Author: Julianne

Located at the heart of Thailand, Bangkok is one of the cheapest travel hubs in the world. If you’re visiting Bangkok for the first time, here are some of the best things to do while you’re visiting beautiful Bangkok:

Chao Praya Cruise. Enjoy the local scenery and culture when you cruise the Chao Praya River on a river taxi. Taking the river taxis is a great way to see the beauty of Bangkok. Alternatively, you can book a more sedate tour from any of the great riverside hotels, like the Shangri La, the Royal Orchid Sheraton or the Peninsula.

Weekend markets. If you love shopping, then you shouldn’t miss the Weekend markets at Chatuchak or Jatujak. It is located near Mo Chit Bus Station. It’s a great place for bargain shopping, as there are plenty of shops selling imitation brand name items, second-hand antiques and some great Thai souvenirs.

Day tour visit at the Grand Palace of Bangkok. Take a day out to visit the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace complex. The former royal residence and surrounding beautiful gilded buildings and temples continue to have visitors in awe. See the stunning Emerald Buddha in the Wat Phra Kaew temple.

Holistic spa indulgence at Banyan Tree Spa Bangkok. Book yourself in a relaxing treat of one hour facial or 7 hours of relaxing pampering from top to toe. What makes the towering and highly acclaimed spa at the vertiginous high-rise Banyan Tree Bangkok interesting is its panoramic view of the city’s skyline.

Bali is not just a surfing paradise, but also offers a lot of archeological sites that are truly unique and majestic. If you are going to Bali, Indonesia, here are some places that you should consider visiting:

Goa Gajah

Goa Gajah also known as Elephant Cave, is an important archeological site is believed to be a former heritage. The focal attraction of this temple is the central meditational cave. The complex also contains a stone relic-filled courtyard that has exotic bathing pools and sculpted fountains. The cave of Goa Gajah is shallow and inside contains 3 stone idols that are each wrapped in red, yellow and black cloths.
A note to those visiting the temple especially for women, it is compulsory to wear a sarong and waist sash that are available for rent at the entrance.

Surfing in Bali

Surfing in Bali is one of the reasons why the tourism in the island became developed, and who would not want to surf in Bali? Imagine the southern shores, where you will find rolling waves and majestic beaches that you can only find and experience in the island.

The island became famous with its first-riders in the 1930s, and more have come ever since. The surfer crowd are made of beginners and experienced riders who want to get a piece of the action. Newbies mostly head to the lagoons where the smaller and safer waves are in while professionals head to Bukit peninsula. Bali is a great place to enjoy the waves and pick up the sport, with board rentals and surf schools are mostly available for anyone.

Paris is inviting, charming, and even legendary, which is why travellers have been attracted to visit this glorious city. If you are planning to visit this beautiful city, here are some of the top places you can visit:

The Louvre

While the most popular symbol of Paris is the Eiffel tower, but the greatest prize is the Louvre. Considered as the world’s greatest museum, it houses the three most popular pieces in the world such as the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and the Venus de Milo. It is also the largest museums with 675,000 square feet. Don’t worry about getting lost though because once you are inside, you are bound to find something special.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris is a popular and symbolic destination for travellers and even for many locals. There are a lot of things to see and admire inside the Gothic cathedral that includes its famous windows and the unforgettable views of the city and the exterior architectural details of the church that are framed by stone gargoyles.

The cathedral which was made in 1163 and completed in 1345, was also badly damaged during the Revolution but was restored to its glory by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century. Although the cathedral is not the largest in France or the oldest, it is considered as one of the most beautiful in the world.

Rue des Martyrs

The city of Paris’s old market streets is often ignored by travellers as they travel from one monument to the next. But this is a mistake because the Rue des Martyrs is where you will find an authentic piece of Paris. Here you will find an old neighbourhood market that has been running for over two hundred years. With everything from fruit to fish, high-end pastry shops, gourmet cafes, chocolatiers, chic boutiques, and so much more.

If you are visiting Japan anytime soon and don’t know where to go, we have created our own short list of places to visit in this beautiful and historic country:

Tokyo

Tokyo is considered the world’s most exciting and eclectic city. It actually doesn’t need a further introduction as Tokyo is a known tourist introduction. When you visit the country, you will be able to visit great restaurants, amazing architecture, beautiful backstreets, and neon-filled cityscape.

Osaka

Just like Tokyo, Osaka is a cosmopolitan city and is the home to most of Japan’s outgoing citizens. While first-time travellers mostly skip Osaka but for those who have been to Japan, Osaka is a much-loved city by repeat visitors for its great food and nightlife.

Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a famous location because of the two atomic bombs that were dropped in the country at the end of World War II. Visitors can go to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum that is located in the Peace Park near the A-Bomb Dome.

Mount Koya

Mount Koya is considered as one of the best places in Japan to experience a Buddhist temple stay. Visitors can stay in a temple lodging known as shukubo and visit one of their famous landmark Okunoin Cemetery.

Kumano Kodo

The Kumano Kodo is filled with spirituality and history where beautiful landscapes and charming villages are blended. Walking along the pilgrimage route can be one of the most enchanting walks visitors can have. Kumano Kodo is part of a Dual Pilgrim program known as Camino de Santiago.

Visiting Tokyo in 2019 and want to know the best places to eat out? If you’re a food lover and want to try the incredible foods Tokyo here are our top picks:

Robot Restaurant

Robot Restaurant is a cool place to hang out on. With its flashy neon lights and a robot show while dining, what else can you ask for? This restaurant totally stands out among all the other restaurants you will find on earth. It is located in Shinjuku area, which is the biggest red light district in Tokyo. When you choose to eat in Robot Restaurant, better book your reservations in advance and you may even get a discount too.

Owl Café

This café is the first of its kind just like Robot Restaurant, although in this café you will mostly be interacting with owls and not robots. It is actually rare to see owls in real life, but in Owl Café, you will not just see them, but you can even touch them. You can take pictures together and share precious moments of your stay with the owls in the café located in the heart of Tokyo.

Izakaya Alleys

If you want a unique booze experience, visit Izakaya alleys (Yokocho). Izakaya is mostly popular among salaryman and locals to spend in right after work. The alleys are old fashioned, smokey narrow clammed together by small Izakaya. Some of Izakaya is very tiny with just a couple of seats. Try one of these Japanese style bars/gastropubs where you will be served with a glass of Sake and authentic Japanese snacks.