Kyoto is the city of Japan that has the most charm for visitors thanks to the many temples, castles and other historical sites. There are a few main must-see temples but in total there are too many you can see in a trip. My advice is don’t try to see each and every temple if …
Into The Forest Having friends and partner from East Malaysia I found myself time and time again in Borneo Island, this one day adventure worth mentioning. A day well spent at a tropical rainforest in Brunei Darussalam. As Brunei is so compact I will also mentioned other activities and places to go in Brunei. This …
Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia is a metropolitan like none other. The city is colourful and you can never run out of things to do. The one thing that cripples the city is the notorious traffic jam. When travelling in Jakarta be strategic in the route to avoid being stuck in traffic for …
Siem Reap and Phnomp Phenh are the two main cities in Cambodia where Phnom Phenh is the Capital. We only visited Siem Reap. The minute we explore the city I fell in love with it instantly because of its lively night markets, welcoming locals and tourist friendly nature. And that was before we visited Angkor …
Singapore a city that never stops developing and renewing itself. It weaves its history and traditional culture with tasteful art and colour so no neighborhood would ever looks old or run down. Singapore is admirable in many ways. It encourage its citizen to be the best version of themselves, it has strict rules that everyone … Continue reading
Japan, the country bursting with culture and screams uniqueness. I don’t believe there’s anyone who visited Japan and doesn’t love it. We all want to stay there (even if only temporary). Right? Right? After all these years, growing up with its animation and comics, I finally visited Japan. Japan simply doesn’t disappoint. These are the … Continue reading
For a relatively small country, Japan is so rich in culture and things to explore. Below are the Top 15 things to visit/experience that makes Japan the amazing country that it is: 1. Visit the Many amazing Temples and Shrine There are so many temples and shrines all over Japan. Kyoto is a good place … Continue reading
Hello Tokyo! A city I’ve always dreamed of visiting, at last here I am. There is so much to see and do in Tokyo but if you have only a limited days below are the highlights of Tokyo. Check out our below itinerary for inspiration. Day 1 Marunouchi We start of just really want to … Continue reading
Fuji Mountain is a must-see-for-yourself phenomenon of Japan. This white capped triangle has captured the heart of artists, visitor and local alike for centuries. View of the Fuji is magical at every season. If you are contemplating whether to include visiting this into your japan itinerary, I highly suggest you do. A stay overnight in … Continue reading
There are 4 types of Noodles in Japan I was eager to try; ramen, tsukumen, soba and Udon. Not only Japanese food is definitely one of the best in the world, I can say that the noodles are THE BEST! Tsukumen is thick noodle that needs to be dipped in a very rich broth before … Continue reading
If you are looking to a very satisfying and delicious yakitori / Izakaya experience in Japan look no further than Hajime-Ya. Hajime-Ya is located in Shinjuku Kabukicho, an alley full of drinking holes, bars and countless restaurant (also goes by the name Izakaya) selling – you guessed it, yakitori. Yakitori is grilled meat skewer best … Continue reading
Osaka is the third largest city in Japan. Many incorporate a visit to Osaka though just for a few days in their Japan Trip. If you only have as short as a day I think it is worth the trip. We initially planned to be in Osaka for 3 days but we were charmed by … Continue reading
I’m a big glutton when it comes to street food and finger food and Japan is a paradise for them. Below are some very common and oh-so-delicious Japanese street foods that you bound to come across. I’ve listed them with the location where we purchased them. TOKYO Location: Tsukiji Fish Market Tsukiji Fish Market is … Continue reading
I visited Japan for about two weeks and it is nowhere near enough. Though we made a full use of it and I wouldn’t spend it any other ways. Top of my list to do next time would be to visit the museums – something we didn’t get to do because we knew we wouldn’t … Continue reading
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