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Get to know Thailand through its food—sweet, spicy, sour, and icy: 10 must-try street snacks
There are just too many Thai street snacks—where should you even start? Unrestrained (the author) has compiled a list of their top 10 favorite snacks to share with everyone, introducing some of the most ordinary yet beloved street foods in Thailand and giving you a taste of everyday Thai cuisine. Hope you don’t miss any of them when you visit Thailand！
Take a romantic train journey: 6 sister railway lines between Taiwan and Japan
Relations between Taiwan and Japan have always been friendly, leading to the establishment of multiple sister railway lines. As of September, this article compiles a total of 6 sister railway routes, with just the Pingxi Line alone being twinned with two Japanese lines. Each railway boasts its own unique charm—come and explore them together. The Taiwan Railways Administration’s Neiwan Line and Japan’s Gifu Prefecture Nagara River Railway Yuemi South Line are officially set to become sister railways on September 4, while the TRA and Seibu Railway entered into a sister railway agreement starting in May.
Bottle litter mars scenic spot No nighttime soaking in outdoor footbaths at Lengshuikeng from September
Yangmingshan National Park’s Lengshuikeng area offers free gender-segregated hot spring baths and outdoor footbaths, which have become popular among visitors for their relaxing soak experience. However, the park management recently noticed that large amounts of bottles and litter are often left around the outdoor footbaths every morning. To ensure visitor safety, the Yangmingshan National Park Headquarters announced that nighttime use of the outdoor footbaths will be prohibited starting immediately.
Follow the locals in Greece for the best eats—huge portions of seafood pasta!
Taverna Vangelis is located right next to the town square in Ano Mera, Mykonos, Greece. It’s about 8 kilometers from Mykonos town. Ano Mera is the most densely populated village on the island, situated in the center of Mykonos, the second-largest village, and also one of the oldest villages in Mykonos. Taverna Vangelis is very eye-catching and easy to find, serving delicious and hearty meals.
The Taoyuan Airport MRT’s regular trains arrive in Taiwan！Set to open next March
The much-anticipated regular trains of the Taoyuan Airport MRT line arrived at Taipei Harbor on September 1. According to the plan, the regular trains of the airport MRT consist of four-car formations, with each train accommodating approximately 1,000 passengers. The cost of one car of the airport MRT line is over NT$80 million, with a four-car train set amounting to NT$320 million—all manufactured by Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Yelling at a classmate for combing her long hair in the middle of the night, only to realize at dawn that no one’s hair reached past their shoulders
It happened during a high school class trip. The destination was a well-known scenic spot in the mountainous area of Nantou. That’s how school trips usually go — we’d make a ton of noise and play around in the room until the early hours before finally going to bed. I remember we played a bunch of little games that day, and everyone was completely exhausted. As soon as we got back to our rooms, almost all of us fell asleep right away. Even though I was tired, I’m a light sleeper, so even in deep sleep, I tend to wake up at the slightest sound.
Fang Yu Takes a Budget Flight and Road-Trips Across Japan—Snagging Small Appliances to Cover All Travel Costs
This time, Fang Yu changed up her shopping route. The hard-to-find Japanese haircare miracle—Panasonic EH-NA97 nano-ionic hair dryer—is priced at NT$5,500 in Japan, but online resellers charge NT$6,700. Buying one meant earning back NT$1,200, so she snapped up all six units the store had, giving them out to family and friends. She also picked up affordable blenders, scales, Bluetooth speakers—all items more expensive back home in Taiwan. In the end, she calculated that even the travel costs were fully covered.
No more free entry！ Taiwan’s 3 national parks to start charging fees from as early as 2016
National parks may start charging fees as early as 2016！ According to the “Approved Report on the Medium-Term Plan of the Ministry of the Interior’s National Parks” published by the Construction and Planning Agency under the Ministry of the Interior, Yangmingshan, Kenting, and Kinmen have been selected as the first phase of national parks to begin charging, while Taroko and Shoushan Nature Park are also under consideration.
Expo Culinary Competition: Taiwan Team Defeats 7 Nations to Win Overall Championship
The "2015 Expo Culinary and Fashion World Competition," held on August 27 in Milan, the fashion capital of Italy, featured contestants from eight countries including Dubai, Milan, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Germany, Spain, and Japan. Despite challenges such as customs confiscating their ingredients and a power outage during the competition, the Taiwan team, led by captain Huang Pingtang, defeated seven other nations to claim the top prize at the inaugural Expo Culinary Competition.
A lazy guide to Daegu’s must-try street snacks: leaf-shaped pan-fried dumplings and sweet rice cakes at Seomun Market
Three days and two nights in Daegu felt a bit too short—Seomun Market is truly a must-visit spot in the city. It’s full of character and home to local specialties, and the market is even larger than Seoul’s Gwangjang Market. It’s a blast to explore. Getting here is super convenient too—just take Daegu Metro Line 3 and get off at Seomun Market Station.
There’s nothing not to like here！Sydney has been crowned the world’s most friendly city in 2015
According to the Daily Mail, in a recent survey by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Sydney in Australia was named the world’s “most friendly city” in 2015, with Dublin in Ireland and Queenstown in New Zealand taking second and third place respectively, while Caracas in Venezuela was ranked as the world’s “most unfriendly city.”
The 2015 Zhujian Kite Festival kicks off this weekend at Nanliao Fishing Port
To celebrate the 104th year of the Zhujian Kite Festival in Hsinchu City, the Hsinchu City Government and the Stunt Kite Sports Association held a kite carnival at Nanliao Fishing Port Square on September 5 and 6.
Colorful and romantic French-style fruit tarts！ A dreamy flavor with sweet and tangy fillings and slightly caramelized crusts.
This is a pancake shop famous for its petal-shaped creations, but the owner seems to never have a dull moment. In addition to selling handmade pancakes and drinks, this summer they’ve brought in a dessert tower expert to share the secrets of making dessert towers. The vibrant and delicate little towers we see here differ from ordinary ones in the “hardness” of their “tart shells”!
Flying to Germany? No Longer Just Frankfurt – Cathay Pacific’s Inaugural Hong Kong–Düsseldorf Flight
Cathay Pacific officially launched its direct flight service between Hong Kong and Düsseldorf, Germany, on September 1. This route marks the airline’s second destination in Germany after Frankfurt and its newest European gateway. The Düsseldorf flights are operated by the 777-300ER aircraft, offering First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Long-Haul Economy cabins.
Trash Overflows in Golden Needle Flower Fields on Sixty Stone Mountain; Township Office Appeals for Public Conscience
The golden fields of golden needle flowers on Sixty Stone Mountain attract many visitors as a pilgrimage destination, but netizen Rebecca shared photos on the 3rd showing overflowing trash at the site, with garbage visible even next to full trash bins.
The most captivating city in the U.S. is San Francisco — Tsai Pi-ju: Hoping to showcase California’s charm
After three years of planning and preparation, the California Tourism Board officially appointed AVIAREPS to establish a Taiwan office, which officially launched on July 1 to promote tourism in Taiwan. As a key destination in the U.S., Tsai Pi-ju, representative of the California Tourism Board, said that California boasts numerous iconic American attractions and hopes to help more Taiwanese travelers discover the state.
Explore the historic flavors of Dadaocheng and Dalongdong: Taipei launches free weekend guided tours
The Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department has launched the "Dadaocheng & Dalongdong: Explore Together" free weekend guided tour program in Datong District, featuring two routes—Dadaocheng and Dalongdong. In addition to experienced professional guides, students have also joined the team of lecturers, offering diverse interpretations of old Taipei’s stories across generations.
“Slide The City” won’t be coming to Taiwan this time around！Full refunds now being accepted starting today.
The “Slide The City” event, originally scheduled to take place in Toucheng, Yilan from September 25 to 27 this year, has now been postponed until summer 2016, and full refunds are now available for all registrants starting today.
The debut solo exhibition of rising female artist Ruan Yutian opens for a limited time in Tamsui on the 4th
Ruan Yutian, a rising female artist with multiple identities, unveils her first solo exhibition starting the 4th at the Tamsui Satisfaction Art Center for a limited time. She revealed that by chance she picked up the paintbrush from her childhood memories, unexpectedly winning the favor of fans, which led to her first solo exhibition. It is reported that 20 fashion paintings inspired by travel memories, six of which were pre-purchased by buyers before the exhibition.
Exclusive/English-authorized "Town Water Slide" to make October debut in Jiji, limited to 2,000 participants
Following Yilan, Nantou County’s Jiji Township will also introduce a water slide. On October 3 and 4, the "Rush the Town" event will be held in the Green Tunnel. The 100-meter-long water slide will run through the Green Tunnel, with participation limited to 2,000 people, allowing visitors to experience Jiji Township from a unique perspective.