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Tokyo 5 Days Itinerary
A little introduction about Tokyo before the itinerary. Firstly, it’s Japan biggest metropolitan cities with more than 13 million population. Secondly, it has the most Michelin stars restaurants compare to other cities in the world. Thirdly, it was ranked one of the safest cities in the world. Lastly, it is the host country for the 2020 Summer Olympics games. So definitely worth paying a trip to this wonderful and exciting city. The following itinerary was our family trip of four ( two adults and two school-going kids) from late November to early December. DAY 1 Ueno Park – museums and park Akihabara Ueno Park After breakfast, we took the subway…
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TOP Places To Visit In Tokyo
Tokyo, one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the world has a lot to offer. It is a melting pot of traditional, modern, high tech, quirky, weird and efficiency. So, 7 days trip to Tokyo may not be enough. But, well, all of us have to live within budgets, right? Now let me introduce to you some of the TOP places to visit when you are in Tokyo. These are not-to-be-missed attractions which you can find near the subway train stations. However, these are only some suggestions for your upcoming trip to Tokyo. So do feel free to add more if you like or you have more time to explore. …
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5 Tips To Know Before You Travel To Tokyo
I have been doing research about Tokyo for my upcoming travel with my family. Tokyo, with its world-class efficiency in public transports, low crime rates, interesting culture and with one of the most polite people in the world, has many things to learn and see. So, the following are what I have learnt during my research about Tokyo. What apps to use during Tokyo stay Japan Official Travel App is very useful when you are travelling to Japan. The most useful one is the route planning for using the taxi or public transports like subway trains or buses. For example, I would like to go to Ueno Park from my…
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Roaming in Rome – TOP 3 Places To Go in Rome
Milan has a modern and cosmopolitan feel, while Florence is well known for its cultural history.But what about Rome? What is it known for? Pickpockets? An over-commercialised place that tourists should beware of? Little did I know that Rome would leave a charming and memorable impression on both my partner and me, and arguably it became the highlight of our Italy trip. By itself, Rome can never beat the magnificent architectures of Florence and the romantic beauty of Venice; but somehow it brings out the essence of what it means to be Italian, where no other cities could. In my next few blog posts, I will share with you more…
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5 Days Easy Relaxing Osaka Itinerary
This guide is for the Globetrotters who want a relaxing trip to Osaka. And it is a family-friendly guide, suitable for the not so young and the young ones too. The activities for each day are capped to a minimum so you will have plenty of time to explore the places. Osaka is a major city in Japan, so obviously this guide does not cover all the attractions but at the some of the top ones are mentioned here. Click this to get Osaka Itinerary! Day 1 Osaka Castle and Osaka Museum of History. Umeda Sky Building and shopping and eating at Umeda. The iconic Osaka Castle on the…
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8 Fun Facts About Japanese Cultures
Usually, before travelling to another country, I will try to research online about places to go, what to eat and what is the culture or practices the locals do so that I know what to expect. However, no matter how I read extensively about these, it will never be the same as personal experiences. So here are some of the fun facts about Japanese culture when I was in Osaka for my recent trip. 1. Are you on the RIGHT side of the escalator? In Singapore, we always stand on the left side of the escalator and overtaking on the right side. However, this is totally opposite in Osaka. So…
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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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