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Taiwanese Girl Shoots an Elephant Version of "Follow Me" — With a Heartwarming Reason Behind It!
Taiwanese girl Li Peirong volunteered at Thailand’s Elephant World last month and unexpectedly captured a human-elephant version of the iconic “Follow Me to” hand-in-hand back photo — except she was holding an “elephant trunk.” The shot was part of an effort to coax Tan Mong, an elephant that disliked bathing in the river, using watermelon and bananas as bait. Li also shared that “some people think animals are just beasts who don’t understand anything, but elephants are actually very smart, good at recognizing people, and you can hardly fool them.”
Iwate’s “10 Ways to Welcome Tourists” Website – Point 10: Say Thank You to Taiwanese Visitors
To better accommodate foreign tourists, Iwate Prefecture has created a dedicated website to help local residents understand how to interact and get along with international visitors. The guide includes 10 key points of attention, ranging from signage and smartphone camera functions to helping with luggage. The most touching part is Point 10 of the website, which specially features a “Thank You Card for Taiwan,” stating: “Nowadays, many chartered flights from Taiwan come to Iwate. If you see Taiwanese people around, feel free to express your gratitude.”
A retro, high-quality Japanese specialty coffee shop with handmade matcha banana and strawberry pies
SIGRID Coffee on Nanjing East Road is a gorgeous and versatile boutique Japanese café that offers not only top-tier pour-over coffee but also excellent afternoon tea and light meals. Ever since high school, Xiong has loved spending time in cafés — the reason is simple: good food, drinks, and great conversation.
All Pbikes in Pingtung Completed 30 Stations Available for Bike Rental
The second phase expansion of Pingtung City’s public bicycles (Pbike), adding 10 new stations, has been fully completed. With all 30 Pbike rental stations now in place, visitors to Pingtung will have a new transportation option.
Live underwater footage: Coral spawning explosion in Kenting – Live broadcast until May 1st
As the warm spring season arrives, Kenting also welcomes the peak period of coral spawning. From now until May 1st, the Kenting National Park Headquarters is hosting live underwater broadcasts every evening from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, offering viewers a front-row seat to the coral spawning phenomenon. During the peak moments, large quantities of eggs erupt from the corals, creating a magical and beautiful scene.
Ippudo Marks 4th Anniversary in Taiwan: Free Unlimited Noodles Add-On from May 3–5
Ippudo has been in Taiwan for four years now. There are currently eight Ippudo branches across Taiwan, and the ninth store, “Taroko Siaogang Store,” will open on May 9. Additionally, to celebrate the occasion, diners can enjoy free unlimited noodle refills from May 3 to May 5, featuring an upgraded rich pork bone broth paired with Fukuoka’s signature ultra-thin noodles.
India's First "Underwater High-Speed Rail" to Pass Through a 21-Kilometer Submarine Tunnel!
India’s first high-speed rail line is about to take a dip in the sea. This over 500-kilometer route connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad will pass through a 21-kilometer-long underwater tunnel, taking approximately three to four minutes, with completion expected in 2018—offering passengers a truly unique travel experience.
Treat yourself to a holiday on Kobama Island and let tanned "handsome hunks" teach you how to sail
As summer approaches, are you thinking of a beach vacation? This year, don’t go too far — just take a 40-minute flight from Taiwan to the Japanese island paradise “Kobama Island” and give yourself a healing southern breeze getaway.
The gradient colors are super dreamy—Fruit floats in the bubble drinks at this Tainan shop
Feeling tired? Let us cheer you up ! Tainan has seen a surge in popular drink shops. In addition to wildly popular milk teas, you can also find here fantastically refreshing gradient bubble drinks and fruit bubble drinks that are perfect for cooling down. Not only are the colors highly eye-catching, but the bottles are also printed with the shop name “Cheer Up!”—giving drinkers an extra boost of motivation. Besides being refreshingly cool, do you also feel energized and ready to keep pushing forward?
A Mysterious Sandbar That Only Appears at Low Tide！Become the Star of the "Phantom Island" MV
You can’t say you’ve visited Kobashima without setting foot on this mysterious sandbar！Taiwan direct flights to Ishigaki Island in Japan take just 40 minutes. Between Ishigaki and Kobashima in Okinawa’s Yaeyama Islands lies an uninhabited island that only emerges at low tide. With its dreamy combination of blue skies and white sands, though it appears just a few hours a day, it has become a famous spot for magazines, dramas, and commercial MV shoots.
Then plan an elaborate party right away. A lazy guide to 5 popular picnic themes
If you’re looking to plan a more special picnic party over the weekend, I’ve categorized these picnic spots based on location into 5 common picnic styles for your reference—perfect if you want a themed picnic.
Pingtung’s Popular Late-Night Temple Street Instant Noodles: A Flavor Loyal Customers Can’t Forget
On our way back from Kenting to Kaohsiung, as the sky grew darker and we weren’t sure where to have dinner, my husband suddenly suggested going to Chaozhou for a meal. We had originally wanted to eat stir-fried rice noodles, but when we realized we had already passed that area, I thought we could just grab something simple. Then we considered going for oyster vermicelli, but it was already quite late, so we finally decided to try the temple street instant noodles.
Free admission for two consecutive weekends to celebrate Labor Day and Mother's Day at Taichung Houli Horse Farm!
To pay tribute to workers and mothers, Taichung Houli Horse Farm is offering free admission promotions. On May 1st, Labor Day, visitors can enter for free by presenting documents proving their status as workers. On May 8th, Mother's Day, each mother and one accompanying person can also enjoy free entry.
Fighting to preserve a family home of six decades, Lukang’s first homestay exudes the scent of cypress wood
As a child, he would climb onto the roof alone to watch the clouds and daydream, escaping scolding from adults. This century-old house, which the owner Ding Shicong fought a two-year legal battle to save, has been renovated into the first licensed homestay in Lukang, Changhua. During the renovation, the beautiful wooden truss structure of the second-floor ceiling and the wafting scent of cypress wood amazed him and the workers on site, sparking the idea of opening a homestay and giving the old house a new lease on life.
Hokkaido’s popular dish – Mongolian BBQ that wafts delicious aromas until the wee hours of the night
This time, we chose to stay at a Super Hotel near Susukino in Sapporo. Although Susukino is known as a lively nightlife district (?), it also boasts many famous eateries. When we checked Google Maps, we found several well-known Mongolian BBQ restaurants within a ten-minute walk from our hotel. The most famous among them was this one – だるま (Daruma) Main Branch.
Japan 2020 consumption: "Fingerprint payments" to replace credit cards
The latest "fingerprint currency" will be tested in 2016, allowing identity verification via fingerprints so that purchases made in stores are completed in an instant, with credit card information also displayed. However, behind this plan is the Japanese government's preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Spicy hot pot with daiginjo-grade sake lees—enjoy its rich, aromatic flavor!
This time, Datou is taking everyone out for spicy hot pot again—but the hot pot this time is special, as daiginjo-grade Japanese sake lees are added to the base. It’s not only fragrant, numbing, and slightly spicy but also has an extra layer of rich aroma. Located on Zhongshan Road in Zhongli, Taoyuan, “Xiao Fei Niu Daiginjo Spicy Hot Pot” was already a well-known hot pot restaurant in Taichung and Kaohsiung. After trying it once, Datou fell in love with it!
“Taiwanese women are hard-to-handle dinosaurs” – A Japanese man’s ranking of Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Japanese women
Are “Taiwanese women” in the eyes of Japanese men hard-to-control dinosaurs? Yoshimichi, a Japanese man who once worked in Taiwan, often shares interesting illustrations and comments on Japanese people’s observations of Taiwanese on Facebook. Regarding dating Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Japanese women, Yoshimichi used illustrations to compare their personalities—though the women from the three places have different traits, Taiwanese women are “hard to handle.”
TransAsia Airways recruits 60 flight attendants; rookie male crew shares 3 interview tips!
With graduation season here, are you thinking of becoming a flight attendant? TransAsia Airways announced today that its flight attendant recruitment is about to kick off. Online applications will open on the official website from May 1 to May 22, with plans to hire 60 candidates. The final selection is expected to take place as early as early June, with reporting scheduled for mid-July. There are no restrictions on gender, height, or age. Currently training rookie male crew members also shared their interview experiences, offering three tips to make a lasting impression on recruiters within 30 seconds!
Write this down in your notebook right away—these 6 must-try drinks in Hualien!
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, traveling to Hualien is definitely a great choice. Surrounded by nature, it helps you leave your worries behind and immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery. And sipping on a local specialty drink at such a moment is nothing short of bliss. ETtoday EBC News Cloud has handpicked the top 6 must-drink beverages in Hualien. The classic old-school flavors will definitely make you want to linger in this charming natural town.