel group to exclusively...
Not just a magical sandbox for families, but also a waterfront scenic spot with colorful walls — a new destination for fun.
In addition to cycling around the island and exploring the ecological wetlands, Shizitou Island now has something new to offer. A new sandbox, basketball court, and waterfront plaza have been built under the bridge, transforming the area beneath Shizitou Bridge into a great weekend getaway. ...
A Golden Sea of Rapeseed Flowers in Full Bloom – 10 Must-Photograph Hotspots You Can’t Miss
Every year from December to January or February in eastern Taiwan is the winter fallow period. During this time, lush green rice paddies transform into vast fields of golden rapeseed blossoms. The spectacular sea of flowers stretches from Taiwan’s Highway 193 in Hualien all the way to Highway 197 in Taitung...
Leave Application Guide: 116 Total Public Holidays in 2017’s Six Long Breaks
The Executive Yuan has finalized the 2017 public holiday schedule for government agencies, totaling 116 days off — the same as this year. There are six long breaks of three days or more, one fewer than in 2017. However, the Spring Festival break is only six...
Asia’s tallest slide challenges thrill-seekers in Tainan
Tainan’s Shihgu Cultural and Creative Park has built Asia’s tallest transparent extreme slide, standing 13.5 meters high with a fully transparent design. After two spirals, riders can reach the ground in just 6 seconds, making for an exhilarating and adrenaline-pumping experience that attracts countless visitors...
This is it—the most Instagrammed spot in Japan!
With social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram booming, it’s become common for travelers to whip out their phones and snap a photo as soon as they arrive. A Japanese website compiled a list of the most frequently mentioned Japanese attractions on social media by foreign tourists...
Six Essential Luggage Packing Tips – Shop All You Want Without Worry
Packing luggage for overseas trips is a major challenge, and how to make the most of your suitcase space is every traveler’s goal. Here are some packing tips that will free up space for you to shop abroad...
Japan’s Five Dreamlike Trains for the Ultimate Luxury Experience
Japan’s railway trains are a primary mode of transportation, forming a dense, spider-web-like network connecting cities and also giving rise to many uniquely themed trains that offer passengers distinctive rail journeys. Travelers can also...
Colorful and Dreamy: Six Must-Try Gradient Drinks Across Taiwan
When it comes to this summer’s most popular drinks, gradient beverages in a rainbow of colors are definitely the trend. These drinks use the natural blue of plants like butterfly pea flowers combined with milk or black tea to create stunning layered effects. Or they might...
Sleeping on Turf Tents – Taichung Youth Hostel Gets Creative
A lush green lawn dotted with little tents—but this isn’t camping. It’s the creative concept of “perBed,” a youth hostel in Taichung. Here, you won’t find traditional hotel rooms or beds. Instead, there’s...
The Shinobizoku Skywalk is incredibly thrilling — there's a cliff right beneath your feet.
The newly built "Shinobizoku Skywalk" in Fengbin Township, Hualien, spans 170 meters and is constructed along a steep cliff. The walkway features transparent reinforced glass underneath. As you walk, one side is a rugged cliff face, and...
Xinyi Township’s Plum Blossom Season Generates NT$250 Million in Business; Cherry Blossom Season to Follow Starting This Weekend
Xinyi Township’s Plum Blossom Season Generates NT$250 Million in Business; Cherry Blossom Season to Follow Starting This Weekend
Vast seas of blooming rapeseed flowers—must-photograph golden landscapes
Every year from December to January or February in eastern Taiwan is the winter fallow season, when lush green rice paddies transform into expansive fields of golden-blooming rapeseed flowers. The spectacular sea of flowers stretches from Taiwan’s Highway 193 in Hualien all the way to...
Kansai’s Most Beautiful New Shopping Mall Opens with Tsutaya Bookstore
Dubbed Kansai’s most beautiful shopping mall, “Hirakata T-SITE” has officially opened, centered around one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, “Tsutaya Bookstore,” and bringing together 40 stores offering food, coffee, and sundries to create a new lifestyle...
Four Unique Hot Air Balloon Designs Unveiled for Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival
The 2016 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from July 1 to August 7 at Luye Gaotai in Taitung. The organizers have just revealed the first four animal-shaped hot air balloons appearing in the first week: Lucky Cat, Aquarium, Panda...
Super cute 100,000 volts of cuteness!A flash mob of 1,000 Pikachu debuts in Yokohama
The “Pikachu Flash Mob” event, now in its third consecutive year, will take place in August in Yokohama. As many as 1,000 Pikachu will appear at Minato Mirai 21 in Yokohama, putting on a series of exciting performances including a Pikachu parade and dance...
A romantic evening for the Cowherd and Weaver Girl at the Qixi Festival
Qixi, thanks to the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, has become a romantic and beautiful festival. Unlike in Taiwan, Japan celebrates Qixi on July 7th of the Gregorian calendar. Among the many summer festivals in Japan, the Qixi Festival stands out with its...
EVA Air’s Dragon Boat Festival Limited-Time Promotion: Fly to Northeast Asia for Under NT$4,000
EVA Air has launched a limited-time Dragon Boat Festival promotion, with its most popular Northeast Asia routes starting at just NT$3,988 (tax excluded). The sale runs from 8 PM on June 8 until 11:59 PM on June 12...
Five Airplane Seating Tips to Ensure a Comfortable and Restful Flight
Choosing a good seat when flying abroad is also a valuable skill, especially on long-haul flights where comfort is even more crucial. For most regular airlines, you can usually pre-select your seat after booking your ticket...
Onna Island, a hidden paradise in Okinawa, boasts beachside bliss like heaven
Onna Island is a small isle encircled by layers of coral reefs. It’s just a 15-minute ferry ride from the main island of Okinawa. When viewed from above, the island is shaped like a crescent moon and has been playfully dubbed the “croissant island.” Because it remains relatively undeveloped...