Travel
Peach Aviation Launches Painted Train with Nankai Electric Railway, Featuring Pink and Heart Designs
Peach Aviation CEO Mr. Shinichi Inoue announced that Peach Aviation will collaborate with NANKAI Electric Railway to launch the “Lucky Encounter Peach × Rapi:t Happy Train.” The train will feature Peach Aviation’s signature purple and pink livery, with many heart-shaped stickers symbolizing good luck hidden inside the carriages. It will begin passenger service on September 7, 2014.
A centuries-old Mid-Autumn tradition: The Kinmen Bo Bing competition for the top scholar’s luck
With Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, besides barbecues, moon-gazing, and eating mooncakes, do you know what else people do during this holiday or what customs they follow? In Kinmen, there's a traditional activity called "Bo Bing." Yesterday evening, the final day of the 2014 Kinmen Mid-Autumn "Bo the Top Scholar’s Cake" Township Competition was held in the plaza in front of the "Governor’s Office."
Fly to the heart of global Hakka culture – Far Eastern Air launches Taichung–Meizhou route
Starting in August, Far Eastern Air will open two new direct routes from Taichung to mainland China. Today (August 18), the Taichung–Guangdong Meizhou route begins service, operated by a 165-seat MD-series aircraft, departing every Monday at 12:30 PM. Far Eastern Air will also launch the Taichung–Hefei route on September 22.
【Teacher Li Youqun】 Exclusively Visits the World’s First Specialty Drip-Brewed Japanese Tea Shop
Located in Tokyo’s Sangenjaya district, Tokyo Saryo operates by appointment only and has just a few seats. If you frequently visit Tokyo, you probably know that Sangenjaya is a popular residential area for many celebrities and a highly sought-after upscale neighborhood among Tokyo’s youth. Earlier this year, the tea brand green brewing, combining the concept of drip coffee, established Tokyo Saryo here—making it the world’s first specialty shop dedicated to drip-brewed Japanese tea.
An Italian gelato shop bursting with childlike charm — the playful decor makes kids fall in love at first sight
This ice cream shop was discovered by my sister with the curly perm. She kept saying, "That gelato place that Fu Jen University students absolutely love — wanna go check it out?!" I thought it was just your average ice cream joint, but when I heard the keyword "Italian," I immediately said, "Let’s go!! ^^" (Bambino Gelato is tucked away in an old alley!) Having a navigation app is such a lifesaver — my sister and the others were still searching along the provincial highway!!
Where are the best seats on a plane? The Boeing 787 lets flight attendants sleep lying down
On long-haul flights, flight attendants and pilots, among other crew members, all need rest. However, on regular planes, in order to accommodate more passenger seats, the crew rest areas are usually quite cramped. But the Boeing 787 offers unusually spacious quarters, and the website “The Superfly Blog” introduces the oversized crew rest spaces on the Boeing 787.
This Summer’s Coolest Treat: Oolong Icy Delight – Refreshing, Not Cloying, Plus Free Cold Brew Tea for Check-Ins
That day, a colleague mentioned they were going to Zinan Temple in Zhushan to pray for good fortune, so we spontaneously made the trip from Taichung. Right after exiting the Zhushan Interchange, someone suddenly wanted a drink, and that’s when we noticed a blue tent across the street with the words 【Oolong Icy Delight】 written on it.
Mainland's self-operated Chinese Taishan cruise ship makes maiden voyage, carrying 900 passengers to South Korea
The first fully mainland-owned and independently operated international luxury cruise ship, the "Chinese Taishan," officially commenced service on the 16th, departing from Yantai Port with over 900 passengers on board, embarking on a journey to Seoul and Jeju Island in South Korea. This marks the beginning of Shandong Province’s marine tourism truly expanding from coastal areas to the open sea.
The water play area "Water Village Garden" at the Taipei Water Museum is now banning water guns from entry.
During the hot summer months, besides water parks and swimming pools at sports centers, the water play area "Water Village Garden" at Taipei’s Water Museum has also been a popular choice for locals to cool off on weekends. However, visitors should take note: according to the latest regulations, starting now, bringing fragile items or water guns into the water play area is strictly prohibited.
Experiences of a ghost encounter / Little ghosts were running around the bed on the night after the marathon...
In the late spring of this year, our tour group — composed of professional runners, bloggers, and sports media professionals, totaling nearly 10 members — traveled together to Jeju Island, South Korea, to participate in a marathon held there. In addition to the running event being the main focus, we also stayed at local hotels, planning to explore Jeju Island after the race.
Scattered falling rocks remain in the area — Alishan Highway closed again from 7:30 PM
Alishan Highway at the 77.2 km mark was temporarily closed as a precaution yesterday due to days of afternoon showers. Although one-way traffic had resumed this morning, scattered falling rocks continue to pose risks. To ensure road user safety, the highway will be closed again as a precaution starting at 7:30 PM tonight.
Blackened chickens from volcanic ash? A lazy guide to must-try foods in Miyazaki and Kagoshima
Miyazaki and Kagoshima are located in the southern part of Kyushu, Japan. Aside from the black-haired Japanese wagyu beef produced in Miyazaki Prefecture, which is a must-try for foodies, local chicken dishes and black pork shabu-shabu are also highly recommended. For those who don’t eat meat, you can head to the udon shop across from Aoshima Station to try an unusual way of enjoying this noodle dish — the experience is truly memorable. Follow the steps of ETtoday Travel Cloud to explore the must-eat foods in Miyazaki and Kagoshima.
Not Just for Shade: 1,008 Heritage Trees Bearing Local Memories Now Protected in New Taipei
Is there a special corner around you that carries memories from your childhood to the present—be it a park, a small shop, or even a tree? The New Taipei City Government recently conducted a survey of historic schools, communities, and streets rich in local cultural character. Trees meeting criteria such as age, local significance, historical value, and research potential have been included in a protected list of valuable trees. So far, a total of 1,008 precious trees have been placed under protection.
Out of the Blast Shadows: 30-Second Video Contest to Help Kaohsiung Rise Again
After experiencing the gas explosion and heavy rains, Kaohsiung is actively adjusting its course to revive tourism. The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau announced today (19th) that all tourist attractions were unaffected by the blast. To boost tourism recovery, they have launched the “Just Come and Play in Kaohsiung” creative video contest. From now until Friday, September 12, the public can submit a 30-second to 1-minute video explaining why they want to visit Kaohsiung for a chance to win a free 2-day, 1-night trip to the city.
A Must-Try Century-Old Chestnut Cake Shop in Kyoto – A Timeless, Simple Flavor
Located near Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Sokoza Sakuramochi (粟饼所泽屋), a shop founded in 1682, is often featured in Kyoto food guidebooks. Next door to Sokoza is Toyoke Tea House (とようけ茶屋), which always has a long line whenever I pass by. I’ve heard their prices are reasonable and the food is quite tasty—that explains the crowds.
A new dry fountain has been installed along the Guandu riverside—enjoy biking and splashing in one go
The Taipei City Department of Public Works' Bureau of Water Resources recently completed a new dry fountain at Guandu Riverside Park. With 26 nozzles capable of shooting water jets up to 170 cm high for public play, and just a short walk to the nearby riverside bike rental station, visitors can enjoy both splashing fun and cycling in one visit.
Volcanic Lava Attacks Congo: Abandoned Goma Airport Becomes a Playground for Children
Volcanic eruptions often leave many families shattered and homeless. The 2002 eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo left 500,000 people displaced, over 100,000 of whom were residents of Goma. The volcano also struck Goma’s vital transportation hub — Goma Airport. The now-abandoned Goma Airport has since become a playground for local children.
A great spot for a post-work drink — Front Street Izakaya skewers at Fengjia are super popular
This 【Jikushi Yakitori】 probably doesn’t need much introduction — I’m guessing quite a few people know about it, right? XD I’m kind of the slow type when it comes to following trends, especially as a blogger. Compared to many others, my pace really isn’t fast~ Sometimes I even get moody and think, “I’m kinda meh about this new thing right now,” so I quietly push it back. I also tend to wait for the hype to die down before checking it out, just like most people, which is why I’ve postponed trying so many ramen and udon spots XD
The country where people are least willing to put down their phones on vacation: Taiwan ranks sixth
Which country’s travelers are most reluctant to part with their smartphones while on holiday abroad? A recent interesting global survey released by an international online hotel booking website revealed that travelers from Thailand are the most unwilling to give up using their mobile devices while on vacation. As many as 85% of them said they would break out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of not being able to use their beloved phones while on holiday.
Uni Air's DASH8 aircraft retires; "orange-tailed plane landing in Matsu" becomes a thing of the past
Frequent travelers between Taiwan and Matsu are no strangers to Uni Air’s 56-seat turboprop DASH-8-300. Yesterday (19th), the final flight of the DASH-8-300 bid farewell to Matsu’s Nangan Airport in the afternoon and was officially decommissioned. It will subsequently be replaced by the 70-seat ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to continue transporting passengers to and from Matsu.