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5 World-Class and Quirky Museums in Amsterdam Worth Visiting
Just like any major city, Amsterdam is packed with world-class museums that can easily drain your wallet. It’s no surprise to find exhibitions themed around “sex” and “drugs,” but what sets Amsterdam apart is its boundless curiosity — something evident from this CNN report showcasing the Dutch fascination with quirky collections.
Is a single serving of soba noodles really 24 bowls? It turns out to be tiny bowls that you can finish in one bite.
On this trip to Tohoku, the tiny soba noodle bowls were the meal right-top was most looking forward to of all!! As a kid watching competitive eating shows, I once saw competitive eaters tackling tiny soba bowls — the winner supposedly ate over a hundred bowls. And there would be a waiter pouring the soba into a big bowl for the eater. If you didn’t cover the bowl in time after finishing one portion, more noodles would just keep pouring in — it was basically a race between you and the waiter to see who could eat or pour faster. Super fun~
Learn Thai Cooking in a Kitchen Classroom – Bangkok Cooking Classes Become a Popular Itinerary
How can you get closer to the locals when visiting Bangkok? Learning to cook Thai food might be one of the best choices. To cater to the growing number of travelers who love Thai cuisine, many cooking schools have sprung up in Bangkok. These schools offer full English instruction and can arrange for students to learn about spices in just one day, and prepare more than four Thai dishes, including soups, main courses, and desserts.
How to Tip? Just Follow These Principles!
Taiwan doesn’t have a so-called “tipping culture,” so travelers often feel confused—Who should you tip? How much is reasonable? To become a savvy traveler, you might want to check out a recent HuffPost article titled “Everyone Should Know This Tipping Guide”!
You Have to "Take a Bath" Upon Meeting? Vietnamese Greetings Can Be Quite Embarrassing
When traveling in Vietnam, visitors will definitely need to adapt to local customs and learn some basic Vietnamese phrases. But many might be startled the first time they hear them—because greeting someone in Vietnam starts with saying "take a bath," and when parting, you’re supposed to tell the other person to "go to the toilet."
Lazy barbecue in Taichung—no flipping, no burning, and no smoke on you!
Eating barbecue is no hassle now—you can cook food evenly without lifting a finger. Near Taichung Sogo, there’s a barbecue spot called “【Baron】 Rotating Skewers Charcoal Grill – British Industrial Style” that lets you enjoy your meal without any effort. The entire restaurant is decked out in British style, and its exotic ambiance allows diners to relax while enjoying barbecue—the perfect way to grill, which has earned rave reviews from many netizens for its environment!
Korean travelers love visiting Taiwan; New Taipei City’s popular attractions add Korean-language services
After the popular Korean TV show "Grandpas Over Flowers" aired locally last year and received rave reviews, the number of Korean tourists visiting Taiwan has been steadily increasing. To accommodate the growing number of Korean visitors, New Taipei City’s Tourism and Travel Bureau has begun creating a Korean-friendly environment. In addition to launching a Korean version of the bureau’s official website, Korean signage has also been installed at popular tourist spots within New Taipei City, such as Jiufen.
Low minimum spend of NT$100 to lounge on a "moon swing" and gaze at the sea—Fangshan’s new Aegean-style restaurant has just opened
Missing the blue seas and skies of southern Taiwan? It’s time to seize your holiday and head there again. On the way to Kenting, there’s a newly opened Mediterranean-style scenic restaurant. The entire building is designed in a pure white theme, and the shop has specially introduced glowing moon swings that light up at night—making it an instant new photo hotspot in Fangshan upon opening.
Pick your own 400-gram wild lobster yourself — lightly blanched at Sibuya or steamed with garlic!
With recent concerns over cooking oil safety making people uneasy, “oil-free cuisine” has become a new dietary trend. The Taiwanese restaurant group Shin Yeh’s brand Sibuya has launched a wild lobster hot pot where customers can personally select their preferred lobster from an aquarium. Shin Yeh states that diners can choose to lightly blanch the lobster or have the chef steam it with garlic. It is served alongside Hokkaido raw scallops, handmade shrimp dumplings, and a variety of mushrooms to enjoy the wild lobster hot pot.
Japan Travel Magazine's Top 10 Most Beautiful Sunset Spots in the World – Tamsui Ranks Second
A sunset that paints the entire sky in hues of fire is the most beautiful countdown before nightfall. Japan’s travel magazine 《TRiPORT》 has selected 10 spots around the world with stunning sunsets, and Taiwan’s Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf comes in second.
The "field" shaped Changhua HSR Station to be completed by year-end, opening in July 2015
The overall design of the Changhua HSR Station emphasizes the spirit of local industries, using the concept of a "field" with wall columns shaped like plant petals. The station's roof will feature flower-inspired skylights to bring natural light into the interior hall. In addition, the station surroundings will include facilities such as a greenhouse for planted greenery.
Golden rice fields along Taitung’s Brown Highway to undergo traffic control from November
The 175-hectare expanse of golden rice paddies in Chishang Township, Taitung County, has become a popular tourist attraction in recent years. However, as it enters the peak harvesting season starting in November, to prevent excessive motor vehicles from disrupting farmers’ work, Taitung County Government has announced traffic control measures from November through March next year. Motor vehicles will be prohibited from entering the area, and visitors are asked to cooperate.
Pork intestines, Korean fried chicken, grilled rice balls – Kaburi Izakaya offers a feast of international cuisines
This time, DaKou is taking you all to Taipei for another food adventure！ Located in Lane 11, LeLi Road, Taipei City, “Kaburi Private Izakaya Western-Japanese Fusion,” has been around for nearly a decade. The name “Kaburi” originally means kitchen counter, symbolizing the desire to bring guests closer to the chefs, allowing them to chat and dine together...
Tainan Family-Style Dining Spot – Must-Try Grilled Mentaiko Chicken!
Nanhe Shokudo – The Taste I often walk along Kaishan Road, and one day I happened to notice the shop sign at the entrance. However, it seemed they were still under renovation, so I quietly added them to my mental list of places to try once they opened. Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to visit during their soft opening days, so I could only wait for fate to bring us together. A few days later, as I passed by again, with the mindset that if I walked by, I had to try it, we stepped in for a taste of something new.
The Buddhist Sacred Site of Jiuhua Mountain, Where Man and Nature Become One – A 99-Meter Outdoor Bronze Statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
Jiuhua Mountain currently has 99 temples, nearly a thousand monks and nuns, and over ten thousand Buddha statues. Buddhist activities are frequent in the major temples, with morning bells and evening drums, and streams of pilgrims coming to worship. Throughout history, many eminent monks have emerged, and from the Tang Dynasty to the present, 15 naturally preserved mummified bodies have formed, five of which are available for public viewing.
Take a hot air balloon ride in Taitung and soar through the skies — Taiwan looks even more beautiful from above
Taking a tethered hot air balloon ride in Taiwan is no longer a novelty, but there still aren’t many people who get to fly freely in the sky. This time, I was lucky enough to experience a hot air balloon flight in Taitung, and it was truly a very special experience — a rare one in a lifetime
The Meinong Hakka Roundhouse Opens: Netizens Say It’s Basically an “Extended Version” of Fu Jen Catholic University’s Zhongmei Hall
The new landmark in Meinong County’s high-speed rail planned area, the “Hakka Roundhouse,” officially opened on the 25th. This building is modeled after the “Zhencheng Building” of the Fujian Yongding Tulou in mainland China, becoming a new highlight for local tourism. However, some netizens jokingly said it looks like an extended version of Fu Jen Catholic University’s Zhongmei Hall.
Making a Dream Come True for Autistic Children: The “MIT” Yellow Duckling Swims into Shanghai’s Mirror Lake
The globally popular yellow duckling’s world tour isn’t over yet! After visiting 22 cities around the world, from now until November 23, an 18-meter-tall yellow duckling will meet the public in Century Park in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. “Father of the Yellow Duckling” Florentijn Hofman expressed his hope that the exhibition would encourage people to care more about autistic children.
“Golden Rice Fields as the Stage” – Diva A-Mei to Perform on Brown Highway in November
The “Chiayi Autumn Harvest Rice Festival,” organized by the Taiwan Good Foundation and Chihshang Township in Taitung, has previously featured pianist Chen Guanyu, U-Theatre, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, and more. This year on November 1st and 2nd, the organizers will invite diva A-Mei to perform in the golden rice fields of Brown Highway.
Directed by Chen Huai’en of “Island Etude”! Top 5 Must-Visit Cultural Attractions in Hualien City
“Some things, if not done now, will never be done in your lifetime!” The famous line from the 2007 Taiwanese film “Island Etude” touched the hearts of many travelers in Taiwan. The movie opens with a cycling journey along the East Coast, and Hualien—a healing destination—features prominently in several scenes. Recently, the film’s director, Chen Huai’en, was invited by HowToTrip’s Hotel J’s Hualien to curate a list of must-visit spots and shops in the city, personally leading cyclists on a tour through Hualien.