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There is a explorer in everyone of us. Traveling is a way of life. I enjoy exploring and documenting places I visit. Whether is it the path less traveled or indulging in the occasional tourist spot. There is also something new around the corner.

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East Asia

Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces Seoul

When visiting Seoul, South Korea, you absolutely cannot miss visiting the two magnificent grand palaces: Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces. These ancient palace grounds are home to state buildings and king residences which had been standing since the 14th century and Josen dynasty of Korea. It offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Korea. In this segment of...
East Asia

Cheongwadae Blue house

Let’s take a rare visit into the South Korean Cheongwadae Blue House. It is the official residence of the President of South Korea, located in the heart of Seoul at the base of Mount Bukak. As one of the most iconic landmarks in the country, it has a rich history and cultural significance. The opening of a new Era (and...
East Asia

Seoul City sights and exploration

Seoul, the vibrant capital city of South Korea, is known for its history, shopping, attractions, culture and people. Lets take an explore of the buzzing metropolitan city of Kimchi and Bibimbap, checking out the shopping scene, night markets, history, museums and culture. Let’s go! I found the city safe and rather clean. Notably, even the toilets in public areas are...
South East Asia

Exploring Penang George town

Let’s do a walking tour exploring Penang George Town, Malaysia. If you're looking to explore the rich history and culture of Penang, then there's no better way to do it than on foot. We will explore three of the most popular attractions in Penang (also known as Pinang). Namely, Fort Cornwallis, Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Penang Street Art- and...
South East Asia

Royal Caribbean All Access Ship Tour Review

Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas is a massive cruise ship, spanning 18 decks and capable of carrying over 5,622 crew and passengers. Do you know the ship has a continuous walkway called the interstate-95 running the whole length of the ship? The Royal Caribbean All Access Ship Tour allows you to access spots otherwise out of bounds to...
South East Asia

Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the seas cruise

Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It is 18 deck high Quantum-Ultra-class cruise class ship with a gross tonnage of 169,379 tons. It’s a big one, offering a wide range of activities and amenities for guests of all ages. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a foodie, a culture enthusiast or...
Americas

New York Metropolitan Museum of Art

Let give the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art a visit today. The museum is home to over two million works as part of its permanent collection. You might know the museum colloquially as "the Met", synonymous to the Met gala where it is held. Furthermore, the museum is a vast one. It is also the largest art museum in...
Museums

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

Lee Kong Chian Natural History museum is one of biodiversity. It comprises education, research and outreach all in one venue. For most it is a museum showcasing animal natural history of the South east Asian plant and animal life. To many, it is known simply as the "Dinosaur museum". Let’s check out the Natural History museum with a walk...
Singapore

Sailing the Duck Tours on the Marina Bay

Today, let’s check out the Duck tours with a ride through the uniquely Singapore tour around the Marina Bay. Interestingly, the ride and guided tour bring you along the Singapore civic district and a water boat ride all in one through a unique wheeled boat vehicle. It comprises of both land and water elements on the same vehicle. Let’s...
East Asia

Tokyo Teleport Gundam

With the 2021 Tokyo Olympics on now, figured I cover a section on Tokyo. Particularly, the Olympics sport climbing venue at the Tokyo Teleport itself. It is a spot I visited on my Japan trip last year but didn’t cover much in detail, particularly the Tokyo Teleport Gundam spectacle. The area is a bay side island establishment built on...
Europe

Imperial War Museum London military learning day

Imperial War Museum (IWS) in London is a war museum home to military equipment and exhibitions covering the World Wars. It is a great learning museum suitable for all ages, and great for visitors to learn of military wars, tactics and equipment. Let’s pay IWS London a day visit. Moreover, notably, Imperial War Museum London is one of the two...
South East Asia

Cruise the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas

All aboard the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas for a cruise to Penang Malaysia from Singapore. This post shall cover my cruise experience with them early 2018, which I found time to write today. Notably, the Royal Caribbean cruise company operates in Singapore out of the expansive Marina bay cruise center. Singapore cruise center Onward ship Docked Here, the Singapore cruise center...
Europe

Exploring and driving up Mount Teide Volcano

Mount Teide is a volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Its summit is the highest Mountain in Spain, and the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic. A geo-marvel of a volcano You could tell from the central location of the volcano that this canary islands is formed from an underwater fissure in the Atlantic...
Europe

Tenerife Canary Islands Santa Cruz, Spain

Let’s check out the sleepy chill town of Tenerife in the country of Spain today. Tenerife is a small island city slightly larger than size of Singapore located in the Atlantic ocean on the African continent and within the country of Spain in EU. It is also part of the Canary Islands and known for its coastal resort city. A...
East Asia

Exploring Don Quijote Dōtonbori Ebisu Tower Osaka

How are Don Don Donki stores in Singapore different to that in their country of origin, Japan? Let’s check out exploring this Mega Donki here in the heart of the Osaka Dōtonbori district. This Don Quijote in Dōtonbori is not the largest in Japan, but one of the most iconic. Namely because of a huge Ferris wheel which sit...
East Asia

Sights in Osaka City Kansai Japan

Osaka is a capital city of Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan, it is also the largest sector of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area. In size, it is also the second largest metropolitan area in Japan after Tokyo. It is home to over 20 million inhabitants, among the largest in the world. Famous landmarks in Osaka...
East Asia

Universal Studios Osaka Japan

Universal Studios Osaka Japan is a major theme park in the Osaka prefecture of Japan. Operated by the American film studio, it is the only one such major park here in Osaka, Japan and the second Universal theme park in Asia. The other Asian Universal park being Universal Studios Singapore. Let's give the park a visit today! Notably, the one...
East Asia

Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum, also known as the 東京国立博物館 (Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) or TNM in short, is an art and history museum. It is home to Japanese cultural properties of modern art, archaeology and ethnology, and cultural properties. Let’s check out the museum with an exploration. Museum in a park The museum is situated within Ueno Park in the Taitō ward...
East Asia

Checking out Tokyo DisneySea Japan

Tokyo Disneysea is a themepark located in the city of Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the two Disney parks here in Tokyo comprising of 6 main sectors, themed to a Seafaring element. Located right in the heart of Tokyo, the theme park is one of the must-visits if Theme parks are your thing. Let’s check out Tokyo DisneySea...
East Asia

Enoshima Island, Tokyo

Enoshima is a small offshore beach island location off the Shōnan coast of Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture. It is known for its sandy beaches, Shrines and ocean side caves (Iwaya Caves), with breath-taking views. Let’s check it out today with an on-ground day exploration. Physically, Enoshima island spans about 4 km in circumference, making it smaller than Singapore’s Sentosa island. It...
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