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Gokuraku Shopping Street - The Main Commercial Street in the Onsen Town @...
I was half expecting the onsen town in noboribetsu to be a quiet place but there's actually a shopping street known as Gokuraku that's right outside Takimoto Inn! Aside from the shopping, you could...
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Patbingsoo Korean Dining House @ Northpoint City Shopping Centre [Singapore]
Northpoint in Yishun has become even more happening with the opening of the south wing that brought tons of eateries to the infamous town! Today, let me share my review of Patbingsoo which offers more...
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The Hell Valley (Jigokudani / 地獄谷) @ Noboribetsu [Hokkaido, Japan]
The most famous attraction in Hokkaido's Noboribetsu region is Jigokudani (Hell Valley) and even though i have been to the similar thermal valley in Taiwan, i thought i might as well check it out,...
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Oku no Yu (奥の湯) - The Smaller Hot Spring Pond next to Oyunuma @ Noboribetsu...
Following our visit to Hell Valley, we hiked across the primeval forest for about 15 minutes before reaching another area with steam rising from the ground.A connecting drain that was dry. If it...
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Oyunuma (大湯沼) - One of the World's Largest Hot Water Lake @ Noboribetsu...
About a 15-minute hike away from Hell Valley is a spectacular, large pool of heated water with clouds of steam rising above its surface; the Oyunuma (大湯沼)!It's one of the largest thermal lakes in the...
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Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Global Geopark Mountaintop Disaster Prevention...
Natural disasters seldom strike Singapore and most of us are rather ignorant when it comes to empathizing the scale of destruction, pain and suffering that other countries have encountered.Hence, it...
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Oyunuma Brook Natural Foot Bath - Onsen Exclusively for the Feet! @...
It's almost seven months since my visit to Hokkaido last August but it remains deeply etched in my memory; there were a number of key highlights for my inaugural Japan trip and one of them was soaking...
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Open Air Street Food 'Hawker Centre' along Bangla Road @ Patong [Phuket,...
Frankly, i couldn't pinpoint the exact location of this open air 'hawker centre' at Patong (Phuket) as google map had yet to be updated but i can guarantee you it's along the famous bangla street!Is...
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The Walking Trail / Pathway (Covering Hell's Valley, Oyunuma, Oku no Yu &...
Many blogs would just mention about Hell's Valley in their itinerary to Noboribetsu in Hokkaido but there's much more to this quaint, little onsen town; for example, the pathways leading to a few...
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Usuzan Ropeway & Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano UNESCO Global Geopark @ Lake...
This shall be my last post focusing on Lake Toya and once this is completed, i can proceed with the day 4 summary before proceeding to the much awaited day 5; when we stepped into the capital of the...
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Day 4 in Hokkaido - My 8 Days, 7 Nights (Mostly Self-Drive) Summer Trip to Japan
<<< Day ThreeI am the type who can't go back to sleep once i see the sun and that's a major problem for me when sunrise is like 4am in Hokkaido and our room at Daiwa Ryokan didn't come with...
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Ah Di Durian Stall in Ang Mo Kio - The Secret Place Where I Satisfy My Durian...
There was this durian stall that i have patronised no less than four times since December 2017 and it's about time for me to share its location with everyone on this blog!Those familiar with the famous...
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The Famous / Infamous Soi Bangla - Before The Sun Sets @ Phuket [Thailand]
Think of Phuket Island and Patong Beach is likely going to pop up in the minds of many seasoned travellers! However, it's not just the beach that people remember; the walking street pretty close by has...
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Onsen Heaven - The Unforgettable Hot Spring Experience @ Dai-ichi Takimotokan...
What's the most unforgettable activity for my inaugural Japan trip (to Hokkaido)? My answer will be the amazing hot spring experience at the onsen heaven in Dai-ichi Takimotokan!As photo-taking is...
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Bangla Street at Night - Happening, Lively, Vibrant @ Phuket [Thailand]
Compared to the day, Bangla road is a lot wilder at night with an electrifying vibe that's definitely an eye opener for someone like me who isn't into the clubbing / drinking scene.Having heard so much...
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Bibi River behind Log House Wagyu Bibi Restaurant - A Snake Encounter! @...
After a scrumptious meal at Log House Wagyu Bibi Restaurant, i thought it would be nice for us to just chill out at this beautiful spot behind Hokkaido's best steak restaurant.Guess it must be popular...
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Almost Burned Down My Kitchen! #cavinkitchen
Yes, i almost burned down my kitchen this morning and as i was in a haste, no picture was taken until things have somewhat settled down; appended above was a photo of my stove with a fire blanket and a...
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Geologic Electronic Dartboard (ED 310) from Decathlon - Affordable and Nice...
Following the visit to the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum at Singapore's Chinese Garden, i brought my dad to shop at Decathlon Joo Koon where he was most pleased with the purchase of a pair of walking...
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Yuzawa Shrine (湯沢神社) @ Noboribetsu [Hokkaido, Japan]
Most people would have noticed the light red torii on the side of the road leading to Hell Valley but would prefer to spend their time at Noboribetsu's signature attraction instead, especially given...
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Going Crazy with Outlet Shopping at Mitsui Outlet Park in Sapporo...
I experienced both happiness and sadness after my very first outlet shopping (the visit to Johor Premium Outlets was actually four months later); former because i had a great time and bought quite a...
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