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Men’s Kitchen Picnic Dessert: A Cool and Refreshing Red Date, Sweet Potato, and Lotus Seed Soup
As the weather gets warmer, eating desserts and cold drinks outside can be risky because you never know what additives the shops use. But with just a few simple steps, you can enjoy a bowl of chilled sweet soup right at home after work. No need to turn on the stove—delicious either hot or cold, it's simple, tasty, and healthy.
Six Camphor Blossom Artworks in Miaoli – Childhood Hakka Memories Hanging from the Trees
Every year between April and May is the peak season for viewing camphor blossoms in Miaoli’s Hakka villages. Compared to previous years’ “May Snow” spectacles, this year’s camphor blossom season in Miaoli ended early due to fluctuating temperatures and heavy rain. However, at the Hakka Cultural Park, Sanwan Elementary School, and Wenshui Old Street, there are still six camphor blossom-themed installations, allowing visitors to enjoy an alternative "artistic take on the blossoms."
Japan Overseas Market Survey Released: Universal Studios Beats Disneyland to Take the Top Spot
Japan-based RJC research Co., Ltd. and Nightley Co., Ltd. have released their second “Overseas Market Survey Report.” Among the most beloved Japanese travel destinations for foreigners, Japan’s Universal Studios ranked first, followed by Tokyo Disneyland, with Tokyo Tower taking third place.
Taiwan’s Only “Mobile Post Office” Bus – A Must-Visit Attraction in Yuli, Hualien!
Most people have experience sending mail at a post office, but few have heard of or seen a “mobile post office” traveling the streets. This green post office bus is the only one in Taiwan and the last remaining cultural asset in Yuli Town, Hualien. It stops at 11 locations from Monday to Friday to serve the public, making it a “must-visit” attraction when in Yuli. Moreover, the mobile post office doesn’t travel too fast, so visitors can easily follow along and send postcards here as souvenirs.
Your last stop before heading home from Kansai Airport: the adorable Pikachu exclusive shop!
Before wrapping up your trip to Kansai, Japan, why not spare some time for Kansai Airport? Aside from popular spots like Muji, UNIQLO, the hundred-yen shops Daiso and 3 COINS, there’s also an adorable Pikachu exclusive shop here！Located on the second floor of Terminal 1, the bright yellow walls make it hard to miss, and the Pikachu statue at the entrance is absolutely adorable～
13:00 Tomorrow – Lina Ferry Trial Voyage from Hualien to Ishigaki: Take a Ship to Japan
From May 14 to May 15, the Lina Ferry will conduct a trial voyage on the Hualien–Ishigaki Island route. The Hualien Harbor Bureau’s website shows that the Lina Ferry is scheduled to arrive at Hualien Port at 11:00 on the 14th, depart for Ishigaki at 13:00, and is expected to arrive in Ishigaki at 18:30 local time.
Riding the Wave of "The Legend of Mi Yue": The Palace Cuisine of Six Fu Imperial Palace's Yi Garden Revives the Banquets of the Qin, Chu, and Warring States Periods
Yi Garden, known for its refined palace cuisine at Six Fu Imperial Palace in Beijing, follows up on the success of dramas like "Empresses in the Palace" and "The Empress of China" by tapping into the popularity of the period drama "The Legend of Mi Yue." It has launched a new imperial cuisine set menu titled "The Qin, Chu, and Warring States Banquet," priced at NT$8,888 for four people. This menu draws inspiration from the luxurious scenes of the Chu palace depicted in Qu Yuan’s "Songs of Chu," particularly highlighting a wealth of royal dishes—an exceptionally rare historical record. As a result, many dishes are specifically recreated to reflect the culinary style of the Chu Kingdom during the Warring States period.
Stargazing & Firefly Watching Together: 6 Major Campsites in Guanghua Village, Alishan
Guanghua Village in Zhushan Township, Chiayi County, is close to Fenchihu but less developed, boasting rich ecology and “five-star” natural attractions that draw visitors. Currently, there are six campsites in the area. Why not take some leisure time to immerse yourself in the mountains, breathe in fresh air, stargaze, and enjoy fireflies surrounded by nature?
A nostalgic memory for SHU students: these 4 hot pot spots you must try while at Shih Hsin University
If you’re a Shih Hsin University (SHU) student, you’ve definitely heard of Mint — the high cost-performance ratio and long queues are surely etched in your memory. But there’s one more thing you shouldn’t forget: the small hot pot restaurants near Jingshui Metro Station. Each has its own unique charm, and whether it's lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal, their presence is unforgettable.
HowToTrip / Bake with a French Twist: Super Simple Potato Dish—Dauphinoise Potatoes
Today, Fabio will prepare a potato dish that carries a strong sense of home—Dauphinoise potatoes. This isn't just a classic French home-cooked meal; its simple and casual cooking process also makes it perfect for parents and kids to enjoy some parent-child cooking together. Just like when Fabio was little, he once made this dish with his mom. So for Fabio, it's truly an irreplaceable “mom’s taste.”
Be an "aerial acrobat" in the forest—canopy adventure is available right here in Hualien!
Beyond enjoying Hualien’s stunning landscapes, there are also plenty of thrilling recreational activities to try. Located in Shoufeng Township, the Wild Monkeys Adventure Forest offers a "canopy adventure" that combines ecology and sports—perfect for nature lovers who crave a challenge, suitable for all ages from 5 to 65. Wear a safety harness to walk above the forest and glide along steel cables, including one section that soars over a 30-meter-deep cliff edge. It’s a back-to-nature green eco-adventure.
Fuji Mountain Desserts So Cute You Won’t Want to Eat Them — Only One Made Per Day
Take a look at these adorable Fuji Mountain-shaped desserts — they’re almost too cute to eat. These new treats, recently launched by the dessert shop MACK A WISH in Tainan, come in three flavors: hazelnut chocolate, matcha, and Fuku-cha (hojicha, or roasted tea). Because they are handmade and involve a complex production process, orders must be placed at least two business days in advance, and only one is made per day, priced at NT$250 each.
An ultra-high value one-day metro pass for Tokyo sightseeing in style
No need to plan ahead or rush through your itinerary—enjoy both food and shopping with ease. With just one Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway one-day pass, you can cover all the popular downtown spots in Tokyo.
Taichung’s gourmet battlefield: 7 popular hot pot restaurants on Gongyi Road
When it comes to food in Taichung, besides the must-visit Fengjia Night Market and Yizhong Street, don’t forget “Gongyi Road.” Gongyi Road is a famous food battleground in Taichung, where various specialty hot pot restaurants compete fiercely. ETToday has specially compiled a list of 7 popular hot pot restaurants on Gongyi Road—check them out and see which one you want to try first!
Only 15 per day available in Tainan — dreamy “flower ice cream” where you can taste whole slices of fruit
Spring is in full bloom, and even ice cream is blossoming into beautiful flowers. Gelato & More, a handmade Italian gelato shop located in Anping District, Tainan City, launched its “Flower Extravaganza Gelato” in May. Delicate sugar-frosted flowers are crafted atop fruit and floral tea-flavored gelato, resembling edible artworks. The unique presentation has sparked a craze, with some flavors selling out before noon.
Surrounded by 50 enthusiastic cats—cat paradise on Japan’s Naoshima Island
Japan has many small islands known as “cat islands,” and about half of the well-known ones are located in the Seto Inland Sea. Naoshima is one of them—a place where cats outnumber humans. But unlike other tourist cat islands, although it once gained attention thanks to renowned cat photographer Mitsuaki Iwago, Naoshima has not attracted large numbers of visitors because of these feline residents.
An amusement park in the clouds and mist, and the Nantou Hali Camping Site under a sky full of stars
Looking up at the stars and moon, recalling every camping story, each one painted through the lens—the enchanting melodies of the forest in the morning breeze, the mysterious starry skies atop the mountains at midnight. It turns out that anywhere can feel magical, as long as you’re there under the starlit sky with me. In the wild camping grounds, you’ll never be lonely.
Reborn after destruction — Glide along the Breeze Canal!
The Breeze Canal is a recreational hub for water sports enthusiasts who enjoy activities such as water skiing, canoeing, and windsurfing. However, it was severely damaged by Typhoon Soudelor last year, with extensive destruction to its facilities. To meet public needs for leisure and instructional use, the New Taipei City Government has been repairing the central floating platform and floating dock facilities, which have now been completed. The site will reopen to the public in a brand-new state.
Taiwan-exclusive！A “tea longevity” flask woven from straw， filled with 40 years of warmth from grandma
“Is this a big rice bowl? Or maybe a treasure basin?” Many people are full of curiosity when they see this peculiar object about the size of a basketball, woven from straw and complete with a lid. In fact, this item is called a “tea longevity,” a unique teapot insulation device from Wenshui in Miaoli, and inside it carries an elderly grandma’s boundless love and care for her family.
Grandma’s traditional old-time tea shop — Taiwanese teas & fresh milk teas “without ice”
When nearby beverage shops keep innovating and overwhelming us with new options, there are still people around us quietly selling drinks that carry the authentic taste of Taiwan. Walking down a quiet street in search of the legendary Yuanfang Tea Shop, I finally spotted a small shining signboard — only to realize it was a very traditional tea shop. The elderly grandma who runs both the tea shop and beverage stall has been in the business for over 30 years. She opened the tea shop back then to better take care of her children, and also started a beverage stall using her own recipes. Decades have flown by, and now she runs it together with her daughter.