Leofoo Village’s limited-edition Dreamy White Christmas Village is stunningly beautiful this year, and the real Santa Claus from the North Pole has made a surprise appearance, causing a huge online sensation!

This year’s Christmas in Taiwan is truly the most romantic and joyful one ever recorded in history. In addition to department stores across the country dressing up in festive decorations, Leofoo Theme Park in Hsinchu has launched an exclusive “Dreamy White Christmas Village,” and even the genuine Santa Claus from the North Pole has made a surprise appearance. He will meet and interact closely with both children and adults, whether it’s whispering secrets or receiving a Christmas gift in person—completely fulfilling everyone’s childhood dreams and creating the best Christmas memories!

Australian smoothie brand Boost Juice Bars enters Taiwan; first branch at Taipei Main Station Eslite opens

Capitalizing on the domestic beverage market valued at up to NT$60 billion, YAT Enterprise, a subsidiary of The Landis Taipei Group, announced on the 27th that it has acquired the exclusive rights to represent Australia’s top smoothie brand, Boost Juice Bars, in Taiwan. The brand’s first Taiwanese outlet has officially opened on the B1 level of Eslite Spectrum at Taipei Main Station. Xu Liping, General Manager of both The Landis Taipei Group and YAT Enterprise, stated that during the trial sales period, over 300 drinks were sold daily, and the brand plans to gradually expand to locations across northern, central, and southern Taiwan.

3 million promotional air tickets on sale – Vietjet Air’s biggest-ever sale with fares starting from just 0 VND

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, Vietjet Air, has announced the launch of the largest promotion in the company’s history, offering an estimated 3 million discounted air tickets. The campaign will run until 2016.

Disney’s globally pioneering “smart wristband” may transform the theme park industry worldwide

No need for tickets—replaced by a wristband; not only for entry, it also lets you skip the lines and book restaurants anytime. This incredible convenience is Disney’s “smart wristband” (MagicBands), unveiled in 2013. After two years of testing at Walt Disney World in Florida, it is set to expand to more parks and could eventually reshape how theme parks operate around the world.

Located in Da’an District, Shide Private Kitchen has been open for nearly a year. The restaurant's mission is to preserve traditional Taiwanese flavors and welcome diners to experience old-school tastes. Head chef Lin Rushi says, "Our dishes are healthy, delicious, and nourishing. A private kitchen is just that—a personal kitchen—and we hope guests feel at home while enjoying our food."

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Adds 2 New Stops and Promotional Packages – Golden Waterfall Is Now Closer

The Northeast Coast Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Golden Fulong Line today announced the addition of two new stops: Golden Waterfall and Nanya Nanxin Temple, and has launched two new package deals for the summer season. These offerings now cover a total of 11 major attractions and six multilingual tour packages, with prices starting as low as NT$179.

A hipster favorite: The ultimate literary café experience—Don’t miss Tsutaya Books on your trip to Japan

If you’re like me and love flipping through books and sipping coffee in a bookstore, spending delightful hours in an artsy space, then you absolutely can’t miss the famous Tsutaya Books when traveling in Japan. This store brand, which originated in Osaka in 1983 from the Culture Convenience Club Co. (referred to as the CCC Group), perfectly combines music, movies, and books, and is beloved by the Japanese.

10th Anniversary at Chamonix: Limited-Time Boston Lobster & 20-Ounce Ribeye Steak Meals

Chamonix’s New Champs-Élysées Teppanyaki is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Starting in June, it will launch exclusive main meals for two consecutive months. In June, guests can enjoy a massive Boston lobster with impressive claws paired with a Lyon-style chicken steak. In July, a special two-person set featuring a 20-ounce thick-cut (over 4 cm) Prime ribeye steak will be introduced. Both limited-time main meals offer more quantity without an increased price, but each restaurant will limit availability to 100 portions per day.

Osaka’s Nankai Electric Railway Launches Anniversary Ticket – Just $35 No Matter How Far You Go

To celebrate its 130th anniversary this year, Osaka’s renowned private railway – Nankai Electric Railway – will launch the “130th Anniversary Commemorative Ticket” in June. With this ticket, passengers can ride any distance on Nankai Electric Railway lines for just 130 yen (approximately NT$34), but it can only be used once.

8 of the Most Stunning Blue Skies and Clouds in Hong Kong ! Photographer Chan Chi-keung Shows You a Different Side of the Victoria Harbour

Chan Chi-keung, a Hong Kong photographer skilled in portrait and landscape photography, held his first solo photography exhibition at BLINK Gallery in Kwun Tong from May 22 to June 6, showcasing 8 cloud photos taken in Hong Kong. Travelers who have the chance to visit Hong Kong recently can make time to appreciate them.

Tigerair Taiwan launches Taipei–Osaka route; inaugural fare starts at NT$1,088 on May 28

Tigerair Taiwan today (May 27) announced that it will officially launch the Taipei–Osaka route on July 3, making it the airline’s third destination in Japan.

Thai Cuisine in Chiang Mai’s Alleys – All-You-Can-Eat Seafood for Just 250 Baht

Seafood plays a major role in the essence of Thai cuisine. This all-you-can-eat seafood restaurant in Chiang Mai may not be top-tier gourmet (but it’s still quite good), yet it offers a feast of seafood prepared in various Thai culinary styles—definitely worth a try.

Must-Ride World’s Largest Ferris Wheel in Las Vegas — Gondolas Feature Cocktail Bars with Unlimited Drinks

The experience of riding a ferris wheel often feels like time slows down, transforming familiar sights into something more magical — making it a symbol of romance for many. Las Vegas’ High Roller is not only the tallest ferris wheel in the world, but its cabin, which can accommodate up to 40 people, also makes it perfect for a 30-minute high-altitude party over the city.

Takeaway coffee in the fast-paced city — a café tucked inside an old Hong Kong tenement building!

Have you ever imagined that there’s a coffee shop in Hong Kong housed within a pre-war tenement building built in 1933? This building has been listed as a Grade III historic structure, and the café is called UNAR. In such an atmospheric old building, they’ve chosen to serve only takeaway coffee. Actually, takeaway coffee shops have long been popular in the United States — busy office workers snatch a moment to sip coffee and take a short break...

"Little Venice" Escape: A Journey to Giethoorn, the Netherlands Where There Are No Roads, Only Boats

If you're planning a trip to Europe, Giethoorn in the Netherlands is an absolute must-visit. It offers the charming wooden houses, boats, greenery, and walking paths you've been dreaming of. Its unique geography has earned it the nickname "Venice of the Netherlands."

Granite structure prone to cracking: Kinmen’s “Nine-Court Tunnel” temporarily closed for four days of inspection

Kumamon-themed café to open to public for 30 days; an entire wall of super-cute merchandise is a huge eye-catcher

The highly popular Japanese mascot Kumamon (KUMAMON) theme café is set to begin trial operations tomorrow (29th), though it will not be open to the general public. The official opening is on May 30. During the opening event on the 30th, Kumamon will not only attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12 PM but will also put on two performances. Fans hoping to see Kumamon up close should arrive early to secure a good spot.

The Blue Tears of Matsu Go Viral   Ang Lee: Will Make Time to See Them When Back in Taiwan

Every spring and summer, the coastlines of the Matsu Islands emit a captivating pale blue glow, which in recent years has sparked a local "blue tears chasing" craze. The stunning photos of the Blue Tears have drawn comparisons to the iconic scenes from director Ang Lee’s film *Life of Pi*. Liu Zeng-ying, Magistrate of Lienchiang County, shared via his official social media page that Ang Lee mentioned in their correspondence that he hopes to find an opportunity to witness the Matsu Blue Tears in person when he returns to Taiwan.

Want to file a complaint? 9 tips from a hotel manager to help you be more effective

When you’re traveling in unfamiliar places, unexpected issues can easily arise. If something goes wrong at your accommodation and you feel your rights have been compromised, seeking compensation or improvement is important—and using the right tactics makes all the difference. A former hotel front desk manager shares advice on “how to complain effectively.”

Vietjet increases Taipei–Bangkok flights to 10 weekly, one-way special fare at NT$777

Vietjet announced today (May 28) that the Bangkok Don Mueang route will increase from 7 to 10 flights per week starting July 2. To celebrate the increase, it will also launch a promotion across all routes on May 29, with one-way fares starting as low as NT$777.