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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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    How I spent one day in Venice

    Most of my friends who had been to Italy would surely recommend Venice as a must-visit city in Italy. A city that is known as a romantic place for couples, a city that is surrounded by sea and canals, no road for vehicles, only walkways for pedestrians and bridges to cross. We reached Venice by high-speed train from Milan. The journey was about 2 hours and 25 minutes. The train ride was comfortable and fast. I bought the train tickets a few months ago before my trip and it was cheap (more than 50% discount on the original price). So if you plan to travel in Italy by high-speed train,…

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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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    TOP Things To Do In Madrid

    Planning to visit Madrid but do not know what to do? Trying to plan itinerary for your Madrid trip? What are the TOP things to do in Madrid? Golden Triangle of Art Madrid has 3 of the top 50 most visited museums in the world and they are close to one another. They are also known as the Golden Triangle Of Art. The 3 art museums are Prado Museum (Museo del Prado), Reina Sofia Museum (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía) and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. These 3 museums are near Atocha Train Station. Those who take the bullet trains to Madrid, will be able to walk to the Golden Triangle of…

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    Top Things To Do In Barcelona (Part 2)

    La Ramblas You cannot miss this famous street of Barcelona. On any given day, this street is packed with lots of shoppers and tourists. Sometimes, you will even walk shoulders to shoulders with strangers on this street especially during evening time when the locals are off work and during festive season. The street is lined with high street fashion shops, restaurants, hotels, theatre, church, erotica museum, La Boqueria Market, small carts selling anything from flowers to souvenirs, street artists and drinking fountain. If you like shopping, this is the place to go. Spanish brands such as Mango, Zara, Desigual, Massimo Dutti, Stradivarius, Bershka, Pull & Bear, Springfield and many more…