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Travel with a mission, come back as a better you
The documentary film "Travel with a Mission," directed by Golden Horse Best Director Lin Cheng-sheng, sparked widespread excitement after the official release of its trailer on the film’s website on September 17. In just two and a half minutes, the trailer weaves together the journeys of six...
How to Choose the Right WiFi Service Abroad: Seven Unique Features of EweYou Travel
Staying connected abroad has become an essential item on the checklist for Taiwanese travelers. After more than a decade of market competition and evolution, various services and features have emerged. The options for overseas internet access—such as WiFi services and international roaming—have become increasingly diverse. Simply focusing on price and cost-performance is no longer enough. EweYou Travel is committed to delivering a high-quality online experience for its customers. Many users have come to rely on EweYou and specify it for every trip they take. Here are seven key features:
Tokyo to Hokkaido in just 4 hours: JR Shinkansen fares revealed
Traveling across Japan just got easier. Hokkaido Railway Company has announced that the "Hokkaido Shinkansen" will officially open on March 26, 2016. In the future, it will take only 4 hours to travel from Tokyo to Hokkaido, and the ticket prices have...
See the Eiffel Tower without going to France – New attraction at Macau resort
By MOOK Travel Life Network editorial team Sands China Ltd. held a topping-out ceremony for the Eiffel Tower at Parisian Macao, along with a fashion show showcasing the new uniforms of Parisian Macao...
Kaohsiung’s New Attraction: Daxue Scenic Skywalk Completed
In Daxue Township, Kaohsiung, a scenic skywalk for bicycles and pedestrians that spans Provincial Highway 29 near the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center was officially completed and opened in October. The bridge spans the Tongling Drainage Channel and Provincial Highway 29. The bridge is 200 meters long and 4 meters wide...
The beech trees on Tai Ping Mountain don their autumn hues, drawing visitors with golden beauty
After October each year, the Formosan beech trees in the Tai Ping Mountain National Forest Recreation Area are at their most beautiful time of the year. The colors of the mountains gradually change as the Formosan beech puts on its autumn attire — the green leaves turn golden, creating a stunningly poetic sight...
Hakata Ikkousha Tonkotsu Ramen Opens in Taipei
Unlike other Japanese ramen brands, upon entering Taiwan it chose to set up shop in Hsinchu. In mid-October 2015, its third store in Taiwan—Taipei Main Station Front Branch—opened, officially expanding its presence into northern Taiwan, also a fiercely competitive battleground for ramen brands. It features authentic Hakata-style tonkotsu broth. To avoid the flavor being too intense for Taiwanese consumers, there are also four taste options: Hakata Rich Tonkotsu, Hakata Light Tonkotsu, Black Ramen, and Red Ramen (spicy).
GURUNAVI Japanese Restaurant Week: Experience Authentic Japanese Cuisine
The 2nd "Japanese Restaurant Week" (hereinafter referred to as JRW), hosted by GURUNAVI, is collaborating this time with the Japan National Tourism Organization...
Diving Exclusive: Pay Your Respects at an Underwater Shrine – But First, Take the Plunge
By MOOK Scenic Spots Tourism & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team Japan’s waters are bustling with activity—not only does it have underwater postboxes and Christmas trees, but also a uniquely themed underwater shrine called “Suzaki Shrine.” To pay your respects, you’ll need to...
Head to the hometown of maple leaves to admire the foliage — 10 top red leaf spots in Aowanda
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Germany unveils a Great Barrier Reef spectacle in an old gasometer
Experience the underwater beauty of Australia's Great Barrier Reef right in Germany. Berlin artist Yadegar Asisi initiated the "Great Barrier Reef" projection project, which...
Frozen Takes to the Skies: Eye-Catching Themed Aircraft
WestJet recently transformed one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft into a Frozen-themed painted plane. Not only do Anna, Elsa, and Olaf appear on the exterior, but the cabin’s seat pillowcases and overhead bins are also printed with...
The world's safest? Taipei 101 takes the crown
Taipei 101 has been ranked first in the "Global Top 10 Most Resilient Buildings" by the American magazine *Popular Mechanics*. This selection was jointly conducted by the publication along with experts from Yale University in the U.S., New York-based SHoP Architects...
A Beautiful Mistake: Plum Blossoms Bloom on Yangmingshan
After Typhoons Soudelor and Dujuan, Yangmingshan has seen light rain for several days, with temperatures dropping slightly. Many visitors to Yangmingshan Park, Qianshan Park, and Hushan Green Space have discovered that some plum blossoms have already bloomed, leaving many...
The world's second Ferrari theme park lands in Spain
Following the opening of the first Ferrari theme park in Abu Dhabi in 2010, the world's second Ferrari theme park has once again announced its location in PortAventura, Europe's largest resort destination...
Sweet and tangy love: pick your own strawberries on a romantic weekend date!
This year’s strawberry season has thrived under the recent fine weather with sunshine every day, resulting in big, fragrant, and sweet strawberries. Their sweet-and-sour taste is just like love—so grab a date at the strawberry farm this weekend!
The Sweet Moments of Rilakkuma Special Exhibition Pre-Sales Now Open
Rilakkuma is here again！In addition to Taiwan’s first Rilakkuma-themed café popping up in the Eastern District, Rilakkuma is also set to hold a large-scale themed exhibition, “The Sweet Moments of Rilakkuma Special Exhibition,” at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. The exhibition is expected to begin on December...
JJ Lin and Patty Hou Host a Baby Shower: A Heartwarming Customized Party at Taipei Marriott
The "T?? Celebration" moved JJ Lin and Patty Hou to tears, while nearly 200 celebrity friends basked in overwhelming happiness. After taking countless family photos in the bright venue, they chose to hold this meaningful celebration here—why? It's the newly opened Taipei Marriott Hotel in Dazhi, and more specifically, its brand-new Western restaurant, "Garden Kitchen"!
Collapse at Zhubei construction site creates massive crater in road
After a retaining wall collapsed on the evening of October 24 at the construction site at the intersection of Zhuangjing North Road and Shengli 11th Road, another collapse occurred on the side near Zhuangjing North Road on October 26, creating a shocking large hole,...
Flown by a Dinosaur – Universal Studios Japan Unveils Jurassic Coaster
Following the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Minion Park, Universal Studios Osaka has added a new attraction: the outdoor "Jurassic Park" themed area, set to open in spring 2016. 2016 marks the 15th anniversary of Universal Studios Japan...