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Great Family-Friendly Destinations: A One-Day Tour of Six Must-Visit Spots in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung boasts enchanting bay views and urban charm, featuring hot spring areas, scenic walking trails, a zoo, and cultural and creative parks. It's not only a place for fun but also perfect for taking photos and enjoying the scenery, making it an ideal destination for family trips. This...
Top 5 Pink Gradient Drink Shops Perfect for Instagramming Seasonal Cherry Blossom-Inspired Hand-Shaken Beverages
Hand-shaken drinks have evolved far beyond just taste—nowadays, their unique appearances are also a major draw for customers eager to try something new. Some brands even emphasize health benefits. Here’s a roundup of pink gradient hand-shaken drinks that complement the spring...
A one-day bus tour to admire the breathtaking sea views of the North Coast's five top attractions
The North Coast boasts captivating shorelines and blue skies with white clouds, always capable of healing weary souls. Areas such as Sanzhi Shallow Bay, Keelung's Peace Island, and Badouzi are all great spots to enjoy the sea. Below are five coastal attractions that...
The lobster vermicelli is so generous in portion—hidden gems of amazing street food you can find across northern and southern Taiwan
Recently, showy high-portion seafood gout hot pots and large-ounce meat platters have become popular food trends, catching diners’ attention due to their generous servings and high cost-performance ratio. But besides hot pot, there are also hearty local snacks available in Taoyuan and Tainan...
The Fire-red Cotton Tree Flower Avenue: A New Hotspot for Blossom Viewing
If you're looking to admire the fiery sea of cotton tree blossoms, besides Baihe’s Linchupi and Dongluo Creek, there’s another hidden gem in Changhua located near Xin Guang Village, Zhutang Township — take the path along Xintian Lane toward the embankment. Rows of towering cotton trees stand amidst lush green...
Fashion-forward tea beverages in sync with London trends—Harrods’ new flagship store opens in Taipei
Celebrating 10 years in Taiwan, the British heritage brand Harrods has long been committed to promoting British culture. For its 10th anniversary, it specially engaged its in-house design team from the UK flagship store to oversee the project, crafting a completely new look for the Harrods Taipei Xinyi flagship store...
Bangkok’s Gaggan Retains Top Spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List
The sixth edition of the annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, was unveiled today at Wynn Palace in Macau...
Breathtaking tropical vibes in sight — Top 5 vacation stays across Taiwan
Want to stay in a resort full of South Pacific flair? Now you can enjoy it without leaving Taiwan. More and more accommodations and restaurants with Southeast Asian aesthetics are popping up around
Limited to 300 per day only—queue up for the sweet treat BAKE’s Taiwan-exclusive lemon cheese tart!
The renowned Japanese Hokkaido-based cheese tart brand “BAKE CHEESE TART” launched a new spring-limited product in April for Taiwan: the “Setouchi Honey Lemon Cheese Tart.” This new flavor not only features rich and smooth cheese primarily from Hokkaido...
Triangular glass house & starry sky tents — take in the breathtaking starry skies of Alishan
Located at Hamoana Starry Sky Tents in Alishan, Chiayi, two glass-built starry sky tents offer daytime views of the mountain forests and nighttime vistas of the star-filled sky. Visitors can immerse themselves here...
Giant gummy bears are the latest must-buy Korean snack trend
Gummy bears have long been a favorite snack among children. Recently, South Korea’s major convenience store GS25 launched a new “King Bear” JUMBOBEAR gummy, which may look similar to traditional gummy bears but...
Must-Visit New Highlight at Starbucks Cloud Gate: One-Day Tour of Tamsui’s Top Five Attractions
Starbucks has once again created a unique flagship store, with its latest Tamsui Cloud Gate branch located in the Cloud Gate Theater complex, surrounded by greenery and vast lawns. Its glass-house exterior design has caught everyone’s eye, drawing many fans to visit. When in Tamsui...
Seven-meter-tall giant slide at Lucky Grassland scenic area – a great family-friendly destination
Children’s Day is approaching, and parents looking to take their kids out have a new free spot to explore. Located in the Greater Taipei Metropolitan Park in Sanchong, New Taipei City, a brand-new “Lucky Grassland Slide” has been created by integrating the terrain of the flood prevention embankment...
Surprising Facts About Hotel Toilets: A Urinal Next to the Toilet
When traveling abroad and staying in hotels, you’ll notice that habits and facilities can vary somewhat from country to country. For example, rooms in the U.S. are usually larger, toilets may have different features, and floor numbering systems differ. Learning these small details not only...
Coca-Cola 50th Anniversary Limited-Edition Bottles with Taiwan Landmark & Food-Themed Packaging
The renowned beverage brand Coca-Cola often showcases creativity on its bottle packaging. Following the viral success of the personalized name bottles across Taiwan, which received widespread acclaim, the brand subsequently launched the trendy "Emoji Bottle" popular among internet users...
Taiwan’s version of Meguro River’s flower sea can also be found among these top five chinaberry tree scenic spots in Taiwan
March and April each year are the blooming seasons for chinaberry flowers. When in bloom, they emit a fragrant scent and are excellent as ornamental garden trees, street trees, and suitable for afforestation along the coast. The blooming chinaberry flowers display a pale purple, dreamy hue. Rows of tall, neatly staggered trees create a sea of blossoms that feels like stepping into a fantastical fairy-tale scene — a perfect spot for a spring outing to enjoy the flowers.
Adorably Limited-Time Kumamon-Themed Train – A Must-Ride When Visiting Japan
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the ultra-popular cartoon character Kumamon. To celebrate this milestone, Kumamon has teamed up with Keikyu Electric Railway, which is also celebrating its 120th anniversary, to launch a limited-time super-cute “Kumamon × Keikyu Train 120th Anniversary...”
Giant installation art that’s a must-see for families and perfect for photo ops at the fairy-tale art festival
The 2018 Keelung Fairy-Tale Art Festival kicked off in April, themed “Childlike Hearts Bloom, Futures Set Sail,” featuring five days of rich activities that brought to life fairy-tale characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, and the Big Bad Wolf...
Four interesting walking routes in southern Taipei during the azalea season – an urban playground
This spring in Taipei kicks off with two events: the “2018 Taipei Azalea Season” and “Interesting Southern Taipei.” The “2018 Taipei Azalea Season” is now being held on a larger scale at Da’an Forest Park. ...
Taoyuan isn't just about colorful calla lilies — five must-visit flower spots you can’t miss
Taoyuan is an urban destination perfect for flower appreciation. Aside from the annual Calla Lily Festival, there are also many beautiful flower farms to explore, including Xiangyang Farm, Taoyuan Fairy Valley, and Daxi Flower Sea Farm. Each park...