Continuing from Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe Trip (part 3) … Arashiyama A day after Kobe trip, we took Hankyu Railway again out of Osaka to Kyoto, using the 2-day Hankyu Tourist Pass (rail.hankyu.co.jp/en/hankyu_tourist_pass.html) which costs ¥1,200 for unlimited train rides between Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto. En route to Kyoto, we stopped by Arashiyama, a scenic spot popularly known for cherry…
Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe Trip (part 3)
Continuing from Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe Trip (part 2)… We started the day early with a trip to The Instant Ramen Museum in Ikeda, Osaka – the hometown of Momofuku Ando, founder of Nissin Food Products and Inventor of the world’s first instant ramen. The museum exhibits the history gallery of chicken ramen, how instant noodles was invented in…
Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe Trip (part 2)
Continuing from Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe Trip (part 1) Osaka Castle Built in the 16th century, Osaka Castle is one of the main attractions in Osaka, famous in Japan. It is situated at the city centre, near Kansai International Airport, so we visited the castle on our first day of arrival in the morning before city sightseeing. If only we…
Taiwan Trip 2013 (part 4)
Continuing from Taiwan Trip 2013 (part 3), here is the itinerary of a relaxing 2-day tour, a brief introduction of Tainan. Also known as the ‘Phoenix City’ in the south, Tainan is one of Taiwan’s oldest cities with a plethora of historic monuments, natural attractions in the Siraya National Scenic Area, picturesque reservoirs, mud springs…
The Singapore Memory Project #sgmemory Nostalgia Tour
We participated in the nostalgic tour by The Singapore Memory Project (SMP), a nation-wide movement to capture and document precious moments and memories of Singapore. In the two-hour tour, we took a stroll down the memory lane of Singapore to visit some of the places which will definitely bring back your memories of yesteryears. Located right at the…
Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe Trip (part 1)
My first trip to Japan was to Okinawa last year. The warm welcome of the Japanese people, squeaky clean environment, interesting sights, food and shopping, and the list goes on. “Who doesn’t want to go Japan?!” My friends say. They have been talking about holidays in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Hokkaido, Kyushu… And I missed a trip to…
Taiwan Trip 2013 (part 3)
Continuing from Taiwan Trip 2013 (part 2), here is the itinerary of our 3-day tour in Nantou, a landlocked county of picturesque mountain range and remarkable tourist destinations like Sun Moon Lake, Sitou and Cingjing Farm. One of the most convenient, comfortable and economical way of travelling around the island is by Taiwan High Speed…
Taiwan Trip 2013 (part 2)
Continuing from Taiwan Trip 2013 (Part 1) … Every year, millions of locals and tourists flock to the world-famous Taiwan Lantern Festival for a visual feast of intricately made artistic lanterns, a spectacular showcase of Taiwan’s unique flair in lantern making. This year, the 15-day event was held in Hsinchu County – the cultural centre…
Win Air Tickets to Bali!
Everyone knows Bali – the world famous island destination in Indonesia is synonymous with luxury spa resorts, idyllic beaches, breathtaking landscapes, rich culture heritage, gourmet paradise, shopping and all fun-filled activities. It seems like only yesterday when I was exploring the nooks and corners of Ubud, hitting the sun-kissed beaches and savouring lip-smacking Balinese cuisine….
Taiwan Trip 2013 (part 1)
Taiwan is a really popular destination with Singaporeans. Almost every other month, I have friends planning to go there for holidays! The tourist haven is best known for its breathtaking coastal line, verdant landscapes, gourmet and shopping paradise. And Taiwanese are generally polite, friendly and helpful to tourists. We had a blast in Taiwan and…
