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【Absolutely Spectacular】The 2015 Chiang Mai Lantern Festival – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
The sky lantern and floating lantern prayer events held during Chiang Mai’s festive season are awe-inspiring and truly unforgettable
Jetstar New Deal: Tokyo & Osaka from $288
Japanese flight deals are here again. This time, Jetstar is offering one-way flights to Tokyo/Osaka for just $288, with round-trip fares starting from $888 (including taxes) for Tokyo and $985 for Osaka. Flights depart from October 25, covering both the autumn foliage and ski seasons.
【Travel Fun Fact】Hit the Road Running: A Selection of America’s Top Three Marathon Events
In recent years, many people have enjoyed traveling by running marathons, as they can explore foreign landscapes while engaging in the sport. This fall and winter, the most eye-catching events are undoubtedly the three major marathons hosted in the "birthplace of marathons" — the United States: the "New York Marathon," ...
On sale at 6 AM: Flights from Hong Kong to Tokyo for just $398
This time, Vanilla Air is offering a deal with departures before the end of January next year — one-way for just $398 (round-trip including taxes starting as low as $1,061)
【Travel Fun Fact】Can You Escape!? Belgium’s Ultra-Challenging Geometric Maze
For those who love a challenge, successfully navigating out of a maze can be incredibly satisfying. But what if you were to step into the installation art piece “Labyrinth,” designed by the local Belgian art team Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, located in the C-mine creative arts space...
【Truly Diving into the Water】Taichung Dive Hotel That’s Super Cool!
Can you really dive in the city center? Not "diving" as an escape, but a real diving experience offered by a hotel in Taiwan.
【Yummy? Take You to Try 7 New Restaurants in Bangkok (Part 1)】
Bangkok, a haven of modern cuisine that draws on diverse culinary traditions, is truly a food paradise. This time, we’ve rounded up seven of the newest and highly-rated restaurants to indulge your taste buds.
Super affordable tickets starting from $650 with Jeju Air for cherry blossom viewing in Korea are now on sale!
Spring is the season of cherry blossoms every year. In addition to Japan, in recent years Korea's cherry blossoms have rapidly risen in popularity, becoming another major destination. Thinking of going to see cherry blossoms next year? Jeju Air has just launched the latest ticket promotions — flights from Hong Kong to Seoul start from $650 including taxes...
Ride a bike in Seoul for under $10!
When traveling to Seoul, besides shopping, cycling is also a great option. Starting October 15 this year, the SeoulBike platform introduced in this article offers an incredibly affordable bike rental service for both locals and tourists. A one-day pass costs just 1,000 KRW, ...
【Travel Fun Fact】Travelling Across 21 Countries for 5 Years with a 500-Pound Piano!
To fulfill their travel dreams, some people choose to quit their jobs. Five years ago, American Dotan Negrin gave up his stable nine-to-five job, sold all his belongings to buy a van, and set off on a global journey with his dog Brando and a piano worth about HK$6,000...
On sale at 6 PM today: Fly from Hong Kong to Tokyo in December for just $338!
The promotion launched by Vanilla Air this time allows departures this December, covering the peak holiday seasons of Christmas and Lunar New Year. A one-way ticket to Tokyo Narita is only $338 (round-trip including taxes starts from $941), but checked baggage weighing 20kg costs $305, with an additional $76 for every 5kg thereafter...
【Top of Eastern Japan】hki Prefecture’s Grand Light Festival is Not to Be Missed!
Want to see festive lights before Christmas? Head to Ashikaga City in hki Prefecture, Japan, to witness the largest light festival in the Kanto region.
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[On-site Photography] A Romantic Maple Chase in Karuizawa, Japan
I remember often reading in books and blogs how people praised the autumn colors of Karuizawa. This autumn, I finally had the chance to make my dream come true. Karuizawa is located on the foothills of Mount Asama in Nagano Prefecture, at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, and is the second...
【Most Spectacular Flower Carriage】Japan’s “Bride”-Themed Sightseeing Train “Bride’s Curtain”
Riding the JR in Japan has always been a delightful experience — spotless, comfortable, and now even more exciting with themed luxury sightseeing trains. The Hokuriku Railway, connecting Tokyo and the Hokuriku region, launched the glamorous “Bride’s Curtain” train in October this year. Departing from...
【Real Snakes as Companions】A Japanese Snake Café Boldly Plays on “Seeing Snakes in the Cup”
Cafés aren’t just for hipsters to hang out — ever since the rise of cat and dog cafés, it’s clear most people are there for more than just the coffee. So why not take it up a notch? In Harajuku, Tokyo, someone has boldly launched a café & snake experience — yes, a live snake café!
【Playing Chess on Train Tracks】A Train Runs Through a Hanoi Residential Area
The railway that runs through the homes in the old quarter of the city has long become part of residents' daily lives, much like the trams in Hong Kong. Although Hanoians may not be as safety-conscious as Hong Kongers when it comes to traffic, their determination to preserve historic features is no less strong—such as the regular maintenance of the tracks that still...
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Features French Stalls
The “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” is back again this year, with nearly 350 wine and gourmet stalls, featuring participants from 23 regions and countries around the world. Highlights include the first-ever introduction of whiskey and craft beer. And when it comes to wine and cuisine, one simply cannot...
【Ski in Thailand】Feel Winter Romance at Bangkok SnowTown
As winter approaches, everyone is getting ready to ski in Japan or South Korea—but who would’ve thought that sun-and-beach all-year-round Bangkok has something to offer too? After saying goodbye to sunshine and beaches, head to SnowTown, which just opened in July. This 3,000-square-meter venue features artificial...
Departures available for Christmas ! Flights to Osaka & Okinawa from $258
The Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays have just passed, and it’s time to start planning your Christmas itinerary. Earlier, travel search engine Skyscanner found from Hong Kong users’ search data that travelers have already started snapping up the best Christmas holiday flight deals, with popular Japanese destinations such as Tokyo and Osaka...
Can't get it if you come late—the 70-year-old half-steamed, half-roasted, scorched-skin "pan-stuck buns" on Xiaosan Road, Keelung
“A customer once came in and said, ‘I want 50 pot stickers,’ and I asked, ‘Are you sure?’” Li Jian’e said with a wry smile. It turned out the customer had misheard "pan-stuck" as "pot sticker"—a slip of the tongue they’d all gotten used to over time. Back in Shandong, people would cook soup in a big hearth iron pot and, while the soup was simmering, stick dough around the edge of the pot. Covering it let the steam semi-steam and semi-roast the dough. After 25 minutes, the soup was ready, and so were the buns, which were served alongside the soup.