Travel
International Student Identity Card – Travel Abroad More Economically
Everyone knows that a student ID can get you lots of discounts, but many may not realize that getting an International Student Identity Card (ISIC) to purchase student flights can save you tens of thousands of dollars compared to regular tickets, and also includes checked baggage allowances. Nowadays...
Slow Life in Hong Kong – Set Sail with SuperStar Virgo
Star Cruises’ flagship ship “SuperStar Virgo” has launched routes based in Hong Kong and cruising across Asia since April this year. From April to the end of October, there are a total of 31 voyages between Taiwan and Hong Kong. If you’re looking to enjoy a laid-back trip around Hong Kong, what could be more relaxing than taking a cruise? Leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life, grab your suitcase, and set off. This time, no rushing to catch a flight, no frantic shopping—just a slow-paced journey with the sea breeze.
2014 Club Sandwich Index Released: Geneva Takes the Crown Again
According to research published today by global online hotel booking expert Hotels.com, Geneva has once again topped the list of the world’s most expensive club sandwiches, with an average price of NT$983 per sandwich. Taipei has been included in the global survey again...
【Thursday Art Appreciation】Eslite Gallery | A Breeze from Paris
Eslite Gallery will present the exhibition “A Breeze from Paris” from May 31 to June 29, 2014, featuring Lalan as the central figure to showcase the brilliance of 20th-century Chinese artists who lived and worked in France. In addition to displaying dozens of Lalan’s remarkable works from various periods...
Beyond the isolated world of Mauritius, explore the mysterious magic of Madagascar
Summer is perfect for a dual-country journey exploring the Pearl of the Indian Ocean—Mauritius—and the natural ecology of Madagascar. In addition to getting up close with nature, you can experience the lives of local people and even dance joyfully with lemurs...
The TWG Tea Salon & Boutique officially makes its debut
Featuring a tea tasting product line with over 800 single-origin and hand-blended teas from 45 global origins, the world-renowned luxury tea brand TWG Tea officially launched in May at a leading upscale shopping destination in Taiwan...
Right after the pink tabebuia blooms, here comes the golden spectacle — a highlight of floral activities!
As spring blossoms, besides cherry blossoms in March each year, the romantic golden trumpet trees also bloom one after another during this season. The golden trumpet tree trail along the Bajhang River dike near Jhuniun-Junghui Bridge is not only a place to admire the vibrant golden trumpet trees...
World's Largest Wisteria Tunnel – Yellow and White Wisteria Are Also Enchanting
Ashikaga Flower Park, famous for its wisteria, features a variety of flowers and landscapes. Among the wisteria displays, there are three wisteria trellises covering 300 tsubo (approximately 1,000 square meters) each, one eight-layered wisteria trellis also spanning 300 tsubo, as well as an 80-meter-long...
Golden Rain Tree Season: 12 Must-Visit Spots in Tainan for a Shower of Petals
The Golden Rain Tree flower season in Tainan begins on Saturday, May 17, and runs through Sunday, June 15. Every late May to early June, Tainan’s Golden Rain Trees burst into gorgeous bloom. To share this stunning floral spectacle with more people...
International Museum Day: Taiwan Museum Series Events Begin
The International Museum Day activities aim to rekindle everyone’s love for all kinds of museums. The public is encouraged to explore from the heart, discovering classic collections in museums and stories that connect with local culture. To thank participants of the “100 Heartfelt Moments” campaign, the Ministry of Culture has increased the number of special 8GB USB flash drives originally planned to be offered from 100 to 300, allowing more people to take home a souvenir that links them to museums.
Daylilies and Lilies Bloom Together – Take a Light Trip to Baishi Lake
Mother’s Day has just passed, and daylilies, known as China’s “mother flower,” are now gradually blooming at Baishi Lake. Alongside the lilies, which represent purity and grace and are in full bloom, they create a vibrant contrast of orange and white. The flowering period is expected to continue until around late May. Those who haven’t gone flower viewing yet this year can seize this final golden period to take their moms to Xintong Pool for a relaxing time, enjoy the flowers, and take commemorative photos with these two mother flowers that rarely bloom simultaneously.
Forever 21 completely exits Taiwan; fans can go to the Zhongxiao store for last-minute shopping
The American fast fashion brand Forever 21 had long been rumored to be leaving the Taiwanese market after closing its flagship store in Xinyi District last year. Sure enough, as soon as March arrived, it announced that its last remaining store in Taiwan, the Zhongxiao branch, will remain open until the end of March. ...
【Thursday Art & Culture】"Zhou Mengdie Memorial Book Exhibition" – Read Poetry, Read Life, Read Classics
The sage grows more distant with each passing day, yet his legacy endures. Zhou Mengdie, known as the "ascetic monk of the poetry world," passed away on May 1 of this year (103), at the age of 94. To commemorate this poet, widely recognized as an important and unique figure in Taiwan's modern poetry scene...
Tokyo Skytree Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary, Thanking 84.03 Million Visitors
The world’s tallest telecommunications tower, “Tokyo Skytree” (東京スカイツリー), celebrated its second anniversary on May 22 since opening in 2012. As of March 31 of this year, the total number of visitors to the entire Tokyo Skytree complex, including retail outlets and the aquarium...
V Air is giving away an incredible flight prize package – let you invite friends to charter a plane and travel abroad together!
For the first time in aviation history, V Air is offering an unprecedented super flight prize – one person wins 50 tickets to share with friends for overseas trips together. Just take part in the “V Air Facebook Charter Plane Plan,” use...
【Wednesday Shopping Special】Travel Photography Tricks: Make Your Photos More Vibrant and Stunning!
Nowadays, whether traveling abroad or enjoying leisure time domestically, besides having a rich and exciting itinerary, what most people care about the most is whether they can capture beautiful photos and create wonderful memories. However, during the fun, there may not always be enough time to take every photo perfectly. In such cases...
Oscar-level Phantom Kingdom: An incredibly imaginative shadow art experience
Hailing from the United States, the Pilobolus Dance Theatre, hailed by The New York Times as the most creative contemporary dance group, is like a real-life Transformer. Through limitless physical transformations, they transcend the boundaries of imagination to create...
New Taipei Crescent Moon Bridge — A New Romantic Spot in Northern Taiwan
The Crescent Moon Bridge, which opened on May 17, 2014, had already garnered much attention before its official completion and launch at the end of April. Centered around revitalizing the riverside parks on both sides of the Tamsui River in New Taipei City, a series of policies were conceived, such as cross-levee road bridges, ...
Tainan Baihe Lotus Festival – Taiwan’s Largest Lotus Village Is a Stunning Sight!
The annual Tainan Baihe Lotus Festival has begun. From May 22 to July 13, the Tainan City Government is hosting a series of related events—don’t miss your chance to admire the lotuses in Baihe, Tainan. Baihe District in Tainan City has the largest area of lotus cultivation in all of Taiwan...
【Saturday Cinema】Places We Can't Reach – Enjoy the Scenic Beauty of Taiwan’s Island-Circling Journey
Adapted from Taiwan’s bestselling book of the past seven years with the most single-volume awards, *Places We Can't Reach, So Let's Use Food Instead!* Featuring a cast of seasoned Taiwanese film, TV, and theater actors alongside promising newcomers. Revisiting every real location where the story’s events took place...