My Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Review
When I visited New Zealand recently, I stayed at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland and thought it might be good to share what it was … Read more
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Going Up the Sky Tower for a Look at All of Auckland
The Sky Tower in Auckland was one of those places where I didn’t know exactly what to expect. Sure, it’s one of those big tourist … Read more
MAS Golden Lounge vs Platinum Lounge at KLIA
Malaysia Airlines has two lounges at KLIA for premium travellers: the Golden Lounge and the Platinum Lounge. I recently traveled through Kuala Lumpur and had … Read more
Kyoto Aquarium or Osaka’s Kaiyukan, Which I’d Go Back To
I would go back to either the Kyoto Aquarium or Osaka‘s Kaiyukan. Okay so here’s my quick comparison: I’ve visited both Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and … Read more
Universal Studios Japan Osaka or Tokyo DisneySea, I Did Both
What to expect at Tokyo DisneySea. What to expect at Universal Studios Japan. Even walking down CityWalk on my way into the park, I was … Read more
Kinkaku-ji or Ginkaku-ji, the Golden and Silver Pavilions Compared
During my visit to Kyoto, I was lucky enough to see both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji. And while it might sound silly to say that one … Read more
Shopping in Osaka, From Kuromon Market to Shinsekai
You can shop in Osaka, from Kuromon Market to Shinsekai. There’s no getting around the fact that Osaka is a shop-and-eat town, and to be … Read more
Osaka to Kobe and What I Did When I Got There
What I Did When I Got There: Kobe from Osaka It takes around half an hour by train to reach Kobe from Osaka, but the … Read more
Day Trips From Osaka I Actually Took
But let’s be honest: some of my favorite days here were when I escaped the city for several hours. My go-to? My go-to was Nara, … Read more
Where to Stay in Kyoto, Three Hotels I Tried
Last year I spent a fair bit of time in Kyoto. On multiple trips, I tried out three hotels, each with a different feel that … Read more
Where to Stay in Osaka and the Area I’d Pick Again
Having visited a few times now, I always ask myself whether I should stays in Osaka in a full hotel with every amenity or in … Read more