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03 May 2010 ~ 4 Comments

The Do and Don’t in Japan

Most travelers will be interested to know the top 10 to do list in Japan. But what intrigue me more are the don’ts because I don’t want to become a freak following blindly what you think normally Japanese would do. Wouldn’t want a free freak show and yet spending money unnecessarily in Japan – definitely say NO-NO to a DOUBLE FREAK!

Hmm… Should I begin with do or don’t or don’t then do? Let’s the blah, blah, blah begins.

#1 – Don’t sleep the usual western hotel
As a saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Very much reckon you to stay in a ryokan or known as Japanese inn which I have mentioned earlier in the previous article. You may find most of the ryokan cost a little bit more than hotels. However it gives you a closer look on Japanese cultures, with better service, public baths and wearing yukata (Japanese robe) any time of the day. Not to mention you will be served kaiseki also regarded as Japanese traditional meals embellish with Japanese architecture rooms.

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02 April 2010 ~ 48 Comments

Tips Travelling to Korea

Now roughly you have had an idea on what to expect in Korea. Before you embark on your trip, there are few things you need to know, for instance, visa, currency, weather, useful numbers and websites or health and safety.

Visa
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, most tourists can visit Korea do not required a visa if they are coming to Korea on a temporary visit. And we, Malaysian, do not need a visa within 90 days of travelling in Korea. Below are the lists for your information.

Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements
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15 March 2010 ~ 0 Comments

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02 March 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Getting Around in Taiwan

Taiwan is an island. So air transportation plays a critical role in its external relations. Chiang Kai-shek International Airport (CKS) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) are the only two international airports in Taiwan.

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30 June 2009 ~ 141 Comments

Bangkok Travel Tips

General tips:
Be prepared to be wet during the Songkran Festival. Songkran Festival is the Thai New Year which falls from April 13-15. This annual celebration is marked by throwing of water, not a slight squirt but a splash of water. Locals and tourists alike will take water guns with them while others stay on the roadside and have a garden hose to spray to passersby.Keep away from any negative comments on the Royal family or the King or question about the Thai democracy. The Thai are giving their full respect and admiration to their King.


General tips:

  • Be prepared to be wet during the Songkran Festival. Songkran Festival is the Thai New Year which falls from April 13-15. This annual celebration is marked by throwing of water, not a slight squirt but a splash of water. Locals and tourists alike will take water guns with them while others stay on the roadside and have a garden hose to spray to passersby.
  • Keep away from any negative comments on the Royal family or the King or question about the Thai democracy. The Thai are giving their full respect and admiration to their King. [...]

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