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, […]
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
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
I’d completed Hakone loop the day before. Today’s post will share what I did on Day 2 in Hakone. Obviously, one day is not enough to fully explore and embrace Hakone, an onsen town located 2 hours from Tokyo. This is especially so as we also have to buffer for poor weather since most of the attractions in Hakone are
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
It’s Day 4 in Tokyo. Today, I would be moving my “barang barang” (belongings) to Hakone, a hot spring town located about two hours’ train ride from Tokyo. Check out this post if you like to include a mountainous destination not too far from the very busy and populous Tokyo. I highly recommend Hakone as a destination because it offers
How easy is it to travel to Taiwan as a solo female traveler? In this post, I’ll share with you my Taiwan 8 Days Itinerary and how I did it on free and easy. No group tours. No taxis. No engaged drivers. Just public buses, trains and my reliable pair of legs. I think that’s the best way to get to
Hey all, I’m back with Part 2 of Phu Quoc & Ho Chi Ming Itinerary. To recap, we spent 4 days in Phu Quoc and another 4 in Ho Chi Minh. I’ve already shared the fun things we did in Phu Quoc from Day 1 to 3. Read it first and then we can move on to cover our 4th