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Hokkaido Shinkansen: Travel from Tokyo to Hokkaido

Hokkaido Shinkansen: Travel from Tokyo to Hokkaido

When we were in Japan end-Feb, early-Mar, Hokkaido Shinkansen (Bullet Train) has not opened. But we did see a huge countdown clock at JR Sapporo for the Shinkansen’s opening on 26 March 2016. It sounded like a big deal! Of course, Hokkaido Shinkansen is only 

How to get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo (Shinjuku / Shibuya)

Scroll down for the various options to travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo:  Tokyo Monorail & JR Easiest Way Price: 490 yen (one way) from Haneda Airport to Hamamatsu Cho; another 200 yen to Shinjuku 500 yen (one way) from Haneda Airport Terminal to any 

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo (Shinjuku / Shibuya)

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2016 and a few links have been updated for accuracy. Three options to travel from Narita Airport to Tokyo. N’EX (Narita Express) Fast and convenient, but not cheap Price: 4,000 yen, ~S$50 (round trip); from 3,020 

Bus from Patong Beach to Phuket Town

  If you have one day, I suggest you stay at Patong beach to suntan, shop, massage, or enjoy some sea sports. But if you really want to explore the Phuket old town, take a look at my Phuket’s one day guide. Here’s how you 

What to Do in Phuket? | One Day Guide: Patong Beach, Phuket Town

What to do in Phuket if you have only one day? We travelled to Phuket with Mariner of the Seas and took their tender boat to start our one day tour in Phuket. If you want to maximise your day at Phuket, be sure to queue for 

Famous Food in Penang, George Town

Famous Food in Penang, George Town

A guide to the best food in Penang, George Town Coffee and Bread If you are finding food in Penang for breakfast or afternoon tea, Eng Loh Kopi Tiam (translated as Eng Loh Coffee Shop) might be a good option. Along with traditional Chinese coffee 

Interesting Things to do in Penang (George Town)

Interesting Things to do in Penang (George Town)

A guide to the best attractions and things to do in Penang, George Town Looking for things to do in Penang? With a well-preserved cultural and historical heritage, George Town, Penang’s capital city, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Get lost in 

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

Review of Yokoso SIM Card in Japan (Tokyo and Hokkaido)

My husband and I decided to each get a Yokoso SIM Card to travel around Hokkaido and Tokyo. My husband got the 15-day SIM card for the whole Japan trip, while I got a 8-day card for our 8.5 days stay in Hokkaido. And for the rest