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Cruise luxury upgraded to the next level！The top-tier “ship within a ship” “Dream Palace” targets high-end clientele
Genting Cruise Lines just announced in July that Dream Cruises’ “Genting Dream” will begin sailing from Singapore as its home port at the end of the year, launching brand-new luxury itineraries and travel packages. With a newly introduced Sea & Land Celebrity Package, the company has today (31st) unveiled another exciting update: exclusive VIP benefits on both the “Genting Dream” and the upcoming “World Dream” will be comprehensively upgraded to deliver the most luxurious voyage at sea.
Does it look like dried tofu? Ultra-thick squid slices melt in your mouth — only available on Liuqiu Island
Liuqiu Island is surrounded by sea and relies mainly on fishing, making pork a luxury for locals. In the early days, it was rare for residents to eat pork unless during festivals or special occasions. That’s why a local dish called “Squid Xiaofeng” became popular — it combines pork belly, dried squid, and shredded bamboo shoots in a braised sauce. The owner of a small restaurant explained: “The squid isn’t just for flavor, it also fills the plate because meat is so expensive!”
Tanggu Market’s Superb Seafood Hawker Stalls – Guaranteed Full Meals with Afternoon Half-Price Deals
If you’re planning to travel from Fukuoka to Kyushu, Hiroshima, or Okayama, why not stop by Tanggu Market for some seafood. Located in Shimonoseki, Tanggu Market is an indoor fish market offering a wide variety of sashimi, sushi, seafood rice bowls, seafood dishes, and fried food. It’s open from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and is always bustling with visitors.
Taichung’s newly opened “Specialty Unagi Rice Shop” also offers unagi cola and grilled unagi liver
Besides unagi rice, there are also other unagi dishes such as grilled unagi liver, unagi head soup, and unagi tamagoyaki. This portion size is quite generous. For those who want to drink, you can also order fried unagi bones as a snack—they’re really addictive.
No more getting lost on trips! With 361 “Ask-Me” stations island-wide, recommended by navigation-challenged celebrity Kiki (恺乐)
The Tourism Bureau has promoted user-friendly travel services by setting up 361 “Ask-Me” stations across Taiwan, with plans to reach nearly 400 by the end of the year. These stations offer great places for travelers to get help besides local tourist information centers. This year, celebrity Kiki was invited to be the annual spokesperson. She shared that since her whole family are directionally challenged—even when driving with navigation, they still manage to get lost. But by just visiting an Ask-Me station, they can quickly find their way, which is super convenient!
Latte foam art depicts world-famous paintings—Seoul’s artistic barista goes viral
In an era where the coffee market has become a red ocean, many shops and baristas are constantly racking their brains to make their offerings stand out. Take a café in Seoul, South Korea, for example. Its baristas use milk foam to paint world-famous artworks and beloved cartoon characters, which even earned them a feature report by CNN.
Scary Night View Encounter: A Narrow Mountain Road Where Passing Is Impossible — Who Was That Person Running Past My Car?
That was over 10 years ago when my friend was still a rookie journalist—let’s call her Ms. B for short. One winter, to prepare the next Taichung special feature, Ms. B spent nine days in Taichung, shooting from morning till night. Just as the interviews were almost wrapped up with only three days left, she was suddenly assigned to shoot several popular night view spots in Taichung. After finishing the original assignments, Ms. B and the photographer drove to a night view spot on the hill behind a certain university.
Tsukiji Market’s Century-Old Café “Aiyang” to Close Its Doors in as Little as Four Months
The air inside “Aiyang Gyat2 no Mise” within Tsukiji Market is filled with the aroma of coffee and toasted bread, and if you sniff closely, you might also detect a faint, subtle whiff of seafood. It feels like a staff café for the market, where for three generations the café’s mission has been to soothe the fishmongers’ stomachs after a long day’s work with hot coffee. However, this charming old café will likely close its doors in as little as four months due to the market’s relocation.
South Korea’s Most Scenic “Skyline Railway Bicycle” – Ride an Old Track and Capture Retro Photos
The revitalization of old buildings has become a global trend. In Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, an abandoned railway has been repurposed to create the “Naktong River Railway Bicycle,” making it the only aerial railway bike in the country that crosses over a river. Riders can pedal while admiring the nostalgic scenery of the old tracks and take in the views along both sides of the Naktong River, turning it into a new local tourist attraction.
From Singapore’s top-tier French patisserie — Flash pop-up in Taiwan from September 1 to October 31
Singapore’s premium French patisserie The Patissier is making a limited-time appearance in Taiwan！For the past 20 years, The Patissier has had only one outlet in Singapore, meaning anyone abroad who wanted to try it had to fly there. However, the brand’s very first overseas pop-up store will appear at Breeze Taipei Station from September 1 to October 31, offering three special limited-edition meringue desserts designed exclusively for Taiwanese customers.
The magnificent Teatro Gran Splendid in Argentina is actually a bookstore—visit the world’s second most beautiful bookstore, El Ateneo Grand Splendid
Bookstores around the world have their own unique features. Travel blogger "Yumi's travel escapes," who has visited over 150 cities, recently introduced El Ateneo Grand Splendid, named one of the world’s second most beautiful bookstores, in the travel community “Travel Is So Much Fun!”
Pink Labyrinth Seaside Music Party – Show Yang and Kris Wu to Perform at Zhuwei Fishing Port this Weekend
The 2017 Zhuwei Fishing Port Labyrinth Music Party is set to kick off in full swing over the next two days. In addition to an oversized pink labyrinth to explore, there will also be live performances by artists under the night sky. Visitors can spend their holiday weekend at Zhuwei Fishing Port enjoying fresh seafood, listening to the waves, and grooving to music.
Vietnamese pho from Las Vegas, featuring an entire Boston lobster lying on the plate
The most famous "lobster pho" in Las Vegas, USA, is about to make its debut in Taiwan！Vietnamese pho isn’t hard to find in Taiwan, but a dish where the entire body of a Boston lobster is shelled and then the lobster head is placed atop the pho? That’s an ultra-impressive presentation you’d only find at District One Tpe in Taiwan. District One Tpe will officially open on September 2.
Explore South America to the fullest～Adventurers must visit Peru, and Brazil’s Carnival will take you to the highest highs!
When it comes to adventure travel, nothing beats “South America”! In South America, you can journey from ancient civilizations to modern carnivals, and from tropical rainforests to glaciers… The exciting adventures are endless—there’s so much to see and do!
Dubai is nothing short of magical — experience luxurious desert resorts and top-tier, dreamlike adventures like never before~
Beyond the iconic seven-star Burj Al Arab, Dubai also boasts opulent desert spa resorts that open a new chapter in the city’s legendary desert allure. The Al Maha Desert Resort, ranking as the second most expensive, has become a dazzling focal point.
Hsinchu Qingcao Lake Recreation Center Begins Trial Operation – Try the Super Cool “Stand-Up Paddleboarding”!
Adventure sports enthusiasts, this is for you. The “Qingcao Lake Water Recreation Center” in Hsinchu will begin trial operation on September 2nd and officially open on the 16th of the same month. In addition to enjoying the scenic beauty around Qingcao Lake, visitors can also try the cutting-edge “stand-up paddleboarding.” Coupled with nearby tourist resources, the center aims to become a new hot spot for local tourism.
Visitor limit reduced — Sandimen end of Pingtung’s “Shanchuan Liuli Suspension Bridge” to close for 3 months
Known as the “Most Beautiful Smiling Skyline,” the Shanchuan Liuli Suspension Bridge is one of Pingtung’s hottest tourist attractions. This stunning bridge spanning the valley draws large crowds of visitors. Since opening to fee-based admission last April, it has remained extremely popular. To maintain and enhance the recreational quality of the bridge, the Pingtung County Government will close the Sandimen end from October for three months. In the future, visitors will only be able to enter from the Majia end.
"Travel Journalist's Ghost Month Special: Working Solo Away from Home – Who Was That Outside the Door That Night?"
After spending one night in an overwater bungalow, the girl in the next room experienced a night of being rocked by something in the middle of the night. Early the next morning, we headed to a spot slightly closer to the city center to continue our itinerary. The weather was scorching hot, but without giving it much thought, we kept snapping photos and conducting interviews, determined to bring back a full account of the local sights, culture, and atmosphere to Taiwan.
Artists bring you tons of Doraemon vibes—Tokyo’s ultra-healing 2017 Doraemon Exhibition!
Doraemon helps make all your wishes come true! The world-famous robotic cat from the 22nd century, "Doraemon," is an iconic cartoon star who has grown up with countless children and adults alike. Doraemon holds many fond childhood memories for us. Starting in November 2017, "THE Doraemon Exhibition TOKYO 2017" will be held at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan, taking everyone into the magical world of Doraemon and reliving those nostalgic childhood moments.
Five-Day, Four-Night Ultimate Guide to Cebu, Philippines: Swim with Whale Sharks and Sea Turtles in the Ocean
If you, like me, want to swim with whale sharks, see hyperactive tarsiers, visit Chocolate Hills and a trench—this itinerary is a must. We tried to minimize backtracking, and this route is carefully planned that way too!!