Travel
Give a kiss on each cheek as a French greeting—5 tips to go from tourist to Parisian
As a traveler, learning about the local culture before your trip is an important part of the journey. If you don’t want to look like a tourist and hope to interact with locals in a friendly way, you can refer to the advice of internationally renowned travel magazine Traveler. Focus on these three aspects: attire, greetings, and basic French.
Thank you, Taiwan！Japanese-owned shop offers limited-time “buy one get one free” ramen on 3/11
Today (March 11) marks the fourth anniversary of the 3/11 Great East Japan Earthquake. To express gratitude for Taiwan’s support at the time, Mr. Ramen, a well-known ramen shop founded by a Japanese national and based in Tainan, specially launched a one-day-only buy one get one free campaign on March 11 to thank Taiwan in a tangible way.
Guests are laughing as they head downstairs. Foreign media: Taichung’s “Red Dot Hotel” is the most fun hotel on Earth
Taiwan has made international headlines again. Not long ago, a CNN reporter traveled all the way from Los Angeles to Tainan to explore street food, and
Not greasy — Even Japan’s Ramen King Shishido Hideyuki loves Sapporo Enjin Ramen
After a trial period, Sapporo Enjin Ramen from Hokkaido officially opened on March 1. On opening day, Shishido Hideyuki, known as Japan’s Ramen King, came to taste the ramen. He said the Taipei branch tastes just like the two branches in Japan, and if he were to give it a score out of 10, Sapporo Enjin Ramen would get a 9.
A gathering of a hundred authentic Japanese street snacks—“Japan’s Queued-for Eats Exhibition” makes its Taiwan debut!
The “Japan’s Queued-for Eats Exhibition” held a pre-show press conference on the 12th, inviting master chefs from three of Japan’s most popular eateries to create authentic, Michelin-worthy street food on-site. Through their expert craftsmanship and charming hostess Li Yanjing, the event aims to convey the “local, delicious, and affordable” spirit of Japan’s most sought-after eats!
New Hong Kong hotel Fortuna Harbour View Hotel accessible via mobile check-in
The newly opened Fortuna Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong (3-star) in September 2014 is a business-economic light accommodation option, located very close to Fortress Hill MTR station. It emphasizes eco-friendly, non-smoking, tech-savvy services, with mobile check-in available in all 338 rooms. (No need to queue for check-in—get your room key on your phone on the way to the hotel!)
Challenge Starbucks! Coffee Bene to open 40 stores nationwide in Taiwan, aiming for 300 branches within 5 years
A chain coffeehouse is officially entering Taiwan’s coffee market! Caffebene (Coffee Bene), which has come to Taiwan from South Korea, has identified strong potential in Taiwan’s coffee and dessert markets. The brand plans to open 40 stores and expects to have a total of 300 branches across Taiwan by 2020. It will also hold a White Day fan meeting with actor Kim Soo-hyun, aiming to attract more consumer attention.
Taiwan is the third-largest source market for visitors to Macau. Macao Tourism Board: New hotels to open this year
The unique charm of Macau has long attracted many travelers. The Macao Tourism Board held its annual spring reception today (12th). Macao Tourism Board Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes stated that future efforts will focus on five key areas: improving service quality, launching innovative tourism products, organizing a series of promotional events, actively collaborating with international organizations, and conducting specialized tourism research, with the aim of attracting more visitors to Macau.
Limited-time “Spring Journey”! Registration for flower and bird watching in Hualien starts on the 12th
As winter gradually fades and spring steps closer, wildflowers in Liyu Mountain Forest begin to bloom, while migratory and mountain birds taking shelter for the winter also take the chance to recharge their energy. In response to the afforestation activities of the Hualien Forest District Office, the Chengnan Nature Education Center in Hualien County has specially organized a “Birdsong and Blossoms in Liyu Mountain” themed event on March 28, leading the public to conduct ecological observations in Liyu Mountain.
What to eat in Busan? Besides grilled pork belly, there's also the specialty of Oryukdo—grilled "duck meat"
Today, I’m introducing a Korean BBQ restaurant near the Oryukdo Sky Walk—Pi-gwan-cheom?bo Oryukdo Gyewan. The atmosphere is a bit more upscale, the restaurant has scenic views, but the prices aren’t very high. I think it’s pretty great. If you’re visiting the Oryukdo Sky Walk, you can plan dinner here—it’s quite atmospheric.
Rakuten Travel isn’t just for Japanese travelers booking hotels in Taiwan — it also offers Taiwanese travelers access to 20,000 hotels in Japan
Kazunobu Yamamoto, Chairman of Rakuten Travel Japan, visited Taiwan on the 12th to announce the company’s 2015 market strategy for Taiwan. He stated that in 2014, the global turnover reached 6 trillion Japanese yen, with Japanese travelers booking Taiwanese hotels through Rakuten showing a remarkable growth of 23.5%. This year, the company will launch more comprehensive travel services, improve product presentation, and expand mobile and multilingual sales.
Nostalgic Hong Kong-style desserts: HowToTrip’s velvety steamed milk and fluffy scrambled eggs
Coming to Hong Kong, it’s a real pity to have breakfast at a hotel. Hong Kong has many traditional cha chaan tengs that serve incredibly authentic local breakfasts—I’d say they’re truly one of a kind.
9 out of 10 Fukuoka locals recommend it！ A delicious taste that’s lasted over 50 years — “Honey Roll Manju”
When it comes to must-try snacks in Fukuoka, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you ask the locals, nine times out of ten they’ll recommend “Honey Roll Manju.”
7,500 Thailand 1,000-TWD tickets go on sale March 17 — Vanilla Air: Our website can handle it
Vanilla Air announced that it will launch a limited-time spring/summer promotion on March 17, offering one-way discounted airfares starting from just 1,000 TWD for its existing Bangkok and Chiang Mai routes.
“I’ve finally waited for you to come home.” After 90 long years, the loyal Hachiko joyfully greets its owner.
The story of “Hachiko the Loyal Dog” is practically legendary in Japan. Back then, Hachiko, an Akita dog, was raised by his owner, Dr. Hidesaburō Ueno. Every day, he would go to Shibuya Station to wait for his master to return from work at Tokyo Imperial University (now the University of Tokyo). After Dr. Ueno passed away from illness, Hachiko continued to visit Shibuya Station regularly, waiting silently for his master’s return. Despite bad weather or being bullied by passersby, Hachiko remained steadfast at his post, waiting quietly for his owner to appear.
Apply sunscreen before boarding the plane. Girls, follow these 3 tips to stay radiant during both boarding and disembarking.
Everyone wants to look their best while traveling abroad, but for some reason, upon arrival, not only is your makeup and hairstyle ruined, your face looks dull, and your luggage may even have issues—so what’s behind all this? Friends, the moment you step into the cabin, the enemy has already been lurking around you: the air.
W Hotel transforms its afternoon tea into an all-you-can-eat buffet with 25 dishes
The the kitchen table Western restaurant on the 10th floor of Taipei W Hotel has revamped its afternoon tea format starting March 13, upgrading it to an unlimited all-you-can-eat buffet. The current offerings include 14 sweet items, 11 savory dishes, as well as ice cream, handmade cookies, and freshly squeezed juices.
Ride the waves in downtown Kaohsiung—explore the Love River by kayak or stand-up paddleboarding!
There’s a new way to enjoy the Love River now. The Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau, in collaboration with National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, has launched the “Paddle the Love River” water recreation experience event every weekend starting from the 14th. For the first time, internationally popular kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) have been introduced to the Love River, allowing visitors to paddle their own boats and “ride the waves” on the river!
Hong Kong Michelin two-star restaurant comes to Taiwan!"Celebrity Cuisine" to open in Kaohsiung at Han Lai in June
The cuisine of the renowned "reclusive culinary master" can now be easily savored in Taiwan as well. Hong Kong's Michelin two-star restaurant "Celebrity Cuisine" will open in Kaohsiung in late June. About 80% of its menu will be the same as in Hong Kong, while 20% will feature carefully selected high-end local Taiwanese ingredients. Executive Chef of Celebrity Cuisine, Cheng Kam Fu, said that Taiwan has many beloved elements that make people not want to leave once they arrive.
The 2015 Taiwan Lantern Festival Grandly Concludes This Weekend with Countdown by 8 Performance Groups
The 11-day 2015 Taiwan Lantern Festival will officially close on March 15. On the final day, eight domestic and international performance groups have been invited to present diverse shows, bringing the festival to a perfect close.