Japan Winter Itinerary Part 2. An Intimate Visit to Kanazawa Geisha District – Higashi Chaya This post is part of Winter in Japan Series: Part 1.Things to Do in Kanazawa in Two Days Part 2. Behind the Closed Doors of Geisha House in Kanazawa 📌 Part 3. Where to Stay in Kanazawa: Kanazawa Hotel Review Part […]
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 1. Kanazawa Japan Guide When I was planning for the trip to Japan in winter, I wasn’t exactly looking for an off-the-beaten-path. Since it was my third time to Japan and the first time in winter, I thought it would be nice to explore Japan’s winter wonderland. I researched places to […]
My Mouth-Watering Journey in the Greatest Food City When you imagine Hong Kong, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? The night view of the well-lit skyline, the iconic star ferry on Victoria Harbor, an urban jungle with skyscrapers, luxury shopping, the Peak Tram? Well, the list goes on. But for me, […]
Why I Loved and Hated Lantau Island? Lantau Island (大嶼山) Did you know Hong Kong consists of four main areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands? Lantau Island is the largest island that belongs to Hong Kong. Besides the Hong Kong International Airport, it is the home to many popular […]
In Search of the Best Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong Speaking of Britain’s cultural influence in Hong Kong’s food culture, there is no better example than afternoon tea (and maybe Cha Chaan Teng – a story for another time). Even after the British left the harbor city, Hong Kong carried on with the afternoon tea […]
Beyond Chiang Mai Temples: What to Do, Where to Eat & Drink Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand. On my visit to Thailand, I stayed five days in the town mainly to celebrate Songkran. However, Chiang Mai offers so many fun things to do for travelers beyond temple visits to waterfall chasing […]
Thailand Elephant Sanctuary Volunteer Experience Do you love animals? If you are like me and love to interact with animals up close and personal, an opportunity to volunteer at an elephant sanctuary is a good enough reason to head to Chiang Mai, Thailand. This was THE reason I had the city on my bucket list […]
Doi Inthanon National Park is perhaps the most underrated place to visit in Chiang Mai. Located on the highest mountain in Thailand, hiking up the trail to reach Doi Inthanon summit is beautiful. The King and Queen Pagodas overlooking the mountain is utterly, unexpectedly, breathtakingly beautiful! Pin it for later! Disclosure: This article may contain […]
Where to Stay in Chiang Mai Shortly after I decided to celebrate Songkran, I looked up some Chiang Mai hotels. Soon I realized I was way too late in the game. Many of mid-range Chiang Mai hotels were completely booked. While it was challenging to find a mid-range hotel in Chiang Mai that can accommodate […]
Songkran Festival 2019 | What is Songkran, Best Place for Songkran Celebration, Seven Survival Tips, What to Bring for Songkran & Where to Stay in Chiang Mai for Songkran Songkran Date: April 13 – 15 Songkran Water Festival is the Thai New Year celebration that takes place for three days each year from April 13-15. Songkran […]
