September 30, 2012
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Took the CRH (China Railway High-Speed) train from Luohu to Guangzhou. In Chinese, the train system is called 和谐号. The journey takes about 1h 15min and it’s a comfortable ride with trains comparable to those in Europe. The Liede Bridge … Continue reading
September 25, 2012
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About a month or two ago, a friend asked me if I could date someone who was shorter than myself, fat, balding and perspired a lot. Well, she was unsure whether or not she could go out with someone who … Continue reading
September 24, 2012
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I was walking around Umeda (梅田) station in Osaka in search of some food when I came across Soraniwan Dining (空庭) at Hankyu Grand Building. Soraniwan Dining comprises four floors of restaurants with a mix of Japanese and Western cuisine … Continue reading
September 19, 2012
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The 9th KIX Dragonboat Festival gets underway at the stretch of water at the Kansai International Airport. The race was a one-day affair and I was paddling with a team from Sydney to help them make up numbers. We made … Continue reading
September 17, 2012
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My half-eaten Okonamiyaki, the Japanese savoury pancake that Osaka is famous for. Can’t leave Osaka without saying you’ve eaten it here. A cute Wi-Fi sign at a cafe Takoyaki balls, another ubiquitous street snack that Osaka is known for. Once … Continue reading
September 14, 2012
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The Kobe Mosaic Ferris Wheel at Kobe Harborland which is near the Kobe Pier. To get there, take the JR train to Kobe Station (神戸駅). Kobe Mosaic is an entertainment complex with boutiques, lifestyle shops, restaurants and a cinema. Cute … Continue reading
September 12, 2012
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As I had already been to Kyoto in Dec 2007 and visited all the main temples at that time, I didn’t bother going to those spots again this time round. This time, I took the opportunity to pop by Kobe … Continue reading
September 10, 2012
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Unbeknownst to many people (even locals and long-time residents), many waterfalls and streams can be found in Hong Kong whether in Hong Kong island, Kowloon or the New Territories. The nicest ones are in Lantau Island, Sai Kung and in … Continue reading
September 7, 2012
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Even dogs have their share of food at Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba), a food market that stretches along five blocks in the heart of downtown Kyoto. You can walk there in less than five minutes from Shijo Station on … Continue reading
September 5, 2012
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Can’t help but smile after seeing these buns A Japanese home in the suburb of Arashiyama (嵐山) Traditional handicraft from Kyoto. I almost wanted to buy one but decided that I shouldn’t add to the stuff I have at home. … Continue reading