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A tranquil and relaxing space: a newly opened café in the Taipei University commercial area, famous for its creamy scrambled eggs curry rice
Some say that well-known university districts must have some good eats, whether it's night markets or restaurants. Take Fengjia in Taichung or Shida in Taipei, for example. But somehow, I’ve never been too drawn to those places... Especially around the Taipei University area—I feel like I haven’t explored it much. Recently, I had the chance to give a lecture at NTU, and a student asked me why there weren’t many articles about this neighborhood...
"Huangshan's Couple" Taiping Lake — Anhui’s Purest Green Oasis
Taiping Lake is the largest artificial lake in Anhui, situated between the two famous mountains, Huangshan and Jiuhua Mountain. It is known as the "Huangshan Couple" and the "Jade of the South." The lake water remains crystal-clear and azure all year round, surrounded by undulating green mountains that create a delightful interplay of hills and waters. The scenic area currently features popular routes such as Deer Island, Monkey Island, Egret Islet, and Golden Island.
Super generous garlic seafood squid ink noodles with scallops, shrimp rolls, clams — you name it, they’ve got it.
I don’t know if it’s because we’re getting older, but all our friends are settling down, building careers, and achieving their dreams. Watching them work hard step by step is really inspiring. The journey may be tough, but once you take that first small step, the rest doesn’t seem as impossible. This Lyon House in Zhubei is also a small Italian restaurant painstakingly established by a long-time friend who has worked hard to succeed. In the past, whenever we went on trips, he was the one cooking for us...
Tainan Clear-Braised Beef Festival Kicks Off with Scratch-Off Lottery Prizes for All
The “2014 Tainan Clear-Braised Beef Festival” launched on November 3rd. This event specially collaborates with 50 local shops. In addition to releasing an exclusive map of clear-braised beef eateries, it also features a “Lucky Ox Scratch-Off Lottery” to encourage more people to visit Tainan and savor its unique clear-braised beef.
Pirates of the Caribbean 5 Begins Filming: Johnny Depp Navigates an Adventure in the Great Barrier Reef
Disney has officially announced that the fifth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series will begin shooting in Queensland, Australia. This marks the largest international film production ever undertaken in Australia. Johnny Depp, who plays Captain Jack Sparrow, will set foot on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef this time, taking audiences on a mysterious and epic adventure.
Tigerair Taiwan's fan page hits one million followers milestone – 100 free plane tickets up for grabs
Tigerair Taiwan announced today (29) that to rally support in pushing its fan page over the one-million-follower mark, it has launched the “Tiger Pull (me) – Rally for One Million, Travel the Three Together” campaign, with plans to give away 100 free tickets on any route.
Movie fans, rejoice – a Harry Potter hotel has popped up in London, complete with "Muggle-sized" beds
Harry Potter fans, rejoice – besides Universal Studios letting you step into the cinematic world of wizards, Muggles, and magic, now there's a new lodging option in the UK to experience a more authentic “Harry Potter vibe.”
Switching to vacation mode is super easy！16 tips to greatly enhance your vacation quality
Based on a survey of travelers' states, when do people start shifting into “vacation mode”? According to HuffPost, 22% feel it begins when they arrive at their accommodation, while 14% think it doesn't really start until the next day. Around 46% believe the first day of the trip is always the most memorable. So how do you switch from work mode to vacation mode? It actually requires some skills, and you can gradually adjust even before the trip begins.
Travel Expo’s “100 Coupons” Sell Out Fast – Grand Hotel Taipei Adds Afternoon Sessions
Every year at the Taipei International Travel Fair, the Grand Hotel Taipei’s “100 Coupons” event sees a rush of eager buyers, and this year the hotel is offering even more. In addition to a single session at noon on November 7, the opening day, sessions will also be held in both the morning and afternoon from November 8 to 10, giving the public two chances to snap up deals in a single day.
Exclusive / Preview of the Four Treasures of Chi Mei Museum Before Its Grand Opening in January 2015
After more than 30 years of preparation and collection, and an investment of over NT$2 billion, the Chi Mei Museum is set to officially open in January 2015. In addition to its rich collections of fine arts, animals, weapons, and musical instruments, the museum also houses treasures hailed as the “Four Treasures of the Museum.” Founder Robert Hsu expressed that his feelings were akin to witnessing his only son getting married.
No need to fly to Europe！Italian Michelin-starred chef brings “one-star cuisine” to Taiwan
You can enjoy Italian Michelin-starred cuisine without flying to Europe！Chef Stefano Cerveni will present a four-day “Gourmet Art Star Chef Banquet” from October 29 to November 1 at the Paris 1930 Hall of the Ambassador Hotel. Cerveni will bring signature classic dishes from his Michelin one-star restaurant in Italy—Due Colombe.
The National Taichung Theater is set to open soon！ Its light and shadow interactive exhibition will make a magical debut in November.
Taichung’s new landmark — the National Taichung Theater — will begin offering group tours on November 1st and launch a series of exciting events！ Kicking things off is the Light Art Festival brought to you by the UK-based team Sabakuma, featuring dazzling sound-and-light interactive art performances that let the public experience a magical tech show reminiscent of movie scenes.
The quirky little shop prepares ingredients based on reservation numbers—you might not get in if you just line up on the spot.
If we were to describe Victory Road West B with adjectives, "quirky" would be the only word needed—and then some. Reservations are required; otherwise, you might easily miss out. The menu is equally unique, changing irregularly, and even the dishes and the owner are one of a kind. Victory Road West B isn’t hard to find, located near Changnuo and the well-known Ouna Steakhouse. Besides serving brunch, it also houses the Lorweii handmade boutique, offering creative works and specialty items from talented artisans.
Taipei Children's New Amusement Park is finally coming soon — early access available before year-end!
Taipei Children's New Amusement Park is almost ready to go. With an investment of NT$1.7 billion, the children’s amusement park in Shilin District is on track to open for public experience before the end of this year (2014), once the site inspection procedures and any necessary improvements have been completed as planned.
Alishan Hotel Celebrates Its 101st Birthday！ The Chiang Kai-shek Suite Opens for Reservations and Tours for the First Time
To celebrate the 101st anniversary of Taiwan’s longest-running hotel—Alishan Hotel, which will turn 101 on November 4—management has launched a month-long anniversary event. This allows visitors to enjoy the nature and forest aromas while also experiencing the cultural charm of Alishan.
Additional high-speed rail services to be added on Nov. 29 for “Nine-in-One Elections”; pre-sales start at 1 a.m. on Nov. 1
To accommodate the nationwide Nine-in-One Elections on Nov. 29, Taiwan High Speed Rail announced that it will operate 14 additional train services from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 (10 southbound and 4 northbound), providing a total of 584 services over the four days to help passengers travel home to vote. The flexible seating option and early bird discounts will remain available, with pre-sales starting at 1 a.m. on Nov. 1.
The traditional white bean curd at Tongji Anping in Tainan – enjoy the aroma of soybeans
Tongji Anping Bean Curd, which opened in 1970 and is located on Beian Road, is one of the must-try bean curds for many visitors to Anping. Although the shop also has a branch in Kaohsiung, eating at the original location is a different experience. After driving from Kaohsiung early in the morning and visiting some attractions in Anping, we stopped by for a refreshing bowl of bean curd before lunch.
The 2014 New Taipei City Christmas Town is here – lighting up the city warmly for 51 days!
The annual New Taipei City Christmas Town will officially illuminate the night sky of New Taipei on November 15th. Spanning 51 days, the event features not only the lighting ceremony of Taiwan’s tallest Christmas tree, but also free rides and large-scale installations to accompany the public in celebrating a cozy Christmas season.
Travel to Matsu in the off-season and enjoy great benefits – up to NT$1,000 travel subsidy per person!
The Off-Season Matsu Travel Benefits campaign is back and better than ever Up！The Matsu National Scenic Area Administration (MNSAA) has launched the second phase of the “Ka-Matsu Leisure, Mazu in Matsu Eco-Tourism Subsidy” program. Taiwanese travelers can receive a travel subsidy of NT$500–NT$1,000 per person by forming groups of five or more, making off-season trips to Matsu even more affordable!
Cathay Dragon’s New Menu: Indulge in Creative Hong Kong-Style Crabmeat and Clay Pot Rice Mid-Air
Cathay Dragon announced that it will introduce a range of in-flight dishes tailored for the autumn and winter season, including crabmeat with protein-soybean milk crabapple seafood steak and clay pot rice with golden and silver garlic lobster and tender chicken, as well as three new signature beverages.