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The world’s luxury tea brand TWG Tea opens its first boutique store in southern Taiwan
The world-renowned luxury tea brand TWG Tea was founded in Singapore, committed to selecting high-quality teas sourced directly from origin and offering tea enthusiasts the most diverse selection of varieties. In early October 2017, it expanded its presence for the first time...
Take photos in your Slam Dunk jersey at these six highly recommended youth hostels in the Tokyo suburbs
Accommodation during travel is not just a place to rest on the move, but also an important venue for meeting new friends, having new experiences, and embarking on another journey—whether it's beach yoga, enjoying hot springs, attending an okonomiyaki party, trying on a kimono...
The Taoyuan Flower Color Festival Makes a Colorful Debut – 11 Tour Routes Unveiled
The biggest autumn event in Taoyuan, the annual “Taoyuan Flower Color Festival,” kicks off successively from October 28 in six districts — Yangmei, Zhongli, Luzhu, Daxi, Pingzhen, and Longtan. Each venue features its own unique highlights, presenting the most vibrant and stunning...
Typhoon Lan, No. 21, continues to intensify; more rain expected in the coming week and strong winds must be watched out for
Typhoon No. 21 Lan (international name: LAN) is a mild typhoon that continues to strengthen and grow. Although its path will not make landfall in Taiwan, due to the strengthening northeast monsoon, rainfall is expected to begin in the northeastern part of the island starting on the 17th, while the eastern half of Taiwan...
Master the Four Travel Companion Types to Plan Trips Without Annoying Each Other
Traveling alone can help you discover yourself, while traveling with a partner can create beautiful memories and deepen your understanding of each other. Have you ever argued with your travel companion while planning a trip—whether over the destination, booking flights, reserving hotels, arranging the itinerary, or...
The biggest meteor shower of October is here—here’s the best time to watch
The biggest meteor shower of October is here! October 21st marks the peak of the Orionids meteor shower. Under conditions of no light pollution and clear weather, an estimated 20 meteors can be seen per hour. In addition to the meteor shower, this is also the best time recently to observe Uranus...
MAiSEN Pork Cutlet’s Taiwan Anniversary Limited-Edition Couples Set
“MAiSEN Pork Cutlet,” which originated in Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan, was introduced to Taiwan in October 2016 by Jeli International
Want to forget your troubles? Come to these top five dreamlike scenic spots in Taiwan
As the season transitions into the romantic and beautiful autumn and winter, and before the bone-chilling cold sets in, why not step outside more often to enjoy the beauty of various flower fields. Below are five dreamlike spots across Taiwan selected for you, including golden ginkgo trees, ethereal angel flowers...
It turns out that checking in for photos can be risky – six key things to note when buying flight tickets
Traveling abroad is an exciting thing to do, but if you accidentally overlook some important information and end up with security concerns, it’s not worth the trouble. Buying a flight ticket is a simple task, yet some people still end up booking the wrong flight, filling in the wrong...
News of the closure of Taipei's Chibi Maruko-chan Themed Restaurant has emerged
Officially opened on September 15, 2016 (with a trial run starting September 10), Chibi Maruko-chan KITCHEN announced its closure just one year after opening. The sudden news left many fans, including overseas tourists...
No need to fly to Hong Kong — health-focused dessert king Hui Lau Shan is back in Taiwan
Good news for fans of Hong Kong-style desserts: the health-centric dessert icon “Hui Lau Shan,” known for its nourishing stews, has officially opened its first Taiwan store in the Nanjing East Road shopping district. The signage features the original design from its founding store in Yuen Long, reviving the classic look of Hui Lau Shan’s first herbal tea shop in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long back in the 1960s...
Taipei Travel Fair offers 3-day-2-night Hong Kong packages under NT$5,000; HowToTrip’s guide promotes immersive travel
With Christmas, New Year’s Eve, winter break, and Lunar New Year holidays approaching one after another, as the year-end travel peak heats up, many office workers are starting to plan their unused annual leave. The closest and most convenient destination from Taiwan—Hong Kong—only requires...
The Taiping Skywalk is even more stunning at night with its light show and millions of glass lights
After the recent opening of Chiayi’s popular new landmark, the “Taiping Skywalk” suspension bridge, it has sparked heated discussions and attracted many visitors. With an altitude of 1,000 meters, the view not only allows you to overlook the Jianan Plain all the way to...
Once you go, you won’t want to leave this hidden seaside coffee spot in Taitung.
The East Coast boasts the vast, healing blue of the Pacific Ocean. Sitting on the grass, enjoying the ocean view while savoring delicious desserts and drinks can help you forget all your worries. Located along the Taitung coastline, “Dulan Cape Café”...
Panoramic city night views at Taiwan’s top five high-altitude bars
In the hustle and bustle of urban life, sipping a drink in a high-altitude bar with sweeping views—where the lights are beautiful, the atmosphere is great, and you can unwind while watching the nightlife—is a refreshing escape for many. Here’s a list of five high-altitude bars across Taiwan, each...
Woody Allen's Love Carousel Scene: A Backyard Amusement Park Tour of New York from the Movie
Films directed by Woody Allen are always filled with a strong sense of retro charm. The nostalgic scenes of the "Love Carousel" (Wonder Wheel), paired with down-to-earth yet slightly humorous plots, always transport viewers as if they've stepped...
Big Walk Dried Flower Cottagecore Hello Kitty Themed Pop-Up Café
Riding the trend of dried flower wellness, Amandier Cafe has specially collaborated with Sanrio to launch a limited-time Hello Kitty floral-themed pop-up café. Available for a limited time only, it will run until the end of September...
Retro floral tile walls make for amazing photos — a new IG hotspot in Chiayi
In early Taiwan, apart from the intricately crafted sanheyuan courtyard buildings, the floral tiles used as roof and wall decorations were rarely known to many. The floral tiles that were popular across Taiwan between 1915 and 1930...
The heartbreak gashapon machine has a new hot topic, plus a pink-and-white ball wall that’s super photogenic
In recent years, Taiwan has seen all kinds of unique gashapon machines, including dessert-themed ones, giant gashapon dispensers, and stores featuring Gundam figures. Now, the Taichung area has introduced the “Heartbreak Gashapon Machine.” When you insert a coin and turn the handle, the capsule inside contains a useless...
Japanese Yen Hits Nearly 3-Month Low – Good News for Traveling to Japan
As autumn and winter arrive, it’s the perfect time for maple leaf viewing and skiing. Here's some good news for travelers planning a trip to Japan recently. With the US dollar continuously rising against the Japanese yen, the yen has been declining since early September. The yen-to-New Taiwan Dollar exchange rate has also...