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"Mars Colliding with Earth" at Up? An Affordable Hong Kong-Style Eatery in Kaohsiung with No Minimum Spend
Kaohsiung has really opened so many Hong Kong-style restaurants these past few years, but Hu Li hasn’t tried them all yet (Q " ? "
Is there basic common sense to staying in a hotel? 17 “insider” tips from hotel managers
What basic common sense should you have when checking into a hotel? In fact, many people don’t know. Service industry workers say the biggest challenge they’ve always faced is guests making unreasonable demands, which gives them a headache. Actually, things aren’t as complicated as they seem—interactions between people can be very healthy. The following is a report by USA Today interviewing hotel front desk staff and managers. From an “insider” perspective, they suggest 17 things you should pay attention to before checking into a hotel.
Sword Lake Mountain Children's Day Holiday Special: Tickets Just NT$100 with ID Numbers Containing 4 or 5
With Children's Day approaching, Sword Lake Mountain Theme Park is launching a special NT$100 promotion during the kids’ holiday period. From April 3 to 6, visitors whose ID numbers contain the digits 4 or 5 can enjoy discounted admission for just NT$100 and access to 45 rides in the park.
A Battle of Traditional Tainan Snacks: Pig’s Heart vs. Beef Soup — Which Will You Choose Tonight?
Many of Tainan’s delicious traditional snacks are mostly available in the morning. By evening, you need to pay attention to opening hours, as some places sell out by closing time if you go too late. After previously trying Ah Ming and Da Pang’s pig’s heart, this time I went to check out Big Bro Ah Wen’s version for a comparison, then headed to the nearby Fucheng Beef Soup — a place that surprisingly won me over.
"Discover the Heart of Japan" – Blogger-Selected Travel Routes to Explore Six Japanese Prefectures
On the 22nd, Japan's National Tourism Organization held the "6 New Experiences: Let Experts Show You Around" meet-up in Taipei, inviting six travel influencers, popular bloggers Mr. Qi and Miss Ai, pharmacist Jimmy, Reiko, Savage Princess, Devil Zhen & Angel Jia, and Pei Pei. In addition to sharing insights on itinerary planning, tips, and travel advice, they also introduced their favorite hidden gems. The event aimed to help more Taiwanese travelers deeply experience the charm of Japan.
Don’t miss our meet-up at 221B Baker Street — come uncover the secrets of the great detective “Sherlock Holmes”!
The world-famous 221B Baker Street is the residence of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal sidekick Dr. Watson. I’m definitely a fan of Sherlock, especially as portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch. BBC’s *Sherlock* is undoubtedly one of the finest TV dramas in recent years. No matter how well you know this brilliant detective, when you fly to London, a visit to 221B Baker Street is a must. Since 1990, the address has been home to a museum dedicated to him.
Kagoshima and Kumamoto cherry blossoms bloom early – The “Japanese cherry blossom season” has officially begun!
As the weather warms up, Japan’s cherry blossoms have also arrived earlier than usual. On the 21st, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported that some Somei Yoshino cherry trees in Kagoshima City, Kyushu, have already begun to bloom — making it the earliest blooming city of the year, about five days ahead of schedule — which also signifies that Japan has officially entered cherry blossom season.
It's not just hydrangeas blooming—80,000 azaleas are in full glory as Yangmingshan’s “Azalea Season” also kicks off
As winter draws to a close and early spring arrives in March, it’s the season when all flowers bloom. In addition to the explosive blooming of Yoshino cherry blossoms, the flowering of wisteria, and the arrival of the hydrangea season, clusters of azaleas, heavy with buds, have taken over the space once occupied by green leaves. They are gearing up to announce the official start of Azalea Season with great anticipation.
The Satay Hotpot at Tonghua Alley — Does the “Flounder and Preserved Vegetable Pot” Have a Subtle Herbal Aftertaste That Lingers Sweetly?
Winter is the perfect time for hotpot, especially during the New Year, a time for family reunions. Gathering around a steaming hotpot is especially fitting. During the holiday, enjoy the pot with your family, and after the break, share a reunion meal with colleagues to kick off work. Today, Xiao Hu is introducing you to a rather rare “satay hotpot” in Taipei and northern Taiwan.
Eight Authentic Nyonya Dishes in Malaysia – The Hot Momo Zaza Contains Carrots
In the 15th century, the mixed-race descendants of Chinese settlers who intermarried with local indigenous people in the Malay Archipelago were called “Peranakan.” The men were referred to as “Baba,” and the women as “Nyonya.” Since most of their ancestors came from southern China, particularly Fujian and Guangdong provinces, the Baba-Nyonya culture retains many traditional Chinese elements. Among these, food is especially important. Because the Chinese dishes they prepared were all meant to be eaten hot, they blended them with local Malaysian ingredients to create a unique and distinctive cuisine, known as Nyonya cuisine.
Refreshing Kansai-style Ramen Gem – Can You Taste Familiar Taiwanese Flavors Here?
If it weren’t for a newly made Japanese friend’s recommendation, I probably wouldn’t have come to this “Kamzu” ramen shop in Shibuya. During my trip through Chiba and Tokyo, a Japanese colleague of a friend I met in Tokyo happened to be working on a “ramen special feature,” introducing delicious Tokyo ramen to overseas travelers. He said he was totally sick of eating ramen—but I still asked him to recommend a good ramen shop!!
Check online reviews first!\ 7 tips to help you choose a good travel agency for group tours
With scams happening frequently, knowing how to choose a good travel agency is extremely, vitally important. After all, if something goes wrong abroad, a good agency can help minimize the damage. Here's how US media outlet nomadicmatt teaches you to find a good travel agency!\
Are novice travelers obsessed with taking photos and full of complaints? 14 behaviors only rookie travelers have
Do people tend to act differently when they’re abroad in an unfamiliar environment (thinking no one knows them)? Regarding these perplexing and hard-to-understand behaviors of travelers, the American website thrillist compiled a list of 23 behaviors typical of “rookie” travelers. The term “rookie” may sound mild, but among foreigners, it doesn’t necessarily mean what it says on the surface.
Taiwan’s First Temple 3D Light Show Debuts in Nengtou, Kaohsiung on the 28th
Taiwan’s first-ever temple 3D creative light show is here! The Kaohsiung Nengtou light show will premiere on the 28th, featuring the powerful rhythms of the Songjiang Battle Array drums as its musical backdrop, paired with stunning and dazzling visual transformations to create an unprecedented visual spectacle at Nengtou’s Nanhai Zhuzhu Temple.
The flower fields in Tainan are in full bloom now ! Here are four top flower - viewing spots you should know about.
In addition to the cotton tree blossom avenue in Lin Chuh - Pi, spring flowers in Tainan such as cotton trees, purple peonies, Taiwan chinaberrys, and Bauhinia variegatas have all entered their blooming seasons. Due to the abundant sunshine and lack of rain this year, all the flowers are blooming more splendidly than ever before. As a result, various flower - sea street scenes can be enjoyed in many places.
The blossoms are in full bloom! The earliest cherry blossoms in eastern Japan: Tokyo’s Yoshino cherry trees bloom three days early
The beautiful Yoshino cherry blossoms mark the beginning of Japan’s cherry blossom season. Following the blooming in Kyushu on the 21st, Tokyo’s cherry trees have also flowered. According to Japanese media reports, compared to previous years, Tokyo’s cherry blossoms have bloomed three days earlier, and about two days earlier than last year. Tokyo is also the first area in the Kanto region where cherry blossoms have opened.
One of Japan’s Three Great Udon Noodles: Akita Inaniwa – Authentic Tsukemen You Can Try in Taiwan Too!
Japan’s Three Great Udon Noodles refer to Akita Prefecture’s Inaniwa Udon, Kagawa Prefecture’s Sanuki Udon, and Gunma Prefecture’s Mizusawa Udon. The Inaniwa Udon introduced in this article originates from Akita and was developed in the mid-Edo period using locally grown wheat. With over a century of history, it differs significantly from the thick, round udon most people imagine — Inaniwa Udon is thin and flat, resembling ordinary noodles.
Zhang Guowei: Taiwan’s Market Is Too Small for More Than Two Airlines
Chang Yung-fa Foundation Chairman and EVA Air Chairman Zhang Guowei pointed out today (23rd) that while both China Airlines and TransAsia Airways have been developing low-cost airline businesses lately, EVA Air still has no plans to enter the low-cost airline market. He also believes that other companies’ development of budget carriers will not affect EVA Air. Zhang explained, “Taiwan’s market scale is rather small. EVA Air won’t try to make money from every kind of business. In fact, given Taiwan’s market conditions, two national airlines should be enough.”
Heavy rain knocks cherry blossoms to the ground—only 20% of blooms remain at Tamsui Tianyuan Temple
Affected by the northeastern monsoon, northern and northeastern regions experienced showery or thundery weather on the 23rd. The wind and rain in the morning caused the cherry blossoms at Tamsui Tianyuan Temple, a popular hanami destination currently in bloom, to dwindle to just 20% of their former glory. It seems we’ll have to wait until next year to see the trees in full flourish again.
Limited-time offer！Ride Japan’s “Aurora” to the Sea of Okhotsk to see drift ice
Visiting Abashiri to see drift ice was the main goal of this trip. But this primary objective was also the most uncertain part of the itinerary—because viewing drift ice depends heavily on weather conditions. When it’s too cold with blizzards, the icebreaker stops operating, and when the weather is too nice, sometimes you can’t even see the drift ice... In short, you need perfect timing, favorable conditions, and a bit of luck (?) to catch a glimpse.