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Experience a Western movie set in Yilan & feast on BBQ chicken & American-style burgers at Cowboy Station
This must be a photo from a gathering with friends from my former company about a year ago. Yep, Jean was again the organizer tasked with finding the venue. My criteria for choosing a restaurant are simple: it has to be somewhere I haven’t tried yet but has character. Cowboy Station has been around for ages, but I never got the chance to try it. Normally, Ben and I don’t come here to eat either, so come check out these “shared meal” photos with us!
Too Touristy and Eating Randomly? 6 Must-Know Tips for Traveling in Brazil
CNN recently selected the "11 Best Global Travel Destinations of 2014," and Brazil, thanks to hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup along with its natural beauty, Carnival, and party culture, topped the must-visit list. However, Brazil’s poor safety and hygiene conditions are well known worldwide, so when traveling here, remember these two key rules: “Don’t act like a tourist” to avoid being targeted for robbery, and “Don’t eat randomly” to prevent getting sick from contaminated food.
The Ultimate Guide to Must-Visit Spots in Taoyuan: Romantic Dates & Stunning Night Views All Here
Who says Taoyuan is a desert when it comes to food and attractions? There are plenty of fun and beautiful spots to explore—whether you love scenic restaurants with Taoyuan’s natural charm or romantic night views full of atmosphere. Take a weekend trip to Taoyuan and discover its many hidden gems.
Star Cruises unveils a new visual feast; SuperStar Aquarius returns to Keelung on April 9
With the arrival of a new season, Star Cruises has also adjusted the travel routes for its fleet and designed new onboard entertainment activities for different ships. The “SuperStar Aquarius” will return to Keelung, Taiwan on April 9, offering regular sailings to Ishigaki Island, Yonaguni Island, and Naha. In addition, the “SuperStar Virgo” will be based in Hong Kong as its home port, providing three thoughtfully curated routes for travelers every week.
Have you collected all six historic landmarks in Taichung? Collect passport stamps to redeem gifts.
The Taichung Cultural Affairs Bureau has launched a travel passport for the first time. It can be picked up at the Huludun Cultural Center, Dadun Cultural Center, Tuen District Arts Center, and Port District Art Center. With this travel passport, participants can join the “Taichung Historic Architecture & Art Tour” event. By visiting six historic sites and buildings, they can receive souvenirs from the Cultural Affairs Bureau and special gifts from the venues, adding an element of collection to heritage exploration.
International Baking Expo Kicks Off – Taiwanese Beauties Qiu Xianling and Liu Ting Compete in World Pastry Championships
The 2014 Taipei International Baking & Equipment Exhibition kicks off on March 13 at the Nangang Exhibition Center, featuring the "UIBC World Youth Pastry Cup," known as the Olympics of the baking world. This marks the first time Taiwan is hosting an international dessert competition, with two young contestants representing
The purple blooms of "Happiness River" vie in splendor, weaving a romantic and enchanting scene
Sometimes, in the corners of the city, you can still find breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Along the "Happiness River" between Minzu Road and Linsen Road in Kaohsiung, the purple-flowered Lantana camara is blooming vibrantly, resembling cascades of purple flowers. Each round, full purple blossom sways gracefully as if dancing, transforming the "Happiness River" into a scene of happiness and romance.
The adorable “Strawberry Snowman” climbs onto a chiffon cake — Taichung’s December-exclusive Christmas cake goes viral
There’s nothing quite like a little weekend joy than stepping into a charming café, ordering a delicate slice of cake, and savoring the sweet afternoon melting in your mouth. The dessert shop “A Little Sweet” in Taichung is a hidden gem for many social media influencers, and recently, it launched a brand-new Christmas-exclusive item: the “Strawberry Snowman” cake, whose cute appearance is simply irresistible, even to ants.
Everything is big here！ The noodles are as wide as a belt, and 15 - jin (about 7.5 kg) pig trotters are put into the pot for braising at one time.
The Café KEE at Grand Hyatt Taipei will hold a Xi'an Food Festival from March 10 to 23. Guest Chef Pan Yafei from Grand Hyatt Singapore will present hand - made noodles full of spicy and fresh flavors, such as "Youpo Chemiian", "Qishan Saozi Noodles", and "Refreshing La Tiaozi", as well as a series of cold dishes like "Fuqi Feipian" and "Saucy Pork Knuckle" to showcase the flavors of Xi'an.
YouBike Violations: Transportation Bureau Says Riding on Sidewalks and Failing to Yield to Pedestrians Are the Most Common Offenses
The Taipei City Transportation Bureau officially implemented the "YouBike Violation Point System" on February 6 this year. Even so, there are still instances of failure to yield to pedestrians on the streets of Taipei. Liu JiayP, head of the bureau’s Regulation Division, stated that after the point system was introduced, targeted on-site awareness campaigns have been intensified, and the situation of violations has gradually improved.
North American routes "thriving" as EVA Air launches flights to Chicago and Houston in 2015
EVA Air Chairman Chang Kuo-wei stated today (4th) that North American routes are steadily growing, with five destinations set to see increased frequencies this year, and new services to Chicago and Houston launching next year. In June, EVA Air will increase flights to Vancouver, Toronto, San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, offering three daily non-stop flights to Los Angeles and two to San Francisco.
Breaking News / Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Ukraine Travel Alert Raised to Red – Citizens Advised Against Travel
Following the sudden departure of Ukrainian President Viktor YANUKOVICH in late February 2014, the country’s political situation has deteriorated rapidly. Clashes continue between supporters and opponents of the interim government, with tensions running high—particularly in the Crimea region—where military conflict cannot be ruled out. To safeguard the safety of its citizens abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has upgraded Ukraine’s travel alert to “Red” effective immediately and advises against all travel to the country.
Malaysian street food akin to "oden" — try "Lok Lok" with satay sauce for a unique flavor
The Malaysian street food introduced this time is a very special, delicious, and authentic snack called Lok Lok. I had tasted Lok Lok during my first visit to Penang, but the version I tried this time was brought to us by a local friend in Malaysia. Compared to the first time, the Lok Lok this time was even more flavorful, so I’d like to introduce this local delicacy to everyone.
EVA Air Expands Fleet to Ease Summer Travel Surge to the U.S., Increasing Capacity by 22%
EVA Air Chairman Chang Kuo-wei stated on March 4 that starting from the second quarter of this year, flights to the U.S. will be gradually increased to meet the high demand for seats during the summer travel season. This year, the airline plans to introduce six A321 aircraft and three 777s, which will all be deployed on U.S. routes. The previously tight seat availability during the summer is expected to be alleviated, which will also positively impact the airline’s performance in the third quarter and the second half of the year.
Malaysia Airlines increases flights to Kuala Lumpur, up to 14 flights per week
Starting April 3, 2014, Malaysia Airlines will add early morning flights from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur every Thursday and Saturday. The new flights will be operated using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, featuring 16 business class seats and 144 economy class seats.
Flash Sale: Malaysia Airlines International Routes Discount Ends in 5 Days – Round-Trip to Singapore from NT$3,800
Malaysia Airlines is offering a promotion from February 12 to March 5, 2014, with travel dates from February 15 to June 30. Economy class round-trip tickets to Singapore, Indonesia, Yangon, and Krabi start as low as NT$3,800, NT$5,800 to Malaysia, NT$11,800 to Maldives and South Asian destinations, NT$9,800 to Australia, and NT$14,800 to Europe.
Enjoy a breakfast meal and savor life！The smoked chicken bread is so big it almost overflows from the plate.
The weekend is the favorite time for office workers！XD Besides planning trips, what I love the most is finding places to enjoy food, space, and all those fresh experiences; MUJUE is famously renowned in Taichung’s brunch scene～In my opinion, it’s like a luxury brand in the brunch world, where every outlet, from the exterior to the food, boasts an extremely high standard and attention to detail.
Guanyin Mountain Transforms into "Eagle-Watching Mountain" – Eagle-Watching Eco-Tour Kicks Off in April
Located at the final stop of the raptor migration route, Guanyin Mountain has long been an important eagle-watching spot in Taiwan, where more species of raptors can be observed than at other locations. During last spring’s raptor migration period, as many as 10 species of raptors were spotted at Guanyin Mountain. To welcome the annual northward raptor migration in spring, the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, will host the “2014 Guanyin 'Eagle Watching' Event” on April 19 (Saturday) at the Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center.
Early response to Japan’s autumn foliage rush: EVA Air extends holiday deals and offers free Wi-Fi
In response to high demand from travelers heading to Japan, EVA Air has not only launched long-term EVA Holidays packages but also extended the validity of some Japan itineraries from March 31 to December 31. Additionally, there’s a “Free Wi-Fi for Japan Routes” service, allowing EVA passengers traveling to Japan to stay connected online and share their experiences anytime, enjoying seamless internet access throughout their trip.
Taiwan’s Oh Bear gets promoted to team leader to promote Taiwan & collaborates with Taiwan Dar to release stickers
The mascot of the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, “Taiwan Oh Bear,” has become Taiwan’s first virtual animal civil servant. It will take on the heavy responsibility of being the “Super Task Force Team Leader” at the bureau, collaborating and exchanging with mascots from home and abroad to promote Taiwan’s tourism.