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First date jitters? Break the ice with these 5 travel topics
On a first meeting or date, when you’re not yet very familiar with each other, having a few go-to conversation starters can not only ease the awkwardness but also help you get to know each other better. With any luck, it could even leave...
12 National Architecture Award-winning spots in Hsinchu that are must-visits
The results of the “2018 National Excellent Construction Awards” have been announced, with Hsinchu City winning a total of 12 National Architecture Awards across various categories. Among them, the Longen Canal features creative facilities such as the “Wind Chime High Lamp” and “Aquatic Plant Railings” to create an urban green...
New Hidden Seaside Paradise: Taitung’s Skywalk & Aerial Garden for Relaxation
Taitung has recently gained a new seaside attraction — the “Star Dragon Garden,” located at an altitude of 200 meters in Changbin Township. With a 180-degree panoramic view, it offers breathtaking sights of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding coastline. The park also features...
BAKE Hokkaido Cheesecake Tower's Fourth Store Opens to Popular Demand – Buy 6 Get 1 Free
The legendary cheesecake tower brand BAKE CHEESE TART, which originated in Hokkaido and has brought the rich flavor of its authentic cheesecake towers to sweet-toothed foodies across northern, central, and southern Taiwan, is once again making waves this year with its worldwide...
Otherworldly wonders right in Taiwan? Top 5 must-photo spots in Changhua
Changhua has become a popular spot for Instagram-worthy photos, featuring European-style manors, cafes, and flower sea attractions. Recently, many uniquely otherworldly scenic spots have emerged, drawing visitors and netizens alike.
A vast hollyhock sea blooms for free—discover a new flower-viewing gem in a thousand-square-meter garden
Besides visiting Yuanlin in Changhua and Xuejia in Tainan to admire hollyhock seas, there’s also a new hollyhock secret spot along Shiliugugong Avenue in Hualien City. The flower sea spans over a thousand square meters of land around Shiliugugong Avenue and is currently in full bloom...
Explosive Blooms of Hydrangea Balls！Top 10 Hydrangea Spots Across Taiwan
Hydrangeas bloom in an explosive, ball-like fashion, displaying colors including red, blue, and purple that shift depending on the acidity or alkalinity of their environment. These vibrant, colorful blooms flourish from May to August and are often used to make dried flowers. Below...
A Big Collection of IG-Worthy Famous Spots: Top 10 Unique Restaurants in Taipei
Taipei City is home to many Instagram-famous eateries that not only offer distinctive cuisine but also feature eye-catching interiors filled with photo-worthy elements. Here’s a list of ten unique restaurants that fans who haven’t visited yet might want to check out...
Hokkaido’s largest open-air outlet, Rera, invites you to take on its super thrilling escape room challenge!
“Chitose Outlet Rera” is located near New Chitose Airport. It takes just 3 minutes by JR from the airport, and there are also free shuttle buses running twice an hour, with a journey time of about 10 minutes. During peak seasons and weekends, the frequency increases to four times an hour.
It's a pity to only see the blue tears of the sea in Matsu—here are five stunning must-visit spots!
Located at the northernmost tip of Taiwan, the Matsu Islands are often thought of by visitors as the frontline of coastal defense. But in fact, Matsu is an island with incredibly rich natural scenery. Though each small island can be explored in just a few hours, they are filled with...
The scenery resembles a fairyland of elves！ Six green wonderlands in Yilan
In addition to its magnificent seascape and countryside, Yilan’s mountainous areas also conceal rich forest beauty, including natural ecological landscapes that rival world-class standards. Exploring them feels like entering a different world, as if you’ve stepped into the homeland of elves...
Even foreigners are snapping them up: Taiwan’s top 5 design hostels
In addition to affordability, international youth hostels in recent years have increasingly stood out with standout spatial designs, bringing fresh appeal to the hostel experience. This trend has also gradually reshaped the face of Taiwan’s youth hostels. Here we introduce five distinctive and well-designed hostels across Taiwan...
3 million hydrangeas create a breathtaking sea of blooms—spectacular ultra-wide-angle views from a sky garden
Located on the mountainside of the Izu Peninsula, Shida Park spans a vast area and is home to 150,000 plants of over 100 varieties—totaling around 3 million hydrangeas. Every June, the park hosts a Hydrangea Festival, where the entire grounds are blanketed with a profusion of colorful...
A hidden gem of rose walls as spectacular as hydrangea displays
Near the Huan Shan Tribe, there is a vibrant rose wall in full bloom, with clusters of blossoms that resemble the beauty and grandeur of hydrangeas when viewed from afar. Travelers can't help but stop to admire and take photos, capturing the rare sight of this floral wall. ...
Stay a second night free and enjoy an extended offer in Tainan – 33 hotel deals
The Tainan City Government Tourism Bureau, in collaboration with two major hotel associations in Tainan and 40 hotel operators, launched the “Stay 2 Nights in Tainan in May, Second Night Free” campaign. Due to the overwhelming response, 33 of these accommodation providers have decided...
Golden Yellow Flower Sea in Full Bloom: Top 10 Golden Rain Tree Spots in Chiayi
The golden rain trees in southern Taiwan have entered their peak flowering season. In many flower-viewing spots across Chiayi, clusters of golden-yellow blossoms are falling like a gentle shower of gold. Under the blazing sun, the yellow flowers shine even more brilliantly, swaying in the wind like wind chimes. ...
So delicious it’s a must-visit pilgrimage spot: The 6 Must-Try Foods Near Xingtian Temple
Located in Taipei City, Xingtian Temple boasts a long cultural history and has fostered a vibrant humanistic atmosphere in the surrounding area. The nearby alleys are home to many hidden culinary gems, ranging from classic Taiwanese snacks to exquisite desserts — perfect for food exploration and Instagram-worthy photos.
Getting struck by lightning? No problem — six secrets only pilots know
There’s a lot of knowledge and misconceptions about flying that most passengers don’t understand. Below are six aviation-related conclusions known only to captains and first officers, including being struck by lightning and why morning flights are less likely to encounter turbulence — changing the public’s perception of air travel.
The endless rainbow flower carpet is simply magical—Hokkaido’s tulip fields are in full bloom
Besides flying to the Netherlands to admire tulips, Japan’s Hokkaido is another great destination for tulip viewing. Located in Hokkaido, Takino Suzuran Hillside Park not only boasts an expansive area and rich natural ecology, but it is currently also in the peak of its tulip blooming season...
Limited-edition Totoro tote bags – the latest must-have from Japan Post that’s sure to delight fans
Japan Post is always releasing various adorable and dreamy collectibles. Following last year’s Totoro tote bags and Totoro stamps that caused a buying frenzy among fans, this year they’ve once again created a new version of the Totoro tote bag. Not only does it feature the lovable Totoro...