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The highly sought-after Cat’s Private Kitchen, fully booked until 2015, offers a relaxing, homely atmosphere just like being at home.
Simple, everyday home-style dishes, infused with care and creativity, deliver rich, layered flavors that evoke childhood memories, transforming into a blissful taste of happiness — this little joy is priceless... "Pure Happiness" was my immediate feeling upon returning from my first visit to Cat’s Private Kitchen.
70 kinds of desserts to stuff yourself silly – Hanshe Lechu “Super Buffet” opens in Nangang
A buffet restaurant with 70 kinds of desserts has driven girls wild. Created by a team from a five-star hotel group and built with a massive investment, the new-style “Hanshe Lechu RAKU KITCHEN Buffet” in Nangang District will open on the 24th. Dubbed a “super restaurant” by the media, it features four main food stations – desserts, cold dishes, hot dishes, and a Japanese sashimi and sushi bar – serving around 130 dishes daily.
Kyoto’s Must-Try Popular Pancake: A Mountain of Whipped Cream to “Sweetly” Fill Your Stomach
Eggs 'n Things from Hawaii opened its first store in Japan right in Harajuku, the battleground of pancakes. Nearby, there’s also a bills I’ve been dying to try out. Currently, the most popular pancake specialty shops in Tokyo are none other than Eggs 'n Things and bills. It’s said that the Eggs 'n Things in Harajuku has long lines every day. Recently, Eggs 'n Things has gradually expanded beyond Tokyo, opening a new branch in Kyoto this April.
France’s Unconventional Budget Airline Only Offers Business Class – Round-Trip Paris–New York for Just $50,000
Budget airlines are popular worldwide, but a new French airline that launched in July this year, La Compagnie, is doing the opposite by offering exclusively business-class services onboard. More importantly, ticket prices are only half of what you’d normally pay for business class, and currently, the flights mainly operate between Paris and New York.
News / Tigerair Taiwan launches new routes to Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Taiwan’s first low-cost carrier, Tigerair Taiwan, will launch its maiden flight to Singapore on the 26th. Today (23rd), a press conference for the inaugural flight was held, announcing that the second route will be to Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
A rural-style ice cream specialty store in the heart of Taichung’s downtown area offers a flavor called: Childhood Taste
Exiting the rear exit of Taichung Railway Station and turning right for a short stretch—about 100 meters—you’ll find it right next to Ba Fang Yun Ji. This week, while visiting 【New Era Plaza (De An)】, I discovered this adorable and cozy little spot called 【Ai Zhi Chu, IceTrue】. The entire store has a Zakka countryside vibe that I personally love, and even amidst the hustle and bustle of traffic and the atmosphere of cram schools, it’s hard not to notice this place. From afar, you can feel the healing charm of this quaint little shop.
Héshè Lechú’s “Mega Buffet” is all the rage; staff say phone lines are overwhelmed
A report by 《ETtoday Dongsen Travel Cloud》 on the opening of a “mega buffet restaurant” in Nangang with 70 kinds of desserts sparked heated discussion among netizens. As of the 25th, over 100,000 users had liked and shared the news. It is understood that the restaurant’s staff have been inundated with reservation calls, with some people queuing up as early as dawn just to secure free entry during discounted lunch and dinner periods. Some netizens also complained that they couldn’t get through on the reservation line and were unable to dine despite wanting to.
Five direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City per week | VietJet Air officially launches service on December 12
Aside from creating buzz by hosting bikini-clad flight attendant fashion shows on board, low-cost carrier VietJet Air has recently sparked public discussion again due to a series of racy bikini photos of flight attendants, which are suspected to be part of a promotional campaign. Chen An-yin, deputy general manager of Huan Yang Travel Agency, the Taiwanese general agent for VietJet Air, stated that the airline plans to officially launch its Taipei–Ho Chi Minh City route on December 12 this year, operating flights every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Tired of being asked "Did you use the minibar?" when checking out? This hotel guarantees it won't ask.
Many travelers have experienced the frustration of being charged extra for accidentally using mini bar items or having to go to the lobby just to access free Wi-Fi. But at this Brisbane hotel, the mini bar offers complimentary snacks and drinks, and free Wi-Fi is available everywhere. As a result, staff won’t ask about mini bar usage during check-out — because it’s completely free.
Pingtung Bicycle Highway Flower Season Series: Paper Panda Wearing Sunglasses Appears at Xishi Elementary School
As part of Pingtung County Government’s “2014 Bicycle Highway Flower Season” series of events, the “Xishi Twin Bears” art installation was created on the 24th at Xishi Elementary School through an art class where teachers and students worked together to dress up and arrange paper black bears and paper pandas. Under the guidance of their teachers, 30 black bears and pandas wearing conical hats, floral scarves, sunglasses, and helmets made their debut, with their adorable looks prompting the children to exclaim they were “super cute.”
Air Busan adds Taiwan–South Korea flights on October 26, round-trip from NT$1,999
Air Busan announced that starting October 26, 2014, it will increase the number of weekly flights between Taipei and Busan from 7 to 10, and raise the frequency of flights between Kaohsiung and Busan from 4 to 5 per week. The airline is also offering a special round-trip ticket promotion between Taipei and Busan for NT$1,999.
2014 Kaohsiung City Charity Fun Run Combines Art, Running, Hip-Hop, and Graffiti
The “2014 City with Love Kaohsiung Cheer Charity Fun Run,” held on October 26 at Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center, was organized by CityInn Hotel Group. The organizers stated that half of the registration fees would be donated to the Kaohsiung City Government’s Social Affairs Bureau to help rebuild the homes of victims affected by the gas explosions in Kaohsiung.
No need to go abroad to learn how to fly anymore — Taiwan’s first aviation training center opens
In the future, people in Taiwan won’t have to travel overseas to learn how to fly an airplane. Taiwan’s first and only nationally approved aviation training center held its inauguration press conference today
Bikinis and fishnet stockings: Sexy Vietjet Air flight attendants’ photos go viral online
Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has previously stirred controversy for hosting bikini-clad flight attendant events on flights. Recently, a new set of photos featuring several “flight attendants” in bikinis and sexy fishnet stockings bearing the Vietjet Air logo has gone viral online, sparking heated discussion among netizens once again.
German media recommends 18 handpicked hidden gems around the world — Raohe Night Market ranks alongside Switzerland and Paris
Taiwanese night markets make international headlines again. The October issue of the German edition of the renowned travel magazine “Lonely Planet” features a list of 18 curated hidden gems around the globe, with Taipei’s Raohe Night Market ranked 14th, selected alongside destinations in Switzerland, London, and Paris.
China Airlines B777 to Los Angeles on its December maiden flight — Buy business class and get concert tickets
China Airlines’ new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will arrive in Taiwan in October, with its Taipei–Los Angeles route commencing its maiden flight on December 1. In addition to offering passengers the chance to enjoy classical music on board, China Airlines is providing passengers traveling in luxury business class from December 1 to 7 the opportunity to attend seven music events in partnership with Niuer Music — each passenger can receive two concert hall tickets to enjoy classical music at the National Concert Hall.
The breathtaking beauty of Kyoto's Sentō Imperial Palace: fiery red maple leaves reflected in the pond
Before visiting the Sentō Imperial Palace, I had no idea what to expect, nor did I anticipate the profound emotion and awe it would bring. Having seen almost all of Kyoto’s maple foliage, I thought I was used to its beauty—but if you ask me about my favorite spot for autumn leaves, I’d say without hesitation: the Sentō Imperial Palace.
The world’s only McDonald’s World of Warcraft-themed restaurant — the entrance is the Dark Portal
On the 24th, NetEase, the operator of World of Warcraft in mainland China, announced a cross-industry collaboration plan to establish three World of Warcraft-themed McDonald’s outlets in partnership with McDonald’s. These locations are: Huangzhuang Store in Beijing, Sinsa Store in Shanghai, and Zhongxin Plaza Store in Guangzhou. Players will also have the opportunity to experience the new version of World of Warcraft in-store until November 4.
Even if you haven’t been there, you must have seen them — the 20 most beautiful train stations in the world
Bustling train stations are not only transportation hubs that carry passengers to their destinations, but if you pause and take a closer look, the stations themselves — with their classic grandeur or strikingly artistic designs — are also rare sights not to be missed. The foreign website *Fodor’s Travel* has listed the world’s 20 most beautiful major train stations. See if you’ve ever hurried past, oblivious to their beauty?
Feng Han She Le Chu's "Super Buffet" — Patrons: Waited 12 Hours Just to Eat
Feng Han She Le Chu opened yesterday (24th) in the Nangang area, immediately sparking a dining frenzy that led to a supply shortage. So far, the ETtoday Eastday News Cloud report on the opening has garnered over 150,000 likes and shares. Netizens have left comments such as "I really want to eat!" However, it is understood that due to the post going viral online, reservation hotlines have been overwhelmed, and now hundreds of people are queuing up hoping to get in and "try it out."