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The most stunning New Year's Day secret spot photos are taken here – Top 6 sunrise-welcoming spots across Taiwan
Taiwan is home to many great sunrise-watching spots. In the early morning, the first light of dawn breaks through the sky, with soft rays filtering through the clouds, painting the mountains and sea in vibrant hues of silk. Below are six sunrise spots and how to welcome the dawn, where you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery...
Tokyo New Year's Trip: Visit One Piece Tower for Free Info in 2018
The popular anime and manga series 'ONE PIECE' has its own theme park, "One Piece Tower" in Tokyo. To show appreciation to fans for their continuous support and love, a special event will be held in 2018. On January 1, 2018 (…
Starbucks Drive-Thru Guide: Enjoy Lunar New Year Coffee Deals on Your Travels
Getting ready for the Lunar New Year holiday trip back home? Up ↑ On your way home for the holidays, you’ll probably want a coffee to perk you up, and Starbucks has specially compiled a list of 25 Drive-Thru locations across Taiwan...
Essential colorful scenes for your IG feed！ Five rainbow-themed photogenic spots
The vibrant hues of the rainbow color palette always bring a sunny and cheerful vibe, and colorful scenic spots are must-have shots to embellish your IG feed. Here are 5 colorful photo spots we’ve curated to add more color to your IG feed...
Taiwanese drinks gain international fame, expanding to six major bubble tea brands in Japan
Taiwanese bubble tea is internationally renowned and loved by Japanese tourists, with many brands opening branches in Japan. Below is a list of six Taiwanese bubble tea brands that have entered the Japanese market. In addition to being extremely popular in Taiwan, they are also very hot in Japan...
Free attraction count rises again: Qingshui Park is like a paradise on earth
Another free attraction has been added in Taitung. "Guanshan Qingshui Park" in Taitung has been open to the public free of charge since 2018, so visitors no longer need to pay an entrance fee or cleaning fee when they want to take photos or go for a stroll. Guanshan Qingshui Park is Taiwan's first...
Container market COMMUNE A7 closes; check out the new skyscraper attraction first
The打卡 hotspot COMMUNE A7 container market, located in Taipei's Xinyi District, was a brand-new venue that combined leisure, dining, and gathering spaces. It is set to close after one year of operation, ending its run at the end of January...
Trending Convenience Store Snacks in Korea: Four Must-Try Stringy Cheesy Delights
When traveling in Korea, convenience store snacks are a must-buy for many visitors. In addition to the recently popular crab roe paste, stringy cheese snacks have also become hot topics online. Here’s a list of four popular cheesy items that everyone is snapping up...
A New Alternative to Lan Kwai Fong: A Must-Visit International-Grade Bar for Trendy Men and Women
Located near Hong Kong’s famous Lan Kwai Fong, there’s a uniquely designed bar called “The Iron Fairies” that boasts a magical interior, resembling a scene straight out of a fairy tale or movie. Designed by a renowned Australian designer...
A new must-photo spot with an arc rainbow installation — don’t miss the nearby maple-viewing hidden gems
The rainbow arc installation has become a popular photo spot among netizens. In addition to those in Houlong, Miaoli, and Zhonggang Drainage Channel in Xinzhuang, there is another rainbow-themed spot located in front of Xingshi Bridge in Xizhi, which has quickly gained attention as a new hot photography destination. Xingshi Bridge is a romantic haven for couples...
No more worries about insufficient storage — a pocket album is essential for travel photography
When traveling, photography enthusiasts often run into the problem of limited phone storage, preventing them from taking as many photos as they’d like. A Taiwanese startup team, Piconizer, has invented the pocket album, which can quickly back up...
You can start exchanging your Japanese yen for cherry blossom viewing. The yen has dropped again this New Year.
It’s time to start planning your big travel plans for the year again. Many people have already scheduled trips to Japan for Lunar New Year and spring cherry blossom season. Exchanging yen when it’s cheaper can always help you save quite a bit on travel expenses. ...
Visit the latest garden-style Starbucks & Explore Four Must-See Attractions in Tienmu
The newly opened Starbucks Tianyu branch in Tienmu features a standalone building with European-style garden greenery and an outdoor terrace seating area, making it a new hotspot for photos in Taipei and attracting many visitors. Beyond Starbucks, the following also compiles...
Ring in the New Year with Hello Kitty!* Limited-edition design cup mats launched by the bubble tea brand
The bubble tea brand has teamed up with Hello Kitty to release themed cups, which have been generating buzz since their October 2017 launch. In addition to seasonal cup designs, the brand also introduced eco-friendly tote bags in response to...
The weather started to change on the afternoon of the 4th, with poor air quality—stay cautious when going out.
Due to the northward movement of southern cloud systems, localized brief showers occurred in eastern and southern Taiwan starting the afternoon of the 4th. Areas north of central Taiwan and Penghu gradually transitioned to localized brief showers, while Kinmen and Matsu experienced mostly cloudy to...
Forest-themed floating accommodation is ultra-unique – a new trend in camping away from the hustle and bustle
A newly opened lodge in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, called “INN THE PARK” is the first of its kind – a new type of accommodation where you can stay right inside a park. It combines lodging, dining, and nature experiences. In addition to cabins and...
Rare astronomical phenomena all in January: Meteor shower, blue moon, total lunar eclipse – Check the info here
January 2018 will be a month packed with astronomical events, including two supermoons, one blue moon, one lunar eclipse, a meteor shower, and increasing daylight. The occurrence of two full moons in the same month, known in Europe as...
The giant rocket-shaped capsule toy machine is a huge eye-catcher—this new attraction at the Travel Plaza has drawn crowds of visitors eager to take photos.
The recently popular giant capsule toy machine, which has already appeared in New Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, now has a new home at Taichung’s Caowu Plaza in the form of the "Amazing Explorer Giant Capsule Toy Machine." With its design resembling a rocket about to take off, it has attracted many tourists looking to snap photos. The capsule toy costs 200 NT per ball, and features the largest capsule in Taiwan, with a diameter of 20 cm.
Convenience store point campaigns team up with Gudetama to celebrate Taiwanese cuisine, featuring 80 popular snacks for the strawberry season
Convenience store point campaigns keep getting more creative—not only competing in cuteness but also in kuso (quirky humor) appeal. The quality of redemption prizes is now on par with Japan’s, attracting many overseas tourists to join in. Convenience stores have once again teamed up with Sanrio’s Gudetama for a new point...
Hokkaido's famous rich fresh milk broth — the strongest milk hot pot in Taiwan can only be found here
Located in Taipei, MIRUKU’s Tokachi Milk Hot Pot Specialty Store is beloved by many foodies for its ultra-rich broth and affordable fixed-price menu. MIRUKU uses premium fresh milk from Tokachi, Hokkaido, blended with a...