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Come dance with us! Rosy-cheeked dancers & glamorous desserts adorned with high heels
When most people think of Dancing Perfume, they immediately associate it with desserts and afternoon tea, then picture a place where friends or a group of girls gather. But this place is a bit different. While the French-style, elegant, and charming atmosphere remains, the menu is not the same. Thanks to a friend, let’s try something new together. Not only are the sweets impressive, but the savory dishes are also remarkable—you can find suitable meals whether it's for a full dinner or just a snack. It would be a pity to simply regard it as a dessert shop.
Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside — Italian-style frittata. Another great brunch option in Banqiao District.
Recently, Banqiao District in New Taipei City has seen a brunch boom. The popular spot “Good Morning Breakfast” is always fully booked on weekends, prompting the opening of its second branch. Not far from Good Morning Breakfast is an Italian-style brunch café called “Flip the Table – TurningTable BRUNCH.” In addition to sandwiches and burgers, this place also offers paninis and the rarely seen Italian frittata, which is actually their signature dish.
500 Japanese travelers vote on their "top three favorite Asian cuisines" — Taiwan ranks first
Taiwan is a food paradise in the hearts of Japanese travelers. Recently, Japanese travel company Expedia conducted a survey on the theme of "travel" × "food," polling 500 Japanese travelers aged 20 to 60. Over 80% of the respondents said that among Asian cuisines, Taiwanese food is their favorite.
Tigerair Taiwan’s Golden Three Days Offer: Up to 40% Off on All Routes This Summer
Tigerair Taiwan has specially launched the “Golden Three Days Flash Sale Promotion” starting today, offering limited-time discounted airfares at up to 40% off on all routes—including Bangkok Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Singapore, and Macau—to give back to customers. During the promotion period, customers can visit the Tigerair Taiwan official website and enter the promo code “IT40SALE” (where 40 is a numeral) to search for flights between July 1, 2015, and October 24, 2015, for a chance to purchase airfares at up to 40% off.
Anniversary Celebration: Buy One Get One Free on Korean-style Ice Cream Brand Honey Creme
The Korean-style ice cream brand "Honey Creme" is celebrating one year since its launch in Taiwan. Starting on the 21st, for three consecutive days, its Taipei and Kaohsiung stores will hold a buy one get one free promotion along with the launch of new flavors. The buy one get one free offer applies to the lower-priced item, but the "Honeycomb Ice Cream" is not included in the promotion.
A Hidden Gem Amid Flower-lined Paths: Taste Tainan-Style Home Cooking and Giant Shaved Ice
I’ve really been drawn to Tainan lately and have visited often—the Anping area is my favorite. In addition to many famous local Tainan snacks, Anping also boasts plenty of attractions. For example, there's the Sicao Green Tunnel and Qigu Salt Mountain... The Qigu Salt Mountain, which recently featured a giant Maneki-neko (lucky cat), is definitely a must-visit spot now. And Yating Landscape Restaurant is located among these attractions, boasting an excellent location.
Major Survey on Travelers’ Sleep: 34% of Taiwanese Have Had Sex in Hotels
March 21st is World Sleep Day. A well-known hotel booking website conducted a survey across 25 countries worldwide, exploring the sleep habits and bedtime behaviors of over 25,000 travelers. It found that the French love sleeping naked, while Taiwanese prefer to sleep in their street clothes. Additionally, nearly half of travelers globally admitted to having had sex in a hotel bed with a partner.
Have you gone cherry blossom viewing yet? The Tianyuan Temple in Tamsui is in full bloom, while the Hope River in Tucheng is adorned with pink highlights.
As the spring equinox approaches, Yoshino cherry blossoms have begun to bloom across various districts in New Taipei City. Along the Hope River in Tucheng District, rows of cherry and azalea blossoms can be seen flourishing along the riverbank. This Saturday (the 21st), the Tucheng District Office will host the “Hope River Left Bank Cherry Blossom Viewing” event at the riverside plaza, allowing the public to enjoy the blossoms along with performances.
Sprinkle scallions, drizzle vinegar, and pair with raw papaya shreds—Vietnamese scrambled radish cake offers endless imagination.
Jiu Wu Efu has always been enchanted by the cuisine of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Beyond many dishes she had never tried in Taiwan, there were also many that “looked the same as in Taiwan but tasted completely different.” One such dish is the rich, oily fried radish cake (Bánh Chiên Thành).
Taiwan has a large skiing population; trips to Hokkaido, Japan, have increased by nearly 30%
In recent years, Taiwan’s skiing population has grown significantly, with destinations like Hokkaido, Japan, seeing an increase of nearly 30% in recent years. Riding the wave of ski tourism, a group of top tourism business owners from southern Taiwan visited a ski resort in Hokkaido in March this year to try skiing for the first time in their lives, while also experiencing classic Hokkaido ski slopes.
Is a Hello Kitty hot pot theme restaurant about to open in the East District?
Badouyao received a tip that a Hello Kitty restaurant is set to open in Lane 216 of Taipei’s East District. It’s currently under renovation, so Badouyao went to check it out. Unexpectedly, the location is right across from the recently opened Setagaya Ramen. However, there was only a construction wall, with not much information available. But judging by the “Shabu-Shabu” sign on the wall, it might be a shabu-shabu (hot pot) series. Badouyao is quite looking forward to seeing the interior decor. As for when it will open? It might be a while yet.
Does your stomach ache from the spiciness? Take on Japan’s spiciest dan dan noodles, ranked number one!
The nights in Kyoto’s Pontocho are bustling with life, the traditional alleyways filled with lively chatter. The warm glow from the shops attracts hungry visitors. Last time I had gyūtan nabe at Toriya, this time I’m trying the highly-rated dan dan noodles at Rokudenya, which has great online reviews.
Seven killed and 19 injured in rockfall at Diecai Mountain in Guilin, Guangxi; 8 Taiwanese tourists hurt but in stable condition
China’s Xinhua News Agency reported that a rockfall incident occurred at the Diecai Mountain scenic area in Guilin on the morning of the 19th, resulting in seven deaths and 19 injuries. The injured are being treated at Guilin People's Hospital and Guilin No. 2 People's Hospital. According to the notification from the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation, eight of the injured are Taiwanese tourists, but their injuries are not serious and they have rejoined the group after receiving medical treatment.
The golden combo of egg yolk and pork bun—The classic assault of "Qiaotou Pork Buns"
Besides the famous pork rice and curry tuna soup in Qiaotou Old Street, Qiaotou Pork Buns are also a must-buy souvenir or snack when visiting Qiaotou. Established in the 25th year of the Republic of China (1936), Qiaotou Taicheng Pork Buns have been around for nearly eighty years. The founder, Mr. Chen, originally came to Taiwan from Fuzhou. He first landed in Keelung before choosing to settle in southern Qiaotou to make a living.
Charlie Brown Café’s mastermind behind the scenes, Zheng Yuming: Expanding to Taipei in the second half of the year
The Charlie Brown Café, which began trial operations on the 18th, had already attracted a large number of inquiries even before its official opening, making it one of the hottest restaurant representatives of the first quarter of 2015. Most people don’t know that the one who brought the Charlie Brown Café to Taiwan is actually a marketing company from southern Taiwan, which first got to know the Charlie Brown headquarters through organizing exhibitions. After a long application process, they finally succeeded in bringing Charlie Brown to Taiwanese soil.
The U.S. "Alien Highway" has a speed limit of 7 mph — a pilgrimage site for UFO enthusiasts in a Nevada town
Feeling adventurous? Why not visit the "Alien Highway," located just a two-hour drive north of Las Vegas? Many claim to have spotted unidentified objects in the sky there — curious? After a bit of gambling, take a drive to check it out for yourself.
Spice Up Your Life?! 9 Must-Try Local Malaysian Dishes
Due to geographical and historical factors, Malaysian culture and language blend Indian, Chinese, and indigenous elements—especially in food, where you’ll find many familiar-yet-unfamiliar dishes, as well as authentic favorites loved by traditional Malays. A standout is Nasi Lemak (coconut rice), arguably the dish that best represents Malaysia.
A 2-kilometer stretch of crimson sky: 6 stunning kapok tree avenues in Tainan’s "Quilt Cave"
The Lincupi kapok tree avenue in Tainan’s Baihe District recently gained international fame after being ranked among the world’s 15 most beautiful flower avenues by foreign media. However, in neighboring Jioujiang District—also in Tainan—there are actually longer and more abundant kapok-lined roads than in Lincupi, making it the true "capital" of these scenic routes and a hidden gem known mostly to locals.
Taiwanese premium oolong is the "champagne of teas"！ How many of these 22 exotic teas have you tried?
In Taiwan, you can turn a corner and stumble upon hidden tea shops tucked away in alleys and streets. Fruit teas, milk teas, texture teas... The ever-changing array of tea beverages showcases Taiwan’s creativity and passion for tea. Sipping a cup is the truest way to experience daily life in Taiwan. Often self-proclaimed as the “Kingdom of Tea,” Taiwan might overlook other tea-loving cultures around the world. Take a look at the “22 Teas from Around the World” compiled by the pulptastic website.
Is Japan getting a second Universal Studios? Okinawa plans to build the one closest to Taiwan
Will Japan build a second Universal Studios? According to Japanese media reports, Nagasaki Kumpei, president of Universal Studios Osaka, stated that although it is still in the planning stage, Japan’s second Universal Studios is expected to be located in Okinawa.