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Crispy, golden, and steaming hot — try a sweet fried mantou at Senso-ji Temple
Visitors to Tokyo often include the iconic “Senso-ji Temple,” famous for its giant Thunder Gate, in their travel itineraries. Along Nakamise-dori, the street stretching on both sides of the temple, visitors will find an abundance of shops selling local specialties, snacks, and souvenirs, making it the liveliest thoroughfare around the temple. Among the many stalls, a local Japanese friend especially recommends the “Asakusa Kukuru Fried Mantou” located at the far end of Nakamise-dori.
Taipei is a gay travel paradise! Foreign media praise it as Asia’s most LGBTQ+-friendly city
According to a 2014 statistic, 65% of Taiwanese people support same-sex marriage, and related bills are currently under government review. In a recent foreign media report, Taipei was even hailed as “Asia’s most LGBTQ+-friendly city.”
Young couple quits jobs to build tiny mobile home — traveling across the U.S. and Canada with their dog to chase their dreams
As reported by BuzzFeed, a young American couple grew tired of their corporate jobs two years ago and decided to quit in pursuit of their dreams as a journalist and a photographer. Guillaume Dutilh, 28, and his wife Jenna Spesard, 30, embarked on their journey with their dog Sal and a tiny home they spent a year building.
Singapore’s Hottest Satay Stall – A Mysterious, Three-Generations-Old Sauce Is the Soul of the Shop
Skewers of sweet, savory satay are a must-try local snack for many visitors to Singapore. Located near the Raffles Place MRT station, the Old Parliament House Food Centre not only offers many famous Singaporean seafood dishes, but its surrounding Satay Street is also a popular spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy satay. Among the numerous satay stalls, the most famous is Best Satay at stalls 7 and 8.
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The "Taiwan International Orchid Show," ranked among the world's top three orchid exhibitions, kicks off today and will run until the 16th at the Taiwan Orchid Plantation in Houpi District, Tainan City. Tainan Mayor Lai Ching-te noted that visitors can not only admire a dazzling array of orchid varieties but also explore cultural and creative products designed by top Taiwanese designers. Friends who love orchids and appreciate beauty are warmly invited to Tainan to experience the vibrant vitality of the orchid industry!
Stay in a glass igloo and ride a reindeer sleigh for a Nordic aurora adventure
For Taiwanese people living in low-latitude regions, the aurora—a phenomenon visible only in high-latitude countries—is incredibly rare and precious. Iceland, located in Northern Europe, lies entirely within the auroral oval, offering opportunities to witness breathtaking auroras from anywhere in the country. If you’re planning an aurora trip this winter, head to Northern Europe to explore Iceland and Finland’s spectacular sights and experience the once-in-a-lifetime aurora that’s absolutely worth seeing.
A Japanese-style delicate dessert shop！Afternoon Tasweet Swiss rolls with whipped cream
Tasweet, a new favorite spot of a well-known café owner, instantly feels delightful upon stepping through its doors. Within five seconds of sitting down, I couldn’t wait to head straight for the dessert counter. I ordered Aomori apple juice (NT$150), plain éclair (NT$65), red wine fig chocolate pound cake (NT$45), caramel banana pound cake (NT$42), Kyoho grape roll (NT$140), and Mont Blanc roll (NT$150).
Eric Chu Promotes Taiwan at Singapore Travel Fair, Showcasing the Beauty of Greater Taipei Through Local Attractions and Specialties
The Singapore Spring International Travel Fair is currently in full swing. New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu also served as a tourism ambassador this time, appearing at the fair on the 7th to promote the beauty of Greater Taipei to Singaporeans. At the same time, the New Taipei City Government issued an open invitation to the public in Singapore and Malaysia, launching the “Are you the New Taipei City Traveller?” tourism ambassador selection campaign, which became a major highlight at the Singapore Travel Fair.
The "Uluru of the Sea" — Tasmania, a Dreamlike and Secluded Island of Desolation and Silence
The Nut, a 152-meter-high volcanic rock formation rising abruptly from the sea, bears a striking resemblance at first glance to Australia’s famous red rock Uluru. As a result, some also call Tasmania’s The Nut the "Uluru of the Sea."
5000 Lavender Fields Dye the Mountains Purple – Nantou’s Golden Dragon Mountain Creates the Most Beautiful Lavender Farm
No need to travel all the way to Hokkaido anymore—now you can admire vast lavender fields right here in Taiwan too！Located in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Golden Dragon Mountain is not only one of the best spots for sunrise viewing at mid to low altitudes, but the Yuchi Township Office has also taken advantage of the local climate and geography to plant 5,000 lavender plants. They are expected to bloom beautifully in the near future, transforming Golden Dragon Mountain into a lavender forest kingdom！
Explore Beitou by YouBike: Discover Quaint Historical Memories in Hidden Alleys
Though Lichun (the Beginning of Spring) has passed, it's still a great season for leisurely sightseeing (huh??). Renting a YouBike to explore Beitou is a solid choice. But beyond the hot springs, Beitou has many alleyways to wander through, revealing different facets of Taipei.
The Taste of Tainan That Homesick Hearts Crave: A Warm Pairing of Milkfish Intestine Soup and Pork Rice
I think only fellow expatriates can truly understand. I still remember back when I first arrived in Taichung, wandering around on my scooter and stumbling upon this place—【Tainan Luo Ji, Chef Ah Quan’s Boneless Milkfish】—on Zhongzheng Road. The fact that it proudly served Tainan flavors in a foreign place was quite intriguing, and from afar, it looked like business was pretty good too.
Taipei’s most upscale literary youth hotel！Eslite Inn rooms feel like “Do Min-jun’s study”
Eslite Inn prides itself on integrating “humanistic reading, cultural creativity retail, music and film, greenery and nature.” Located in the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, how does this hotel — hailed as “Taiwan’s first arts and culture hotel” — aim to deliver to its guests? Perhaps the answer lies as soon as you step into the lobby. The spacious floor-to-ceiling book wall in the first-floor lobby houses over 5,000 carefully curated Eslite collection books.
Fujioka's Birthday Party on Mount Fujioka Hill – Play Games to Win a 2-Person 5-Day, 4-Night Trip to Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka!
February 23 is Japan’s Mt. Fuji Day, which also happens to be the birthday of Shizuoka Prefecture’s mascot, Fujioka-kun. To celebrate his second birthday, the Taiwan Office of the “Country of Mt. Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture” in Japan has specially organized an online game event. Successfully complete the challenge and you could win the grand prize: a 2-person, 5-day, 4-night trip to Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka worth approximately NT$80,000, plus a variety of adorable Shizuoka brothers merchandise.
Coin-operated ramen shop from Japan now in Kaohsiung!! Inheriting the authentic flavors of Yokohama's Ichiran-style ramen
It turns out that ramen enthusiast Xiao Hu recently discovered this little spot called Xiaolin, which even uses a Japanese coin-operated ticket system... Sally admits she was initially drawn in by the vending machine (〃"
Tired of regular Japanese ramen? Try this spicy and numbing miso ramen from Tokyo.
I heard a small ramen shop just opened in the Nanxi shopping district. Not only is the taste unique, but so is its name and interior design. The shop is called "Onikinbou," specializing in spicy and numbing miso ramen. It’s a direct branch of a ramen shop from Tokyo, Japan—how could any ramen-loving foodie miss it?
Lavender Season from the Southern Hemisphere: Embrace the Hidden Gem of "Tasmania"
As a seasoned traveler, you must yearn to explore more of the world’s lesser-known wonders. With the thriving tourism industry, "hidden gem journeys" have become a hot topic among savvy explorers. Nestled southeast of mainland Australia and just across the sea from Melbourne, the idyllic island of Tasmania is a hidden paradise. Boasting diverse and stunning landscapes, yet rarely visited due to limited market offerings, believe us—you’ll fall in love with it.
Millions flock to Taichung’s Wuri District for Taiwan Lantern Festival as “Taiwan Lantern Festival” emergency transport plan is unveiled
The Taiwan Lantern Festival saw 1.5 million visitors on the 7th, causing severe crowding at the TRA’s Xinwuri Station. On the 8th, Taichung City Transportation Bureau Director Wang Yichuan announced the latest transport plan, which includes increasing shuttle bus frequency and introducing new entry and exit routes for the TRA and THSR, aiming to ease congestion effectively.
Pinecone Handmade Ice Cream Attracts 170,000 Visitors a Year—The Secret to Its Deliciousness Is Its Own Dairy Farm
Compared to regular ice cream that often contains cream, Italian gelato is typically made with fresh fruit and has fewer additives, resulting in a lighter and softer texture, which is why it’s a beloved dessert for many. In Hanamaki Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, there’s a popular gelato shop called Pinecone Handmade Ice Cream (松ぼっくり) that’s a must-try for visitors to Hanamaki.
It’s a done deal — Taiwan’s “airport service fee” will increase by NT$200 starting in May
Taiwan’s airport service fee is definitely going up. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has submitted a proposal to the Executive Yuan to raise the airport service fee, which hasn’t been increased in 27 years, from May 1. The fee will rise from the current NT$300 to NT$500, and it is estimated that the increase will be directly reflected in ticket prices.