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Hakone in Winter

Hakone is a mountain resort area near Tokyo famous for its hot springs and fabulous views of Mt Fuji. We made a trip to Hakone in winter as part of our Japan winter holiday. Here are the 10 things you can do in Hakone in winter 2 days. HAKONE IN WINTER – DAY 1 1. Take the RomanceCar to Hakone There are various ways to get to Hakone in winter and, for that matter, any other seasons. The nicest way is via the Hakone Romancecar. We took it from Shinjuku in Tokyo and arrived in Hakone in 85 minutes for...

Bandung with kids

Asia, Bandung, Destinations, Indonesia

Bandung is one of the best places in Indonesia for a getaway with kids. Located around 2.5 hours from Jakarta, Bandung, boasts so many family attractions, factory outlets, and unique dining options that it would take us over a week to explore them all! Although our trip was 4 days 3 nights, we only had 2 full days to explore Bandung. After much research, we chose family-friendly things to do in Bandung that can be completed in 2 days. Here are our top 10 picks: Day 1: Arrival and dinner On the day that we arrived, we chilled out...

Getaway at Batam Radisson Hotel

Batam, Indonesia

Batam, the closest Indonesian island to Singapore, has been a favourite destination amongst Singaporeans for the past 2 decades. During the recent long weekend, when we headed to Batam for our second getaway, we saw thousands of people standing in line at the Harbourfront waiting to get on the ferry to Batam. In this sequel to our maiden Batam getaway at Holiday Inn Batam, we decided to try a new hotel called Batam Radisson Golf and Convention Centre. Batam Radisson Golf and Convention Centre Opened just a few months ago, Batam Radisson Golf and Convention Centre is a great choice for a...

Nabana No Sato Winter Illumination in Japan

Asia, Destinations, Japan

One of the top things to do in Japan during winter is to see one of its many amazing illumination displays. With longer hours after dusk, you have more time to feast your eyes on some of the most dazzling illuminations in the world. Numerous cities in Japan try to outdo each other with elaborate displays of lights. One of the biggest and most unique illumination in Japan is at Nabana No Sato. Getting there Located about 40 minutes away from Nagoya station, you can easily take a bus from the Meitetsu Bus Center at Nagoya station. If you have a JR...

Halal Food in Phuket to Try

Asia, Destinations, Phuket, Thailand

It is always a challenge for muslims to find halal food when travelling. Fortunately, Phuket and the Southern Thailand have a large muslim community, making it easier to find authentic Thai halal food. Here are some of the halal restaurants that we have tried. 1. Golden Kinaree Buffet Restaurant at Phuket FantaSea The Golden Kinnafee Buffet restaurant at Phuket FantaSea offers the largest buffet in Asia. They have a separate halal buffet spread and eating area for muslim guests. Read more about our visit to Phuket FantaSea. 2. Jungceylon Mall Food Court If you are staying in...

Phuket – Top Things to Do with Kids

Asia, Destinations, Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is a popular travel destination in Thailand for many reasons – its sandy beaches, stunning scenery, delicious Thai food, great Thai massages, and bargain hunting. Apart from these obvious attractions, there are lots of other fun things to do with kids. Check out what we did on our 3-day trip to Phuket. Day 1: Explore Patong and FantaSea 1. Have a splash at the beaches in Phuket Few islands can boast an abundance of sandy beaches like Phuket. It has so many beaches along its western coast with warm and clear waters that makes it a favourite beach destination....

Siam Safari and Elephant Trekking in Phuket

Asia, Destinations, Phuket, Thailand

Elephant Trekking is one of the top things to do with kids in Phuket, Thailand. When visiting Thailand, you can’t help but notice elephants everywhere, from elephant motifs on souvenirs to wooden elephant statues. Elephants are revered in Thailand, and going on an elephant safari is something that many would love to include in their travel bucket list. However, after reading numerous comments about how unethical elephant tourism is, we were a little apprehensive. Fortunately, the elephant camp at Siam Safari Nature Tours is an elephant camp (and the only one in Phuket and Southern Thailand) that is certified by the Royal Thai...

Phuket FantaSea Show and Theme Park

Asia, Destinations, Phuket, Thailand

Phuket FantaSea is a nighttime park that features many attractions carrying the Thai cultural theme. Visitors come in bus loads from various hotels around Phuket to enjoy the park and watch the very popular Thai cultural show. The largest buffet in Asia You can’t say that you have been to the largest buffet in Asia until you been to the Golden Kinnaree Buffet restaurant at Phuket FantaSea. This enormous restaurant has a 4,000 seating capacity, and can cater up to 10,000 standing guests! The buffet spread includes not only Thai cuisine but also a wide range of International cuisine. It also has a separate buffet section that serves...