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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.
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A Short Tour of Coney Island
We went to Coney Island in long pants and armed with insect repellant - all except for WJ. He'd rather deal with the risk of sandfly attacks than sweat too much.
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Homerun Baseball in Singapore: 3 Strikes and you’re Out!
My sister and I had a baseball set for kids when we were younger. We never quite managed to hit the ball with the bat though. And we were going to see how much we'd improved over the years at Homerun Baseball.
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G.Spa: Rest and Relaxation for 24 hours
"Are you excited for your birthday surprise?" I teased WJ as we made our way from Mountbatten station to an old building. The G.Spa sign was splashed across the front of the building.