Asia

Manzamo(u) cliff 万座毛 – Okinawa, Japan

February 26, 2016 in Japan, Kyushu, Travel 11,369 comments

My photo says it all I think. Look at that VIEW!!!! Nothing had been photoshop. The water was THAT blue and clean.

Gourmet in Summer Palace – Aman, Beijing

February 23, 2016 in China, Travel 2 comments

Gourmet Chinese food enjoyed within the Summer Palace itself. This ass-kicking hotel restaurant had it all going – the traditional deco, the service, the ambience and the location. Different from most Chinese restaurants that I’ve been, this one was quiet and the waitron knew what service was. Honestly, after 8 years […]

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Cinnamon show – Puroland, Japan

February 16, 2016 in Japan, Kanto, Travel 7 comments

This was the reason why my husband was glad that my ex went with me to Puroland…… In fact, he even told me to keep my Hello Kitty photo together with my ex. He thought that I looked lovely with Kitty (+ex)?!?!? Clearly my hubby does not want to go […]

Shuri Castle site – Okinawa, Japan

February 12, 2016 in Japan, Kyushu, Travel 2 comments

Shurijo site is 1 of a 9 parts UNESCO site (Gusuku) in Okinawa. A rather unusual arrangement really, these 9 sites are scattered all over the prefecture and isn’t all next to each other. The other 8 are: Tamaudun 玉陵 – Naha 那覇市 Sonohyan-utaki Ishimon 園比屋武御嶽石門 – Naha 那覇市 Shikinaen 識名園 – […]

Fengchihu Rueili Historical Trail – Chiayi, Taiwan 奮瑞古道

February 8, 2016 in Taiwan, Travel 631 comments

This hike was originally a real trade route between 2 towns, hence the name Fengchihu (town A) Rueili (town B) historical trail. But ever since Alishan area developed a rail line, it has become a leisure 6.4km hike. Okay, my hike was a lot more creepy than expected… suddenly misted up […]

Ancient Chinese make over – Shanghai

January 29, 2016 in China, Travel 145 comments

Besides Maiko-san, I have also tried the Tang dynasty Chinese make over 🙂 I must say, although I could breath better in these outfits, my neck got all the pressure. See my crazy vein sticking out? Yup, it’s the weight. Head piece: 2 kg Wig: 1 to 2 kg My hair […]