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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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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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The fluid Montjuic Magic Fountain
Before visiting Barcelona, I did research on must-visit places and Montjuic Magic Fountain was one of them. On certain days, the fountain would come to live with its music and lights choreography that would capture everyone’s attention. My travel partner and I had waited for musical fountain show on one of the weekends. Not too long, people were gathering at the stairways and pathways near the fountain waiting for its live action to start. Not even the cold night with the chilling wind blowing could stop the crowd to group together for this. Once the show started, the chattering among the crowd softened and the infectious music from the loudspeakers brought the…
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Butterbeer In Harry Potter Wizarding World
Not long ago, with family in tow, I went to Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan for a one day trip for giving myself an exciting to have fun in a theme park. So there we went very early morning, hopefully, to get into the park before the crowds getting larger and larger. But, at least a few hundreds of people had beaten us to wait in line to be the first to get inside the park, bummer… Anyway, we waited for the park to open and finally exactly at the opening time (Japan is a country that values time accuracy), we were let into the park. First off, we dashed to…
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Rome Points Of Interest – What to see
My previous post has been about the TOP 3 Places To Visit In Rome. This post is the continuation from where I left off from the previous post. Feel free to revisit the post again. Now, this time I will introduce more places you should go when in Rome. Roman Forum and Palatine Hills All the monuments standing gracefully for people to admire. They have withstood the test of time and stay proudly at this site after centuries (as far back as 10th century BC, wow…). This beautiful historical landmark gives you a glimpse of what ancient Rome might have looked like during its period of full glory. Beware that…
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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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The Prolific Sculptor and Architect From Italy – Bernini
As I was writing about my travel stories in Italy, I saw that a lot of times, Gian Lorenzo Bernini‘s amazing sculptures and architectural buildings were captured in photos. This famous Italian artist created a lot of beautiful masterpieces such as marble sculptures and paintings which are currently stored in galleries and museums. Besides that, he had designed churches and chapels that are still used by churchgoers, not to mention the elaborate public fountains and funerary monuments. Bernini started his career under his father and gradually gained a name for himself. His Baroque’s style works had made him one of the worthy successor of Michelangelo for his generation. Let me…
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Top 5 places to visit in Florence Italy
Florence, a city that is famous for its Renaissance artworks and architecture. This post I want to introduce you to more top places that you can visit in this lovely city. Uffizi Gallery It only takes 2 minutes to walk from Palazzo Vecchio to Uffizi Gallery. One of the most visited museums in the world, it houses a collection of paintings from the Renaissance period to the Modern period, sculptures, books and archives. Some of the art collections are from Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Botticelli, Giotto, Raphael, Titian and other artworks from European painters. Yet again another building designed by Vasari, the interior architecture is also another piece of…
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The Beauty Of Sunrise And Sunset
Going through my photos, I realised that I took a lot of sunset photos wherever I went. One, it shows that I am not a morning person. And two, it also shows the vibrant colours that follow the sun. The surrounding turns into a golden hue and water changes from blue to a darker shade to reflect the changing mood. Places turn quieter and the crowds are slowly dissipating. The moon is peeking from the horizon and can’t wait to show off its gentle calm side opposite the fiery blazing sun. Words just cannot express fully how beautiful the sunrise and sunset are. So let me tell you how alluring…
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Top 3 things to do in Florence Italy
Do you like to visit Florence in Italy? Florence, a metropolitan city in between Milan and Rome, is one of the cities with lots of masterpieces of Renaissance arts and architecture. Any culture lovers will definitely want to visit this city if they have not already. Here, I would like to recommend Top 3 things to do in Florence Italy and should not be missed. Click here to get a FREE Florence Itinerary! Florence Duomo The famous cathedral is the fourth largest in the world, after St. Peter’s in Rome, St. Paul’s in London and Milan’s Duomo. This Renaissance dome was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and it used nearly two centuries…
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