• Best things to do in Takayama
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    Best things to do in Takayama Japan

    What are the must see attractions in Takayama? Is Takayama worth visiting? What are the best things you can do in this small town within Gifu Prefecture? What is famous in Takayama? Let me share what are the Top things you can do in this town in the mountainous area of Japan. After reading this post, it will definitely help you decide whether Takayama is worth your time. 1. Takayama Old Town The streets in Sanmachi Suji is the TOP attractions in Takayama. Almost every travellers will stop here without a doubt. The preserved old town is the biggest in Japan outside of Kyoto. There are lines of streets with…

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    Tokyo’s teamLab Borderless – MORI Building Museum

    teamLab Borderless at Aomi is one of the famous attractions in Tokyo. Last year when we were in Tokyo Odaiba, there was a long long long queue of people waiting to go into this art museum. The queue snake till nearly 2 blocks and people were braving the cold weather just to enter this Instagram paradise. So this year, we decided to get the entrance tickets online before flying into Tokyo, securing our places to explore this enchanted territory.  How to get to teamLab Borderless Tokyo We were staying in Tsukiji area. So, the easiest way to travel from Tsukiji to teamLab Borderless in Aomi is by using the subway.…

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    Singapore 3-Day Itinerary

    Going to Singapore soon and trying to find out what can you do in this small city-state? There are plenty to do but if you only have three days to spare, then you can take this guide as a reference to enjoy this lovely country with lots of sunshine and trees. Yes, Singapore is famous of having lots of greenery here with clean streets and cheap delicious food. This is a 3-day itinerary for you to discover the beauty of Singapore. Day One Raffles Hotel Pay a visit to one of Singapore most iconic architecture, Raffles Hotel. Built in 1887, this is one of few remaining 19th centuries hotels around…

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    Kokol Hill – the new Kinabalu Park?

    Have you heard of Kokol Hill in Kota Kinabalu? Tired of driving two hours from Kota Kinabalu city to Kinabalu Park? Do you suffer from travel sickness? Want to plan a half day visit anywhere near Kota Kinabalu but running out of ideas? Not the first time visiting Kota Kinabalu and have been to most of the top most visited places? Then, my solution for you is go to Kokol Hill, the new Kinabalu Park. Why Kokol Hill? The reasons being:- It is less than 1 hour drive from Kota Kinabalu city It is cooling there with temperatures around 25 degree celcius You get to do or see people paragliding…

  • Hakone - What Do To, Where To Stay and How To Get There
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    Hakone 2 Days 1 Night – What To Do, Where To Stay, How To Get There

    One of the most popular day trips from Tokyo recommended by travellers around the world or tour agencies is Hakone. It is about 85 minutes by Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station, which makes it a short distance to travel out of the modern metropolitan (Tokyo) to a scenic countryside (Hakone). Hakone, known for its natural beauty and vast greenery has a lot to offer. The moment you step out of Hakone-Yumoto Station, you are like transform into a slow-pacing paradise with fresh air and uncongested space. What To Do In Hakone Scenic Rides With Different Modes of Transportation My recommendation is to take the scenic rides using…

  • Tokyo 5-day Itinerary
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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…

  • Tokyo hotel reviews from Goldilockslifestyletravel.com
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    Tokyo Hotel Reviews

    In my recent trip to Tokyo, I had stayed in 3 different hotels. I know, you must be thinking “why in the world would I do that?”. Well, I don’t blame you because I hate changing hotels with the packing and unpacking, the boring waiting time to check in and getting used to the new bed and pillows… My reason is I planned a day travel out of Tokyo to the nearest onsen town, Hakone for a one night stay. Since I broke the whole 7-day Tokyo trip into two, so I might as well enjoy staying in another hotel to try the hospitality of Tokyoites. Therefore, this blog is…

  • One day in Petrosains Malaysia
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    Petrosains, The Discovery Centre Kuala Lumpur

    Petrosains Kuala Lumpur has been given the high rating on TripAdvisor’s reviews and on Google Reviews. It is one of the top attractions in Kuala Lumpur. I have been to KL many times but each time had given this place a miss. So I decided to plan a half a day trip to visit this highly recommended attraction from global wanderers as well as the locals, to see what the fuss is about. First, the location. Petrosains is located within the Petronas KLCC, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. So it is very easy to find the place by public transport or taxi. In addition, KLCC has lots of retail…

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    Bali – What to do and where to stay

    Being in a tropical country, Bali is the ultimate beach vacation for everyone, albeit for honeymoon or relaxation. Voted as one of the top destinations to visit in TripAdvisor, Bali is full of culture things to explore such as food, temples, handcrafts markets, dance, entertainments and more. I have been to Bali twice and each time I stayed in different hotels. One was a couple trip and another one was a family trip with kids. Both times, I truly enjoyed this beautiful island and its hospitality. So here I wish to share with you my tips on where to stay and what to do on this sunny island in Indonesia. What…

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    A Happy Smile Meal In A Cafe

    Last month, we were introduced by a family member to have a brunch in this modern cafe called Take Eat Easy Cafe, which is tugged at a corner of an office building. The exterior of the cafe is simple, dark glass doors with steely door bars, a brown awning stating that it has baked goods, pastry, sandwich, pizza, salad, waffle, ice-cream and coffee. The interior is dark too but with a luxurious feel. Velvet lounge chairs that are arranged near the glass windows are as tall as my shoulders, heavy drape curtains, brown colour checkered ceilings filled with hanging lamps, wooden dark brown tables and wooden dividers to separate the…