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Traditional courtyard-style old house with vintage-inspired creative ice treats – like a small white hill blooming with pink and red fruits
‘／Bloom Trio／ Every time I have something I want to do, it feels like a flower blooming in my mind, not knowing what it will grow into.’ Before the opening of Bloom Trio, on March 2nd, this was posted on Facebook, marking the very beginning of Bloom Trio. (Note: 'Bloom' in English means 'to flourish' or 'to bloom')
First HELLO KITTY Taiwanese Teahouse in Taiwan to Open on June 19 in West Central District, Tainan
Another HELLO KITTY-themed restaurant has arrived in Taiwan. Following the opening of a hotpot shop, dessert store, souvenir shop, and beverage shop, another officially licensed teahouse named “HELLO KITTY 呷茶” will soon open in Tainan’s West Central District. Centered around Taiwan’s high mountain oolong tea, the teahouse is scheduled to officially open on June 19.
Longer than Taiwan's entire length — New Zealand plans a 500-km bike trail
Otago Province in New Zealand has recently launched a century bike trail project, aiming to connect four existing bike trails into one massive 500-km route. The project is expected to cost around NT$560 million.
Afraid of motion sickness while traveling? These 10 tips can help relieve discomfort quickly
Taking a vehicle or boat is almost inevitable when traveling, but if you experience symptoms of motion sickness during your trip, in addition to being uncomfortable, it can also dampen your enthusiasm for sightseeing. In fact, you don’t have to rely solely on medication to ease the discomfort—travel search website Skyscanner introduces 10 methods to help you quickly beat motion sickness.
Available by reservation only: Extra-large portion, double 30-ounce American bone-in sirloin
Located between Nanjing Sanmin MRT Station and the Taipei City Motor Vehicle Office, tucked away in an alley, is the charming and unique specialty restaurant ‘Mars Kitchen Cuisine de Mars’. Initially thought to be just an American-style burger joint, it actually also offers Italian cuisine and Chinese beef ramen, among others. This time, we were invited to try the reservation-only “Double 30-Ounce American Bone-in Sirloin Steak Set,” which gave Wisely a deliciously satisfying steak experience. He also ordered the must-try all-beef cheeseburger, making for an incredibly enjoyable meal.
The Dragon Boat Festival holiday is a hot time for outbound travel, with crowds swarming Taoyuan Airport early in the morning and check-in lines stretching nearly 100 meters
This year’s four-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday has many people seizing the rare opportunity to travel abroad. On the first day of the break, a large crowd of outbound travelers flocked to Taoyuan Airport around 5:30 AM, with the queue for self-service check-in and baggage drop stretching nearly 100 meters long. Travelers planning to fly out are reminded to leave home early to allow ample time for check-in and boarding.
Thailand Launches "Women's Month" in August – Female Travelers Enjoy Flight and Sightseeing Discounts!
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has planned a series of special marketing campaigns targeting female travelers, aiming to win their hearts. Not only has August been designated as "Women's Month," but they have also launched the Women’s Travel mobile app, women-only parking spaces, and dedicated entry channels for women. Thai AirAsia will also offer special discounted flight tickets for female travelers during the same month.
Summer-exclusive blue Mt. Fuji treat debuts—only 12 available daily, so grab them fast
On a hot summer day, seeing vibrant colors can instantly cool you down, and what could be better than seeing an edible blue Mt. Fuji? Leluwu Croquette Specialty Shop in Tainan has recently launched a summer-exclusive item: the blue Mt. Fuji and bubble pearls. Both visually and tastefully, they offer a refreshing escape from the scorching heat.
First Look: Japan’s Tallest Building in Saga Hosts Its First 3D Projection Mapping Show on July 18
Saga Prefecture in Kyushu is holding its first-ever “3D projection mapping show” this year in front of the prefectural government building. From July 18 until March 2017, visitors can enjoy the spectacular light projections showcasing unique aspects of Saga from the 13-story observation deck.
Sanchong Has More Than Just Sanchong Night Market: The “Starlight Night Market” Under the Renchong Bridge, Plus a Burger King
When it comes to night markets in Sanchong, most people’s first thought is probably Sanchong Night Market. But now you have another option—the newly opened Starlight Night Market under the Renchong Bridge. In addition to hosting various food stalls, it even features Burger King’s “first mobile fast-food store in Asia,” adding an exciting new highlight to this brand-new night market.
Get up close to the most loyal cranes in the world – Kushiro’s “Red-crowned Crane Nature Park” in Hokkaido
Japan’s national bird, the red-crowned crane, also known as the “crane,” is famed for its “loyalty.” These birds mate for life, staying with a single partner unless widowed, soaring together through the skies. To protect this endangered species, the city of Kushiro in Hokkaido established the “Red-crowned Crane Nature Park,” spanning 96,000 square meters, where visitors can admire the graceful birds up close and learn about the importance of conservation and breeding efforts.
The little bear wobbles on the matcha foam!"Palarie" 3D stacked latte art—limited to two cups per table on holidays
With a vision of bringing families together, he established an Italian-style café in the quiet residential area of Fongshan, blending industrial design with cultural creativity. To attract more visitors, she spent two years researching how to apply pottery techniques to latte art—drawing eyes, noses, and mouths on three-dimensional milk foam. Cute little bears and cats perch atop the cups, their foam heads bobbing when lifted, making it almost too hard to take a sip. This is "Palarie," a café that has been around for over three years, combining charm and craftsmanship to breathe new life into the back of Fongshan Railway Station.
The timeless taste of Suzhou-Hangzhou dim sum from 50 years ago — Q-textured soup dumplings and savory crab shell pastries
The Suzhou-Hangzhou Dim Sum on Roosevelt Road near Guting Station is an old shop. I ate there once quite a while ago and was left with a good impression. This time when I passed by, I noticed the storefront had been renovated, yet the business remained bustling. Glancing at the pastries in the warming display case by the door, there were only a few crab shell pastries left. On a whim, I went in to take away some soup dumplings and crab shell pastries.
The "Penghu Fireworks Festival" concludes on June 23 – the Hailin Temple will lead 22 decorated warrior sedan chairs in a parade!
The 2016 Penghu Fireworks Festival is set to close on June 23. That evening, "Hailin Temple" and the "Penghu County Warrior Sedan Chair and Parasol Culture Promotion Association" will gather 22 warrior sedan chairs equipped with sound and light effects to parade through Magong City. This traditional folk event, titled "Warrior Sedan Chairs of the Chrysanthemum Island Celebrate Fireworks," combines local heritage with the Penghu fireworks display. With the peak summer travel season approaching, it is expected to spark a tourism boom.
Measuring cups, test tubes, and ingredients — a café where you can mix your own personalized drinks
Add three-quarters full of milk, a bit of Mandheling coffee, and classic black tea, and voilà — an exclusive yuenyeung (coffee with tea) is born. At How’s Lab, located near Taipei Power Building Station, after the staff serve the ingredients on the table, each customer gets to personally mix their own drink. It's both fun and delicious, attracting curious netizens to visit in droves.
Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival to Kick Off in July – Top 4 Most Popular Balloon Designs Revealed First!
The “2016 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival” is set to take place from July 1 to August 7 at Luye Gaotai in Taitung. With less than a month to go, the organizers have unveiled this year’s most anticipated and popular themed hot air balloons. The first week will feature four designs: a pink fortune cat, an ocean-themed balloon, a giant panda, and a kiwi bird. Netizens are invited to come up with Chinese names for these balloons, resulting in many creative and fun suggestions.
Tainan Xishu Old Street Cultural & Creative Market – Grandma’s Popular Mini Fish Buns & Milkfish Head Buns
Opposite Tainan’s Golden Coast lies Xishu Community, a delightfully named neighborhood that carries on the legacy of a small fishing village. Nowadays, it’s famous for Grandma’s handcrafted mini fish buns.
Lady M Flagship Store Opens in Causeway Bay – Exclusively Offers Savory Dishes & Limited-Edition Chocolate Cake
The internationally renowned New York-based cake shop Lady M has maintained its popularity since opening in Hong Kong’s Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, in July 2015. On June 7, it opened another branch in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. In addition to its signature chocolate mille crêpes cake, the new Causeway Bay branch also becomes the only location in Hong Kong to offer a full savory main course menu, making it the most talked-about new restaurant in the city.
Don’t miss out on “Thai” tea—it’s a shame if you don’t try it in Taipei’s 3 must-visit Thai milk tea shops!
Anyone who has tried authentic Thai milk tea will never forget that sweet, heartwarming taste. But what if you miss it but can’t always go to Thailand? These shops can cure your Thai milk tea cravings. ETtoday ETTODAY East News Cloud has selected 3 must-try Thai milk tea spots in Taipei. Instead of just missing it, why not take a sip and see if the taste is just as good!
A Must-Try “Okatte N<” for Hokkaido Travelers: Build Your Own Seafood Rice Bowl at Wakō Market
When traveling in Hokkaido, Japan, you can’t miss the fresh and delicious seafood！ Located in Kushiro City, the compact yet widely renowned indoor fish market “Wakō Market” is the birthplace of the legendary “Okatte N<,” a must-try for visitors. The market offers a casual, friendly, and clean environment where customers can pick and assemble their own unique “mixed seafood rice bowl” at reasonable prices, ensuring that “every single item in the bowl is what you want to eat!”