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Spanish restaurant style meets interactive art — a Taichung café that will make you “smile”
A blend of Spanish cooking techniques and local Taiwanese flavors creates a brand-new vibe in Taichung. Near the Museum of Contemporary Art Taichung (MCAT), there’s a small eatery designed with a Spanish aesthetic, offering a style distinct from traditional Taiwanese-Western fusion cuisine. “Openness” is one of its defining features. Here, you can also enjoy excellent authentic Spanish dishes.
Life Fairytale / Iceland’s Dreamy Blue Lagoon Hot Springs – Enjoy a Soak and Spa All in One
Thanks to the movie *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty*, Iceland’s stunning natural scenery has once again become a popular search topic online. The most breathtaking sight in Iceland is the coexistence of glaciers and volcanoes. Not only that, but it also boasts the world’s largest outdoor hot spring, the “Blue Lagoon,” which is an absolute must-visit soaking spot for all hot spring enthusiasts.
Taiwanese tour guide training is outrageously bad!
The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation commissioned a university to conduct pre-service training for tour guides in central Taiwan. A university professor teaching over a hundred aspiring guides showed a map of Aogu Wetland in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, saying there were many birds there. To witness the spectacular sight of thousands of birds flying together, the professor taught everyone a trick: just have ten cars honk their horns at once. Then the next slide appeared — voilà, thousands of birds in flight, truly a breathtaking scene. It earned thunderous applause from the audience, a delightful moment for both teachers and students.
The Xinyi Children’s Museum Opens: Taipei Achieves Its Goal of One Children’s Museum per District
The Xinyi Children’s Museum in Taipei officially opened on the 30th, marking the completion of the city government’s goal to have a children’s museum in all 12 administrative districts. Mayor Hau Lung-pin said that each children’s museum has its own unique features, and he hopes everyone will visit and explore all of them to experience their individual characteristics.
Tigerair Taiwan’s launch promotion fare — one-way tickets may cost under NT$1,000
After announcing that the inaugural destination is Singapore, the next big question on everyone’s mind is when flights will begin and whether there will be promotional fares for the launch? According to Tigerair Taiwan’s plan submitted to the Ministry of Transportation, the maiden flight is scheduled for September 26. As for the launch promotion fare? It hasn’t been announced yet, but according to a report by the Central News Agency, one-way tickets might be under NT$1,000.
A late-night ramen shop that doesn’t open until 10:30 PM — be prepared to wait in line for half an hour just to get a bowl.
I recently finished watching all 20 episodes of the Japanese TV drama “Shinya Shokudō” (Midnight Diner), starring Kouichi Satō. It’s the kind of show that really works up an appetite. Late at night, one dish after another — pan-fried dumplings, cream stew, steamed clams in sake, and ramen — gets served up on screen, making viewers ravenous. For people who spend their days constantly on the go, sometimes the hours after work — at an izakaya, a street food stall, or even a karaoke bar — are when the night truly belongs to them, offering a rare moment of relaxation.
The must-see "water puppet show" in Vietnam – puppeteers perform waist-deep in murky water
In Beijing, you watch Peking opera; in Thailand, angel dramas; in South Korea, Nanta shows. But when you come to Vietnam, the unmissable experience is the "water puppet show." Traveling across different cities in various countries, you can easily catch a glimpse of traditional culture and lifestyle through stage performances. A visit to a theater during your travels can be quite rewarding.
Ensure Smooth Traffic: Essential Transport and Shuttle Information for the Taoyuan Land Art Festival
Remember the spectacular display of the yellow rubber duck in Taoyuan last year? Time flies, and this year’s Land Art Festival is set to grandly open at the Taoyuan Naval Base from September 4th to September 14th. To ensure smooth and safe traffic flow, be sure to check out the following transportation information.
Must-try Foods on Miyajima Island, Japan: Hiroshima Oysters, Maple Leaf Sweets, Miyajima Manju
Miyajima is located in the Seto Inland Sea off the coast of Hiroshima City, Japan, and together with “Amanohashidate” and “Matsushima,” it is counted as one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views. The ocean-built Itsukushima Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the island’s annual summer Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival is one of Japan’s most renowned pyrotechnic events, attracting many visitors.
10 Weirdest Foods in the Eyes of Australian Travelers – Chicken Feet Make the List!!
For adventurous Australians, indulging in local delicacies while on vacation is par for the course, but would you be able to stomach frog feet, crickets, or locusts? Travel website Wotif.com surveyed 7,000 Australians traveling around the world and found that 56% had tried unusual or exotic foods while traveling. The results show that Australians aren’t afraid to try new things—more than half of those who tried these odd foods even said they enjoyed them.
Experience rural life in North Korea & taste the mineral water once drunk by Kim Il-sung
When traveling to the Rason Special Economic Zone in North Korea, the first stop is a visit to the greenhouse of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-suk to lay flowers in tribute to these two great leaders. Other key highlights of the trip also revolve around the Kim family. One important site to visit is the farmhouse that Kim Il-sung once visited and stayed in.
Early bird offer from Korean Air: Round-trip Taipei–Busan flights from NT$2,599 starting December
Air Busan announces an early bird offer for round-trip tickets between Taiwan and Busan from December 1 to December 31, available for booking from September 1 to September 20.
No need to shop — you still can’t miss Bangkok’s “luxury ladies’ department store,” now a new landmark
As a globally renowned tourist city, Bangkok in Thailand is almost synonymous with shopping. The newly opened “Central Embassy,” touted as the country’s most luxurious six-star ladies’ department store this May, claims to gather top European and American luxury brands and features uniquely designed retail spaces, making it a must-visit spot for international tourists. Its cutting-edge architectural exterior has also become a new pilgrimage site for travelers in Bangkok.
“Taiwan, may you be forever happy” — A Japanese stone tablet buried in the hills of Beitou
This century-old stone tablet engraved with the message “Taiwan, may you be forever happy” carries the deepest blessing for this island. Two years ago, we searched every trail but couldn’t find it. Who would have thought that two years later, we’d discover it emerging from overgrown weeds? In the tumultuous Year of the Horse (Jia Wu), finding this tablet felt especially meaningful.
...23 Asian Foods That Westerners Refuse to Eat
When traveling abroad, besides admiring the local scenic beauty, tasting authentic local cuisine or street food is a must. However, some foods, no matter how nutritious or beneficial they are believed to be, still prove hard to swallow. The American website BuzzFeed once listed 23 popular foods in Asia that Westerners absolutely dare not eat. Warning: Some of these foods are not very visually appealing...
A family-run eatery tucked away in Tainan’s Fuzhong Street — it tastes just like home.
Before every trip to Tainan, I’d always ask my friends there for recommendations — or which places to avoid. XD I usually scout for tasty spots from these locals' hidden gems lists, whether they’re famous or lesser-known.
Shocked by the perfect atmosphere of serene space – an Okinawan shop selling reclaimed building materials and furniture
In Yomitan Village, there’s a shop called “Indigo” that sells furniture crafted from reclaimed building materials (Translator’s Note 1) and vintage goods. The moment I stepped inside, I was awestruck by the tranquil space created by the vast array of beautifully arranged items – I even got goosebumps.
Fancy hitting the waves at the beach this summer? Believe it or not — North Korea might just be your new go-to destination!
Recently, everyone’s been talking about a new place to go surfing, and many surf enthusiasts are eager to give it a try. But this spot isn’t Hawaii’s beaches — it’s North Korea, a place you probably never even considered!
Jiangzicui’s Dougan Dad’s stinky tofu is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, not greasy, and the fermented bean curd aroma is pure.
Those who know me know that I currently live in Jiangzicui, an area once jokingly said to be “Jiangzicui has no good food.” Although I’m not from Banqiao, I definitely disagree with that notion—or rather, every place has its own delicious offerings and flavors.
Tigerair Taiwan’s First New A320 Aircraft Arrives at Taoyuan Airport in the Early Morning
The first aircraft of Tigerair Taiwan, a subsidiary invested in by China Airlines, arrived at Taoyuan Airport early this morning (31st). It is scheduled to be officially unveiled to the public on September 1st. According to the plan submitted by Tigerair Taiwan to the Ministry of Transportation, its maiden flight to Singapore is set for September 26th, making it the first locally based low-cost carrier in Taiwan.