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A stylish new alternative to Lan Kwai Fong – a must-visit international bar for trendy men and women
Located near Hong Kong’s renowned Lan Kwai Fong, there's a uniquely designed bar with a magical ambiance that feels like a scene from a fairy tale or movie – “The Iron Fairies.” Designed by a famous Australian designer...
Rare astronomical phenomena in January: meteor showers, blue moon, total lunar eclipse – all the info here
January 2018 will be a month packed with astronomical events, including two supermoons, one blue moon, one lunar eclipse, one meteor shower, and increasing daylight. The occurrence of two full moons in the same month...
The giant rocket-shaped capsule toy machine is a huge draw as a new attraction at the travel plaza, sparking a wave of photo ops
The recently popular giant capsule toy machine, after appearing in New Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, has now landed at Taichung’s Caowu Plaza as the “Amazing Explorer Giant Capsule Toy Machine.” Its rocket-like design, seemingly ready for takeoff, has attracted many visitors to come and take photos. The capsule toy...
Convenience store point collection featuring Gudetama combines Taiwanese cuisine with the strawberry season, promoting 80 popular snacks
Convenience store point collection keeps evolving, competing not just in cuteness but also in KUSO (quirky humor) levels. The variety of exchangeable gifts is now on par with Japan’s, attracting many overseas tourists to join the fun. Convenience stores have once again launched a point collection campaign with Sanrio’s Gudetama...
Another bald cypress wonderland added—rivaling European fairy-tale scenery
Autumn and winter are when bald cypresses turn crimson, drawing crowds to their forests for photos. These spots have been flooding popular social media platforms like IG, with travelers from around the world making pilgrimages to admire the fairytale-like beauty...
Angel’s Tear Lake (Chiaming Lake) in its quiet mountain period — climbing applications temporarily suspended
The stunning scenic spot “Angel’s Tear,” Chiaming Lake, beloved by many hiking enthusiasts, is regularly set to enter a quiet mountain period to reduce human impact such as that from hikers. During this time, all climbing applications are suspended, and surrounding trails and mountain huts along the route are completely closed. ...
Five Photography Tips to Look 10cm Taller and Slimmer
Photography has become one of the most important aspects of travel. To take great photos, in addition to personal features and beautiful backdrops, the angle and technique of shooting are also crucial. Making both male and female subjects appear tall and slim is a key concern for many...
Don’t worry about not being able to buy anything—Lotte Mart at Seoul Station has announced it will remain open.
Lotte Mart at Seoul Station in South Korea is a popular supermarket that travelers often visit during their trip to Seoul. Whether you’re picking up essential local goods or trying out Korean snacks, Lotte Mart...
A mind-blowing photo-worthy scene: a dreamlike fantasy world at the Jaime Hayon Design Madness Exhibition
Known as the "Dalí of design," Jaime Hayon is showcasing his one-man show “FANTASTICO│Jaime Hayon: The Design Madness of Jaime Hayon” at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park...
New Osaka Attraction! Don Quijote Dotonbori Ferris Wheel Now Open for Riders
Shoppers heading to Japan’s popular retail destination, Don Quijote, often find that different branches have unique features. The entrance of Don Quijote in Osaka’s Dotonbori is a specially designed storefront surrounded by the “God of Wealth Ferris Wheel,” leaving a deep impression on visitors...
The most beautiful plum blossom season in a decade has arrived – get the scoop on the sea of snow-white blooms first
The 2018 Nantou “Chasing Plums in the Snow” series of events kicked off on December 23 at the Xinyi Plum Dream Factory. This year, the low winter temperatures in Xinyi Township combined with moisture levels created ideal conditions unlike the warmer winters of previous years that affected blooming. The plum blossoms are set to be at their best in nearly 1...
The 21-meter-tall main lantern of the 2018 Taiwan Lantern Festival makes its debut; the Year of the Dog mascot, Dali Dog, is here
The highlight of every Lunar New Year is undoubtedly the nationwide lantern festivals, and among them, the Taiwan Lantern Festival is the most grandiose. The 2018 Taiwan Lantern Festival officially lit up its main lantern on March 2, the Yuanxiao Festival, at the main lantern area in the Zhixi Special Zone in front of the Chiayi County Government Office in Taibao, Chiayi County...
The world's 20 safest airlines: This Taiwanese airline has made the list for five consecutive years
The internationally renowned aviation rating website AirlineRatings.com has released its flight safety rankings, with EVA Air ranking among the world’s safest airlines for five consecutive years. Other airlines selected include internationally renowned carriers such as Qantas, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates.
The world's only large-scale mobile maze with realism rivaling movie scenes
A large-scale mobile maze created by combining movie release buzz and film scenes, it is the world’s only one of its kind. Through its settings and interactive elements, it allows fans to experience the thrilling plot of the movie in advance. ...
Japan’s popular confession wall, Taiwan now has sweet strawberry sour photo spots
The low-alcohol Japanese beverage “HOROYOI Mellow,” with its 3% alcohol content and sweet yet refreshing mildly carbonated flavor, has won over many women. In addition to offering numerous fruit flavors such as orange...
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival in Korea’s Gangwon Province attracts tourists with ice sculptures, ice fishing, and catching mountain trout by hand.
Traveling to Korea isn’t just about playing in the snow or skiing — there are also vibrant winter festivals themed around snow, snow games, and winter fishing. The ‘Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival,’ designated as a representative Korean festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism...
The Latest Must-Photograph Container Art Festival in Kaohsiung: 6 Trendy Spots for Your IG Feed
The Kaohsiung Container Art Festival kicks off on December 30th at Pier-2 Art Center, featuring numerous large-scale container art installations that exude a fashionable vibe. In addition to the art festival, here’s a list of six design-forward spots in Kaohsiung that photography enthusiasts should add to their itinerary to make their IG feeds even more stylish.
First Overseas Exhibition of Original Illustrations from "My Neighbor Totoro" — The Classic Illustration Exhibition by Toshiyuki Ishii
The touching original illustrations from "My Neighbor Totoro" are exhibited overseas for the first time ever! Created by Toshiyuki Ishii, a master of Japanese illustration, the works focus on the theme of “children,” expressing the wish that children all over the world can live happy and peaceful lives. She...
The weather turned bad starting the afternoon of the 4th, with poor air quality. Be cautious when going out.
Due to the northward movement of southern cloud systems, starting the afternoon of the 4th, localized brief showers will occur in eastern and southern Taiwan, while central-northern Taiwan and Penghu will gradually transition to localized brief showers. Kinmen and Matsu will have mostly cloudy to...
Japan’s leading conveyor belt sushi chain makes its mark in Taiwan: Sushiro to launch in Taiwan
Taiwanese people have a high level of fondness and acceptance for Japanese sushi. Previously introduced Japanese sushi brands such as Genki Sushi and HAMA Sushi have been very popular among Taiwanese diners, and locally operated Genki Sushi is also consistently well-received...