Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県) has much to offer to Chubu, central Japan. From the Japanese Alps, the little Kyoto in Takayama and Shirakawa-go’s timeless hand-clasped houses to the therapeutic hot springs in Gero, we’ve got a taste of the northern Hida region in four days. Some would like to know how long it takes to go…
Korea Day 5: DMZ Tour
The DMZ tour is the main highlight of our itinerary in Seoul. It’s popular for curious tourists who want to take a rare glimpse into the North Korean border. Technically, North and South Korea are still at war. Stretching 250-km long and 4-km wide, the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) has served as a buffer zone between the…
Korea Day 4: Scenic Gangwon
From Busan, we embarked on the K-Shuttle bus tour to explore the eastern part of the Korean peninsula, stopping over at Gyeongju and Andong to visit the culturally rich heritage sites. On the fourth day, we continued the next leg of the trip to Pyeongchang and Gangneung in Gangwon-do. Pyeongchang Here we arrived in Pyeongchang…
Going Gifu, Japan
Japan is one of the few countries I’d love to go back to again and again. The warm hospitality of the people, exquisite cuisine, efficient transport, natural beauty, vibrant colours and ancient traditions … the country never ceases to amaze me. We are going there soon – our first time to the Gifu Prefecture of…
Korea Day 3: Gyeongju & Andong
. Gyeongju Gyeongju is known as ‘the museum without walls’. The capital of the ancient Silla dynasty is home to 4 UNSECO World Heritage Sites – Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju Historic Areas and Yangdong Folk Village. Historically rich, it’s of little wonder Gyeongju is one of Korea’s top tourist destinations. On the second day…
Korea Free & Easy: Busan (part 2)
. Gamcheon Culture Village A must-see attraction that you shouldn’t miss, Gamcheon Culture Village is the Santorini of Busan. Colourful hillside houses, verdant rolling hills and calm waters formed the picturesque scene of the rustic village. Be awed by the picture-perfect setting after a short walk up the steps to the observation deck. Colourful houses…
Korea Free & Easy: Busan (part 1)
Just back from Korea! We had a blast on the week-long trip, traveling from Busan to the eastern part of the Korean peninsula, namely Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gangwon-do, and Seoul with K-Shuttle seat-in-tour bus. Busan’s waterfront. On the first day of the trip, we arrived at Incheon Airport after a 6-hour overnight flight from Singapore. Before…
Penang Street Art
Murals are popping up across the old streets and back alleys of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Penang island. The street art trend in Georgetown was started by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic. It’s always great to catch up with friends when overseas, so that they can tour us around! Meet Valyn (the pretty…
The Lock with QR code
Where did you leave your heart? Many are attached to the Pont des Arts. I mean the love padlocks. Names and undying love messages are engraved on the padlocks before the sweethearts lock them to the railings and throw the keys into the Seine River below the bridge. Here is a big heart with QR…
Gimhae-Busan trip (part 3)
Continuing from Busan (part 2) A day before our flight departure, we travelled for an hour by coach to Gimhae from Busan city. A brief introduction on Gimhae, it was the land of the Great Garakguk founded by King Suro in 42 A.D, the empire that saw the advancement from bronze ware to iron ware….
