Travel
Step back in time to the retro charm of the 1960s – Memory Lane in Havana
Havana is the capital of Cuba, established by the Spanish in 1514. With a population of 2.5 million, it is the largest city in the Caribbean and the economic hub of Cuba. Havana also boasts a rich history and...
Recreating the Glory of the Old Summer Palace: A Zhejiang Replica Opens
The Old Summer Palace in Beijing, which was burned down by the Eight-Nation Alliance 155 years ago, has been brought back to life in Hengdian, Zhejiang on May 10. Covering a total area of over 6,200 acres, the project, invested with 30 billion RMB (approximately 150 billion TWD) by Chinese companies...
Taipei Travel Expo Kicks Off: Hottest Chef Cha Seung-won Promotes Bibimbap
The 2015 Taipei International Travel Expo was held from May 22 to 25 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, featuring 450 exhibitors and as many as 1,200 booths this year, including tourism boards, travel...
Taiwan's Summer Flower Showdown: Lotus vs. Love Flower in Popularity
As spring transitions into summer, flowers are in full bloom. Following the May snow-like bloom of the tung flower, other blossoms such as the phoenix tree flower, lotus, hydrangea, golden shower tree, agapanthus, and daylily are gradually unfurling their beauty across Taiwan, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Below is a roundup of flower-watching spots around the island...
Experience a natural ecological adventure in the Louisiana Wetlands
Located in the southeastern United States along the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana features unique swamp areas. The state is world-renowned for its estuarine wetlands, which are formed by the winding Mississippi River and its numerous tributaries...
Crown Moon Boutique Hotel – Creating a New Fashion Landmark in Puli
Located in Puli, Nantou, Crown Moon Boutique Hotel is jointly designed by five renowned designers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Breaking away from tradition, it reinterprets fashion, aesthetics, and luxury, while incorporating local Puli cultural elements to create the most distinctive top-tier accommodation...
Hello Kitty double-decker painted bus rallies cuteness in Singapore!
EVA Air and Japan's Sanrio jointly launched the seventh and final Hello Kitty Starry Sky livery aircraft on June 19, making its maiden flight on the Taipei-Houston route. EVA Air also rolled out a series of promotional...
Alishan Forest Railway FUN Summer Vacation – Scenic Cruise Trains Now on Sale!
The long-awaited summer vacation is coming soon. The Alishan Forest Railway, combining elements of mountain, forest, and alpine railways, offers many breathtaking sights. The third season of cruise-style train services on the Alishan Forest Railway will go on sale on June...
Urban Etude: Top 10 Most Scenic Cycling Routes in Taipei and New Taipei
Whether it's for commuting or simply enjoying a leisurely ride during the holidays at your own pace, cycling has become one of the most popular national pastimes. It's not only environmentally friendly but also allows you to freely weave through alleys, fields, and countryside to discover your own unique...
【Eat】Minions Love American Burgers Too！ A New Family Restaurant Has Opened
The adorable and mischievous Minions from the animated movie Despicable Me have won the hearts of both adults and children. Now, a new Minions-themed family restaurant, “Arsenal American Kitchen,” has opened in Xinzhuang, featuring cute décor, affordable prices...
Ethan Hawke’s *Good Kill* is a Silent, Powerful Statement – International Acclaim Boils Over
With international counterterrorism operations intensifying and recent rumors suggesting that high-ranking members of the extremist group ISIS have been killed in U.S.-led airstrikes, the timing couldn’t be more poignant for *Good Kill*—a thought-provoking film that delves into...
Highway or Roller Coaster? Japan’s Bridge Tests Drivers’ Skills
Japan’s Ejima Bridge is world-famous for its dramatic steep slope. The dramatically arched roadway makes it hard to tell whether you’re just driving across a bridge or riding a roller coaster, and the amusing sight has also become a popular local tourist attraction...
The Dali Five-Star Night Market Opens with 100 Food Stalls Featuring Taiwan's Flavors
Taiwan’s night market culture is famous far and wide. Following the opening of the Shuins Economic & Trade Sightseeing Night Market, the Taichung area has now launched the five-star Dali International Sightseeing Night Market, which officially opened at 5 PM on May 29. For three consecutive days starting from the opening day...
Transform into a LEGO Minifigure – The LEGO-Themed Hotel is Bursting with Color
The world’s largest LEGO-themed hotel has opened in the LEGOLAND Florida Resort, with its vibrant, playful architecture sparking colorful childhood imaginations even before guests check in. The hotel features a total of 152...
The World’s First Cave-Dwelling Ancient City – The Astonishing Petra
Established in the 8th century BC, Petra is an ancient cave-dwelling city located in Jordan. Originally founded by the Nabataeans, Petra was later abandoned due to changes in the overland trade routes and a series of devastating earthquakes that...
Twenty thousand fireworks illuminate Tokyo, with Tokyo Skytree offering the best viewing spot
July each year is the season when Japan’s fireworks festivals frequently light up the night sky. Among the many beautiful displays, Tokyo’s “Sumida River Fireworks Festival” is the most popular. This year marks its 38th edition, to be held on the evening of July 25...
The popular Xie Rice Cake in Yuanlin is rumored to be closing down — eat it before it's gone!
The highly popular snack "Xie Rice Cake" in Yuanlin Town, Changhua County, has reportedly announced that it will close on June 1st, leaving many food lovers deeply saddened. Many are rushing to visit before the final day of business!
Hike to the Forest of Magic – A Mystical Adventure on Yakushima Island
Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture is a mystical wonderland where the enigmatic yakusugi cedar trees and moss-covered forests create an elfin, fairy-tale atmosphere. Though the island isn’t large, you can walk across it leisurely in under five hours. It boasts incredibly rich and vital expanses of primeval cedar forests...
【Visit Accommodation】A Country-Style Mixed-Design Fairy-Tale Cottage in Nanzhuang
February brings cherry blossoms, March sees plum blossoms, April offers fireflies, and May dazzles with tung blossom trees. No matter when you visit Nanzhuang, there’s always a unique natural beauty to admire, and it attracts many visitors for weekend outings. As tourism has flourished...
Golden daylilies and white lilies vie in splendor—The enchanting sea of flowers in Taipei’s backyard
As spring transitions into summer, seas of flowers are blooming across Taiwan. In Neihu’s Baishihu, known as the “back garden of Taipei,” golden daylilies and lilies are currently in full bloom, creating a stunning contrast of orange and white. The flowering season is expected to last until early June...