Travel
Free Tastings of Ishikari Nabe and Senbei Soup at Japan Tourism & Specialty Products Exhibition
To promote Japanese tourism and local specialties, Hokkaido and various prefectures in Northeastern Japan will jointly hold the largest-scale Japanese regional tourism and specialty products exhibition in Taiwan—...—at the 2nd floor of Taipei World Trade Center from October 27–28.
South Korea’s New Drama ‘Wedding’ to Make Its World Premiere at Taipei International Travel Fair
The Taipei International Travel Fair is set to kick off this Friday (the 26th), with various exhibition booths rolling out special offers and performance programs to attract visitors. Among them, the Korea Pavilion will not only showcase the country’s beautiful four seasons, rich local...
Wang Pin Reaches Everest, Tech Elite Fulfill US Dreams to Win Top Honors in New Top 100 Travelers
The meaning of travel for a group can be exemplified by the Wang Pin Group, which emphasizes the corporate culture of "visiting 100 countries, climbing 100 mountains, and trying 100 restaurants in a year," inspiring 13 of its employees to voluntarily take unpaid leave and together climb to the Everest EBC base camp at an altitude of over 5,300...
Crazy Fun in Tropical Islands – A Year-End Pressure-Relief Mini Trip
As the year draws to a close, why not plan a relaxing mini trip to reward yourself after a long year of hard work. Whether it’s indulging in luxury on \*redacted\*, outlet shopping in Guam, joining the wild Full Moon Party in Koh Samui, or enjoying the diverse snorkeling experiences in Palau...
Invoice Exchange for Pancakes – Aroma of Food Fills the Veterans Village Arts Festival
The 2012 Hsinchu City Veterans Village Arts Festival is set to kick off tomorrow (the 27th). At 10:00 AM on the day of the event, an opening ceremony will be held in front of the Black Bat Squadron Memorial Museum, featuring performances by military bands, a chorus of hundreds of veterans' village mothers, community dance performances, and more...
Recommended foods during a layover in New York — American host Bourdain picks Taiwanese gua bao
The well-known TV host Anthony Bourdain, who had previously visited Taiwan low-key, was spotted by the media feasting on seafood at Keelung Miaokou. It turned out he was filming his brand-new series "Bourdain: Parts Unknown." The show introduces a whole new way to travel...
Travel Expo Series / High-Speed Rail Offers Limited-Edition Lucky Bags with Free Ticket Vouchers
The 2012 Taipei International Travel Expo kicks off today, with exhibitors rolling out attractive deals and special performances to draw crowds. During the exhibition, Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will launch exclusive limited-edition lucky bags packed with...
Travel Exhibition Series / Japanese Pavilion and Prizes Break Records; Travel Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off This Friday
The Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF) will kick off tomorrow (the 26th). Entry will open to the public after 12:00 noon and run until 19:00 on the 29th. This year, there are 60 countries and 850 travel...
The spectacular ice monster scenery forms at the end of November—A must-experience winter trip to Tohoku, Japan
Japan has consistently ranked among the top three travel destinations for Taiwanese people. According to statistics from Taiwan's Tourism Bureau, the number of Taiwanese visitors to Japan reaches approximately 1.3 to 1.4 million each year. Although summer is the peak season for Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan...
Halloween Spectacular in Tianmu: Nezha and Vampires Join the Parade
Halloween kicks off this Saturday (the 27th), with the Tianmu business district — home to a large expat community — hosting the fourth annual “What’s Up, Tianmu? 4” Halloween event at Tianmu Sports Park. Unlike previous years that focused on Western ghosts and ghouls...
Travel Exhibition Series / Malaysia Offers 200,000 Vouchers: Flight Discount Coupons Drawn Daily
Now in its twentieth year, the Taipei International Travel Fair, the largest travel event in Taiwan, continues to deliver exciting deals. The Malaysian Tourism Board will be giving away a total of 200,000 in package tour product discounts. During the fair from October 26...
Appointing a Stray Cat as Station Master Turns a Railway Line Around
The fate of stray cats is often harsh, but in Japan, there’s a true story of a stray cat becoming a station master. Though it now has to “go to work” every day and sleep in a cat bed at the station, the comfortable and relaxing working environment has allowed...
Kaohsiung Launches Warm Winter Sightseeing Bus One-Day Tours for Just NT$399 with Food and Gifts
The sun-drenched port city of Kaohsiung, which is suitable for travel and outdoor activities all year round, is set to host the “Warm Winter in Kaohsiung – Fantastic Five Routes” event. Starting from November 17, warm winter sightseeing bus one-day tours will be available every Saturday and Sunday, including...
Top 5 Best Broth Beef Noodle Shops Unveiled at Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival
The winners of the "Annual Best Broth Shop Selection" at the 2012 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival have been announced！ This year’s event changed the traditional method of having secret food critics judge beef noodle shops. Instead, the focus was on the "beef broth." The Taipei City Government gathered...
Pioneering Asian Premiere: A-MIT Brings Artists to Voice to the World
After stops in international cities such as Berlin, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, and London, Taipei will become the Asian debut location for The Avant/Garde Diaris global art exhibition...
Southern Taiwan’s Largest Food Expo: Free Lucky Bags & Chance to Win Air Tickets
The Kaohsiung International Food Exhibition will take place from November 1 to 4 at the Kaohsiung Arena. With 158 exhibitors occupying 263 booths, this is the largest food exhibition in southern Taiwan. The event will also feature a specially...
Half-price accommodation and food discounts – The Dongshan Coffee Season kicks off with rich aromas
As autumn cools, bright red coffee cherries and green-skinned i* citrus reach peak harvest in Dongshan. The 2012 Dongshan Coffee Season will run from late October to late January of the following year. During the event, not only are hiking, fruit picking...
Hengchun Music Festival: A Gathering of International Folk Ensembles Performing Rare Ballads
The “2012 Hengchun International Folk Music Festival” runs from now until November 3 in Hengchun as well as in towns including Pingtung City, Donggang, and Fangliao. The festival combines performances by local and international groups, showcasing a diverse range of styles and flavors...
North Coast Hot Spring Food Carnival: Get a Travel Pass Set with Your Soak
The annual autumn and winter event in the North Coast — “Jinshan Wanli Bali Hot Spring Food Carnival” — has begun. From now until November 30, the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration is launching the “Soak Well in the North Coast, Get a Travel Pass” promotion. As long as you take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle — Crown North Coast Line or any bus that passes through the North Coast during the campaign period, and make purchases at participating hot spring food merchants such as accommodation, soaking, dining, or shopping totaling NT$999 or more, you can exchange your receipt and bus ticket for one set of the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle — Crown North Coast Line 199 NTD pass. Each set includes one Taiwan Tourist Shuttle ticket, one one-way train ticket from Banqiao to Keelung, and one Liu Family Zongzi combo voucher. Limited to 1,000 sets.
Behind-the-Scenes of "Life of Pi" to Be Exhibited at Taichung National Museum of Natural Science Starting Now
The latest work directed by award-winning director Ang Lee, "Life of Pi," is less than a month away from its release. The National Museum of Natural Science, the Taichung City Government, and 20th Century Fox Film Corporation have jointly launched...