Travel Safety & Entry Rules: Taiwan warned citizens to reconsider travel to Uganda after Ugandan officials seized Taiwanese passports and demanded Chinese documents under a “one-China” policy, with Taipei seeking clarification. Cross-Strait Security Drills: China dismissed Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercises as a “wasteful charade,” while Taiwan’s drills included mobile internet disruption simulations. Tourism Disruption in Japan: Taiwan’s Tourism Administration said no Taiwanese tour groups were affected by Chiba’s torrential rain and flooding that stranded thousands at Narita, though airlines offered rebooking options. Tourism Promotion: Taiwan Tourism Administration is set to host “Taiwan Day 2026” in the Philippines (Aug. 22–23) with free entry, plus a “Taiwan 100 Ways” creator campaign and short-video contest. Air Travel & Routes: Delta will add a second Seattle–Tokyo nonstop in March 2027 (Narita), boosting options for travelers heading to Japan. Local Travel Ideas: A roundup highlights Taipei-area favorites beyond the obvious, including Fuyou Temple, Danjiang Bridge, and Tamsui Old Street. Food & Retail Travel: AirAsia Philippines offers a limited-time P600 fixed-price Value Pack Lite for 15kg extra baggage plus a seat on domestic routes. Lifestyle & Culture: Kavalan launched new mizunara whisky single-cask expressions with butterfly artwork, and Taiwan’s Ghost Month starts with an eco-friendly shift on burning joss paper. On-the-Ground Travel Services: Uber Eats drivers in Taiwan sued over alleged underpayment tied to Taiwan’s fair-pay delivery rules.