Taking the Island Cruise in Sai Kung
Mention Hong Kong and almost everyone will have in their mind a city full of skyscrapers, crowded streets and millions … Continue reading Taking the Island Cruise in Sai Kung
Exploring the Blue Mountains – Katoomba Cascades
Most people come to Katoomba just to see the 3 Sisters. But besides that, there is a small waterfall that you can visit easily, even if you don’t have a rental car to drive around. Continue reading “Exploring the Blue Mountains – Katoomba Cascades”
Exploring the Blue Mountains – Blackheath
This village in the Blue Mountains is often missed out by tourists who do the usual day trip from Sydney. If you do have time to stay a few days in the Blue Mountains, you should try to make a visit to Blackheath. Continue reading “Exploring the Blue Mountains – Blackheath”
A Haunted Tour
Would you go on a tour to look for ghosts, spirits and hauntings? If this idea fascinates you then read on, for we are about to take a journey into the supernatural…
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The Rocks
It’s the start of the new year and I have been neglecting this blog for a while. So it’s time to start my travel tales again. To start things off, we are off to Down Under.
Anyone who has visited Sydney would have heard of “The Rocks”. Located near the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this area was the site of the first settlement when convicts from England arrived here. It used to be a slum in it’s early years but has now evolved into a tourist attraction in it’s own right. During my first visit to Sydney (you can read it here) I didn’t get a chance to visit The Rocks. So on my second visit, I made sure to see as much as I could of it.
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Spending a Day in Osaka
Osaka is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo and one of the food capitals of the world. If you are a foodie, you shouldn’t miss Osaka. It’s said that Osaka residents spend more on food than on anything else. Obviously, they take their food very seriously, and that’s why Osaka is also known as the nation’s kitchen. Continue reading “Spending a Day in Osaka”
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is probably one of the most well known sights of Osaka. This distinctive castle is not to be missed if you happen to visit the city. A relatively modern reconstruction, this castle is equipped with modern facilities like elevators and air conditioning to make your visit a pleasant one. The park around the castle is also a great place for photography especially during spring time when the cherry blossoms are out.
