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Things to do in Kota Kinabalu

Things to do in Kota Kinabalu for 10 Days, without climbing Mt Kinabalu

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What can you do in Kota Kinabalu other than conquering one of Southeast Asia’s tallest peaks in Kota Kinabalu? We spent 10 days in Kota Kinabalu and had loads of fun every day. From cafe hopping and seafood dining to immersing in nature such as chasing waterfall and island-hopping, there were enough activities to make everyday an interesting and eventful …

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Open Air Museum

Hakone Day 3: Must-visit outdoor museum and a lunch I won’t forget!

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How many days should you spend in Hakone? I would say at least 3 days. Check out what I did on my third and final day in Hakone. Blessed with a perfect weather, you’ll see me immersing in nature and greeneries. We are talking about charming gardens, beautiful open-air museum and an unique lunch.  If you can recall, I’d completed …

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Bakery & Table Cafe

Is one day enough for Hakone? See my Day 2 itinerary on a rainy day!

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I’d completed Hakone loop the day before. Today’s post will share what I did on Day 2 in Hakone.  Obviously, one day is not enough to fully explore and embrace Hakone, an onsen town located 2 hours from Tokyo. This is especially so as we also have to buffer for poor weather since most of the attractions in Hakone are …

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Hakone Cruise

9 things to do in Hakone Loop Tour (My first day in Hakone)

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You’ve read how I travelled from Tokyo to Hakone in the morning. Now, let me embark on the tourist-friendly Hakone Loop Tour and share 9 things to do in Hakone. Specifically, I would be covering Hakone attractions in an anti-clockwise direction on my first day there. You’ll also see why more than one day is recommended to fully enjoy this …

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Tokyo Hakone

Guide to getting from Tokyo to Hakone, and choosing a hotel in this scenic onsen town (Tokyo Day 4)

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It’s Day 4 in Tokyo. Today, I would be moving my “barang barang” (belongings) to Hakone, a hot spring town located about two hours’ train ride from Tokyo.  Check out this post if you like to include a mountainous destination not too far from the very busy and populous Tokyo. I highly recommend Hakone as a destination because it offers …

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Good food in Akihabara

Akihabara: This is where I enjoyed the best Tonkatsu in my life! (Tokyo Day 3)

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Hey all, I’m back with Day 3 (PM) itinerary. Having spent the morning exploring Ginza, I was back at my base in Akihabara – a place known for its electronics shops and Otaku culture. I would be doing a bit of shopping and lots of eating in Akihabara. In fact, you’ll see me savoring the best Tonkatsu I’ve had in my …

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Hibiya Park Ginza

How I spent my time in Ginza, Tokyo (and discovered this Oasis by chance)

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This was my final day based out of Akihabara, and my plan was to shop around Ginza and Tokyo Station. You’ll also see me travelling to Shinjuku to collect Hakone Free Pass, which I would tap on for all my travelling needs for the next 3 days. If you like a chronological flow of my 9-day Tokyo solo trip, check out …

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Food in Ueno Park, Tokyo

11 things I did in Ueno, including great sushi find in Tokyo (Day 2 Itinerary)

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After a fruitful morning enjoying the sights at Asakusa, we are moving on to Ueno to see what this district offers. Ueno, an area located in the same NE region of Tokyo (and near my base in Tokyo) is definitely worth visiting if you enjoy park, temples and street food. Before we proceed to Day 2 (PM) itinerary, read these …

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