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Exclusive Tour Package: Upgrade to Business Class at Banyan Tree Resorts Starting from 49,888
Summer vacation means island hopping adventures!* Era Travel has specially arranged direct flights to Koh Samui during July and August — just a four-hour journey away!* We’ve also partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Banyan Tree hotel group to exclusively...
China Airlines labor dispute resolved: 160-hour pilots' strike ends
The China Airlines pilots' strike concluded on its seventh day, with both labor and management reaching consensus on five key demands including fatigue. The two parties signed a peace agreement, pledging no strikes for the next three and a half years and committing to arbitration for any future labor disputes. ...
Warm winter brings early kapok season — 80% of world’s most beautiful floral avenue in bloom
The Lin Chuchih Kapok Avenue in Baihe was listed by a Spanish travel website in 2015 as one of the world’s 15 most beautiful flower-walking paths. Each year from January to March during the kapok season, it attracts many visitors. This year...
Travel with Electric Tours to find a sense of déjà vu
Travel with Electric Tours to find a sense of déjà vu
Seven Magical Natural Wonders of the World — A Sight Only the Lucky Few Get to See
There are many breathtaking sights in the world that rely on the forces of nature to appear before our eyes, and they’re not always visible. The seven wonders introduced below definitely require the perfect combination of timing, location, people, and extraordinary luck to witness...
International flights for just 100 yuan (NT$)! Tigerair Taiwan’s Dragon Boat Festival promotion is super aggressive
To celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, Tigerair Taiwan is offering the lowest untaxed one-way fare across all routes at just 100 yuan, available for two days from June 9 to June 10. During the limited-time promotion every day from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on the official website, surprise-priced tickets will be randomly...
Millions of irises bloom in unison – Ibaraki Prefecture's flower fields in Japan are a stunning sight
Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan, blessed with abundant natural beauty, boasts many popular flower-viewing spots. The Suigo Tatsuta Iris Garden will hold the “Suigo Tatsuta Iris Festival” starting May 28. Visitors can admire the elegant purple, white,...
Leave Application Guide: 2017’s Six Major Long Holidays – Total of 116 Days Off
The Executive Yuan has finalized the 2017 public holiday schedule. In total, there will be 116 days off in 2017, the same as this year. There are six long holidays of three days or more, one fewer than this year. However, the Spring Festival break is only six...
Asia's Tallest Slide Is in Tainan — Challenge the Ultimate Speed Thrill
Tainan’s Shiyuegu Ren Tang Cultural and Creative Park has built Asia’s tallest transparent extreme slide, standing 13.5 meters high. With its fully transparent design and two spirals, riders can reach the ground in just six seconds — an exhilarating and thrilling experience that has attracted countless visitors...
This is it—the most Instagrammed spot in Japan!
With the prevalence of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram these days, many people’s first instinct upon arriving at a destination is to pull out their phones and snap a photo. A Japanese website compiled a list of the Japanese attractions most frequently mentioned on social media by foreign tourists...
Six Essential Luggage Packing Tips – Shop All You Want Without Worry
Packing luggage for overseas travel is a big challenge, and figuring out how to make the most of your suitcase space is a goal every traveler strives for. Here are some packing tips that can free up space, allowing you to go on a shopping spree abroad...
Japan’s Five Dreamlike Trains for an Ultimate Luxury Experience
Railway trains in Japan are a major mode of transportation, forming a dense network like a spider web between cities, and have also given rise to many uniquely distinctive trains that allow every passenger to enjoy a one-of-a-kind railway experience, as well as...
Colorful and Dreamy: Six Gradient Drinks Across Taiwan
When it comes to the most popular drinks this summer, gradient beverages in a rainbow of colors are definitely the trend. These drinks use natural ingredients like butterfly pea flowers to create beautiful layered hues with milk or black tea. Or they combine...
Sleep on Turf Tents – Taichung Youth Hostel Gets Creative
Lush green lawns covered in small tents — but this isn’t camping. It’s the creative concept of Taichung’s youth hostel “perBed.” Here, you won’t find typical hotel rooms or beds. Instead, there are...
How romantic: The world’s top 10 pink sand beaches
Dreamy pink sand beaches may sound like something out of a fairy tale, but they actually exist in the real world. The pink color of most of these beaches is mainly due to...
Travel with little ones worry-free: Taiwan’s Top 10 Family-Friendly Hotels
Planning a holiday with your kids? Aside from the itinerary, choosing the right accommodation is a major challenge for parents. Our editors have specially selected ten family-friendly hotels and homestays in Taiwan that offer a wealth of kid-friendly entertainment facilities, thoughtful services to take care of the whole family, ensuring everyone enjoys wonderful and memorable moments together.
Kansai’s Most Beautiful New Shopping Mall Opens with Tsutaya Bookstore
The newly opened “Mikata T-SITE,” touted as the most beautiful shopping mall in Kansai, centers around one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores, “Tsutaya Bookstore,” and brings together 40 shops offering food, coffee, and sundries to create a new lifestyle...
Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival: Four Unique Balloon Designs Unveiled First
The 2016 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place from July 1 to August 7 at Luye Gaotai in Taitung. Organizers have just revealed the first four animal-shaped hot air balloons appearing in the first week: Lucky Cat, Aquarium, Panda...
It's a night for the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl — join the romantic Qixi Festival celebration
Qixi, due to the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, has become a romantic and beautiful holiday. Unlike in Taiwan, Japan celebrates Qixi on July 7th of the Gregorian calendar. Among the many festivals of Japan’s summer, the Qixi Festival stands out for featuring fireworks, parades, giant wish cards, and traditional Japanese snacks...
EVA Air's Dragon Boat Festival Limited-Time Promotion: Fly to Northeast Asia for Under NT$4,000
EVA Air has launched a limited-time Dragon Boat Festival promotion, with its most popular Northeast Asia routes starting at just NT$3,988 (excluding tax). The sale runs from 8:00 PM on June 8 until 11:59 PM on June 12...