Asia

Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train, Japan

February 16, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 6 comments

This is a JR seasonal train. It only operates in July to September. Book in advance is essential.

My favourite hotel chain in Japan

February 9, 2017 in Japan, Travel 9 comments

I have passed my 50th post on Japan, but still has not written anything about my favourite business hotel chain. My #1 is Super Hotel, business hotel chain. Many branches have mini-onsens and are located near the train stations. Double bed rooms starts at JPY5,500! They have special rates for […]

Aoshima Shrine 青島神社, Japan

January 27, 2017 in Japan, Kyushu, Travel 17 comments

This shrine is in the middle of a tropical forest with a sea view! Located in the middle of Devil’s washboard in Miyazaki, Japan

Where to find cranes in Japan?

January 18, 2017 in Hokkaido, Japan, Travel 7,345 comments

Red crown crane (tsuru 鶴) has been one of my favourite animal to watch. They’re such graceful creatures. These birds do roam around all over Japan, but the easiest stop will be Kushiro. Kushiro is a small town to the east of Hokkaido. No fast train from major towns, 4.5 hours […]

Get lost in a hotel, Sheraton Macau

December 26, 2016 in Macau, Travel 78 comments

Yup, it’s possible. It took me 30min to find my room. LOL Sheradon Cotai has 4001 rooms. Sufficed to say that I was bewildered by this 5 star hotel experience. Welcome to Cotai, Macau!

Fire massage, Guangzhou

December 23, 2016 in China, Travel 29 comments

This was part of a massage package. It all sounded very ‘safe’. My brother and I decided to try this exotic sounding package together. Setting knees on fire was only tip of the iceberg.