Despite being known for a city of classical Buddist temples, Kyoto offered a surprising range of sights and attractions when I visited the region last year. It is one of the most popular destinations besides Osaka in this region of Japan, which is only 1 hour by train away. With the centuries-old history in Japan’s old capital,
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Ritz Carlton Kyoto Hotel Review
Situated alongside the banks of the River Kamogawa, the stunningly beautiful and luxurious Ritz Carlton Kyoto blends in effortlessly with its historical surroundings. Its central location (many sights are within walking distance and the closest subway station is just a 10mins walk away) is actually where the Heian nobility of old located their villas, so
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Checking In: The Oberoi Lombok, Indonesia
Tucked in between the palm trees of Lombok, you’ll find an oasis of calmness in the enchanting Medana Bay.
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Best Things to Do in Gili Islands
Gili Islands is for Water Lovers I have aquaphobia. My childhood memories consisted of me watching other kids paddling happily with their parents in the swimming pool, while Dad desperately tried to lure me to learn with the promise of a large ice cream cone if I oblige. I didn’t of course, nothing in the world
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Things to do in Singapore
Do you avoid going to the same destination twice when travelling? I love returning to my favourite places, because the second time will allow me to seek out adventures that I didn’t have time for. As a stop-over city for my trips to other destinations in Asia and Australia, Singapore was fantastic for this reason as I last
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Underneath the Banyan Tree: A Hotel Oasis in Bangkok
The one thing about Bangkok that I was expecting, was the steamy weather. It was almost like walking with a transportable mobile sauna. As I emerged outside of the arrival’s gate, the sweltering heat swarmed over me straight in the face, unapologetic at all. I arrived at the peak Summer season in Thailand during mid-April, with temperatures that would be
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Top 10 Places to Eat in Hong Kong
Hong Kong offers a variety of restaurants and eateries. In fact, there are over 11,000 of them in this densely populated city. In this guide, you’ll find the best places to eat in Hong Kong, starting with the top 10 recommended places tried and tested by me. You see, I have a theory. There are two
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Surviving the Trip to Fraser Island in Australia
“Welcome to Australia, where everything wants to kill you….” this was the first line that welcomed me as I stepped onto the Fraser Island Adventure Tour’s gigantic jeep. I was told there were nothing to worry about however, as incidents are very rare especially for those who are ultra cautious…at this point, I think my white flushed