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The iconic Osaka Castle
One of the most picture-worthy spots to take amazing photos in Osaka is the Osaka Castle. Like other palaces and castles built around the world, Osaka Castle was built to show the power and wealth of the owner, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. It is a symbol of the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century. After the death of Hideyoshi, the castle was established as the government office. It was destroyed twice either by war or natural disaster and finally in 1931, reconstructed as a military base using funds raised by the citizens. Today, Osaka Castle sits on two square kilometres plot of land with lots of green space, big garden, sports facilities,…
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From Kansai Airport to downtown Osaka after 9.30pm
Flying during daytime and landed in Kansai Aiport (KIX) after 9.30pm local time where most of the shops or service counters were closed or about to close could be quite daunting, especially we were travelling with kids. Because you will never know when you need help in finding transport out of the airport or looking for a missing luggage or trying to use your phone but realise you forgot to subscribe to roaming service etc. Luckily for us, none of the above happened to us. Phew…. Japan immigration It was fast and swift clearing at the immigration because most probably there were not a lot of passengers arrived at that time,…
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8 tips you need to know before going to Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka, nickname “Japan’s kitchen”, is a city for food lovers, where you can find lots of different varieties of Japanese food that you can “eat till you drop”, in Japanese is called “Kuidaore”. So, before I set my foot on this “kitchen”, I must find out what kind of food should I try and what else is there this city has to offer. Click this to get Osaka Itinerary! 1. What to eat in Osaka Okonomiyaki When I searched online to look for what is the must-try food in Osaka, this one came out the top. It’s a Japanese style grill savoury pancake that…
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Science Center Singapore
I have been scratching my head to plan trips or programs for my kids during the six-weeks year-end school holidays. And then, there was an article about Science Center Singapore that my Hubby read and suggested to me to bring the kids there. So there we go! We had not been to Science Center for years so to our surprise that we found out the ticketing counters have moved to the right in front of McDonald’s. We only knew about this when a security guard asked us politely whether we were visiting the centre and the tickets could be bought at the ticketing booth in front of the McDonald’s. As…
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A Day Trip To Home Of Swiftlets, Yong Peng Johor Malaysia
Have you tried coconut bird nest before? How about bird nest on soya bean pudding? I have tried edible bird nest before. It is woven by swiftlets from their saliva and harvest for human consumption. It is a Chinese delicacy and most popular tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I know, you must be wondering why on earth would I eat something that got to do with birds’ saliva? Eww….. (this was the reaction from my kids). Well, first of all, my parents did not explain how the edible bird nest came about when they gave it to me (I was a child then). All they said was “it…
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Club Med Bintan Beach Vacation
Thinking where to go for a short family trip? What to do during school holidays with the kids? Looking for places to go that are kids friendly? Want a place that you can enjoy while the kids are occupied with other activities? Planning for a beach vacation with friends? Want a short getaway trip for couple time? My solution is Club Med Bintan. This is my first time in Club Med. I have heard of the rave reviews from friends about Club Med but I have never tried before until this month. And it was great experience and everyone was happy from this short getaway. For the first timer (like…
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Ooh, Shiny! – Weekly Photo Challenge
I am fascinated by food that has ice on it. It always perks me up and makes me forgetting about the hot and humid country that I stay in. No one can separate the icy food and me. The photos below show the “chendol”, a dessert that is very popular in Malaysia. WordPress weekly photo challenge! Ooh, Shiny! Goldilocks Lifestyle Travel - Blog
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A Walk In Southern Ridges Singapore
Do you like outdoor activities? Do you enjoy walking while taking in the beautiful greenery and morning fresh air? Thinking of trying to lose weight but do not know where to start? Finding ideas for a weekend family outing in Singapore but do not know where to go? If your answer is yes, then my suggestion is the Southern Ridges Singapore. A seamless expanse of green open spaces, the Southern Ridges is a 10-km trail that offers a unique outdoor experience in the southwest of Singapore. From the many architecturally striking bridges and walkways, trekkers can enjoy a panoramic view of the verdant greenery in the three parks and…
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One Day Itinerary In Penang
Planning to visit Penang and do not know what to do and where to go? This is my one day itinerary in Penang and it has been tested and tried. Summary Breakfast at Sin Seow Fong Lye Cafe Visit Pinang Peranakan Mansion Lunch at Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul Shopping at Gurney Paragon Mall and Gurney Plaza Shopping Mall Dinner at Tek Sen Restaurant Breakfast We stayed at St Giles Wembley Hotel for this trip and this hotel is located on Magazine Road. If you wish to know more about this hotel, click here to read about my review on this hotel. We decided to venture out for breakfast…
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One Day Itinerary in Melaka (Malacca), Malaysia
We have been to Melaka once. So, we decided to go again and tried different experiences. We brought along our two kids and drove from Johor Bahru to Melaka on a Saturday morning. The drive took two and a half hours. We booked a one-night stay at Novotel Melaka. We arrived early before check-in time. So we decided to check in first. The staff was friendly and courteous, allowed us to do the necessary check-in procedures. Because we had requested interconnecting rooms, the hotel staff had accommodated our request. Once the check-in procedures were done, we went out of the hotel to the nearest eatery we could find. For…
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