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An art-filled space that doesn’t resemble a Chinese restaurant at all – the two-Michelin-starred Duddell's
Having won two Michelin stars in consecutive years, Duddell's doesn’t have a reception desk right at the entrance. Instead, the small room to the left showcases artworks, and large calligraphy paintings adorn the corridor walls. It’s hard to imagine this is a Chinese restaurant until you walk down the long hallway and finally see the reception staff.
Coffee and Cuisine Galore – Tainan Dongshan Coffee Festival Kicks Off on the 21st
The 2015 Tainan Dongshan Coffee Festival begins on the 21st and runs for one month. This year’s theme, “Coffee and Cuisine Galore,” sees the Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau and Dongshan District Farmers’ Association joining forces to integrate local cuisine from downtown Dongshan and along the Route 175 Dongshan Coffee Highway, as well as regional agricultural specialties. Together, they’ve created the “Dongshan Coffee & Food Map,” allowing the public to easily access information about Dongshan’s food and events via digital devices.
12-hour low and slow smoked pork pulled burger – the signature “Jumbo” masterpiece
In my culinary map, American food holds a significant place. Perhaps ever since I can remember, burgers, ribs, and steaks have always been directly associated with words like abundance, satisfaction, and celebration. Or maybe it’s my love for meat that serves as a shortcut—allowing my taste buds to guide me back through the fleeting moments I spent living in the U.S. and Australia, those carefree, delightful, and leisurely days.
【Feature】 Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas Cruise – Experience Sea Climbing and Surfing
Taiwan’s largest and newest luxury cruise experience aboard the Voyager of the Seas is about to set sail. Sanfu Travel has planned and organized voyages on the Voyager of the Seas, offering itineraries such as the “Keelung–Okinawa–Keelung 4-Day” trips departing on 5/18, 5/27, and 6/4, the “Keelung–Kochi–Hiroshima–Beppu–Keelung 7-Day” trip departing on 5/21, and the “Keelung–Hiroshima–Beppu–Keelung 6-Day” trip departing on 5/30, allowing travelers to effortlessly enjoy a comfortable cruise holiday.
Spicy to the Extreme – “AKA KARA Hot Pot”! A Famous Nagoya Hot Pot Restaurant Debuts in Taiwan
When the weather starts to get cooler, it’s a sign that it’s time for hot pot. With so many types of hot pot restaurants around, do you feel like you’ve lost that sense of novelty? Then you absolutely can’t miss AKA KARA “Red from Afar Hot Pot.” The restaurant’s signature dish is Nagoya red miso, specially blended with various types of chili peppers. The spiciness of their hot pot is divided into ten levels to challenge your limits. Come and experience this unique spicy flavor brought by their exclusive red miso.
How to Photograph a Vast Sea of Chrysanthemums? 3 Must-Visit Shooting Spots Revealed
In Tongluo Township, Miaoli County, the chrysanthemum season begins in mid-November, with the most stunning views emerging after that time. Capturing the beauty of 40 hectares of chrysanthemum fields in one go can be quite a challenge. This article rounds up some great photo spots for your reference—snap photos of the rare yellow chrysanthemum seas, as well as expansive white chrysanthemum terraces, and vibrant mixed floral carpets of yellow-white sunflowers and white chrysanthemums.
New flower-viewing spot unveiled for the season of romance – a stunning sea of blooms along Taipei’s Yanping Riverside in late autumn
Taipei has a brand-new flower-viewing attraction Up！Since the flower fields in Taichung’s Xinshe and the chrysanthemum exhibition at Taipei’s Shilin Official Residence opened, the whole country has been swept up in a flower-viewing craze, with popular spots overcrowded. For those who wish to avoid the crowds, the Taipei City Government’s Public Works Department, Bureau of Water Resources, recommends visiting Yanping Riverside, where a romantic sea of over 50,000 seasonal flowers awaits, with the viewing period lasting until late December.
The Macao Shopping Festival kicks off on December 5 Draw prizes at any of 4 entry points
The Macao Shopping Festival will take place from December 5 to 31 with the slogan “I Buy. Macau.” During the festival, inbound travelers can participate in a free draw once simply by presenting a valid ferry ticket, flight ticket, or entry document. The total value of the attractive prizes exceeds six million Macanese patacas (approximately NT$25 million).
Hokkaido is so beautiful! The Otaru Snow Light Path — romantic blue lights turn the canal into a starlit promenade
For many travelers, the Otaru Canal is a must-visit spot when exploring Hokkaido. The exotic streets and the canal complement each other, giving Otaru a unique charm. In addition to the daytime street scenes, the 2015 Otaru Snow Light Path officially lit up this evening. During the event period, romantic blue lights will be illuminated along both sides of the canal, alongside the original gas lamps and cruise ship decorations, making the Otaru Canal even more dazzling at night.
It holds extraordinary value—Madrid Río Park wins Harvard’s Green Urban Design Award
According to a report on www.thelocal.es, the jury members deemed the project highly promising. Through meticulous planning, the designers aimed to transform a city and its surrounding areas via infrastructure, demonstrating exceptional value in contemporary global urban design. “It is filled with optimism—the power of design to be a force for change.”
Exclusive little joy: Open the window for a breath of forest air and listen to the wind singing
Nestled in Yilan, Mingchi Villa is a vacation destination that brings you close to nature. Since being taken over by Lili Mingchi, it has been completely revitalized. Currently, Mingchi Villa operates with partial renovation and partial opening. This article introduces the “European-style villa – European Warm Room,” which features two large beds. All room types have undergone renovations, replacing outdated hardware with new amenities such as LCD TVs, modern lamps with increased numbers, solid wood furniture, and other electrical upgrades.
Foreign artists bring walls to life: 7 moving murals in Ipoh, Malaysia
A city full of artistic charm, a city adorned with numerous heartfelt murals—this is Ipoh, Malaysia. Renowned Lithuanian painter Ernest Zacharevic, with the keen eye of a traveler and incisive insight into everyday life, combined local elements to create seven iconic murals in Ipoh. The interplay of reality and illusion in these murals has won widespread acclaim. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, you can’t help but pull out your camera or phone to capture the moment when passing by.
Specialized Fried Rice Shop in Kaohsiung! Offers 18 varieties of fried rice with free rice refills.
The bustling Rehe First Street gets packed during meal times, drawing locals from the neighborhood to dine here. A wide array of street snacks is available, and the food street stretches all the way to Jilin Night Market, making it the most densely packed food area near the back of the train station.
Controversial: San Diego's SeaWorld to End Orca Shows in 2017
Would you want to see animal shows featuring creatures taken from the ocean and kept in captivity?
Simple and delicious goodness—a taste of grandma’s touch: Old Bowl Sweet Soy Sauce Char Siu Rice
Can’t remember where I saw this uniquely quirky café, but I saved it to my list anyway. Whenever I feel like it, I’ll head there for a cozy afternoon on a weekend.
A Few Things About Boarding: What You Might Want to Know Before Cruising
Many friends have the habit of exercising every day and feel like something’s missing if they skip a day. Those with an exercise routine need not worry about having to give it up on board — the Libra Star offers plenty of spaces for physical activity, including a swimming pool, basketball court, fitness center, and even a jogging track where you can run around the ship. Energetic friends won’t have to worry about getting bored on the ship.
Bangkok's Pullman-affiliated hotels offer great value for money—perfect for budget-conscious independent travelers!
Hotel G is slightly farther from the city center among these hotels, but it boasts a youthful, fashionable vibe that appeals to young independent travelers. From the moment you step in, its distinctive decor sets it apart from typical hotels, making you feel like you've entered a chic boutique rather than a conventional hotel. Compared to the other hotels introduced here, Hotel G offers relatively lower rates. Targeting the youth market, it also hosts themed Night events at irregular intervals.
That's it, we're out of here. 22 hotels and homestays pull out of the tourism bureau’s accommodation discount campaign
The domestic travel subsidy launched by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau to stimulate spending has been full of twists and turns since yesterday. First, a network crash sparked public frustration, then Yilan’s Lucheng Grand Formosa Hotel suddenly withdrew from the discount offer yesterday, leaving many people in vain. Now, it has emerged that 22 out of 2,300 accommodation providers plan to exit the subsidy list.
A trendy light meal bistro offering refreshing brunch with Japanese-style salmon ochazuke
We dined at this t2 Jin Xiaolu near Xingtian Temple Station back in early May this year. Meiji really liked the ambiance and dishes here—but for some reason, Old K forgot to write about it XD Half a year later, we came back again, so we’re combining our first and second visits into one review.
The Tourism Bureau’s amusement park “buy one get one free” coupon – 80,000 snapped up in the morning!
The domestic travel subsidy “buy one get one free” amusement park coupons launched by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Tourism Bureau were all claimed within minutes this morning at 8 AM. Many people who failed to get the coupons were so upset that they called the Tourism Bureau to complain.