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Polar Vortex Strikes – Breathtaking Frozen Views at Niagara Falls
Cold and damp winter weather often disrupts travel plans and causes frustration, but bad weather isn't all bad. Currently, North America is being hit by a polar vortex, with the coldest air in 20 years breaking low-temperature records in many areas. While people are suffering, the spectacular beauty of Niagara Falls on the U.S.-Canada border has emerged — the falling water has unexpectedly "frozen," attracting many photographers to capture the scene.
Has Uncle McDonald been replaced by a teddy bear? Teddy bear greeter at Taichung McDonald’s until the 30th
Has McDonald’s iconic character “Uncle McDonald” actually been replaced?! The “Taichung Teddy Bear Exhibition,” which just ended in early January, saw hundreds of teddy bears go their separate ways — but one representing McDonald’s, the “McDonald’s Bear,” has quietly taken over from Uncle McDonald to greet customers at the entrance of a newly opened branch in Taichung recently.
Pingtung’s “Ah Gong Dian” Snack Shop – Searching for That Delicious Taste from the Past
A long-planned food trip to Chaozhou was finally happening. While this outing was just another typical eating and drinking adventure, what mattered most was revisiting a bowl of noodles I used to enjoy as a child. The memory was vague, but the only thing I clearly recalled was dry noodles with sesame sauce.
Free panda shuttle bus during holidays & 6-hour free parking at Fuxian Parking Lot
In coordination with the Taipei Zoo’s “Yuan Zai” panda public appearances, the holiday parking rate at Hechuan Parking Lot has been adjusted to NT$60 per hour. To alleviate traffic around the zoo, the city government has also launched a free “Panda Shuttle Bus Route 123” on holidays and designated the underground parking lot at Fuxian Plaza in Xinyi District as a transfer hub. Visitors who park their vehicles at this parking lot on holidays and take the free shuttle bus to the zoo can enjoy the first 6 hours of parking free of charge.
Not for the faint of heart — the world’s largest ossuary church built from 40,000 skeletons
Just 70 kilometers southeast of Prague, Czech Republic, lies the small town of Kutná Hora. Within this unassuming town sits a quaint little church that appears quite ordinary from the outside. But step inside, and you’ll be greeted by a sight that will literally take your breath away — the “Bone Church” (Kostnice Ossuary), an chapel decorated with the bones of 40,000 people.
Lefuji’s signature fried pork ribs and crispy chicken leg – must-try staples of the house
A bento shop that has thrived in an office district for many years must have something special. “Lefuji Pork Ribs,” located on Wuxing Street and Keelung Road in Taipei, has been in business for over seven years and offers as many as 22 bento options. Over the years, while the management style and menu have evolved, the oversized pork ribs – bigger than a human face – and the uniquely flavored chicken leg remain unforgettable signature dishes.
YouBike rolls into Changhua – service to officially launch as early as July
Changhua County is also set to introduce the YouBike system. The success of Taipei’s YouBike has sparked a wave of enthusiasm across Taiwan for establishing public bicycle systems. Compared to New Taipei City’s previous “NewBike” and Kaohsiung’s “CityBike,” which used different vendors, Changhua County is directly following Taipei’s lead by adopting the same system and plans to begin service in July.
Come here for an exciting New Year's Eve celebration. The hotel is offering a grand reunion dinner for 100 guests.
Come here for an exciting New Year's Eve celebration. The hotel is offering a grand reunion dinner for 100 guests.
Travelers, rejoice！ American Airlines is increasing overhead bin space on its flights.
Every traveler knows that the most frustrating part of boarding isn’t the long wait in line, but discovering upon finally getting on the plane that all the overhead luggage compartments are already full. Why does this happen? Because many people only bring carry-on bags. Now, some U.S. airlines have started adjusting their checked baggage space.
Humans and swans meet, painting the beautiful scenery of the Yandunjiao Coast
Every winter starting in November, a large flock of whooper swans flies 2,000 to 6,000 kilometers to spend the cold season on the shores of Yandunjiao in eastern Weihai. In recent years, local residents have begun to emphasize harmony between humans and animals, strengthening the protection and feeding of the swans until they fly back to their homeland in groups. As a result, Yandunjiao has gradually become a renowned destination across China for both swan watching and photography enthusiasts.
Yunjia North-South Gate Holiday Mini Market – The “White Duck” Is a Huge Draw
While the yellow duck in Keelung in northern Taiwan is all the rage, a big white duck has now captured attention in southern Taiwan. The Yunlin, Chiayi, and Tainan National Scenic Area Administration announced today that from the 11th onward until the Lunar New Year holiday period, a “North Gate Holiday Farmers’ Market” will be set up next to the North Gate Visitor Center in Beimen, Tainan. A cute white duck will also stand nearby, becoming a new attraction at Beimen.
Spray paint, powder, cream, and flour used to "whiten" passersby—Colombia’s Black and White Carnival is ultra-exciting
One of the world’s oldest carnivals and a UNESCO World Heritage event, Colombia’s “Black and White Carnival” is set to conclude on the 11th. This nationwide celebration kicks off each year with an end-of-year “Water Carnival” as a warm-up, followed by the wildly creative Children’s Carnival to amp up the atmosphere, and finally culminates with the Black and White Carnival as the grand finale, marking a joyful and lively welcome to the new year.
Finalists Announced for World’s Best Job – Marianas Tourism Bureau Adds Free Flights
The search for the world’s best job has entered its final three-day decisive phase, with the “final three” now selected. Who will land this incredible one-week job with a salary of NT$60,000? The Marianas Tourism Bureau issued its final announcement today (10th), stating that in the last three days, anyone who goes online to predict the winner could win a free flight to the Marianas to experience its blue seas and skies.
11 teddy bear "advance troops" have been deployed Taichung's Zhongshan Park makes its first appearance
The Taichung Teddy Bear Exhibition left "bear fans" wanting more. The newly launched "side story" will continue the teddy bear journey in Taichung. An "advance troop" consisting of 11 teddy bears affiliated with the Taichung City Government will make their first appearance at Zhongshan Park in Taichung from today until the 24th.
Xiamen Airlines launches extra flights for Spring Festival; round-trip Taoyuan–Hangzhou from NT$4,000
To accommodate the travel surge during the Spring Festival and the needs of Taiwanese businesspeople traveling back and forth, China-based Xiamen Airlines has introduced extra flights between Taoyuan and Xiamen, Fuzhou, and Hangzhou during the Spring Festival period. For Taoyuan–Hangzhou, promotional fares start from NT$2,500 one-way and NT$4,000 round-trip (both taxes not included). For more information and flight schedules, please contact Xiamen Airlines at 02-2516-1918.
A Healthy Coffee Dream: DHcafé in Neihu
When talking about why he switched careers to coffee, Daniel’s tone shifted—he suddenly sounded like a mischievous boy, his eyes sparkling with excitement. In fact, even while working in the tech industry, Daniel had already started exploring the world of coffee roasting, accumulating over a decade of bean-roasting experience. By a stroke of fate, he discussed the dream of opening this café with a friend.
The cherry blossom season at Wuling Farm kicks off on February 12th — daily entry limits apply for travelers from Taipei and Yilan to Lishan
The annual cherry blossom season at Wuling Farm is here again. Nestled in an area of distinct seasons and breathtaking scenery, this year’s cherry blossom season will run from February 12 to 24. To enhance visitors’ blossom-viewing experience, Wuling Farm has collaborated with the Yilan County Government, Taichung City Government, and the Shan Shan National Scenic Area Administration to launch four major control measures.
Paulo Grangeon Visits Taiwan to Meet National Treasures & Tailor 200 “Paper Black Bears”
“Pandas Travel to Taipei: Panda Installation Art Exhibition (PANDAS WORLD TOUR ~ TAIPEI)” is scheduled to be held in March 2014 at Taipei Expo Park. In addition to the simultaneous display of 1,600 paper pandas, 200 Formosan black bears will also be added. Artist Paulo Grangeon, who created the paper pandas and paper Formosan black bears, has specially come from France to Taiwan
The tree branches are turning red with blooms! New Taipei City is holding a cherry blossom photography competition—welcome all shutterbugs!
In addition to organizing the “2014 New Taipei City Cherry Blossom Season – Cherry Blossom Mini Tour” from late January to the end of March, the New Taipei City Government has also specially launched the “Cherry Blossom Mini Tour” Photography Competition from January 1st to March 31st to allow photography enthusiasts to capture the dialogue between cherry blossoms and human culture. A “Flower Viewing Bulletin” fan page has been set up on Facebook to provide the latest flower viewing information, enabling more blossom viewers and photographers to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms.
The Dajiaxi Iron Bridge becomes the first cross-county cultural asset; Taichung City and Miaoli County governments jointly designate it as a historic monument
The Dajiaxi Iron Bridge becomes the first cross-county cultural asset; Taichung City and Miaoli County governments jointly designate it as a historic monument