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Stranded tourists rescued from mountain in central Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
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June 20, 2025
Taipei, June 20 (CNA) A group of 50 tourists stranded on a mountain in central Taiwan due to a landslide on Friday were rescued after more than five hours. The tourists, who were visiting the Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area in Taichung,...
This Is the No. 1 Tourist Destination Letdown in the U.S.—but Here's How to Visit It Properly
Travel + Leisure
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The day after I graduated from college, my sister and I flew to New York City, meticulously plotting out our visit hour-by-hour in a spiral notebook. But the moment we got to the city, we ditched the plan and beelined for Times Square. Hours...
50 tourists trapped at forest recreation area in central Taiwan due to landslide
Focus Taiwan
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June 20, 2025
Taipei, June 20 (CNA) Fifty tourists visiting the Basianshan National Forest Recreation Area in Taichung, central Taiwan, were stranded on the mountain Friday after a landslide blocked the road down the mountain. No injuries were reported,...
Taiwan has 12 diplomatic partners left. Who’ll drop it next?
The Strategist
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June 12, 2025
Beneath Taiwan’s high-profile fight for global recognition lies a parallel contest in capitals scattered across the Caribbean and the Pacific. This is Beijing’s relentless campaign to isolate Taiwan diplomatically—country by country—until Taipei...
Crisis in Spanish city loved by Brits as tourists sprayed with water guns - told 'go home'
Daily Express
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June 20, 2025
Anti-tourism protesters in one of Spain's most popular holiday cities appear to have chosen their weapon of choice - cheap plastic water guns - to attack visitors. Earlier this week, a group of tourists enjoying some drinks at an outdoor table in...
Taiwanese-Swedish gymnast eyes Olympics
Taipei Times
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June 11, 2025
For Taiwanese-Swedish artistic gymnast Tonya Paulsson, who joined Sweden’s gymnastics national team in 2016, competing internationally is nothing new. Her accolades include helping Sweden reach the podium at the Nordic Artistic Gymnastics...
Philippines waives visas for visitors from Taiwan in boost for ties
Nikkei Asia
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TAIPEI -- The Philippines has waived tourist visa requirements for Taiwan passport holders, in the latest sign of warming relations between Taipei and Manila as both face pressure from China. The Philippine government announced Thursday that...
Offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey transits the Taiwan Strait despite China's warnings
Forces Network
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HMS Spey travels through Taiwan Strait A Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a move that has been condemned by the Chinese authorities. HMS Spey navigated through the water as she is allowed under international...
10 Day Trips from Taipei You Shouldn’t Miss: Taiwan’s Overlooked Gems
TripZilla
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June 18, 2025
While Taipei is packed with exciting food, culture, and night markets, there’s a treasure trove of underrated destinations beyond the city that are perfect for day trips and adventurers looking for something new From misty mountain towns to quirky...
Taiwanese star Jiro Wang, 43, laments that Labubu scalpers have taken everything from him and left him with nothing
The Independent Singapore
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June 11, 2025
TAIWAN: With the craze surrounding Labubu, it is not surprising that Taiwanese star Jiro Wang, 43 is also a fan of the furry toy, as reported by 8Days. Photo: Instagram/Jiro Wang It turns out the Fahrenheit member is a big fan of toys, collecting...
China says UK warship passage threatens 'peace and stability' in Taiwan Strait
LBC
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20 June 2025, 10:40 HMS Spey is one of two British warships permanently on patrol in the Indo-Pacific. Picture: Alamy China's military has criticised the British warship's passage through the Taiwan Strait - calling it an "intentional provocation"...
Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
HuffPost UK
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June 20, 2025
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...
Taiwan Tourism to open second tourist info centre in Seattle
Travel Press
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June 11, 2025
To strengthen its presence in the global tourism market and tap into the robust outbound travel demand from North America, the Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) will continue its North American expansion by opening a second Taiwan Tourism...
25% on Japan, Malaysia; 40% on Laos: Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON/TAIPEI/KUALA LUMPUR – The letters arrived in waves, laying out the consequences for Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and others for failing to strike a deal in time to avert the elevated tariffs unilaterally announced...
Haze casts shadow over Songkran tourism in Thailand | #...
Eleven Myanmar
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Meanwhile, the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) expects the strong baht to encourage Thais to travel abroad during the Songkran festival. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the haze problem in the northern region would have a direct impact...
Travel site lists Hà Nội as among best city to discover on foot
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội has been named as one of top seven cities best for discovering on foot in Asia. In its article 'Step Into Adventure: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Top Cities to Explore on Foot', the digital travel platform invites travellers to lace...
Philippines grants Taiwan visa-free entry starting July
Focus Taiwan
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June 19, 2025
Taipei, June 19 (CNA) The Philippine government on Thursday announced it is granting Taiwan passport holders visa-free entry starting in July, a decision Taipei welcomed saying that doing so could further boost two-way exchanges. The Manila...
Taiwan guest of honor at Seoul International Book Fair
Focus Taiwan
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June 10, 2025
Taipei, June 10 (CNA) Taiwan will showcase its literature and a variety of art forms as the guest of honor at this year's Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF). At a news conference to promote the event, Minister of Culture Li Yuan (李遠) said...
Triple UK and double US: Japan travel surges as total outbound trips grow by 8%
KARRYON
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June 17, 2025
Growth was even higher when compared to pre-pandemic numbers in April 2019, with 14% more outbound trips recorded. Looking at the hottest destinations, Indonesia was the most popular country (led by visits to Bali, no doubt), accounting for 13% of...
Resurgent air travel and a strategic acquisition helped SATS climb over 100 places in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500
Fortune
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Airlines the world over are reporting a surge in business as tourists go traveling again. Carriers earned a total net profit of $32.4 billion last year, up 18% from the year before, while passenger numbers hit a new high of 4.8 billion. In...