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Enjoy hydrangeas and spot fireflies – Free firefly tours in Yangmingshan start on the 30th
The Taipei City Government’s Department of Urban Development’s Geotechnical Engineering Office has been hosting free ecological guided tours to spot fireflies in the Wenshan Zhuannan Stream, drawing enthusiastic public participation. In response, the office will add an extra event on April 30th at Yangming Stream in Zhuzihu, Beitou, where a guide will lead participants along the stream in search of fireflies.
Can't resist visiting again: Q-textured ramen with perfectly spicy beef noodles
With so many opportunities to dine out, I rarely revisit the same restaurant. Old Zhou Beef Noodles is not just an exception — it’s the exception to the exception.
Peach blossoms are in full bloom at the Luming Hotel in Taitung — you can even take a hot air balloon ride to overlook the entire sea of flowers!
The Luming Hot Spring Hotel in Taitung has a large area of peach blossom trees currently in full bloom, attracting many guests with its stunning pink floral display. Visitors passing by on Provincial Highway 9 have even made detours to take photos. The hotel noted that the peach blossoms were originally expected to bloom in early April, but due to weather conditions this year, they bloomed later. Fortunately, the beautiful scenery did not disappoint. Additionally, guests can choose to take a hot air balloon ride within the hotel grounds to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the vast flower sea!
Iceberg-Inspired Environment & World’s Largest Penguin Conservation Center Opens at Detroit Zoo
The world’s largest penguin conservation center, the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, has recently opened at the Detroit Zoo, housing around 80 penguins. Penguin lovers should definitely consider a visit!
Ice-cold and addictive fun—A lazy guide to Tainan’s 7 ultra-popular vending machines
When it comes to vending machines, what’s inside is the real highlight. Definitely not coffee, cola, or boring mineral water—that’d be no fun at all. It has to be milk, and the cuter or more “moe” the design, the more popular it gets. Even though we’re not sure how long this vending machine craze will last, let’s take a look back at all the milk we chased together this year.
Singapore’s Changi Airport trials new CT scanners; passengers no longer need to remove laptops during security checks
Currently, when going through airport security, passengers usually have to take out laptops or tablets from their carry-on luggage for separate scanning. Recently, Singapore’s Changi Airport has started trialing a brand-new computed tomography (CT) scanner that allows travelers to skip the hassle of removing electronic devices, speeding up the security process.
Kumamoto’s wildly popular tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet)! A must-try for foodies: Kagoshima-raised Rokushiroku black pork loin.
When in Kumamoto, there are several restaurants you must visit, and “Shouryutei” (pronounced Katsuretsu tei) is definitely at the top of the list (voted the #1 eatery by the Japanese Food Diary website). After trying it out, the old man and little wife are here to sum it up for everyone first: the tonkatsu is delicious, the staff is friendly, the location is convenient, and there are endless surprises!?
This is what Paris looks like without people—just take a look at this amazing video shot by a French photographer over two months!
Paris is considered a must-visit destination for many, but often, when people arrive, they find that the overwhelming crowds of tourists prevent them from seeing the city in its full glory. A French photographer, Mathieu Stern, created a video titled "Alone In Paris." The footage shows a woman wandering through Paris’s most iconic spots—all completely empty of people—offering viewers a rare glimpse of the city’s true essence.
Top 3 in the hearts of Taichung locals: The dreamy combo of crispy stinky tofu and Taiwanese pickles
Let me introduce you to the top three stinky tofu spots in Taichung. Although it's located in Taichung, the shop is called “Lin’s Hualien Ruisui Stinky Tofu.” Now the place has expanded massively, and there’s always a constant stream of customers. Locals enjoy it as an afternoon snack, dinner, or just a bite, so there are people here all the time. This place only serves one dish — stinky tofu — along with soup and black tea... Just this simple and straightforward stinky tofu, yet the business is booming like this. Isn't that amazing?
Essential Beginner’s Guide: Pack These 6 Items for Your First Picnic
Spring, with its blooming flowers and gentle breeze, is the perfect season for an outing or a picnic. Lay out a beautiful picnic mat, bring your own adorable homemade treats, and enjoy playful moments with friends—or simply relax alone, admire the scenery, or read a book. Seeing everyone’s Instagram posts filled with spring picnic photos must have gotten you inspired. Here are 6 essential tips every beginner should know before their first picnic, telling you what “gear” to prepare to help you nail your first picnic experience right away.
A salary of $110K a month — 2,000 applicants compete for Singapore Airlines cabin crew roles, with an acceptance rate of just 1%
Singapore Airlines kicked off its cabin crew recruitment event in Taipei at 10:00 AM today (April 23). Over a thousand candidates turned up for the exams. The airline stated that around 20 new cabin crew members are expected to be hired this time and will join service in due course. Their monthly salary, including allowances, can range from S$4,500 to S$5,000, which is approximately NT$105,750 to NT$117,500.
Dare to give it a try? Zhangjiajie’s “Bailong Elevator” soars 335 meters above sheer cliffs
Dare to give it a try? The Bailong Elevator, located in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie, Hunan, has a vertical height difference of 335 meters and an operating height of 326 meters. It consists of a 154-meter vertical shaft inside the mountain and a 172-meter steel-framed structure built against the mountain cliff. It currently holds a Guinness World Record as the “highest outdoor elevator.”
Communicate with the world through heart, coffee, and love — a dream-chasing café by hearing-impaired friends
Before going abroad, I took some time to visit Bravo Caffè, and that’s when I discovered this takeout coffee shop near Da’an Station — a place I often frequented. Here, I witnessed the love between a couple and the courage of hearing-impaired individuals starting their own business. The location is right across from Da’an Institute of Technology, just a few minutes’ walk from Exit 5 of Da’an Station. It takes real courage to open a shop in such an expensive area.
Witnessing the "Most Heartbreaking Dents" on Elephants' Backs in Thailand – Your 20 Minutes Could Ruin Their Entire Lives
Taiwanese girl Doris Lee (Doris) volunteered at Elephant World in Thailand and witnessed the "most heartbreaking dents" on their backs. She said that an elephant’s back is actually a very fragile part of its body, yet due to tourism demands, they are forced from a young age to carry ill-fitting iron chairs. Tourists might think, "I’m only riding it for 20 minutes!" But over time, day after day, year after year, even the strongest elephants can’t bear the weight, their backs begin to deform, and permanent indentations are left behind.
Tokyo’s “Snoopy Museum” Opens: 3 Must-Sees Inside the Museum
Long-awaited by fans, Asia’s first “Snoopy Museum” opened on the 23rd in Tokyo, becoming a new attraction for travelers visiting the city. According to Japanese media reports, the Snoopy Museum can be divided into three main highlights—offering fans plenty to see, buy, and eat.
This is what breakfast looks like for the people of Tainan: 7 must-try savory porridges in Tainan
When it comes to breakfast, many people’s first thought is Western-style burgers or toast, or Chinese classics like shaobing (Chinese sesame flatbread) and youtiao (fried dough sticks). But for the people of Tainan, breakfast should definitely be savory porridge and minced pork rice—savory porridge has even become one of Tainan’s iconic local dishes. ETtoday EBC News Cloud has curated a list of 7 must-try savory porridges in Tainan that will completely transform your idea of porridge and make you realize just how lucky it is to be a Tainan local.
Japanese team wins Tainan office chair race with 160 laps, donates prize to Taiwan in tear-jerking moment
The "Office Chair Race" was held on April 24 on Zhengxing Street in Tainan City, Taiwan. The two-hour-long final relay saw teammates cheering each other on as they overcame challenges such as falls and wheel detachments to keep going until the very end, creating non-stop excitement and cheering from the crowd. During the awards ceremony, the Taiwanese teams that placed second and third decided to donate their prizes for a charity sale to help those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake. Meanwhile, the Japanese team won the championship with an impressive "160 laps" and immediately announced they would donate their prize to a Taiwanese team—sharing a reason so heartfelt it brought many to tears.
Unlimited rice, soup, and cabbage – six Japanese tonkatsu restaurants where you can eat to your heart’s content
Japanese cuisine has always been beloved by people in Taiwan, and in recent years, many Japanese tonkatsu restaurants have opened here. In addition to delicious flavors, great value for money is also an important factor for foodies. Walkerland has compiled a list of six distinctive Japanese tonkatsu restaurants where you can enjoy unlimited rice, soup, and shredded cabbage – perfect for a hearty meal!
Japan’s adorable, goofy-looking celebrity dog “Wasao” and his wife appointed as tourism stationmasters
Many train stations in Japan have attracted large numbers of tourists by appointing pet animals as stationmasters. Wasao, the ultra-popular celebrity dog from Aomori previously reported by ETtoday Eastday News, has recently been appointed once again as the tourism stationmaster of JR Kesennuma Station. This year, the lovable dog will serve alongside his wife, aiming to welcome more visitors to the local area together.
5 New Food Spots Opened in April—American, Japanese, French, and Korean Cuisines All Here!
In recent years, numerous internationally renowned restaurants and dessert shops have chosen to expand into Taiwan. These include not only Japanese ramen, Korean cuisine, American BBQ, but also classic French pastries. A wide variety of authentic international flavors are now available in Taiwan. Below is a list of 5 new food and dessert spots that opened in April, which are sure to spark a wave of long queues.