Travel
The award-winning documentary "Lohas Meinong? Heartfelt Charm" calls for votes to support Meinong
How beautiful is the small town of Meinong in Kaohsiung? Wang Yifeng, a local director who has been documenting Meinong for ten years, captures through his lens the fading culture of tobacco leaf cooperative farming, including the development of paper umbrellas, Hakka folk songs, Hakka cuisine, and the Paper Worship Festival...
Starting March 10, the Pengwan Cross-Sea Bridge opening show moves to 5 PM
The Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area Administration of the Tourism Bureau announced: In response to extended daylight hours, the "Pengwan Cross-Sea Bridge" opening show, originally held at 4:30 PM on holidays, will be adjusted to 5:00 PM on holidays starting March 10...
Japanese superhero Kamen Rider takes the stage, calling on travelers to join a volunteer holiday of sowing seeds in purified land
As the first anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches, the well-known Japanese NGO Earth, in gratitude for the immediate and heartfelt assistance and care extended by our Taiwanese friends after the disaster, has decided to...
Ocean Independent Music Awards Now Open for Registration with Prizes Up to NT$200,000
The 13th New Taipei City Gongliao International Marine Music Festival will be held from July 11 to 15 at the Fulong Beach in Gongliao. The highly anticipated Ocean Independent Music Awards, which draws attention from independent music bands, is now open for...
Legendary Adventure in a Realistic Fantasy World: Universal Studios Japan’s Limited-Time Event
Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan is set to open on Friday, March 16. Universal Wonderland is a cartoon-themed town inhabited by Snoopy, Hello Kitty...
Dynamic flashing lights and powerful bass – Show off in style with the Sony Walkman®
The compact, cool design and top-tier sound quality of the Sony Walkman® digital music player have always been widely loved. In 2012, Sony launched the new B170 model, featuring a fresh look and vibrant colors...
Saturday Art Feast: Ten Drums Art Percussion Group Makes a Grand Debut in Taichung
As part of the 2012 Carrefour Culture and Arts Season Touring Program, following the warm public response to the performances by Ten Drums Art Percussion Group in Tainan in January and the If Kids Theatre in Kaohsiung in February, the season continues on March 24 (Saturday) with...
Best View Hotels: 10 Most Unique Scenic Hotels in Northern Taiwan (Part 3)
Continuing last week’s feature on scenic hotels, we wrap up this series by introducing the final three distinctive scenic hotels in northern Taiwan. These offer views of airplane takeoffs and landings, harbor charm, and expansive sea vistas. Don’t miss the chance to experience them if you can.
Top 10 Photography Contest Winners Announced – New Season of Dreamy USA Vacations Now Accepting Submissions
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taiwan Association for Tourism Promotion jointly organized the year-long "My Dreamy USA Vacation" campaign. The third season’s online photography competition themed “Landmarks & Attractions” has concluded successfully, and the fourth season...
Visit a must-see lifetime destination and have a luxurious Thai wedding
In recent years, it has become quite popular to hold weddings abroad. Besides commonly mentioned destinations like Guam, Hawaii, Okinawa, and Hainan Island, the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort on Koh Samui, Thailand...
Uni Air unveils new logo, gives away free flights every week
In line with the expansion of its fleet, Uni Air has fully updated its corporate identity (CIS) and launched the “Uni Air Transforms – Weekly Flight Giveaway” campaign. From now until April 30, customers who purchase Uni Air...
What’s the situation when you’re asked to take off your shoes during security screening? Travelers should avoid going barefoot at the airport.
Dr. Kathryn H. Jacobsen, an epidemiologist at George Mason University, says that surfaces in places like shopping malls, gyms, and airports are teeming with E. coli and staphylococcus bacteria, which can potentially penetrate your skin and cause infection.
Taichung Water Festival – Experience Carnival Without Going to Thailand
You don’t have to travel all the way to Thailand to join a water festival either. The Taichung City Labor Bureau will hold a Southeast Asian Festival and Cultural Event on Sunday, April 15 at 10:00 AM in Taichung Park, allowing foreign migrant workers and local Taiwanese to...
Titanic Memorial Celebrates Grand Opening with Light Show on April 7
The world’s largest Titanic memorial (Titanic Belfast) will host a celebratory opening light show at 9:00 PM local UK time on April 7 (4:00 AM on April 8, Taiwan time) in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland...
Internet TV era sees the launch of Sony's flagship models
Has your TV caught up with the Internet TV trend? Defining the highest standards in TV picture quality, Sony Internet TV once again pushes the boundaries of imaging technology with its new HX85...
Find your besties and head to Phuket, Thailand, to live like princesses together!
Want to embark on a luxurious trip with your girl squad, just like the heroines in Sex and the City, and give yourself a well-deserved treat? Nestled in Millionaires’ Mile — the upscale neighborhood of Phuket, Thailand...
Join the postcard design contest and win round-trip air tickets for an Australian adventure together!
Want to snorkel in the clear blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef? Want to hold an adorable koala in your arms? Cathay Pacific has launched the “Travel Australia!” postcard design contest. From now until May 4th, become a fan of Cathay Pacific Taiwan’s Facebook...
Immersive Experience: Encounter the Great Future at the National Taiwan Museum
The "Encounter the Great Future – Earth’s Environmental Changes" special exhibition, hosted by the National Taiwan Museum, is on display until October 14. It presents the realities of life today through virtual reality, immersive experiences, and cultural creativity...
Monopoly Launches Taipei Night Market Edition – K University Night Market Joins to Promote Chance & Destiny Stamp Map
Eight major night markets in Taipei City, including Raohe Street, Linjiang Street, Huaxi Street, Guangzhou Street, Liaoning Street, Yansan, Dalong Street, and Ningxia Environmental Protection Night Market, will launch a “Night Market Monopoly”-themed event starting May 7, with weekly...
Rosfelder Productions – A World Narrated Through Visuals That Satirize Mainstream Values
The German new media artist Julian Rosefeldt, who has been invited to exhibit at international art institutions such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and was awarded the 2010 Vattenfall Contemporary Art Prize...