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Yun Qiu Mountain Ice Cave China

Hidden Gems at Mount Yun: Ice Cave, Glass Bridge and more in China (Day 4)

Have you read about our travel mishap in China? This hiccup plus a dash of spontaneity led us to Mount Yun earlier than planned, from Day 5 to Day 4 (PM).   This change also meant we had just half a day to explore instead of a full day. Despite the time crunch, we “did it” and enjoyed a wonderful day […]

Things to do in Kitakyushu

What to do in and around Kitakyushu City? (Part 4 of Kyushu Trip)

This is Part 4 of our 2-week Kyushu trip. We would be travelling from Beppu to Kitakyushu, bringing us nearer to the starting point of the loop tour – at Fukuoka. To recap, we’d landed at Fukuoka airport 8 days ago, and started our drive towards Nagasaki and further inland to Kumamoto, Yufuin and Beppu.  Part 1: Arriving in Fukuoka

Umi Jigoku

One loop from Fukuoka: What we did in Yufuin & Beppu (Part 3 of Kyushu Itinerary)

We are at Part 3 of our 2-week Kyushu trip and would continue the itinerary from Day 7. You’ll see us explore the quaint onsen town of Yufuin, climb Mount Kuju (one of 100 famous mountains in Japan) and visit Beppu, a city known for its numerous hot spring pools.  For a better story flow, do check what we did

Things to do in Kundasang

12 enjoyable things to do in Kundasang, except for No. 11!

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

Where to stay in Kundasang

From Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang: Travelling to a sanctuary with magnificent view!

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

Hakone Cruise

9 things to do in Hakone Loop Tour (My first day in Hakone) – Day 4 in Japan

You’ve read how I travelled from Tokyo to Hakone in the morning. Now, let me embark on the tourist-friendly Hakone Loop Tour and share 9 things to do in Hakone. Specifically, I would be covering Hakone attractions in an anti-clockwise direction on my first day there. You’ll also see why more than one day is recommended to fully enjoy this

Food in Ueno Park, Tokyo

11 things I did in Ueno, including great sushi find in Tokyo (Day 2 Itinerary)

After a fruitful morning enjoying the sights at Asakusa, we are moving on to Ueno to see what this district offers. Ueno, an area located in the same NE region of Tokyo (and near my base in Tokyo) is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy park, temples and street food. Before we proceed to Day 2 (PM) itinerary, read these

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