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Que Log Cabin BBQ Restaurant Shifts to À La Carte and Set Menus; Bone-in Ribeye Steak Catches the Eye
Starting April 14, the Que Log Cabin BBQ Restaurant on the 17th floor of Taipei Songshan Yitel Hotel has launched a brand-new dinner concept, inviting guests to enjoy an exquisite and diverse selection of à la carte dishes and set menus. Jointly developed by AMBA Yitel’s Executive Chef Jiang Dingyuan and Songshan Yitel’s Head Chef Chen Yixiang, the menu features a variety of à la carte options, with the highlight being the exclusively imported 35-ounce American BRANDT Natural Bone-in Ribeye Steak.
The Shengshi Pork Cutlet Banqiao Dayeh Department Store branch opens on April 18 — Limited-time exclusive “Ise lobster set meal” available
After opening stores at Taipei Breeze Songgao and SOGO Fuxing Branch, Iseji - Shengshi Japanese Pork Cutlet is set to launch its Banqiao Dayeh Department Store branch on April 18. A new dish, the “Ise Lobster Sea-and-Land Platter Set Meal,” will be exclusively available at this location, with a daily limit of 20 servings until the end of the lobster season.
Live with kitties！ Fukuoka’s “Stray Cat Hostel” in Japan costs just ¥800 per night
In recent years, Japan has seen the opening of many unique accommodations. Now in Fukuoka, the “Nekokura Hostel” (ホステルねこ?), which just opened at the end of March, combines a stray cat shelter with a youth hostel. Guests can even enter the cat rooms to interact with the felines staying there, making it a hot topic right from its launch.
Taipei café’s signature Komoriyama matcha thousand-layer cake & ultra-instagrammable feature wall
How can you tell if a café is successful? Besides delicious food, the ambiance, decor, and atmosphere are all essential elements. This "Life Elsewhere Elsewhere Cafe" located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, not only serves tasty cakes but also displays many unique picture books for customers to browse. Outside the café, there’s an extraordinarily distinctive and beautiful graffiti wall where visitors can take photos and feel like social media stars.
Ride a roller coaster while soaking in hot springs — Japan’s first full-nude hot spring amusement park to open in July
Last year (2016), Beppu City in Oita Prefecture, Japan, uploaded a YouTube video titled “We’ll really do it if it hits 1 million views!! Beppu City 0% Naked Amusement Park Plan!” In the video, the mayor promised to make the Beppu hot spring amusement park a reality if the video reached one million views. Now it's confirmed that this hot spring theme park will open in July, but only for three days: July 29, 30, and 31. Ticket sales start today.
Taiwan’s “longest suspension bridge” offers a sneak peek at the stunning Jianan scenery — your legs may go weak at this 1,000-meter altitude
Dubbed the country’s longest single-span scenic suspension bridge, Chiayi’s Meishan “Taiping Cloud Ladder” stretches 281 meters and sits at an altitude of about 1,000 meters. Spanning from Meishan’s Taiping Village’s Wangfeng Platform over the Sanyuan Rainbow Waterfall to Guishan, it allows visitors to ascend and admire the vast Jianan Plain landscape and beautiful sea of clouds, competing with Pingtung’s Glass Bridge.
Newly Opened Popular Red Bean Pancake in Changhua – Stuffed with a Whole Big Glutinous Rice Ball!
On my way to class in Yuanlin that day, I stumbled upon an online recommendation for a popular 【Hank Red Bean Pancake】. Lately, there have been quite a few red bean pancake stalls popping up by the roadside, with all kinds of creative fillings—both sweet and savory—stuffed inside. But this one in Yuanlin didn’t go overboard with gimmicks (in Taipei, they’ve even stuffed whole pieces of meat into red bean pancakes, XD).
Junpin Cloud Pavilion’s new dining concept: unlimited buffet-style beef, lamb, and pork main courses for weekend lunches
The Cloud Pavilion Western Restaurant at Junpin Hotel, known for its all-you-can-eat lobster promotion, will end the “Lobster Banquet Twelve” event starting April 17. Weekday lunches and Tuesday to Saturday dinners will introduce a new option where two diners can share a live lobster plus a Tomahawk series main course, served alongside a buffet. Weekend lunches and Monday and Sunday dinners will be fully buffet-style, featuring unlimited servings of grilled steak, French lamb chops, German pork knuckle, and other main courses.
Breathtaking 100-meter-high canyon cliffs! Spain’s King’s Pathway reopens
Spain’s famous dangerous hiking trail—“King’s Pathway” (El Caminito del Rey Path)—will reopen in April. Just how perilous is it? The height alone says it all. This pathway sits 100 meters above the cliffs (about 30 stories high), and visitors must carefully follow the marked route. With such thrills, can you overcome your fear?
Easy Kitchen Recipes for Men: Super Rich Garlic Bacon Spaghetti
Today I’m sharing with you a simple yet incredibly flavorful garlic bacon spaghetti. The key to this dish is the garlicky aroma combined with the rich fat from the bacon—definitely a must-try if you love pasta dishes.
4 Lazy "Lounge Spots" in Melbourne – Just Lie on the Lawn and Soak Up the Sun All Afternoon
Melbourne is ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. From its vibrant wine and food culture to its refreshing natural life filled with forest air, the city has its own unique pace of living. Whether within the city or just outside, there are plenty of enchanting spots where you can lie around and laze away an afternoon, slowing down your steps by engaging your skin and breath to explore the city. Below are 4 favorite lounging spots among Melburnians.
Check out the popularity rankings now! A roundup of the top 10 must-visit attractions in Korea recommended by netizens
The Korean wave continues to thrive, and Korea has become one of the most popular Asian travel destinations among many travelers. Using big data analysis, Web Temperature compiled a list of the top 10 most talked-about must-visit spots in Korea, so you won’t get lost in planning your trip or end up picking a bad spot. Take a look now!
One-second trip to Little Hong Kong！ Kaohsiung Guomao New Village, carrying decades of military dependents’ village flavors
You’re not seeing things—no special effects or post-processing here. Just look up, and you can see this unique architectural design with your own eyes. You might think honeycomb-style residences only exist in densely packed Hong Kong, but surprisingly, you can find them in Kaohsiung, Taiwan too. Located in Zuoying, Kaohsiung, Guomao New Village’s high-density buildings give off the illusion of being in Little Hong Kong for a moment—until you realize it’s actually a naval dependents’ village that has preserved its unique community character for decades.
Have you ever tried square pizza? Detroit-style pizza, the hottest trend in NYC, is now available in Taiwan
You’ve probably had thick and thin pizzas, but have you tried a square one? Starting April 7th, “Eat” restaurant at amba Taipei Ximending Yishè Hotel is introducing Detroit-style pizza (Detroit Pizza), the hottest trend in New York right now. Its rectangular shape breaks away from traditional pizza norms, featuring a crispy thin crust edge, soft dough, and generous fillings. At “Eat,” you can enjoy seven different specialty Detroit pizzas made to order, starting from NT$380.
Cathay Pacific’s Second-Week Limited-Time “Heartfelt Deal”: Round-Trip Taipei-Fukuoka from NT$4,500
From April 11 to May 4, 2017, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon launched exclusive weekly three-day limited-time promotional fares called “Heartfelt Deals” available only on their official website. The second week’s exclusive “Heartfelt Deal” went on sale enthusiastically on April 18, with bookings accepted until April 20. Highlights include round-trip economy class fares from Taipei to Fukuoka starting at NT$4,500, and round-trip economy class fares from Taiwan to Shanghai starting at NT$4,250.
Limited-time offer for five days only！Spring promotion on all Tigerair Taiwan routes – travel abroad from just NT$699
Want to travel abroad? Now's the time！Tigerair Taiwan is launching a five-day-only promotion covering all its routes, including flights to Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, with one-way untaxed fares starting from as low as NT$699. Sales begin at midnight on the 19th.
A must-visit for cat lovers: Watch kitty cats snatch your lap for a nap at “Cat Forest” in Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a must-visit destination for Taiwanese travelers heading to Kyoto. Now, besides enjoying the natural beauty of the four seasons, there’s a new healing space on the main street of Arashiyama where you can interact with cats—“Arashiyama Hyo Cat’s Forest.” For a limited 30-minute session, spend a peaceful and relaxing time with adorable leopard cats, making it a new hotspot for cat lovers visiting Arashiyama.
Authentic Indian flavors await at Café Kaffe — the Indian Feast ends April 30
When it comes to Indian cuisine, it’s not just about curry dishes. From April 18 to 30, the popular buffet restaurant Café Kaffe at Taipei Grand Hyatt is presenting the “Indian Feast,” featuring authentic home-style Indian dishes curated by an Indian chef. Dishes such as lamb galouti kebabs, Tandoori chicken, chicken masala rice, Indian coconut pancakes, and a stewed mixed vegetable medley offer a true taste of India.
Just 2 days to go!“Penghu Maritime Fireworks Festival” kicks off on the 20th — 3 key traffic control measures to note
The “2017 Penghu International Maritime Fireworks Festival” will officially begin on April 20 and continue through June 22, featuring a total of 22 shows, 16 of which will be held at Guanyin Pavilion. To ensure smooth traffic, the Magong Police Precinct has recently announced the traffic control schedule, affected road sections, and parking arrangements, reminding visitors to stay informed.
A Hidden Gem of a Café in Tainan: Enjoy a Breathtaking Sunset on a Transparent Glass Skywalk
174 Wings Riders’ Station (174 Cafe) is a popular Instagram hotspot and an exclusive reservation-only attraction. You must book in advance via Facebook to gain entry. The biker-loving owner has installed a transparent glass skywalk where you can take in the sweeping mountain views. Hu Li booked a slot at 5 PM and just caught the soft hues of the setting sun. On clearer days, the view is even more stunning... You can also sip coffee while enjoying the breeze and a laid-back vibe.