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【5/9～5/10 Travel Fortune】Where Should Each of the 12 Zodiac Signs Travel This Week? (Part 1)
The full moon moves from Scorpio into Capricorn, bringing various conflicts where we want to satisfy our emotions but must also consider practical limitations. During this period, it’s easy to feel suppressed or emotionally restless without relief, which can easily trap us in a state of confusion and bewilderment. This Mother’s Day weekend especially calls for proper relaxation and a healing self-dialogue journey before you can get along more harmoniously with those around you.
Tokyo & Osaka Exclusive: Disney Launches “Women’s Boutique” Merchandise
Attention all Disney fans！Disney has launched a boutique store exclusively designed for women, featuring princess castle-style interiors and limited-edition “TSUM TSUM SETS.” This exquisitely girly shop is sure to be irresistible.
A snack stall with 60 years of heritage—oily shallot rice and squid soup noodles full of nostalgic flavors
Rarely do I wake up feeling so refreshed early in the morning, so I made a special trip to the unfamiliar vicinity of Dihua Street to fill my stomach. This long-established old vendor stands alone and lonely in the alleyway, having been in business for nearly sixty years. Yet the signboard inside claims it’s a 45-year-old shop. The menu on the wall, gradually yellowed and blurred, shows that it hasn’t changed for many years.
Sunflowers in full bloom in Tainan ! Here are 5 flower-viewing spots in Annan District you should know about
As summer approaches, the sunflowers along the West Coast Highway near Guoxing Bridge in Annan District, Tainan City, have also bloomed. The vast field of sunflowers takes on different looks as the sun moves, presenting a breathtaking view. Currently, there are five locations where the public can go to enjoy the flowers: inside Lane 97, Section 7, Gongxue Road; inside Lane 736, Chengbei Road; the intersection of Lane 1275, Section 4, Anming Road and the Coastal Highway; the intersection of Lane 721, Section 7, Gongxue Road and Cixing Road; and the intersection of Chengbei Road and Lane 871, Chengbei Road.
Mother's Month in May!"Taipei 101" Lets Moms Ride Taiwan's Tallest Building for Free
Mother’s Day is approaching—how will you spend it with Mom this year? Taipei 101 Observatory has designated May as “Mom’s Month.” From now until May 31, as long as you visit the observatory with family, moms can ride up Taiwan’s tallest building for free and enjoy a 360-degree view of the Taipei Basin landscape!
Tigerair Taiwan's Fourth Batch of Flight Attendants: Behind-the-Scenes Makeup Shots Revealed
Their striking appearance makes being a flight attendant an enviable profession. Today, Tigerair Taiwan unveiled behind-the-scenes makeup photos of its cabin crew. The fourth batch of Tigerair flight attendants received detailed grooming guidance from renowned stylist Sam to create a unique look.
Dried at -5°C for 24 hours — Far East Hotel’s is Taiwan’s only fruitwood-hung oven-roasted Peking duck
In 2012, the chefs from the Xiang Palace at Far East Hotel traveled to Kerry Hotel Beijing to learn the art of oven-roasted Peking duck from Chef Yuan Chaoying. Upon returning to Taiwan, they immediately built a rare brick oven in the hotel. Chef Zhong Xiangming from Xiang Palace explained that the even heat distribution of the brick oven, combined with the use of longan wood, results in crispy skin and tender, juicy meat with an irresistible aroma.
Have you ever tried Brazilian-style pizza? A double-decker pie even foreigners love
This pizzeria was recommended by a friend who lives in Shilin. They said the pizzas here are packed with generous, delicious toppings, and quite a few foreigners come to dine here. Since we’d been eating Chinese food nonstop at recent gatherings and were getting a bit tired of it XD, we decided to give this place a try.
I’ll eat you up on behalf of the moon！ The “Sailor Moon Café” makes its debut in June
Various themed cafés have been popping up across Japan this year, and now even Sailor Moon has her very own café！ To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sailor Moon, the renowned café brand Q-pot CAF
Fellow foodies’ recommendation: 10 toppings to choose from — all-you-can-eat pickled cabbage and pork hot pot
Opposite the Chaozhou Xu Family Tofu Pudding we often eat, there’s a pickled cabbage and pork hot pot place that’s said to be highly praised. We invited friends to try it out over the weekend. Yihé Pickled Cabbage Restaurant has been around for about twenty years and is located in the densely populated Wujia community. There aren’t many online articles sharing this spot, but fellow diners who’ve been say it’s delicious and recommended we give it a try.
Cross the small bridge over the sea of trees and explore the hidden mountain gems along the Fragrant Tea Loop Trail at Maokong.
Maokong in Wenshan District boasts a rich tea culture and unique pothole landscapes, making it a popular weekend getaway. This year, the Taipei City Bureau of Soil and Water Conservation has carefully integrated Maokong’s scenic mountain forests, pothole creeks, and tea culture to create a brand-new “Fragrant Tea Loop Trail” that offers the perfect blend of nature, water, and local charm—delivering a whole new experience of Maokong.
Healing robots emerge from flower bushes！ Scrap metal comes to life in the most heartwarming ways
What kind of rebirth can discarded iron parts achieve through creativity and ingenuity? Amid blooming bougainvillea, a bear spots robots, a meteor cannon vehicle, and even the machine gun that Stallone forgot to take back. At the Iron Garden Labyrinth in Kaohsiung’s Qiaotou Sugar Refinery, you can see many works recreated from scrap iron—each exquisitely crafted, many with playful and interactive elements. The bougainvillea maze is especially something to look forward to when it blooms again.
Have you tried a California roll? Andy, the "godfather of Taiwanese California rolls," opens Izumi Restaurant
What is a California roll? It was originally designed by Japanese sushi chefs for Americans who were hesitant to eat raw fish—replacing the fish with California’s abundant avocado, along with cucumber and crab meat, rolled into a sushi form. Since it became popular in North America, it was named the California roll. Now, Andy, known as the "godfather of Taiwanese California rolls," has just opened his new Izumi Asian fusion restaurant, which debuted on May 8.
Underestimating costs and going overboard with shopping—11 common mistakes rookie travelers make
In truth, everyone makes small mistakes from time to time, let alone when traveling abroad in unfamiliar territory. Below are the common errors rookie travelers often make, as compiled by traveller.com.au. Interestingly, many seasoned travelers still fall victim to them too. While the perspectives of Australian media may not entirely apply to Taiwan, they’re still worth considering as reference.
Sweet potato balls for just 10 NT$！ A snack guide to the Gangshan Garden Night Market
Huli finally found time to visit the newly opened Gangshan Garden Night Market. What surprised us a bit was that Old River Black Tea Milk has set up a stall here (
The Great Barrier Reef on land in Australia – The magnificent Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway
In Australia’s oldest tropical rainforest lies the UNESCO-listed World Heritage site – the "Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway." Visitors can walk along cantilevered beams and elevated walkways to explore a tropical rainforest within arm's reach, marvel at breathtaking rainforest views, and even spot various rare animals, as if viewing the Great Barrier Reef on land.
Taipei’s Backyard Garden Welcomes Early Summer: Baishih Lake’s Twin-Heart Pool Gets a Fresh Makeover with Dazzling Designs
To celebrate Mother’s Day and the arrival of early summer, Baishih Lake’s Twin-Heart Pool has unveiled a new floral design plan. Decorated with shades of purple, white, and red, flowers are arranged in the shape of a heart to express love, infusing the pool with the warmth and joy of summer.
Kung Fu Graffiti Bibimbap & More: 5 Must-See Classic 'Shows' in Seoul
In recent years, Seoul, South Korea has seen a surge in the popularity of 'shows.' It’s not hard to notice that these shows share a common trait of blending life, music, art, and even culture into unique performance formats, offering travelers a delightful highlight during their trips. ETtoday Eastday News has specially compiled a list of five must-see shows in Seoul. Each show boasts a distinctive style and conveys a different attitude toward life.
Feeling too much work pressure? A Japanese hotel creates a “crying room” exclusively for working women
According to Australian media Traveller, the Mitsui Garden Hotel in Shinjuku has created a “crying room” aimed at helping overworked female office workers find temporary relief.
Worship at Xingtian Temple and enjoy delicious food: Grandma’s traditional rice pudding and pork intestines noodles
Every time I travel abroad or return home, Wisely visits Xingtian Temple to pray, thanking the deities for keeping the trip safe and smooth. After praying, he usually grabs a bite nearby—typically choosing one of the stalls right at the entrance, such as ‘Ah Jun Pork Intestines Noodles / Fish Cakes’ and ‘Ah Mei Rice Pudding / Glass Noodles,’ which are his go-to options. Although Xingtian Temple has changed a bit over time, with fewer crowds outside, the shops haven’t been much affected, and the nostalgic flavors remain unchanged.