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Shirakawa-go: Little Town of Huts
Shirakawa-go, home to cute little farmhouses which roofs are built without nails, was charming. We took the first bus from Takayama (7.20am) and reached the town in about an hour with the place almost entirely to ourselves. Taking advantage of the clear grounds before other tourists started pouring in, WJ and I went straight to the Outdoor Museum Gassho Folk Museum as soon as it opened at 8.40am.
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Takayama: Sleepy Town
Our trip to Takayama was in late November - rainy and cold. But I still loved every minute of it. I loved that the town was quiet and was devoid of crowds, and I especially loved the ryokan we stayed at! Funnily though, we still managed to bump into fellow Singaporeans there!
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Kanazawa: Of Ninjas and Gardens
WJ and I enjoyed Kanazawa. It was away from the bustling crowds and peaceful, but still had the convenience of Osaka. You could easily find a restaurant, a clothing store and plenty of convenience stores. And best off all, we could walk to most of the sights easily!
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Arashiyama: Scenic Beauty
Arashiyama is a touristy area set in the western outskirts of Kyoto. When WJ and I went there in late November, the trees were starting to turn yellow and red.
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Kyoto: Not Just Geishas
When you think of Kyoto, what comes to your mind? Geishas? Maikos? Kimonos? Those were my initial thoughts as well. But now, I think differently. Kyoto is so much more than just the geishas it's so famous for; it's a city of beauty and culture.
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Nara: Where the Deer Roam Freely
Always wanted to be surrounded by animals nuzzling you for food? If you answered yes excitedly, then Nara is definitely the place for you!
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What to Do & Where to Go in Osaka
Wondering what to do and where to go in Osaka? Here's a breakdown of where WJ and I went last month!
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Adios, Fear of Snorkelling!
I used to be deathly afraid of snorkelling. Not really because of the water, but what was in the water. The fishes to be exact. And I'm not talking just about the huge fishes like tuna, but also the tiny ones. I hated the feeling (or thought) of them touching me or worse, nibbling at me. So you can probably tell that I've never been to a fish spa. No way, José!
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Island Hopping in Krabi and the Most Painful Raindrops Ever!
Krabi is a great spot to leap off to explore more islands. We joined a 4-island island hopping tour by Chok PaiSan Andaman Speedboat which included 2 snorkelling stops while we were there.
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Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Hot Spring and My Poor Butt
Wow! Why is the water so green, you ask? Probably because of all the algae - which I found out to be very slippery.
