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Luxurious Thai Holiday Retreats: Embrace Infinity Pools in Stunning Hotels!
Five-star hotels in Thailand are known for offering excellent value in Asia. So why not indulge in the classic experience of a five-star poolside resort when you're here? Enjoy an ultra-luxurious king-size bed, a breakfast spread so lavish it's almost overwhelming, and a breathtaking infinity pool that seems to stretch forever. With Thailand’s scorching temperatures often soaring above 30°C, taking a dip in a crystal-clear blue pool is the ultimate way to beat the heat.
Cool off this summer — HowToTrip Xinyi Branch unveils 4 limited-edition summer ice treats
Summer is the perfect season for ice treats. HowToTrip Xinyi Branch has specially selected local Taiwanese ingredients to create four exclusive summer ice flavors: Osmanthus Dragon Fruit Honey Ice, Pomelo Jasmine Oolong Tea Ice, Rose Lychee Flower Ice, and Pineapple Tangerine Fresh Fruit Ice.
Zhongli’s Affordable Ultra-Thick Charcoal-Grilled Sandwiches – Enjoy a Southeast Asian-Style Afternoon Tea
Liu Ji Charcoal-Grilled Sandwiches – I’d heard about this place from a colleague ages ago. Now that charcoal-grilled toast is all the rage, I’m totally into it and want to try every charcoal-grilled sandwich in Taipei and Taoyuan. So this time, I came to Liu Ji to check it off my list.
Okura Prestige Taipei celebrates its 5th anniversary with five great gifts: Spend NT$1,000, get NT$300 back
Okura Prestige Taipei has been open for five years, and the hotel is specially hosting a five-gift anniversary celebration, including spend NT$1,000, get NT$300 back, limited Easycard point collection gifts, birthday booking perks, three-hall themed dining events, and guest chefs.
Boat rides through "Thailand's Little Guilin" – crawl through narrow limestone caves lying down
Phang Nga Bay in Thailand is a 400-square-kilometer bay within Phang Nga National Park. Visitors can explore famous attractions such as Ko Ping-gan and Ko Pan Yi by boat. Phang Nga boasts Thailand’s densest and largest mangrove forests, where you can drift along tropical islands at a leisurely pace in a kayak.
Crispy coating envelops medium-rare beef – HowToTrip’s new brand “ZhaNiu” opens on July 1
Fried steak, one of the must-try foods when traveling to Tokyo, Japan, is something many who have tried it can’t forget. HowToTrip Group’s internal startup brand “ZhaNiu” specializes in fried steak and will officially open on July 1. From now on, you won’t need to fly to Japan to enjoy crispy coating wrapped around tender, sweet medium-rare beef.
You’ll miss out on the sweet treats if you come too late – limited handmade desserts in a Japanese-style old house in Chiayi
Located in Chiayi, “There’s Dessert in the House” is housed in a Japanese-style old building, and its slightly faded blue-green door adds a strong nostalgic, retro vibe. But the meals served here aren’t Japanese wagashi—they’re Western-style desserts. Each dessert is as exquisite as a piece of art, not only beautiful but also delicious.
From the lobby to the entrance, it’s packed full — Universal Studios Japan’s brand-new “Minions Lobby” is super adorable!
Adjacent to Universal Studios Japan, “Hotel Universal Port” has successively introduced a Minions-themed lobby and Minions-themed guest rooms since 2015, successfully boosting occupancy rates. It could rightly be called the world’s most adorable Minions-themed hotel. To offer guests a fresh experience, Hotel Universal Port launched a newly designed Minions-themed lobby on July 15, allowing visitors to melt into the overwhelmingly cute yellow charm.
Conquer Korean Couples' Instagram: This Restaurant Even Serves Dreamy Rose-Colored Pasta
“You are my princess!” The latest hidden dating spot for Korean guys, “D’FIVE,” is located in Hongdae, Korea’s shopping paradise. Although it only opened in May this year, it has taken over Korean couples’ Instagram feeds in less than two months. The restaurant is tucked away in an alley near the famous Korean KTV “Show.” The second floor features an elegant, deep blue decor, while the third floor welcomes you with a luxurious, rose-pink princess-style ambiance. It’s not only a popular spot for many Korean couples but also a go-to fine-dining restaurant for food-loving sisters.
Shrimp Lovers Unite: Affordable Live Shrimp Dishes in New Taipei — Make Your Own Shrimp Paste Rice Too!
Sometimes you just crave live shrimp—juicier and livelier, the better. Zhonghe Live Shrimp Home on Jing’an Road is my top pick, offering great value. Nowadays, online Thai female live shrimp go for around NT$300 per jin (10–12 pieces), and even pricier ones are available. At Zhonghe Live Shrimp Home, the same size goes for a starting price of NT$430 per jin when cooked, with seating, air conditioning, and unlimited rice—it’s perfect for a post-work visit.
Sword Lake World Summer Holiday Promotion: Free Entry for Guokeng Residents & Only NT$1 for July Birthdays
With the hot summer holidays here, it’s time to hit the water fun spots. To give back to the local community, Yunlin’s Sword Lake World is hosting a “Guokeng Residents Day” on July 1. Residents registered in Guokeng Township can enjoy free access to both the water and amusement parks by presenting their ID card on that day.
China Airlines’ “Take Your Parents on a Trip” Flash Event in Huashan for 3 Days – Free Air Tickets Given Away on the Spot
China Airlines’ 2017 new brand image film “Take Your Parents on a Trip” is the highlight of its campaign. From today (30th) to July 2nd for three consecutive days, the airline is holding the “#TakeYourParentsOnATrip” event at Hall 1, Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei. An interactive booth will be set up at the venue where participants can fill in their information, and the system will randomly give away multiple free air tickets, allowing lucky winners to take their parents abroad for fun right away.
The flowers are in full bloom！ The "hydrangeas" of Alishan are in season—take a scenic train ride to admire them.
Not just Yangmingshan or Miaoli—Alishan’s hydrangeas are now in full bloom！ The Facebook fan page “Strolling in the Clouds: Alishan” shared today the current state of Alishan’s hydrangeas. The blooms are vibrant and exceptionally large. If you want to witness this floral spectacle, why not plan a trip to Alishan？
Breathtaking Taiping Island！ With azure seas and the same sunset as Vietnam
I believe most people are like me—knowing only a little about Taiping Island, perhaps comparing it to Xiaoliuqiu or Green Island, assuming it’s one of those offshore islands just a few hours away by boat. Indeed, if I hadn’t been assigned to duty on Taiping Island, the name “Taiping Island” might have remained only in my textbooks throughout my life.
Japan's Top 10 Sea of Clouds Hotels – Breathtaking "Sea of Clouds Trails" Feel Like Stepping into a Fairyland
Sea of clouds isn't only visible in winter – you can actually see them in summer too. What would it feel like to witness an absolutely stunning sea of clouds, or even walk through it? Here’s a list of "Japan’s Top 10 Sea of Clouds Hotels," with the top spot going to Hokkaido’s Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, which boasts a breathtaking sea of clouds café.
Yonghe also has a photogenic café with a hipster vibe featuring five themed backdrops including a swing and a floral lounge bed
From the outside, it looks no different from an ordinary restaurant, but step inside and you can snap stylish hipster photos in five unique settings. “Liberbox” may be small, but it offers endless photo opportunities — even featuring a swing and lounge bed. Its creative decor, paired with tempting desserts and drinks, has made it a highly talked-about photo café online.
A local delicacy in Taichung — bamboo skewer braised pork rice paired with a soft-boiled egg!
Sometimes when Wisely travels for work, he relies purely on intuition when looking for food. For example, this ‘Yuanr Braised Pork Rice’ located in Nantun, Taichung, was discovered while he was riding by. Though it’s just a simple metal-shed eatery serving breakfast and lunch, its delicious braised pork rice and mixed soup turned out to be surprisingly amazing!
Japan’s Hottest Food: Crispy-Crusted Fried Steak Available at These 3 Taipei Spots
Fried steak, one of the must-try foods when traveling to Tokyo, Japan, is something many who’ve tried it can’t forget. Now you can enjoy it in Taiwan too. In addition to Zha Niu, which opened today (1st), you can also try it at pork cutlet specialists Yebiwei and Shengshi Pork Cutlet.
Gaze at mountains and sea from a pure white torii gate — the most serene Japanese-style scenery in southern Taiwan’s mountains
Lively southern Taiwan isn’t just about sunny beach resorts like Kenting. In a lesser-known mountain area of Pingtung, there’s a small shrine rich in history and Japanese culture, along with a pure white torii gate standing atop the hill, facing the surrounding mountains and the azure coastline. From this high vantage point, the white of the torii, the green of the forest, and the blue of the sea blend into a harmonious scene that soothes the soul — a hidden Japanese enclave in the mountains, as visitors often call it.
Longshan Temple’s Century-Old Popular Ice Shop – The Eight-Treasure Ice Is Piled High with Toppings!
Every time I visit Longshan Temple to pray, I head to Guangzhou Street nearby for food, and I always make a stop at 【Longdu Bing – The Professional House】, which has been open since 1920. It’s a beloved classic ice shop well-known to locals in Taipei. Their winter sweet soups are also very popular. The shop uses generous, high-quality ingredients and has great flavors, which is how it has thrived for a century. The movie Monga was also filmed here, so these old shops are also witnesses to a century of Monga’s charm.