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Hi all, we recently spent 14 days in Japan, starting our road-trip from Fukuoka and making a loop through Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Beppu and more towns and cities in northern Kyushu. Let me share the attractions and things to do around Fukuoka. Did you know? Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan. This island is known for ramen, active volcanoes, […]
What do we buy in Japan? Today, I’m going to share 25 things to buy in Japan that appeal to both locals and tourists alike. Yes, we are going to skip the touristy souvenirs – those that are so steeply marked-up that locals would shun. So, come take a look and check out the practical and functional stuff that I
What are the things worth buying from Malaysia? As many of you know, I travel to Malaysia frequently, at least twice a month. Over the years, I’ve figured out what are the stuff worth lugging back to Singapore. Obviously, with Singapore being the most expensive city in the world, many things may seem worthwhile to bring back from Malaysia, right?
Day 8 in Kota Kinabalu was almost perfect, with us starting the day at Gaya Street Sunday market and then feasting on delicious steamed crab for lunch. We also discovered a mountain that took just 30 minutes to get to the summit. You’ll be surprised at how a mountain can be planted with so many photo props along the way
Coming to Day 7 of our Kota Kinabalu (KK) trip, we would take a leisure walk around Gaya Street and explore the line of popular eateries in the vicinity. You’ll also see us ending the night with what we thought was the best night market we’ve visited in the whole of Malaysia. Now, to recap our 10-day trip, we’d spent
What an enjoyable and fulfilling day we had yesterday, taking in 12 experiences in Kundasang. Today, we would check out of JR Resort and drive back to Kota Kinabalu for another 4 days of fun in the city. Check out our Kota Kinabalu Itinerary. If you like a chronological flow of story, read the following posts first: Day 1 to Day
Is Kundasang worth visiting? What are the things to do in Kundasang? Read on as I unveil 12 things I did in this beautiful mountainous town, located about 2 hours from Kota Kinabalu. For a chronological flow of my 10-day Kota Kinabalu trip, check out these posts first: First 3 Days in Kota Kinabalu Town Central Getting from Kota Kinabalu
Still thinking about where to head to for your next holiday? Consider Kota Kinabalu as it offers enough things to make an interesting trip even if you don’t love mountain-climbing. Today, we will continue from Part 1 of our Kota Kinabalu trip and make a 2 hours drive to Kundasang, the place where many would visit to climb the popular
What can you do in Kota Kinabalu other than conquering one of Southeast Asia’s tallest peaks in Kota Kinabalu? We spent 10 days in Kota Kinabalu and had loads of fun every day. From cafe hopping and seafood dining to immersing in nature such as chasing waterfall and island-hopping, there were enough activities to make everyday an interesting and eventful
In today’s post, watch me as I travel from Hakone to Tokyo via a local train and spend my first night in the very vibrant and happening Shibuya. This will form the final leg of my Tokyo 9-day trip in which I’ll spend the next three nights exploring the most popular and populous part of Tokyo. For a chronological story