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Bic Camera to Open Store at Tokyo Haneda Airport in Japan!
It’s getting even easier to shop for electronics in Japan!
Sleep in space for a night? New creative hotel opens in Taichung with seven uniquely designed floors
After three years of preparation, the “Blog Creative Hotel” located in Taichung’s Yizhong commercial district officially opened on the 20th. Emphasizing trendy creativity, it specially invited young Taiwanese designers to give each of the seven floors a distinct style—ranging from anime movie-themed rooms that feel like staying in a cosmic film to animal-themed rooms accompanied by lions and elk. Additionally, there are affordable backpacker rooms, which offer a completely different experience compared to the suite designs, providing guests with more choices.
Spoil yourself with a PA and luxury cuisine experience in \Uluwatu!
Life is short, so you should be even kinder to yourself. Come to \Uluwatu for a relaxing getaway and indulge in a little "me time." In this serene coastal town, enjoy fresh seafood, aromatic coffee, and indulgent desserts, and experience a full PA service that will leave you glowing with the elegance and charm of a true lady from the inside out!
Taoyuan Airport is buzzing with excitement—opera performances and Santa Claus flash mobs celebrate Christmas together
Making another appearance after the flash mob event on the 18th, Taoyuan Airport is lively in celebrating Christmas. Around 1 PM on the 19th, a large group of Santas dressed in red appeared in the first-floor lobby of Terminal 2, dancing to a series of Christmas tunes. Even Taiwanese opera joined in as performers danced “Riding the White Horse” alongside the red-suited Santas. The entire performance, lasting less than 10 minutes, drew a crowd of onlookers, creating a very festive atmosphere.
Hands in hands, let’s go together！ Japan’s 10 Most Popular Family-Friendly Ski Resorts
In the chilly winter, various parts of Japan transform into silver-white snowy paradises, making it the peak season for skiing enthusiasts. As the year-end reunion season approaches, it’s not always easy to find ski resorts that cater to both kids and adults with varying skill levels. According to Rakuten Travel’s list of Japan’s “Top 10 Family Ski Resorts,” the most popular ski areas across the country have been revealed — suitable for beginners, advanced skiers, or families traveling together.
It's also a marketplace, art and cultural space, and performance venue—a retro vegetarian restaurant in Kaohsiung!
Can you believe it? This building is already a century old. Originally an abandoned ruin, a group of young people came here, fell in love with everything about the place, and began renovating the old structure. After months of hard work, they achieved what you see today. The space now serves as a venue for markets, movie screenings, and performances by art and culture groups, and also houses a small canteen.
Targeting the family travel market: Macau JW Marriott features an 800-sq-ft kids' play zone
Opened in May 2015, the Macau JW Marriott Hotel is located within Macau’s premier integrated resort "Galaxy MacauTM". Guests can easily access nearby "Skytop Playground", home to the world’s longest 575-meter sky-high river adventure and the world’s largest sky-high surf pool. The hotel also houses a "JW Kids Club", equipped with hardware amenities such as ball pits, slides, inflatable castles, and mirror mazes.
Winter Remedies for the Cold: 10 Things to Do in Vancouver When It’s Raining
The winter in “Raincouver” lives up to its reputation: the sky is gray all day, the rain falls steadily, seemingly never-ending. Regardless of gender or skin color, many brave souls fall into melancholy, feeling down and listless for as long as half a year. The Vancouver Tourism Board has taken the pulse of the city’s residents suffering from “winter intolerance” and prescribed a remedy to lift their spirits: ten things to do during the rainy winter season.
What is topping noodles? It turns out to be plain noodles with added toppings.
Topping noodles are a type of noodle dish from Shanghai Dao Di. "Toppings" refer to ingredients added to rice or noodles. Topping noodles mean adding these ingredients to plain noodles (or dry noodles), and the variety of toppings is extensive — they can be lion’s head meatballs, Dongpo pork, braised beef brisket, or even spare ribs. Located in the Shida Night Market, Er Tou Tang is a specialty shop for topping noodles, and it also offers "wei mian" (simmered noodles), a common noodle dish in Huaiyang cuisine.
First Look Inside the Rooms of Taiwan’s First “Mini W Hotel”! Packed with Metallic Tech Vibes
The “Taipei Zhongshan ALOFT Hotel” is located in Taipei’s Zhongshan District, just a 10-minute drive from Songshan Airport and about a 2-minute walk from the nearest Zhongshan Elementary School MRT station. The surrounding area is the famous Qingshui Commercial District. On Christmas Eve, December 24th, the hotel began its trial operation. As a sister brand to W Hotels, it’s dubbed the “mini W,” and it’s also the first hotel of this brand in Taiwan.
Swedish Icehotel Crafted from 5,000 Tons of Ice Features Elephant and Handmade Crystal Chandelier Themes
At this time of year, everyone looks forward to the ice sculpture themes at Sweden’s Icehotel. According to the UK’s Daily Mail, this year’s 19 themed rooms include an African elephant and a 1970s-style love capsule—how clever is that!?
Christmas is coming！Free entry to Children’s New Paradise with ticket stubs from the Science and Education Museum or the Planetarium
Children’s New Paradise, the Science and Education Museum, and the Planetarium have jointly launched a Christmas triple-attraction promotion to celebrate the holiday season！From now until the 25th, visitors can enjoy free entry to Children’s New Paradise by presenting a ticket stub from either the Science and Education Museum or the Planetarium from that week, or by wearing Christmas-themed clothing or accessories.
This oyster omelet is “square-shaped”! Generous portion loaded with oysters and greens
Regions such as Fujian, Chaoshan, Hong Kong, and Singapore/Malaysia have their versions of oyster pancakes, oyster crisps, or oyster omelets, but Taiwanese-style oyster omelets are quite different overall. One origin story ties it to Koxinga’s campaign against the Dutch forces occupying Tainan, so when you visit Anping Fort, you should try an oyster omelet to honor the past.
A sacred and solemn realm A must-visit "Wat Pho" on your trip to Thailand
In Bangkok, Thailand, Wat Pho is the largest temple with the highest number of Buddha statues. It is also one of the most popular tourist attractions among both locals and international visitors. Wat Pho is so famous for housing a gigantic reclining Buddha statue and boasting an unrivaled number of Buddha images.
Classic comics meet rural landscapes: The creative Old Master Q mural in Zhutian, Pingtung
On the wall opposite the [Mei] Coffee Roastery, there's now a colorful mural of the classic comic character Old Master Q, authorized and even co-painted by the original creator. The addition of the Old Master Q mural means enjoying coffee here isn’t just about exotic vibes—it also brings a touch of childhood nostalgia. Savor the flavor of the coffee while admiring the charm of the mural.
Lihpao Land in Taichung Keeps You Company During the New Year Holiday with Free Entry for Two When Three Visit Together
The New Year holiday is just around the corner, and Lihpao Land in Taichung has launched three admission offers, one of which allows two people to enter for free when three visit together from January 1st to 3rd with a government discount coupon.
It feels like a vacation on a small island — 5 seaside guesthouses with ocean views on Haibin Street
In the northern coastal area of Hualien, you can enjoy the sea, and nearby Haibin Street is home to many guesthouses offering ocean views. Along this stretch of Haibin Street, there’s a variety of sea-view rooms to choose from, such as Love the Immortal Ocean Guesthouse, Seafront Guesthouse, Secret Sea Sea View Guesthouse, another Seafront Guesthouse, Lavillo Ocean Guesthouse, and Hualien No. 36 Lighthouse Sea View Guesthouse. The colorful designs are reminiscent of the Mediterranean, making you feel as if you’ve accidentally landed on a tropical island getaway.
A favorite among Okinawans: Farm experience with "sea grapes" – pick and eat them fresh on the spot
Okinawa’s famous specialty, sea grapes, are a unique food that looks like tiny clusters of grapes but tastes like seaweed. When dipped in tangy citrus vinegar sauce, their naturally sweet umami flavor shines through. Along Okinawa’s coastline, there are several "sea grape fields" where they are cultivated using seawater. Visitors can enjoy the experience of picking and eating them fresh, followed by sampling sea grape ice cream – a truly delightful treat.
Japan’s ultra-popular “Kin Ramen” makes its Taiwan debut at Taoyuan’s Hwatai Premium Outlets!
To be honest, I’m not really someone who enjoys shopping, nor do I like writing about shopping sprees... But since I was already here, I figured I’d take some photos and write about it—even though my main goal was actually to eat; specifically, to try that “Kin Ramen” I quite enjoyed during my trip to Karuizawa in Nagano, Japan.
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