If you have a few days in Osaka, you may like to reserve one to Nara, only 40 mins away from Osaka Namba Station by Rapid Express train on Kintetsu Nara Line. The capital of Nara prefecture is home to a couple of remarkably beautiful temples and artwork that dates back to the 8th century, … Continue reading What Nara Has to Offer Except Deer Encounter
Famed as a food and shopping paradise and a modern society with remarkable hospitality, Japan has topped the list of getaway destinations for Hong Kong people for many years. Last month, I took my mum to Osaka for a four-day trip on her hard-earned holiday. Even though curating an organized itinerary is not my style … Continue reading Where to Go with the One Day Osaka Pass
If you only have three days in Norway, would you choose to stay in Oslo or Bergen? One is a bustling capital with numerous museums and modern architecture, while the other is a quaint, historic town surrounded by seven great mountains. After a few days immersing in the vibrant vibe of Copenhagen, I decided to … Continue reading Why You Should Travel to Bergen
Denmark topped the world's happiest country in 2017 and comes into third place this year after Finland and Norway. Wondering what the title really means, I journeyed to the capital and thriving heart of Denmark, in search of a little piece of contentment. You may wonder how can an emotion be accurately measured among a … Continue reading A Simple Guide to Copenhagen
At first, I felt that my right thigh was burning, and then the sensation and pain progressively intensified. I had to run back into the water to cool off my irritated skin. The chilly water soothed my pain a little but didn’t stop those disgusting, swollen rashes spreading over my leg. That’s the time I … Continue reading I thought I Might Lose My Leg in Cuba
Many have said that to get to know a city on a deeper level, one should make friends with the locals. But it’s not easy for everybody, especially for those who are brought up in a society that's brainwashed with the idea that strangers are not to be trusted. Even for a rebel like me, … Continue reading Trinidad: How to Be Friends with Cubans?
Traveling to South America has been on my bucket list for a while and I'm glad that I found my way to do it. Here's a minute throwback to my amazing time in the ancient wonderland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daHthFl4fC0
When planning my trip to Cuba, I spent a lot of time thinking how much time I should allocate to Cienfuegos as many online reviews labeled it as a boring city that could be explored within a few hours. Considering it’s a 4.5-hour drive from Havana, I decided to stay for a day and a … Continue reading Cienfuegos: A Cuban Town with French Air
“How much do they charge you?” the Hungarian couple sitting at the back of the car asked when the driver got out to look for another passenger. “20CUC. How about you?” I replied. “Don’t mention it. They ripped us off and we’ve changed cars several times already.” Before they finished the story, a French girl … Continue reading Viñales: Visit Cuban Attractions on Two Wheels
What do you think about the idea of traveling alone in Cuba? I believed it'd be an exciting adventure until the day before my departure; I started questioning if I was out of my mind. Where did my courage come from when I decided to be on my own for 13 days on a far-flung … Continue reading Havana, ooh na-na: First Day in Cuba
Crystal on the journey 