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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…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Free Imperial Palace Walking Tour and Odaiba

For our final day in Tokyo, we wanted to take it easy – so we decided to stay within the city. There were two parts to this. We spent the entire morning touring the Imperial Palace, followed by an afternoon Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Hakone

I’ve been to Tokyo several times, but I have NEVER seen Mt. Fuji. I wanted to remedy that this time around… What better place to see Mt. Fuji than at Hakone – where there are supposedly multiple Mt. Fuji view Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kawagoe

I wasn’t sure what was at Kawagoe but my sister managed to convince me to check it out – so off we went! Apparently, Kawagoe is famous because it has retained the culture of Edo (including the last few Edo Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

For today, we’re going to embark on a great adventure to Kamakura (known for its temples), then Enoshima (for its beautiful coastal scenery – and a chance to glimpse Mt Fuji!)   Day 5 KAMAKURA Hokokuji Temple Tsurujaoka Hachimangu Kotokuin Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Yokohama

I love Yokohama! It’s one of my favorite day trips from Tokyo, as the touristy things here are actual experiences as opposed to simple sightseeing sites. As such, I’m super excited to show you around – and let you see Read more…