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The Taiwan Railways' "Midsummer Formosa" CT273 Steam Train Returns to Service
During the summer vacation, Taiwan Railways specially launched the "Midsummer Formosa" CT273 steam train service on the Hualien-Taitung Line. On August 5, it conducted its first trial run between Hualien and Heren, attracting a large number of railway enthusiasts to take photos and watch, also successfully warming up for the special train journey between Yuli and Taitung from July 7 to 9...
【Thursday Exhibition】Cat Art Show Makes Its Adorable Debut
Cats from Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong take the stage together—catophilia’s second “Cat Cat Cat Art Exhibition” is about to open soon. Featuring dreamy cats and peaceful little animals drawn in ballpoint pen by Miss Minami Ayako, cover illustrator for the Japanese children's magazine "Kodomo no Bunka"…
Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday: Taiwan High-Speed Rail Adds Extra Trains
This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival features a three-day long weekend. To accommodate travelers’ needs for returning home and traveling, Taiwan High-Speed Rail will operate additional services from September 5 (Friday) to September 9 (Tuesday)—a five-day Mid-Autumn travel period—adding 34 southbound and...
The Hamilton Island Sailing Regatta Kicks Off in Grand Style
Australia’s exciting annual event— the 2014 Hamilton Island Race Week—is set to take place from August 16 to 23. During this period, sailors and spectators from around the globe will gather on Hamilton Island to...
The Dihua Street Vitality Market creates a new vibe for Dadaocheng
Dadaocheng has developed over more than a century. The Taipei City Department of Commerce has scheduled the “Dihua Vitality Market” to be held from August 8 to August 10, 2014 (103 in Taiwan’s calendar), along Section 1 of Dihua Street (between Minsheng West Road and Guisui Street). Over 50 traditional...
Crazy Festivals: The Traditional Charm of Japanese Summer
Japan has countless festivals, from south to north, spring to winter, but summer is the peak season for these events, with a variety of unique festivals taking place across the country. Moreover, although Japan’s latitude is not low, its long, narrow geography spans temperate...
Mugumugu — A Hidden Paradise in Hualien
The name Mugumugu originates from the language of the Truku people. The earliest Truku settlers in this area used their native tongue to praise this beautiful hidden paradise. "Mugumugu" is located in Tongmen Village, Sioulin Township, Hualien County, where...
Like a Fairyland: The World’s Most Beautiful Whitehaven Beach in Australia
There are many beautiful beaches in the world, but none quite compare to Australia’s Whitehaven Beach — pure, stunning, and ever-changing. The snow-white sands of Whitehaven Beach have been ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world by authoritative travel magazines time and again...
A 10-minute natural wonder: California’s Firefall at sunset
A 10-minute natural wonder: California’s Firefall at sunset
Follow Jimmy Liao’s footsteps in Taitung & head to Pisilian for some sheep herding
Taitung’s Pisilian (比西里岸), at first glance, might sound like the name of a beautiful coastal area, but it’s actually a small indigenous village located north of Sanxiantai. Pisilian is an Amis term meaning...
Win Gifts by Visiting Exhibitions in Macau – The Lion Biennale Showcases Artistic Excellence
With over a month left until summer vacation, would you like to plan a short trip to conclude this year’s holiday on a perfect note? Come stroll along the four routes of “Discover Macau by District” in Macau. While escaping the hustle and bustle of the city, you can also collect stamps to redeem gifts...
Sun Moon Lake Cycling Carnival – Cruise the World’s Most Beautiful Bike Path
Want to explore the beautiful Sun Moon Lake with cycling enthusiasts from around the world? The 2014 Taiwan Cycling Festival—“Sun Moon Lake Come! Bikeday Classic Bicycle Carnival” will kick off on October...
Nah ah nah ah~ Kamiki Village: A Story That Even Hayao Miyazaki Found Moving
[Nah ah nah ah~ Kamiki Village] The original novel won the Bookstore Grand Prix and was ranked among the top ten annual bestsellers at Kinokuniya. Even the renowned director Hayao Miyazaki, after reading the novel, was full of praise and kept thinking about adapting it into a film. “While reading, I kept thinking this could be made into a movie, yet also felt it shouldn’t be turned into visuals. You can’t just want to bring every good story to the big screen.
A Rainbow Paradise in the Indian Ocean: Seven-Colored Hills
Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, has an island area of 1,865 square kilometers—about twice the size of Hong Kong. Over half of Mauritius’s land is farmland, with more than 90% of that dedicated to sugarcane cultivation. Whether...
【Traveler’s Journal】Step into the Old Town, Stroll Through Centuries of Romance, and Savor Cuisine in Historic Houses
Tainan Park is located near Tainan Railway Station, yet it’s a place rarely visited by most tourists. When people arrive in Tainan, they rush to famous attractions and sample various local snacks and delicacies. Perhaps they know that Tainan has many old trees,...
A Blooming Chinese Lotus: The Perfect Fusion of Architecture and Art
Recently, a rather massive lotus-shaped building has bloomed in Wujin, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, covering a total area of approximately 3.5 hectares. Designed by Australian studio studio505, it is called "the Lo...
【Wednesday Shopping Picks】Bring Home Island-Style Furniture for a Cozy Summer Staycation
With temperatures soaring and the sweltering heat making you break into a sweat the moment you step outside, not to mention the need for full-on sun protection just to venture out. Faced with the ongoing summer heatwave, HOLA suggests that holidays can occasionally be spent at home...
【Wednesday Special】SIA Beach Resort Flight Deals – Relax Your Body, Unwind Your Mind
Singapore Airlines has launched new promotional fares for beach and resort destinations served by Singapore Airlines and SilkAir, with support from Singapore Changi Airport. Singapore Airlines’ extensive global network offers numerous...
A Fun Rural Excursion in Chiayi: A One-Day Tour of the Koji Pottery Art Village
Chiayi’s Bantou Village, once an obscure small rural settlement in Chiayi, had nothing more than vast rice paddies, a few farmhouses, and the most ordinary and simple pastoral scenery. Few people knew that Bantou Village was actually a key hub for preserving Taiwan’s temple Koji pottery...
The Blue Gem from the Fairy — The Enchanted River of the Philippines
The Enchanted River in the Philippines, originally named the Hinatuan River, is located on Mindanao Island in the southernmost part of the Philippines and is...