Travel Tips to visit Bagan, Myanmar

Myanmar is a fascinating country attracting the travelers with its natural resources, glided pagodas and temples, adventure activities and mesmerizing cultures of different ethnic. Top...

Beautifully weird Japan

Japan - beautifully weird. As a western person in Japan I sometimes felt like I was in a totally different world. A trip to Japan requires thorough preparation. Tourists, particularly those from...

Translation on Name of Places in Hong Kong

I have the following translation of places in Hong Kong. My methodology is to chase back the history of places to deduct the translations. Hope it helps! · Cheung Sha Wan / Long Beach Bay · ...

Carry Cash in Japan

Today's tip is almost an extension to my other tip while in Japan where I explained the value of the Passmo card. This tip however is to make sure you carry cash in Japan. Despite major cities in...

Transport in and around Colombo, Sri Lanka

I have just come back from a 10-day trip to Sri Lanka and while there I have learned a few things about getting around in Colombo and the surrounding areas. There are a few ways to get around in...

Visiting Japan? Get a Passmo

When visiting Japan, if you have any intention of using public transit at all, get a Passmo card! This card can be loaded with money and used to take metro, buses, and can even be used in many...