Travel Kudos
There are many types of souvenir, from traditional wood crafts to exquisite gems, but food souvenirs are still the best. Food souvenirs and snacks allows you to bring back a piece of the country you just visited, to be shared with family and friends. I used to buy expensive food souvenirs from various tourist attractions, […]
The Eiffel Tower is the icon of Paris, France. Even if you have not had the chance to visit Paris yet, you have probably seen the Eiffel Tower in television, postcards, magazines and books. The Eiffel Tower was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was constructed […]
Foreign travelers to Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) can advantage of the government’s sales-tax (VAT) refund system if they spend more than NTD$2000 in a single shop on the same day. Although Taiwan’s VAT rate is only 5%, the savings can be quite substantial if you are buying big-ticket items like electrics or home […]
As a travel blogger, staying connected to the internet while traveling is of utmost importance to me. I need to be able to check and reply to any comments on my social media and email in a timely manner. I have no sense of direction, especially in a foreign place, Google Map has saved me […]
During the 3 days I was in Hanoi, I visited most of the sightseeing spots around Hanoi Old Quarter, I tried delicious banh cuon (Banh Cuon Gia Truyen) and egg coffee (The Note Coffee). I even managed to squeeze in a Golden Star 2 Days 1 Night Halong Bay Cruise at USD$100 per person. It’s time […]
The fastest and most hassle-free way of travelling from the airport to Sydney central is by taking the airport link on the metro. Those who are visiting Sydney for the first time may not know about the additional Sydney Airport Station Access Fee (AUD$14.30 for Adult, AUD$12.80 for Gold Senior/Pensioner, Concession and Child/Youth) when you take […]
Transportation is the most expensive expenditure when travelling in Japan. It is important to do your research so that you can save on transportation. I am going to go city by city: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, not only because this is the route I took so I have first-hand experience, but also because this is […]
Hakone Freepass is a special sightseeing pass by Odakyu Electric Railway that allows visitors to enjoy Hakone at a reduced price. This is the classic route taken by most tourists in Hakone. You can download this map here. Hakone Freepass Benefits: Round-trip ticket from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station (~2-2.5 hours), you can top-up 890 […]
