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Category: East Asia

What to Prepare When Visiting China

This blog post is more for me to remember what exactly to prepare when visiting China as so much has changed in China since we last went 5 years ago! Hopefully you’ll find it helpful too!   How to apply Read more…


5-Day Off-the-Beaten Path Itinerary through Seoul

Been to Seoul a couple of times before so I wasn’t looking to do a repeat of the traditional touristy sites. Instead, I wanted to stroll along the length and breadth of Seoul and really get to know the city Read more…


My Favorite Attractions and Food in Hokkaido

Wow Hokkaido, arguably my favorite Japan place – I don’t know, maybe because it was my honeymoon place, but also probably because of the great food and all the delicious desserts (they’re famed for their dairy – milk, cream, butter, Read more…


Asahiyama Zoo Experience and Tips on How to Maximize the Experience

I LOVE Asahiyama Zoo. It is hands-down the best zoo I have been to to-date. I love this whole natural habitat concept, wherein they set up the space to be just like what animals would expect if they were still Read more…


Skiing Adventure at Sapporo Teine Resort

SKIING! What fun! I had skied before at Whistler BC and have also been to Kitzbuhel Austria, but tbh, I wouldn’t say I know how to ski per se. I do know how to start and stop and turn a Read more…


Logistics to Prepare When Planning for a Hokkaido Trip

I recently got married and for our honeymoon, we decided to go Hokkaido – a place neither of us have been to before, and one we were quite keen to check out. I’ve always wanted to go actually, but the Read more…


Hong Kong Lion’s Rock Shortcut Hike

My friends and I aren’t the fittest people in the world – far far far from it, so if anyone would be keen to shorten a hike, it would be us. With some judicious searching by my friend, she managed Read more…


Hong Kong Eats – my verdict on these fan favorite restaurants

Hi all! Recently came back from a Hong Kong trip, so this blog is really to help document my thoughts on the food we got to eat while there. Hopefully this helps you as you start plotting out your Hong Read more…


My Vibrant Express train experience

My family typically makes an annual pilgrimage to the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, followed by a quick trip to the Canton Fair (Guangzhou). Normally, we’d book a flight or a regular train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. This year though, Read more…