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The winners of the monthly “Appreciation” travel photography contest for January have been announced!
The winners of the monthly “Appreciation” travel photography contest for January have been announced!
Love in Maldives: Limited to 101 couples for the themed party
What’s the most romantic thing to do in 2012? Sharing a romantic candlelit dinner, experiencing thrilling and fun games to add sweetness to your relationship, or escaping with your partner to your dream island for a relaxing vacation? Following the...
Smile Palace Series (2) / Shrimp Crackers Are So Delicious Even Seagulls in Matsushima Try to Snatch Them
Visiting Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture and taking a cruise offers various routes to admire the beautiful scenery of different islands, but simply enjoying the views from the boat isn’t enough. Another unique activity on the cruise is “fishing for seagulls” with shrimp crackers...
MSPC x Klean Kanteen cross-brand collaboration: Limited edition stainless steel eco-friendly insulated bottle available exclusively from MSPC
KLEAN KANTEEN is a small family-run brand from Northern California with over 30 years of history, known for its high-quality products and services. This cross-industry collaboration with MSPC results in a lightweight...
Kiss a Mango to Win ¥10,000 & Chance to Draw Airline Tickets
As midsummer arrives, so does the peak mango season. In India, mango trees are known as "love trees," and mangoes are nicknamed the "fruit of lovers." To blend the romantic tales of the fruit of lovers with the specialty of Tainan’s Yuqing mangoes, the “Romantic Siraya – Summer Love” series will host the “Mango Kiss” contest on June 30 in Yuqing District’s Green Tunnel, Tainan City. Approximately 99 couples, friends, or pairs are expected to participate. Aside from the top prize of ¥10,000, all participants will receive mango ice vouchers and Siraya Enjoyment Cards among other gifts. Registration is now open.
Alishan Highway closed; Forest Recreation Area shut down
Due to heavy rainfall, parts of Alishan Highway have been partially closed. Considering visitor safety, the Alishan Forest Recreation Area under the Chiayi Forest District Office of the Forestry Bureau has remained closed since June 10 until today. The Alishan Forest Railway’s Zhushan Line, as well as the Shenshu and Zhiping shuttle services...
A Natural Summer Night Under Moonlight – A Celestial BBQ Gathering to Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival
As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, in response to various festive reunion meals offered by the market’s catering industry, the Tienlai Resort in Yangmingshan, located in the northern suburbs of Taipei, is specially launching a complimentary BBQ dinner worth NT$1,100 per person for every booking made on the day of the festival (Saturday, June 23)...
I’m the Birthday Star – Taichung Tonghao Grand Hotel Celebrates Its 23rd Anniversary
Located in Beitun District, the Taichung Folklore Park is Taiwan’s first folklore-themed park, featuring traditional red-brick architecture. The park mainly consists of the Taiwan Folklore Museum, the Folk Arts Museum themed around nostalgic toys, and a classical Chinese-style landscape garden...
Stories That Fill Travelers’ Bags — Story Hotel in Stockholm
“Why is it called Story Hotel?” asked Sören Hullberg, the hotel’s general manager. “Because every traveler comes with their own story, and while staying here, they create new ones. Isn’t that a fitting name?”
Travel Evolves Further: Book Flights and Check In with China Airlines via Your Fingertips
China Airlines has newly launched mobile ticketing and e-boarding pass services. Passengers can easily complete seat booking, flight check-in, and boarding procedures by operating the "China Airlines App" on their smartphones. The new "Ticket Booking" feature in the China Airlines App has been launched in the Chinese version for iPhone and will be progressively extended to other operating systems.
Get Great Deals on Overseas Trips This Summer: 20% Off Accommodation & Free Air Miles
The biggest expenses when traveling or conducting business abroad are airfare and accommodation. To address this, the global hotel group Worldhotels is launching a promotional campaign from July 1 to August 31. By booking at least 20 days in advance on their website...
Limited-time offer / Taipei Daqiaotou Rice Food Festival – Pre-order Dragon Boat Festival zongzi for just NT$15
While enjoying zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival, did you know that Penglai rice originates from Taipei, and Taipei’s rice cuisine is centered in Daqiaotou? To help the public better understand the cultural history of Taiwan’s traditional rice foods and experience local rice specialties...
Kinmen Attracts Mainland Tourists with Night Ferry Promotions
Thanks to its prime location just 10 kilometers from Xiamen and its unique military heritage charm, Kinmen County government survey data shows that last year, the number of travelers visiting Kinmen via the “mini three links” reached a record high of over 1.47 million...
Asia’s Largest Cruise Ship Ever – Voyager of the Seas Departs Keelung on August 31
As cruise tourism continues to gain popularity in the Asian market, Royal Caribbean International has introduced its “Voyager of the Seas” to the region, taking advantage of Taiwan’s strategic location as a crossroads in Asia by deploying it for three sailings...
HowToTrip First Launches Love Tickets – Comprehensive B2B Online Booking Services
Starting now, passengers with disabilities traveling on Mandarin Airlines domestic flights and using the Cross-Strait Quick e-Pass electronic vouchers can complete seat reservations and ticket issuance through the online booking systems of travel agencies across the province, saving considerable time and steps. In addition, Mandarin Airlines...
Relive the past at the Nostalgia Tunnel and have fun in Daxi Town — a super interesting one-day adventure!
Daxi is one of the earliest developed areas in Taoyuan. Its prosperity from trade led to the rise of many businesses and merchants. With Baroque-style architecture left over from the Japanese colonial era, Daxi has formed its own unique architectural character. Spend a weekend with your family and explore Daxi in Taoyuan...
Hipsters, get ready to move in here: Taichung’s four ultra-stylish stays
Taichung has hipster stays too. Check out these four ultra-stylish options — you’ll want to book them all...
Backed by Ko Wen-je (Ko Wen-je)! A must-visit baking equipment exhibition and traditional Chinese pastry competition for coffee and food lovers
The annual baking extravaganza "Taipei International Baking & Equipment Show" will be held at the Nangang Exhibition Center. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, together with Gao Chui-tsung, Chairman of the Taipei Pastry & Cakes Business Association, attended the pre-show press conference today (the 12th)...
Weekend Recharge Here: Top 5 Family-Friendly Adventure Spots in Taiwan
Taiwan has many sightseeing factories, homestays, restaurants, and other attractions themed around families with kids, filled with all kinds of adorable decorations and facilities that not only keep the little ones from wanting to leave but also have adults having a blast. The following five...
Taipei International Cuisine Feast: Add One Yuan, Get One More
Taipei City has launched a series of Taipei Food Feast events, using five consecutive months of diverse food-themed marketing campaigns to guide consumers to renowned restaurants and sample Taipei’s delicious offerings. The first wave in June highlights 12 featured dining establishments,...