Travel
Dad’s heart is broken – Mom’s dream travel companion Ko Wen-je comes in third, beating Takeshi Kaneshiro
Mother’s Day is approaching – have you thought about what to give your mom? A well-known global hotel booking website conducted a survey among online users, and the results showed that as many as 51.3% of the moms surveyed most hope to receive “a trip” as a gift. Even more interestingly, the top choices for ideal travel companions according to moms are Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau, and Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je.
Men’s Perspective: 4 Tips to Avoid Arguing with Your Partner While Traveling
You’ve finally embarked on that long-planned trip with your partner, but somehow, arguments start due to one thing or another, instantly cooling down the originally joyful atmosphere... In fact, according to a Japanese survey, over 60% of couples have experienced arguments while traveling. So, how can you reduce the chances of fighting during a trip?
Fulie Hot Spring Grand Hotel Rediscover Sun Moon Lake
This time, I chose to stay at the Fulie Hot Spring Grand Hotel, which is a short distance away from the bustling Lakeside Street. What attracted me was not only its conveniently accessible yet appropriately secluded location ideal for a peaceful retreat, but also the dry and wet hot springs I love for relaxing and unwinding during my vacation. The nearby Japanese Showa-era cypress official residence adds an irreplaceable cultural charm to the hotel.
Failed to book a budget airline ticket online—passenger overcharged 200 yuan in airport tax
One of the ways budget airlines cut costs is by requiring passengers to book tickets online themselves. However, if travelers are unfamiliar with the booking rules or overlook system notifications, it can easily lead to consumer disputes and concerns.
International No Diet Day – Hotel hosts dinner weight-gain competition, winners enjoy free meal for entire table
May 6th of each year is International No Diet Day, a holiday initiated in the UK and also advocated by Canadian dietitians who encourage everyone to eat freely on this day and stop stressing about dieting and losing weight. Nine restaurants under Yunlong Tourism, including their designated hotel dining outlets and external dining partners, are hosting a weight-gain competition in Taiwan for the first time on International No Diet Day. The event involves weighing participants before and after dinner, with the person who gains the most weight declared the winner and receiving a free meal for everyone at their table that evening.
The world's rooftop suffers devastating blows — he donates to fundraise with "Nepal’s Last Look"
Liu Yanting, a travel journalist, visited Nepal just one week before the earthquake. Shocked by the heavily damaged and desolate state of the capital Kathmandu, he was moved to launch a postcard donation campaign: “Just show me proof of your donation, and I’ll send you a postcard.” He hopes to inspire more people to open their hearts and reach out to those in need.
Discover the Beauty of Tamsui: Experience Heritage Culture for Free at Fort San Domingo’s “Love Fills Red Town”
The Tamsui Historic Sites Museum has launched the “Love Fills Red Town” promotional initiative at Fort San Domingo in Tamsui, with events held on the first Saturday of every month. Remote schools, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and registered social welfare organizations such as orphanages and family service centers are welcome to visit the museum for free to experience the charm of heritage culture.
Actively Expanding in China – Mandarin Oriental to Open Hotels in Beijing and Chongqing in 2016
Taipei Mandarin Oriental Hotel will celebrate its first anniversary on May 18. Today (5th), it has gathered nine Mandarin Oriental hotels across the Asia-Pacific region, including those in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Macau, and Sanya, to jointly launch a MICE promotion event. Fu Anping, Vice President of Commercial Operations for the Asia-Pacific region at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, said: “Taipei Mandarin Oriental has performed outstandingly in its first year since opening.” She revealed that the group has multi-location expansion plans in mainland China from 2016 to 2018.
East Lake isn’t just about good-looking guys—it’s also home to an unbranded, ultra-popular dumpling spot!
This dumpling shop in East Lake was one I found online last time, and it has great reviews on the web. As a local from Neihu, I was shocked that I’d never heard of it, not even AnTai Street (the place is tucked away in a lane off AnTai Street)! That was a major facepalm moment—I had to go check it out right away.
China Airlines Hong Kong Flash Tour Limited-Time Group – Share on Your Facebook to Win Free Flights + Itinerary
To promote travel to Hong Kong, China Airlines has launched a lucky draw campaign. From 00:00 to 24:00 on May 6, 2015, share the “China Airlines Hong Kong Flash Tour Limited-Time Group” message from China Airlines' official Facebook page to your personal Facebook page. If you get 30 likes by 9:00 AM on May 7, 2015, you’ll be entered to win a one-day flash flight to Hong Kong with China Airlines. There will be 30 lucky winners. For details, please visit the China Airlines official website.
The 28th Micronesia Islands Festival to Kick Off in Guam on May 15
The 28th Guam Micronesia Island Fair will be held from May 15 to 17. As Guam will host the 12th Pacific Arts Festival — known as the “Pacific Olympics of the Arts” — in 2016 (May 22–June 4), this year’s event has gained significant attention and is considered a prelude to the 2016 festival.
Keep the stories of old houses alive — a literary guesthouse combining a café and art gallery
I deliberately let the idea of 'Wei'ai Apartment' take root in my heart, and that feeling is truly special. If I could go back to right after university graduation, I might really want to pause my life here — for a month, three months, or even half a year. Bask in the sun with the cherry tree by the entrance, watch its sprouting green leaves... wander through the different rooms, and ideally stay in one room for a week or a month, savoring the flavors radiating from both inside and outside the space...
Hokuriku Shinkansen opens to traffic; domestic visitors to Kanazawa triple
To promote tourism, Kanazawa Mayor Yukiharu Yamano visited Taiwan today (6th) to share Kanazawa’s tourism development plans following the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Yamano said that since the new bullet train line began operations, the number of domestic visitors to Kanazawa has tripled, and he expressed hope to introduce Kanazawa to even more Taiwanese travelers in the future.
The world’s first legal cannabis hotel opens in Colorado, USA
According to the UK's Daily Mail, Colorado in the United States officially legalized the sale of cannabis in 2014, becoming the first region in the world to do so (in some U.S. states, patients can purchase cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation). There are about 30 stores selling cannabis products, which are also available at local vending machines.
Eruption alert level raised for Mount Hakone in Japan; Owakudani area under control, cable car service suspended
Volcanic activity has intensified at Mount Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, with the potential for a small-scale eruption. On the 6th, the Japan Meteorological Agency raised the eruption alert level from 1 to 2, imposing restrictions around the crater. Local authorities have issued evacuation advisories for the Owakudani area and restricted access within a 300-meter radius. Meanwhile, the Hakone Ropeway has been suspended.
A 6-meter-tall castle stands on the north coast – 3 must-see sand sculptures at the Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival
The annual Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival kicked off on the 2nd, this year themed "Toy United Nations," featuring 66 unique sand sculptures on Fulong Beach. The Recreation Section of the Northeast Coast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration has specially selected 3 major sand sculptures, urging visitors not to miss them!
China Airlines' new 777 plane diverts due to smelly toilet, arrives in New York 28 hours late
China Airlines' brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, on a May 4 flight to New York, had to divert after a malfunction in the toilets caused all 10 onboard toilets to become unusable due to full wastewater tanks in three of them. The flight was diverted to Anchorage Airport and only arrived in New York today (the 6th), 28 hours behind schedule.
Make your princess dream come true for a day! A curated selection of 10 dreamy castle homestays in Yilan (Part 2)
The legendary fairy-tale atmosphere isn’t just confined to stories—in the Yilan area, there are many castle-like homestays where girls can live like royalty for a day, enjoying noble treatment and a dreamy lifestyle. These homestays make it all possible!
Want to test your courage? Hop on these 10 thrilling amusement park rides in Taiwan that’ll push your limits!
Taiwan is home to a wide variety of theme parks, making them perfect for family outings on holidays. In addition to gentler rides like the tea cup ride, carousel, and bumper cars, there are also heart-pounding, adrenaline-fueled attractions that will challenge even the bravest of visitors. HowNet Temperature recently compiled a list of the top 10 most terrifying and exciting rides according to netizens. Curious to see what made the cut?
Celebrate Mother’s Day – Buy One Get One Free on Tigerair Taiwan Flights
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. To celebrate, Tigerair Taiwan will launch a “Buy One Get One Free” promotion from noon on May 7 for four consecutive days. In addition to traveling abroad with mom, the offer also encourages families, friends, or classmates to go on trips together.