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Japan Day 1: Hotel Monterey Kyoto Review

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I originally planned to stay in a Ryokan (Japanese style home) for my autumn foliage trip in Kyoto last November. Since the last two weeks of November fall under super peak season in Kyoto, the well-located ones have already been fully booked even if I tried to reserve 4 months in advance. I contacted more than 20 Ryokan owners and was only able to receive… [Read more...]

Kyoto Itinerary with Side Trips to Osaka and Nara

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Kyoto Itinerary with Side Trips to Osaka and Nara

(Autumn Foliage Trip)

While I was busy browsing travel inspirations online in the middle of last year, I stumbled across beautiful photos of fall foliage in Kyoto Japan. This brought back memories of my travel to New England where I experienced fall season for the first time. Living in a country where… [Read more...]

Miascor Lounge in NAIA Terminal 1

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It’s been almost 4 years since I last set foot in NAIA Terminal 1. My previous experiences in this terminal have not been so good – from its dilapidated surroundings, long inefficient queues and chaotic baggage claim area. For my recent flight to Osaka, I am so happy that I was able to avail free Miascor Lounge access in NAIA Terminal 1… [Read more...]

Sofitel Manila – Asiatravelbug’s Hotel Review

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I’ve been wanting to blog about my stay in Sofitel Manila for a while but I was unable to do so due to my busy schedule in the past few months. So today, my blog marathon begins taking advantage of the holidays before the year 2012 ends. Sofitel Manila Philippine Plaza Room Rate For the past 3 years, we have always stayed in Sofitel Manila for our annual… [Read more...]

Hong Kong Day 4: Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden, Shang Palace, Airport Express from Tsim Sha Tsui to Hong Kong Airport

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Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden Admission: Free How to get there: via MTR and get off from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station P1 Exit It’s our last day in Hong Kong so we decided to pay a last visit to a nearby garden just beside Kowloon Shangri-la hotel. It was nice to see local kids playing around being chased by their mothers.  Shang Palace… [Read more...]

Hong Kong Day 3: Kowloon Park, Spring Deer Restaurant, Symphony of Lights and Avenue of Stars

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Kowloon Park Admission: Free Address: 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong How to get there: There are several gates along Nathan Road. If via MTR, alight from Tsim Sha Tsui Station and get off at A1 Exit After our lunch in Chuk Yuen Restaurant along Hankow Road, we walked the busy streets of Tsim Sha Tsui towards Kowloon Park. There are a couple… [Read more...]