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Zhānghuà retro blueprint-style café — old-school wheat noodles with pork slices, chewy handmade noodles
Grandma’s Temple Mouth Wheat Noodle Porridge — a small shop with a surprising hidden blueprint artwork in the back alley. Everything here is authentic but feels like it’s been painted. The nostalgic decor and setting take you back to childhood. The wheat noodle porridge, pork fried rice, knife-cut noodles, and handmade milk tea are all delicious, each with its own unique flavor.
Yilan Natural Breakfast Shop – Handmade Yogurt to Keep You Energized All Day
This delicious yogurt breakfast shop was recommended by a friend, but her reason was quite unique—because the yogurt made her life “very smooth.” She mentioned it several times at every gathering, tempting my husband and me to wake up early and join her for breakfast!! Of course, it’s natural and tasty, which she highly recommended. As friends, we thought it only right to return the favor, so this time she treated us, and the place she chose was here. So we came to try this delicious meal she spoke so highly of!!
Bruised and battered but happy — the bizarre and thrilling Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling Festival in England
The annual "Cheese Rolling Festival" in Brockworth, England, came to an exciting and chaotic end again on May 26th under an atmosphere of thrill and joy.
Top 3 countries whose capitals are most commonly mistaken: Australia, the U.S., and Turkey
Everyone knows that Taiwan’s capital is Taipei, so when it comes to Australia’s capital, many might blurt out “Sydney,” right? But in fact, Australia’s capital is “Canberra.” Many countries have cities that are more famous than their capitals, leading to frequent mix-ups. That’s why a Japanese website once conducted a large-scale survey among men and women on the topic of “countries whose capitals are most easily mistaken.” Let’s take a look at which countries’ capitals are often gotten wrong.
【Poll】 Can a cruise vacation be missed? Major survey on cruise tourism
To understand the views of Taiwanese travelers on cruise tourism, ETtoday News Cloud specially designed the "Taiwanese Public Cruise Travel Experience Survey" from June 2 to June 8. Participants also have the chance to win Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Essence from Happy Family Biotech (2 winners) or DearyZ?? (3 winners). Cast your vote now and share your opinion！
Huge Hiroshima-style fried fresh oysters with bold ingredients Pork cutlets pale in comparison
When it comes to Japanese pork cutlets, my first thoughts are always of Kinki and Shabushabuken, as they’ve elevated the dish to a whole new level. Since then, pork cutlet restaurants in Taiwan have pretty much followed their lead. Recently, in Tainan, thanks to a friend’s birthday celebration, I discovered [Kogizou Japanese Pork Cutlet Specialty Shop], which is just as good as—if not better than—those two.
“Diagon Alley” to Open at Universal Orlando Resort This Summer
Universal Orlando Resort in Florida will open its second Harry Potter-themed area this summer, named The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley—Harry Potter’s Wizarding World—Diagon Alley.
Global Ranking of Travel Accommodation Costs in 106 Cities: Geneva Takes the Top Spot, Taipei Ranks 51st
On May 30, U.S. news outlet Bloomberg released a ranking of average travel accommodation costs in 106 cities worldwide. Among them, Geneva, Switzerland, topped the list with an average nightly stay costing $308 (approximately NT$9,240), while two Taiwanese cities also made it into the top 100—Taipei City ranked 51st and Taoyuan County came in at 81st.
Successors Hard to Find: Taiwan’s Only Remaining Century-Old Fishing Method “Benghuozi” Faces Extinction
Every year in the nights after mid-May, small explosions can occasionally be heard across the vast ocean near Jinshan, followed by dazzling flames flickering at the bow of fishing boats. Then, after a short, sharp whistle, everything returns to darkness and silence once more. This seemingly mysterious ritual is actually Taiwan’s only remaining traditional fishing method — “Benghuozi.”
World Cup Fever: MADISON TAIPEI Offers Cocktails & Late-Night Bites All You Can Eat
To celebrate the quadrennial FIFA World Cup, MADISON TAIPEI’s URBAN 331 on the first floor presents stylish male bartenders and cocktails to join in the World Cup excitement. From now until August 31, enjoy a special value offer of NT$1,200+10% for a refreshing array of colorful cocktails paired with classic bar snacks. Experienced male bartenders with over 10 years of expertise have crafted unique drinks using fresh summer fruits, tailoring each cocktail to individual preferences.
Sleeping in the world’s most beautiful bookstore is no dream anymore！ Japan’s first “Tsutaya Bookstore Apartment” has opened
Want to sleep inside the bookstore hailed as the “world’s most beautiful bookstore”? Now your dream can come true！ Tsutaya Bookstore has launched its first 24-hour “Tsutaya Bookstore Apartment” in Tokyo’s Shinjuku. All the books in the store are available for reading and purchase, and the space also offers rest and washroom facilities, replacing a hotel as a new alternative accommodation option.
Taiwan’s Most Scenic Railway Branch Line Extended: Jingting, Pingxi, and HSR Museum Stations to Be Connected
The Shen’ao Line, known as “Taiwan’s most scenic railway branch line,” resumed service on January 9 this year to improve transportation access to the Keelung HSR Museum. It has been reported that to facilitate travel between Pingxi and the Keelung Badouzi area, Taiwan Railways plans to connect the Pingxi Line to the Shen’ao Line by mid-July. Originally starting from Ruifang Station, the Shen’ao Line will now run bidirectionally all the way to Jingting and HSR Museum stations.
Shoushan Zoo Opens Overnight Stays – Elementary School Students in Grades 3 to 6 Can Sign Up
To promote ecological education, wildlife conservation awareness, and provide summer leisure activities for students, Kaohsiung’s Shoushan Zoo is hosting the 2014 overnight camp “Kids Overnight at the Zoo” for elementary school students in grades 3 to 6 during the summer months of July and August. Registration is now open, allowing children to get closer to animals and learn more about them.
World-class architects at the helm: Keelung’s National Museum of Marine Science & Technology to unveil a $1.5 billion “giant aquarium”
The Keelung-based “National Museum of Marine Science & Technology,” which was featured in The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2014” as a must-visit destination in Taiwan, has just seen another major development. The Qingyang Marine Enterprise Co., which operates the museum, held a press conference today to announce that another key project under the museum— the “Marine Ecology Pavilion,” also known as the “aquarium”—is now in active planning stages and set to break ground this year.
“Super Thai!” A snack shop where all the utensils are made of coconut
The Thai snack introduced by Xiaosheng this time is located in Chom Thong (宗通) town, about 60 kilometers south of Chiang Mai Province in Thailand. This town isn’t very well-known, but the nearby Doi Inthanon National Park is quite famous.
A True Local Kid – “Taiwan Oh Bear” Appointed as New Tourism Ambassador
Since the launch of the Tourism Bureau’s Oh Bear sticker pack, downloads have exceeded 5.43 million in just one month, with usage surpassing 32.85 million times. Oh Bear, the team leader of the Super Mission Group at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau, has successfully completed his online promotional mission. After a successful probation period, he was sworn in on June 3, officially stepping out of the virtual online world into the real one to promote Taiwan’s tourism. He will now introduce Taiwan’s beautiful mountains, waters, delicious cuisine, and fun events to the world as a true-born local Taiwanese.
Tear Gas Canisters as Flower Pots: A Pakistani Woman Gardens with Creativity
In conflict-ridden Pakistan, a large amount of military waste such as tear gas canisters, landmines, and bullet casings has accumulated over the years. A woman in Pakistan collected these military discards, processed them, and used them to grow beautiful flowers—giving the tear gas canisters a creative new purpose. This unique garden is located in Ramallah, a city in the West Bank.
Eye-catching old buildings and soft green wooden doors – a canteen loved by girls of all ages
The yellow car and the wooden door beside it are a perfect match. The wooden seats in the corridor and the red tiles on the floor, telling old stories, fully capture the warmth and history of Tainan. Actually, Shijiu Tang was formerly the well-known Xiaoximen Time Inn. I haven’t been there before, but this time it has a new look, with a Japanese atmosphere. The character “堂” (tang, meaning hall) also makes me think of a “canteen” – that homely and welcoming feel. There were just so many things to love at first sight！
Pingxi Mini Trip Essay / Bye-bye, Pingxi — See You Next Time
Sitting on the Ju-Fang train bound for Ruifang, I watched the scenery outside change continuously as I gradually drifted into my own little world. To be honest, although I’m a true-blue Taipei native who’s traveled to many places around Taiwan over the decades, I’d never been to Pingxi, which is so close to me. Thinking about it now, I’m actually quite surprised.
Golden rain is falling in Tainan city center – the golden shower trees on Shuijiaoshe Road are stunningly beautiful
Visiting Tainan this season, you can see “golden rain” everywhere. Every late May and early June, it’s the blooming season of golden shower trees in Tainan. The golden blossoms hang from trees across many urban and suburban areas of Tainan. When the wind blows, it’s as if golden rain is falling — truly beautiful, and there are many spots in the city center where you can enjoy the view.