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A Gastronomic Journey: Savoring the World’s Third Largest Cuisine – Turkish Food
Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Turkish cuisine blends Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean flavors, ranking alongside Chinese and French cuisines as one of the world’s three major culinary traditions. The ancestors of the Turks were nomadic people, so grilled meats, flatbreads, ...
Golden Bore Mine Happy Walk: Rediscovering the Charm of the Former Mountain Town
Organized by the Golden Volunteers of the Gold Ecological Park under the New Taipei City Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs, the “Happy Cultural Walk in the Mine” differs from the previous one-month-long Mine Miscanthus Flower Festival. From June to November, six...
Top 3 Popular Attractions in Kaohsiung: Fo Guang Shan, Cijin, and Pier-2 Art Center
In recent years, the Kaohsiung area has vigorously promoted tourism, boasting numerous scenic spots that attract many domestic and international visitors each year. Among them, the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center, Cijin Beach, and Pier-2 Art Center rank as the most visited...
Up to 30% off before the end of September – High-Speed Rail Sun Moon Lake Line combo tickets now on sale
Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Tourist Shuttle’s “Sun Moon Lake Line” have collaborated to launch “Sun Moon Lake Leisure Fun,” offering a combo package that includes high-speed rail round-trip tickets and Taiwan Tourist Shuttle “Sun Moon Lake Line” tickets, comprising high-speed rail round-trip tickets, Sun Moon Lake Line round-trip tickets, and...
High-Speed Rail Summer Speed Camp – Registration Closes June 8
Sitting in the driver’s cab of a high-speed train and experiencing the thrill of speeds close to 300 km/h is surely a dream for many kids and adults alike. Taiwan High Speed Rail is set to hold a 2-day-1-night “2012 Taiwan...
Smile Palace Series (1) / Post-Disaster Recovery: Easy Travel in Miyagi for Backpackers
The long summer vacation is about to begin, and for students who enjoy independent travel, besides domestic trips, nearby Japan is also a very popular destination. Located in northeastern Japan, Miyagi Prefecture was hit hard by the Great East Japan Earthquake last year...
In recent days, a three-legged race challenge in Taiwan saw 602 people break a Guinness World Record
Organized by the Tokai Regional Council of the Junior Chamber International (JCI), the 39th JC Youth Ship "Tōkai Maru (Tokai Maru)"...
Venus transits the Sun tomorrow morning – next chance in 105 years
Following the once-in-a-century annular solar eclipse on May 21, an equally spectacular astronomical event of the century — the "transit of Venus" — will occur early in the morning on June 6. The Taipei Astronomical Museum and the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung will host free observation events tomorrow morning...
CANVIO storage solutions from Toshiba meet all your storage and sharing needs
Taiwan’s leading manufacturer of small hard drives, Toshiba Taiwan Corporation, has released the Canvio 3.0 Rock Series and the Canvio Black Stylish 3.0 external hard drives, offering consumers up to 1...
Eastern and Western Royal Jewels Compete in Splendor on Taiwanese Stage — The National Palace Museum Makes a Dazzling Debut
The special exhibition “Royal Elegance—Jewelry of the Qing Imperial Court and Western Nobility” will make its splendid debut on June 9th at the Special Exhibition Room of the National Palace Museum’s Library and Information Building. This exhibition borrows jewelry collections related to Emperor Puyi from the late Qing Dynasty from the Shenyang Palace Museum...
Uncompromising Vision: The Professional Compact Sony RX100 Makes Its Powerful Debut
For high-end digital cameras, Sony has launched the new Cyber-shot RX100, combining a large image sensor, Zeiss T* lens, and BIONZ image processing. The RX100 debuts with specifications that surpass the industry’s top-tier standards...
In Response to World Oceans Day, a Series of Film Screenings Ignites New Hope for the Ocean
June 8th is the internationally designated World Oceans Day. Starting tomorrow, the Chiayi Forest District Office of the Forestry Bureau and the Society of Wilderness will hold the “2012 World Oceans Day – Igniting New Hope for the Ocean – Ocean Film Screening Series.” Through...
Pingtung Mango Festival: Sweet Irwin Mangoes Hit the Market
Sweet Irwin mangoes from Pingtung County are now available. The Pingtung County Government, Fangshan Township Office, and Fangshan District Farmers’ Association will hold the 2012 “Pingtung Mango Festival” on June 9 and 10 at the Fangshan Coastal Recreation Area from 10:00 AM to...
The Last Pure Land: Axq Trail – County Government Offers Free 2-Day, 1-Night Tour
Pingtung County Government is promoting eco-tourism, launching the Pingnan Eco-Tourism event from July to October. With six 2-day, 1-night fully free sessions, the program will take participants to explore sites such as the Axq Trail, Mudan Water Grassland, Shimen Ancient Battlefield, and Heng...
Red Matsu Port Park trial operation: Enjoy free admission with yacht rides
After breaking ground in 2009, it took over three years for the Red Matsu Port Cultural Park to begin its trial operation earlier this month. The park has launched three sightseeing yachts — “Haishan,” “Wujin,” and “BaoBi” — ...
A 3-Day Tranquil Getaway in Stockholm, the Hometown of IKEA
When it comes to Sweden, nothing is more iconic than the colorful and generously designed IKEA. As for the capital of Sweden—Stockholm—it is the second-largest city in Northern Europe. Comprising 14 large and small islands...
Macau Ice Sculpture Exhibition – Cool Off in Summer at -8°C
Besides escaping the heat in the mountains or cooling off at the beach this summer, visitors to Macau can experience the “IceFUN World” ice sculpture exhibition from now until September 16th, daily from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel...
Japanese-style dormitories from the Jinguashi mining era now offer work-exchange accommodation
The senior staff dormitories of the Jinguashi Mining Company will open for a work-exchange experience. The Gold Ecological Park is using two renovated Japanese-style dormitories to host a "Japanese Dormitory Experience: Seeking Lifestyles & Creative Minds" program where accommodation and meals are exchanged for work. ...
Final Pre-Event Show of Gongliao Sea Music Festival Set to Rock Xinyi District Tomorrow
The final of the three pre-events of the Gongliao International Marine Music Festival’s “Ocean Indie Music Grand Prix” will take place tomorrow from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Xiangdi Boulevard Plaza in Taipei’s Xinyi District (in front of A11 Hall, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi...
Beitou Gourmet Culture Food Festival - L’Hermitage Leads the Way
Beitou is best known for its hot springs, gourmet feasts, and live Japanese-style music (Nakashi), and its unique historical charm has long been favored by domestic and international tourists. It was even recognized as a must-visit destination in Taiwan by the Green Michelin Guide in 2011, and this year...