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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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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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Top 7 things about Sabah
Where is Sabah? What is so special about this place? Sabah is situated on the island of Borneo, which is the 3rd largest island in the world (after Greenland and New Guinea). It is also one of the states in Malaysia that has a rapid tourism growth. This place has a lot of potential for nature lovers, families, solo travellers and of course for people who would like to travel out of the popular tourist destinations. Most importantly, this is a Place in the World where I feel safe, have given me lots of Laughter and happy memories during my days living in this beautiful land. 1.Beautiful sunset view Sabah…
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A day in Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson Malaysia
The kids were having a school break and we decided to go for a road trip in Malaysia and stayed in one of the award-winning resorts, Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson. I had been to Port Dickson many years ago with friends and we stayed in a chalet near the beach. At that time, there wasn’t any water villa above the sea. So this time, I want to fulfil my dream of at least staying in a water villa once in my lifetime. Port Dickson is not too far away, about three and a half hours drive from Singapore. It is one of the coastal towns near Kuala Lumpur. Not a…
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I’d rather be…having a vacation by the sea
Living in a city state, there is always the hustling and bustling of traffic and people. Space is limited and noise is inevitable. It represents speed and efficiency. However, it also creates stress and anxiety. So, to escape all these, I’d rather be near the sea, soaking my feet in a pool or sand and watch the sun goes up and down in a slow fashion. Listening to the splash of waves, watching the tides changing its level, observing the ripples on the water surface, smelling the salty air that blown towards my face and having light kisses from the gentle breeze. A vacation near the sea is where I’rather…
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TOP things to do in Valencia
Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, has a mix of old and modern buildings, certainly has its charm. Besides the architecture, it is where the famous Spanish food Paella originally from. Rich in culture, great architecture, delicious food and plenty of drinks, so definitely should not give this city a miss. Architecture Let’s talk about the old buildings first. In Spain, I encountered various plazas or squares. And usually, these plazas are accompanied by famous buildings, for example, the cathedrals, bell towers or palaces. So no surprise here in Valencia it is the same. One of the places I had been to was the square of Valencia Cathedral. At…
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One day in Seville
What to do in Seville for a day trip from Madrid? The following was tried and tested in late November 2015. All the places we went were within walking distance. Took a Renfe train from Madrid Atocha train station to Seville Santa Justa station. The train ride was about 2 hours and 30 minutes. We took an early train so that we would have time to cover more places in Seville in one day. Casa de Pilatos Our first stop was to see Casa de Pilatos. It took us about 15 minutes walk from the train station to this place. This 15th-century mansion was gorgeous. This amazing mansion had a…
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Beach Vacation
Looking at this photo, I hope it brings back good memory about your last beach vacation. This photo was taken this week at Club Med Bintan. Goldilocks Lifestyle Travel - Blog