Anak Krakatau is an active volcano in the Sunda Strait, located between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. Anak Krakatau means ‘child of Krakatau’. The volcano Anak Krakatau started growing and pushed above sea level in 1930. It developed …
Kamakura is a small town just 1 hour by train south west of Tokyo. Kamakura was the ancient capital of Japan from 1185 – 1333. During this time the first Shogun Minamato no Yoritomo ruled all of Japan from Kamakura. At …
If you are looking for the best views over Tokyo then head to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Nishi-Shinjuku, on the western side of Shinjuku Train Station, around 10 minutes walk from the West Exit. Check out the video …
Although Singapore is the most modern city in the region, there is still lots of traditional Asian culture to be found. Hidden among the massive skyscrapers of Singapore, you’ll find some very peaceful temples and shrines that are well worth …
Just in the north east area of Tokyo is the area called Ueno which is jammed packed full of tourist attractions. It takes around 25 minutes to travel from Shinjuku Train Station to Ueno by train and you could easily …
Palawan Island is a must visit place in the Philippines. Just 1 hour flight from Manila or Cebu to Puerto Princesa or to El Nido and you are on the most beautiful island of the Philippines. Palawan is quite a …
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Hoi An is a town that reminds me of Vietnam when i first visited around 20 years ago in 1998. Vietnam has changed dramatically in 20 years but it is towns like Hoi An which has kept its historical charm. …
Sanur Beach in Bali is one of the great tourist areas of Bali to stay, especially for families. Sanur Beach is only 30 minutes drive from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport. With a small village feel, I rate Sanur Beach as one of …
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It is now easier than ever to withdraw cash from an ATM cash machine in Tokyo using a foreign issued credit or debit card. It used to be so difficult to find an ATM in Tokyo which accepted foreign issued …
Kabuki Benzaiten Shrine is a small Japanese Shinto shrine located in Kabukicho Park, right in the heart of Kabukicho, Tokyo’s red light district, on the eastern side of Shinjuku Train Station. Enshrined within Kabuki Benzaiten Shrine is Benaiten, the Shinto …
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