1. Megazip Adventure Park As we had already done our annual family trip in June in 2016, we had no overseas vacation planned for end of the year. Â So instead, we decided on a short staycation in Sentosa just 3 days before Christmas. We dove to Sentosa and arrived at around 10.30am that morning and […]
Kawaguchiko (Mt Fuji) & Sagamiko Illumination Breakfast at Shohokaku Shogetsu was served in the dining room which affords a wonderful view of Mt Fuji in clear weather.  Unfortunately Mt Fuji was still hidden behind clouds the next morning. Breakfast was Japanese buffet with decent variety. Mt Fuji behind the clouds – view from dining room of Shohukaku
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Sorry for the delay of this last post of our Tasmania and Melbourne trip. Was busy with Chinese New Year and after that DH and I also made a short trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Will come to that after I have sorted out our photos. Day 15 (28 Dec 2017) : Melbourne This is
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Day 8 (22 Dec 2017) : Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain We had originally planned to spend the morning exploring Sheffield town which is well known for its murals, then visit Tasmazia to explore its mazes before driving up Cradle Mountain that afternoon. However, the weatherman was forecasting light showers this morning and early afternoon today
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Day 10 (22 Oct 2018) – Around Tokyo Station (Last Day) Tokyo Metropolitan Marunouchi @ Tokyo Station We had a 5plus flight to catch on this last day. So the plan was to have a lazy sleep in, do some last minute shopping, have lunch, then head for the airport. We ate a box of
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Day 8 : Caldas de Aregos – Entre-Os-Rios This morning we visited an old monastery in rural Portugal. I can’t remember the name of the place now. ?? Old Monastery Later, we cruised to Entre-Os-Rios, arriving this evening. Dinner that night was at the Alpendurada Monastery.  Upon arrival, we were given a tour of the 16th
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Day 2: Borobudur Sunrise Tour We left our hotel at 3.50am and arrived at Manahora hotel at around 4.25am. The Manahora hotel has a direct access to Borobudur, the only hotel with this privilege. Thus entry to Borobudur prior to official opening times, ie during sunrise tours, have to be via the Manahora hotel. After
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Kawaguchiko (Mt Fuji) I stayed at the Shangri La Tokyo at Tokyo station for 5 nights during the first part of my trip.  I chose this hotel because it is located near my office. It is also conveniently located at Tokyo Station. So it is extremely convenient as I needed to make a day trip to
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Grand Hyatt Hong Kong I made several trips to HK in May and June in 2018. During the trip in June, I stayed at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong in Wan Chai. Hyatt is one of my favorite hotel chain but in HK, while I have stayed at Hyatt Regency in Tsim Sha Tsui, I
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Day 7 : Regua (Mateus Palace) This morning, some of the cruise members went on a picnic at Quinta do Seixo, the estate we visited the day before.  DH and I joined the excursion to the palace and gardens known as the Palacio de Mateus (Mateus Palace), located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes near the
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