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Five Airplane Seat Selection Tips for a Comfortable and Restful Flight
Choosing a good seat when flying abroad is also a crucial skill, especially on long-haul flights where comfort is even more important. If you're flying with a regular airline, you can usually pre-select your seat after booking your ticket...
Okinawa Secret Spot: The Paradise-like Beaches of Minna Island
Minna Island is a small islet surrounded by layers of coral. It takes about 15 minutes to reach by ferry from the main island of Okinawa. Viewed from above, Minna Island is crescent-shaped and has been nicknamed the "croissant island" because it remains largely undeveloped...
Top 50 Best Restaurants in the World: Renowned Taiwanese Chef André Chiang’s Restaurant Makes the List
The 2016 list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants has been announced, with the top spot going to the Italian restaurant “Osteria Francescana.” The Singapore-based restaurant “Re...”, led by renowned Taiwanese chef André Chiang...
Mickey and Minnie as Cowherd and Weaver Girl – Tokyo Disneyland’s Tanabata Limited Event
To celebrate the romantic Qixi Festival, Tokyo Disneyland held a special Tanabata Valentine’s event from June 16 to July 7. Mickey and Minnie transformed into the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, embarking on a romantic journey...
Jedi light saber battle of good vs. evil – The Star Wars experience at Hong Kong Disneyland is ultra-exciting
Star Wars? Known as 星球大战 in Hong Kong? The galaxy’s forces have fully invaded Hong Kong Disneyland！The brand-new attraction “Star Wars: Hyperspace Mountain” is a series of Asia-exclusive themed experiences, including “Hyperspace Mountain,” “Star Wars: Command Post,” and the upcoming “Jedi Temple Challenge,” taking guests to the front lines of the Star Wars saga, where they can become pilots, Rebel heroes, or Jedi Knights and join in this thrilling galactic showdown.
Enjoy a Private Paradise: Top 5 Holiday Villas in Okinawa
Not far from Taiwan, Okinawa is a summer travel hotspot, boasting abundant tourist resources. Its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters attract countless visitors for vacation. If you want to leisurely enjoy the wonderful moments in Okinawa, you can choose...
I want to get married here！ Top 10 Dream Wedding Destinations for Women
There’s a Western saying: Marry in June, your living is sure. June is also a season of clear skies and blooming flowers, making it the dream of many women to become a June bride. According to a Japanese wedding consultant...
Edible Hydrangea-shaped Konpeitō in Eye-Catching New Packaging
The round packaging is adorned with tiny flowers and placed on a green leaf—seen from afar, it resembles pink hydrangeas in full bloom. But in fact, it’s konpeitō, a traditional Japanese candy, recently making waves on Japanese Twitter for its hydrangea-inspired packaging. Beautiful...
Come try some tea！ The first HELLO KITTY Taiwanese tea restaurant has opened
The popular cartoon character HELLO KITTY now has themed restaurants ranging from hotpot to desserts and beverages. Following those, Sanrio Taiwan has created another themed eatery—“HELLO KITTY 呷茶” (HELLO KITTY Tea Time)—this time centered around Taiwanese tea...
BAKE CHEESE TART cheese tarts make their debut – enjoy them without flying to Japan
Japan’s popular queue-worthy food “BAKE CHEESE TART” cheese tarts have opened their first Taiwan branch on June 15 at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Nanxi 3rd Store. Additionally, the premium milk gelato, which was only available at the Japanese flagship store,...
Rich Melon Flavor: South Korean Starbucks Launches New Pudding Flavor
South Korean Starbucks has once again introduced a new product—using fresh milk and sweet honeydew melon to create a rich, smooth honeydew pudding. The packaging features a cute mini coffee cup-shaped container with an orange base and Starbucks’ classic logo...
No need to go all the way to Taitung — the 2016 Taoyuan Hot Air Balloon Carnival kicks off in full swing
The 2016 Taoyuan Shimen Hot Air Balloon Carnival takes place on June 18, 19, 25, and 26 at the Nanyuan Ecological Park of Shimen Reservoir, featuring a diverse range of activities including tethered hot air balloon rides and nighttime light...
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading in Brazil: Like Stepping into a Magical World
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Originally a royal book repository of Portugal, it is the largest library in terms of collection size among Latin American countries. The building itself is also highly distinctive, featuring a Neo-Manueline...
Taichung Ocean Tourism Season: Dajia Sand Sculpture Exhibition Kicks Off First
The 2016 Taichung Blue Ocean Tourism Season, organized by Taichung City, will be held at Dajia Coastal Park from June 15 to August 13. The series of events kicks off with the “Dajia Coastal International Sand Sculpture Exhibition,” featuring 20 sand sculptures themed around the ocean world...
Shanghai Disneyland Opens: 5 Highlights to Check Out First
The highly anticipated Shanghai Disneyland officially opened on June 16, making it the sixth Disney park in the world. It features six themed lands and two themed hotels, with plenty of design elements inspired by Chinese culture—even the musical “The Lion King” features the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, making a special appearance. Additionally, 80% of the rides are unique to Shanghai Disneyland, sparking a wave of excitement. We’ve rounded up five major highlights of Shanghai Disneyland that you should keep an eye out for when visiting.
Top-rated Shitamachi Ten
Another Japanese delicacy arrives in Taiwan: Asakusa Ten
Hong Kong Airport Imposes Construction Fee – Minimum HK$70 per Person
Hong Kong International Airport will charge departing, transit, and transfer passengers HK$70 to HK$180 for tickets issued on or after August 1, with fees varying based on flight distance and ticket class...
Osaka to Impose Accommodation Tax of Up to ¥300 per Night
Travelers planning a trip to Osaka should take note: Osaka plans to officially introduce an accommodation tax starting January 2017. For stays costing more than ¥10,000 per night, a tax of ¥100 to ¥300 per night will be levied, with projected annual...
Surrounded by seas of flowers: 12 breathtaking tulip gardens around the world
Tulips are the national flowers of the Netherlands and Turkey, known as the “queen of flowers.” Through selective breeding, a variety of vibrant blooms have been created—red, yellow, purple—colorful tulips in full bloom paint the entire landscape...
Heat up your romance: Top 10 romantic destinations around the world
Traveling abroad with your boyfriend or girlfriend and enjoying romantic moments in a city full of exotic charm will definitely become one of the most cherished memories for both of you. An international booking website released a survey that selected the top ten...