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The Mega Pancake Has Arrived！9 Popular Pancake Shops in Taiwan Featuring Ultra-Thick Pancakes
Sweet pancakes always bring a sense of happiness with just one bite, melting softly in your mouth—a delightful treat loved by everyone. But the pancakes featured below not only offer a refined taste but also fill you up. Ettoday, Eastern News Network has handpicked 9 popular pancake shops where the pancakes are over 3 cm thick. Dive into the embrace of these mega pancakes.
12 "No-Nos" for Traveling with Pets Overnight – These Habits Break Pet-Friendly Homestay Owners' Hearts
Traveling with furry kids is a laborious yet joyful experience, but the hardest part is often finding suitable accommodation. Taiwan currently has over a hundred "pet-friendly homestays," all meticulously managed to cater to pet parents' needs. Yet, many owners treat convenience as carelessness, ruining these spaces. Blogger Lulu heard heartbreaking stories from homestay hosts and hopes these reminders will encourage more responsible pet owners—leading to better pet-friendly environments overall.
Travel abroad this summer without breaking the bank—Tigerair offers 14 routes on promotion, with one-way untaxed fares starting at NT$699
Want to plan a short trip overseas to recharge? Taiwan’s Tigerair is launching a promotion across 14 of its routes, with one-way untaxed fares starting from just NT$699, available for purchase starting at 10 AM on the 7th of this month.
Yuanlin Railway Station Budget Bites: Super Juicy Scallop & Shrimp Soup Dumplings
A friend recommended Lao Wang’s Soup Dumplings, which recently moved next to Yuanlin Railway Station. We had lunch there in the afternoon, and the shop name is quite memorable and catchy.
Traveling to Japan? Osaka is the hottest spot right now—here are 5 reasons why Osaka has become a top travel destination
In 2015, Japan welcomed over 19 million international visitors. According to a Japanese website survey, cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa, Kyoto, and Sapporo remain the most popular travel destinations among foreign tourists. However, in recent years, it has been observed that significantly more travelers are choosing Osaka over Tokyo. The website also compiled “5 reasons why travelers prefer Osaka over Tokyo.” See if any of these reasons make you love Osaka too.
Pure white plum blossoms are in full bloom！ A must-visit flower-spotting destination in Shenkeng: the “A-Rou-Yang Secret Path”
The plum blossom hidden gem along A-Rou-Yang Industrial Road is now in full bloom. A gentle breeze blows, and petals drift down like snow. Care to come and take a stroll in this floral snowfall? Just turn off at the Formosa gas station beside Section 2 of Wenshan Road in Shenkeng District, New Taipei City, and you’ll enter A-Rou-Yang Industrial Road, which leads to Muzha and Maokong. Many people know to visit Shenkeng’s old street and try its tofu, but they often miss a serene plum blossom hideaway right near the old street — A-Rou-Yang.
Breathe and you can dive — slow dive in Shimojishima, Miyako Island: find 4 types of "Nemo"
When it comes to Miyako Island in Japan, nothing is more captivating than the stunning seascape of "fine white sand and blue waves." And since you're already at the seaside, diving is definitely not to be missed. The coast of Nakano Island (中の島), located on the western side of nearby Irabu Island, is a great spot for diving. Among the options, Eco Guide Café’s diving service is especially known for "coral conservation." With full-face snorkel masks, anyone who can breathe through their nose can enjoy the experience.
“Essential Travel Items” Survey: Nearly 90% of Taiwanese Say They Always Bring This
What’s the one item you must bring when traveling abroad? A website conducted a survey among travelers from 19 countries around the world, and over 70% of respondents said that a “smartphone” is an essential item when traveling. Looking at individual countries, for example, nearly 90% of Taiwanese respondents believe that a smartphone is a must-have when traveling abroad.
Only 40 bowls available per day – A popular ramen shop in Banqiao’s food battleground!
The main battlefield of Japanese ramen is undoubtedly “Taipei City,” but the up-and-coming secondary food hub of Banqiao isn’t one to be left out. However, most ramen shops in Banqiao these days serve a more “Taiwanese-style” take on Japanese ramen — for example, the earlier “Lemonian House.” But the hottest spot lately is this place in Jiangzicui called “Wu Er Ting,” which claims to only make 40 bowls a day and closes once they’re sold out.
Tokyo’s New Hotspot: The Surreal and Quirky Restaurant "KAWAII MONSTER CAFE"
Here's another must-visit stylish spot in Tokyo, Japan — a restaurant in the Omotesando area that centers around the concept of "Kawaii for the next generation." Inside, it's packed with cute aesthetics yet infused with bizarre and eccentric elements. Stepping inside feels like entering the music video set of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Even the food and drinks come in neon, rainbow colors, and from time to time, MONSTER GIRLS appear on the central spinning stage, dancing wildly to the music.
Tired of long queues at Taoyuan Airport immigration? 3 tips to avoid crowds and clear customs quickly
With the increasing number of routes and flights offered by low-cost carriers, the number of people traveling abroad has multiplied. Taoyuan International Airport is often packed, and whether it's seat assignment, checking in luggage, or departure, every step involves queuing in crowded lines. You'd think traveling abroad would be a relaxing experience, but the endless airport queues just end up ruining your mood. Imagine if you could use that queuing time to explore duty-free shops instead? Actually, just by following 3 simple tips, you can clear immigration much faster than others.
Sweet and savory delights: A rundown of 4 iconic Canadian foods
A few weeks ago, Dad Seahorse introduced several dishes originating from Vancouver but named after other places, which received an enthusiastic response from readers. Extended reading: Vancouver foods with misplaced identities. In fact, there are several other foods that originate from Canada and are ranked high on the culinary hall of fame, widely known around the world. Let Dad Seahorse introduce these four famous foods that come from Canada~
Traveling in pairs saves big – Hong Kong Express Taichung–Hong Kong from just HK$138 per person
From 00:00 on March 8 to 23:59 on March 10, Hong Kong Express is offering a “Travel in Pairs” promotion, with one-way Taichung–Hong Kong flights starting at HK$138 per person. (Approximately NT$587)
Korea’s cherry blossom front arrives 5 days early — you can enjoy cherry blossoms in Seoul as early as April 7
Due to the warm winter, this year’s cherry blossom season in Korea is estimated to start 3–5 days earlier than usual. Starting from the southern city of Seogwipo at the end of March, the “cherry blossom front” will continue moving northward, with the Seoul area expected to see blossoms on April 7.
Aroma lingering for over 30 years – 5 selected Japanese restaurants with deep roots in Taiwan
Japanese cuisine is a must-have on any foodie’s list, but restaurants that have operated for over 30 years are rare and often referred to as “time-honored establishments.” ETtoday EBC has handpicked five Japanese restaurants across Taiwan with histories exceeding 30 years. Whether in decor or cuisine, they all offer a rich traditional Japanese flavor that makes you feel like you’re truly in Japan.
Get breakfast free when you order a drink—Nagoya’s unique “breakfast culture” for pocket change
Taiwan has an abundance of breakfast shops, their density rivaling that of convenience stores, so in the morning, you only have to decide which one to go to. But when traveling in Japan, if your hotel doesn’t include breakfast, your main options may be limited to convenience stores. In Nagoya, however, there’s a special local breakfast culture: just order a drink, and you’ll get a thick slice of toast and a boiled egg. Some shops even offer all-you-can-eat bread services, so travelers don’t have to worry about breakfast anymore.
“The Toughest Woman on Earth” Janet Dives into Kinmen’s Battlefield & Takes a Nasty Fall on the Wrong Shoes on the Wire
Janet led members from India, Canada, and Australia to Kinmen to unveil the mysteries of the former battlefield and deliver a hardcore soldier-style boot camp. Always daring, she kicked off the first challenge by taking these foreign rookies—who had never been in the military—on a high-wire adventure up to three stories, about nine meters high. She threw down the gauntlet: “Thinking of beating me? Not so easy—I’m the real deal, a true tough girl!” But just as they started practicing on the ground, she took a nasty tumble on the wire because of the wrong shoes.
A centuries-old Aomori heritage site is reborn as Japan’s most beautiful Starbucks
Another Japan’s most beautiful Starbucks has emerged. Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture is one of Japan’s three top cherry blossom viewing spots. The Starbucks in front of the park is a revitalized historical government building from the Taisho era, allowing visitors to enjoy coffee in an old wooden structure rich in timber aroma—earning it the title of Japan’s most beautiful Starbucks among netizens.
"Diva Godmother" A-Mei storms into Thailand — singing in Thai and performing with ladyboys at Songkran
The highly anticipated annual Songkran Festival is just around the corner, and superstar Jolin Tsai’s rival in the Mandopop scene, A-Mei (张惠妹), is set to kick off her tour concert in Bangkok on April 16. Known as the “Godmother of the LGBTQ+ community,” she has also decided to include ladyboy shows, muscular hunks, nail dances, and peacock dances in her must-do performance lineup, and will even learn a Thai song to fit in with local customs. It’s reported that the Thai organizers were initially unaware of A-Mei’s status in the Chinese music industry, but after searching her performance videos online, they immediately said, “We absolutely have to host this!” The event is expected to attract a large number of LGBTQ+ fans from across Asia.
The nation’s only museum with suspended aircraft — view 34 national treasure-grade military planes in one go
Attention plane enthusiasts and military buffs — ever been curious about those mysterious military aircraft? Now you can officially visit a military academy to check them out Up！The “Aviation Education Exhibition Hall” at the Air Force Academy, built with hundreds of millions of investment, has been open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays since March. The hall displays many precious historical relics and archives of the Air Force, as well as numerous national treasure-grade military planes, all available for the public to see up close.