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Tapping your fingers is more convenient — EVA Air launches its “EVA Mobile” app
The smartphone trend has swept the globe, with companies launching their own dedicated apps to provide more convenient services. EVA Air has introduced the “EVA Mobile” app for its extensive mobile business travelers, featuring...
Baking Equipment Expo Attracts Over 40,000 Visitors in a Single Day – Top 10 Must-Visit Booths for Baking Enthusiasts
On Sunday, the third day of the 2019 Taipei International Bakery & Equipment Show, over 40,000 visitors flocked to the event on March 16. Today, the final holiday day of the exhibition, is expected to welcome another 40,000+ attendees. ...
Magical and Bizarre Coastal Rocks: Donggang’s Little Yehliu
Located north of Fugang Fishing Port in the East Coast National Scenic Area, Little Yehliu features uniquely shaped rocks such as monocline ridges, honeycomb rocks, turtle-back rocks, tofu rocks, and mushroom rocks—formed through geological processes. The striking landscape resembles that of Yehliu in northern Taiwan, hence earning the nickname...
【Feng Garcia - World Wanderings After a Working Holiday in Germany】Georgia Backpacking Day 1 - Night Tour of Tbilisi
【Feng Garcia - World Wanderings After a Working Holiday in Germany】Georgia Backpacking Day 1 - Night Tour of Tbilisi
Long-stay autumn travel: Seven routes for an in-depth exploration of Taiwan
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, autumn is in full swing. Have you thought about where to travel in this cozy season? Domestic hotel operators have launched different three-day-two-night packages at their seven properties, allowing the public to roam various corners of Taiwan during autumn...
Travel ebook "New Taipei ALL in Play" now available for free download on iPad
The use of ebooks in travel is becoming increasingly popular, allowing tourists to explore easily without carrying heavy guidebooks. The New Taipei City Government has officially launched its dedicated travel book "New Taipei ALL in Play," emphasizing “one book per person, all-in-one solution.” It is now available in four languages—Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese—for free download on iPad, while the Traditional Chinese magazine version is also on sale at major bookstores.
A Shining Night Sky: Chiang Mai Yeepeng Lanna International Lantern Festival
On the full moon night of the 12th lunar month in northern Thailand, the nights in Chiang Mai are illuminated not only by the moon above but also by the annual Lantern Festival, where people light traditional Lanna lanterns and release them into the sky, letting them drift away with the wind...
The world’s fastest DSLR camera, the Nikon 1, makes a stunning debut
International camera brand Nikon globally launched its newly developed mirrorless digital SLR camera series “Nikon 1” on the 21st, marking the first digital cameras equipped with the latest image processing technology, Expeed 3...
Creamy Roasted Corn, Café Habana Cuban & Mexican Restaurant
Do you only associate roasted corn with the soy-sauce-flavored version from night markets? The taste of Mexican-style grilled corn is completely different. Café Habana slathers the corn with butter, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican Cotija cheese, and a touch of chili powder before grilling it. It has a rich, creamy cheesy flavor along with the natural sweetness of the corn. You can also drizzle it with lime juice to add a tangy twist. This is a must-order signature dish for nearly every customer.
Work and travel in the UK for up to 2 years
The British Trade and Cultural Office will open applications for the "Youth Mobility Scheme" (a working holiday program) to Taiwanese aged 18–30 starting January 1, 2012...
Grass sledding, paragliding, and hot air balloons — Luye Gaotai is lively all year round.
Located in Longtian Village, Luye Township, Taitung County, Luye Gaotai has long been a renowned paragliding site in Taitung due to its unique geographical environment. From April to October each year, skilled paragliders can be seen here, soaring above the Huatung Valley...
Special discounted tickets for the Taipei International Travel Fair—now on sale at 7-11 ibon and Rakuten across Taiwan starting noon today!
From today (October 11) at 12:00 noon until the start of the travel fair, pre-sale of travel fair tickets at 7-11 ibon and Rakuten across Taiwan begins. Enjoy a 10% discount with a single ticket priced at just NT$180, saving you the hassle of queuing up on-site...
Taiwan’s first music-themed hotel, the “Music World Inn” in Wufeng
The saying goes, “Kids who learn music don’t go bad.” What could be a more unique double treat than staying in a cozy, music-themed space while traveling, drifting off to sleep with the soothing sounds of melodies? The Music Culture Park in Wufeng, Taichung...
The "Miscellaneous Orchid Exhibition" at the Shilin Official Residence will showcase its fragrant blooms starting October 7
Orchids are a shining light of Taiwan’s agriculture, with last year’s output value reaching as high as $116 million, demonstrating Taiwan’s top-tier global expertise in cultivation and research. The Taipei City Government Department of Public Works’ Parks Division will also hold an exhibition...
Transit in Singapore and get a SGD 20 airport shopping voucher
Travelers flying with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir, who book their flights between October 1, 2011 and March 15, 2012, and depart from China, Egypt, India, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, ...
East Rift Valley Two-Rail Leisure Tour – Flash Sale Sign-Up Now Open!
Jointly organized by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Giant Travel Agency, the “East Rift Valley Two-Rail Leisure Tour” has received an enthusiastic response. The second batch is now open for registration today (October 11) until noon on October 24...
An opera feast under the stars of the Forbidden City — this weekend only!
The National Palace Museum’s centennial celebration of the Republic of China presents the original opera “Emperor Kangxi and the Sun King Louis XIV,” which will grandly debut on the evening of October 15 and 16 at 7:30 PM on the outdoor platform of the museum’s main building. The public can exchange two ibon pre-sale double tickets for the “Emperor Kangxi...” special exhibition for one opera ticket for October 16 at the “Emperor Kangxi and the Sun King Louis XIV” special exhibition ticket booth, on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies last. For those who do not secure an opera ticket, they may watch the live broadcast of the opera at the outdoor screening area in front of the museum’s main square on October 15 and 16. Entry to the screening area is free and unreserved, with no seating provided.
A Romantic Ranch Encounter – Thailand’s A Cup of Love
Most people’s most vivid impression of traveling in Thailand is Bangkok, but this vast and resource-rich country has countless tourist attractions waiting to be discovered. Located in northeastern Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima Province, in the Wang Nam Keaw area (which means “Green Bay” in Thai)...
60-year-old Qingdao Soy Milk Shop in Qingdao Closes Its Doors High Rents Are Frightening
Another business calls it quits! The 60-year-old Qingdao Soy Milk, famous for its traditional Chinese breakfast of baked sesame seed cakes and deep-fried dough sticks and its 24-hour operation, is reportedly closing at the end of March 2019, located right next to the entrance of Linjiang Night Market on Tonghua Street, leaving many customers shocked...