3 Minsu (民宿) in Yilan You will Love It

Minsu (民宿) in Taiwan is getting more popular among tourist. You get to stay in a nicely decorated room. Most importantly, each minsu (民宿) is uniquely design and usually come with a theme, It give a different feel to the holiday. Minsu (民宿) is very well maintained and clean as well.

In Yilan (宜蘭), there are quite a number of minsu. Do give it a try should you visit Yilan.

1. Jane Castle Yilan Minsu
The name itself tells the theme of the minsu which is the castle.




2. Song Minsu 松之野
Song Minsu is a home minsu that is beautifully decorated into different theme rooms. Kids will definitely love it.

  

3. Sealuv Homestay (真情非凡行館 )
The name of the minsu itself tells you the theme is related to the sea. It has a cosy and relaxing feel.








5 Best Roasted Goose Restaurants in Hong Kong

Roasted goose, Hong Kong famous delicacy. It is a must eat food should anyone visit Hong Kong. Personally, I feel that goose tasted like duck. However, goose is way much bigger in size. The meat can be very tender and juicy as well if it is done right.


1. Yue Kee Restaurant
Address: Sham Hong Rd, Hong Kong
Hours: 11AM–11:30PM


2. Joy Hing Roasted Meat (再興燒臘)
Address: Chong Hing Building, 265-267 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Hours: 10AM–10:30PM


3. Yung Kee Restaurant (鏞記酒家)
Address: Hong Kong, Central, Wellington St, 32-40號, Yung Kee Building, Hong Kong
Hours: 11AM–11:30PM


4. Kam’s Roast Goose (甘牌燒鵝)
Address: Po Wah Commercial Centre, 226 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Hours: 11.30AM - 9.30PM


5. Yat Lok Barbecue Restaurant
Address: G/F, Block A, Po Wah Building, 5 Tai Ming Lane,, Tai Po, Hong Kong










6 Must Try Seafood Restaurants in Phuket

Phuket is renowned for its fresh seafood. Phuket has a the wide range of restaurants serving fish and the myriad choices of style, design and environment in which to enjoy a seafood meal.

Below are the top 6 seafood restaurants in Phuket which we highly recommended and you must give try it a try.

1. Rawai Seafood Market (Our All Time Favorite)
Address: 22/9 4233 Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket, Thailand

You can buy the fresh seafood and get any of the restaurants there to cook for it. The cooking fee is inexpensive. Our all time favorite.




2. Sea Hag restaurant
Address: 78/5 Soi Mor Watthana Taweenwong Rd Patong Beach Phuket タイ83150, Thailand

Sea Hag Restaurant armed with an arsenal of huge tiger prawns and an extensive Aussie wine list. It is a lively, yummy place to be.


3. Kan Eang
Address: 44/1 Moo 5, Viset Road, Muang, Muang, ภูเก็ต 83130, Thailand

Kan Eang has great views along the Chalong Bay, with a slew of crustaceans for you to choose from.


4. Lotus Restaurant
Address: 31/13 Banyantree Beachfront (Bang Tao Beach) Moo. 4 Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110 Thailand, Thailand




5. Bang Pae Seafood
Address: PA Khlok, Thalang, Phuket, Thailand


6. Pak Nam Seafood Restaurant
Address: 52/220 Rasadanusorn road, Tumbon Rasada, Amphor Muang, Phuket




Krabi Seafood at a Glance (Highly Recommended)

It is easy to find seafood restaurant in Krabi.  There are many restaurants in the areas of Saladan and Ao Nang with the ubiquitous snapper and jumbo prawns (usually from a farm) laid out on ice. However, if you are a seafood addicts, dedicated fish restaurants that have both a wide range of produce and a turnover high enough to guarantee prime freshness, are few and far between. There are few but does not mean Krabi does not have.

Below are some of our recommendation. All of them offer live seafood, essential for shellfish and crabs.

1. Laem Sak Seafood
Address: Ao Luek District, Krabi, Thailand

Laem Sak has access to one of the region’s best fishing ports. The local catches huge oysters, the southern Thai speciality of mud crabs as well as glistening squid and wonderfully tender soft-shelled crabs. All fish can be simply steamed or grilled, or else served Thai-style in a spicy salad or curry.


2. Thara Kitchen
Address: 82 Moo 5 nopparat thara road, Thailand

Thara Kitchen has good selection of seafood with a particularly large range of local shellfish. It can be cooked Thai style, stir-fried with basil and chilli, or in a salad.. 


3. Wang Sai Seafood
Address: Mueang Krabi District, Krabi, Thailand

 Wang Sai Seafood is located directly on the beach. Tanks at the entrance to the restaurant are filled with four or five varieties of fish, as well as crabs and clams. You are able to choose the live seafood for your dinner.


4. Tha Sai Seafood
Address: Thap Put District, Phang-nga, Thailand

Tha Sai Seafood is located in Phang Nga province (just over the border with Krabi), It is a charming riverside restaurant. All tables overlook the wide, mangrove-lined waterway and the hill of Phang Nga. The seafood is excellent whereby it comes in a good variety of dishes, such as the southern Thai curry kaeng som; some spicy salads; and delicous stir-fried crab claws.









Ways to Save Money on Air Ticket

Why pay more than you need to on travel? There are a lot of ways in which we can save on air ticket. Let see how we can cut cost and travel cheap.



1. Be Flexible with Arrival and Departure Dates
The days that you decide to fly can affect the cost of a flight.  Thus, it is important to be flexible with your arrival and departure dates. If you want to leave in the morning, investigate the three or four departures offered during that time period. Moving your departure time by just one hour, on your departure or return, may save you significant money on the airline ticket price.

2. Travel During Off-Peak Seasons
Flights are usually less expensive during off-peak seasons. Avoid public holiday or school holiday season. For instance, families often fly when kids are on school breaks during the spring and summer, and traveling during the holidays is always more expensive.

3. Change the Route You Travel
Everyone likes to travel directly from where we are to our destination as quickly as possible and without changing planes. However, it might not be cheap. It is important to check all surrounding airports because different airlines offer different rates at different arrival points. Do also factor in travel expenses to and from the airport as well as parking rates. If you are paying more in transportation to get to a cheaper airport, you may want to consider if the distance is worth it.

4. Sign up as member with Airline Company
Airline company usually has promotion at a regular interval. If you are their member, the airline company will alert you on their promotion via email. Catching the promotion at the right time is very important as it can save a quite a considerably amount of money.

5. Follow Travel Company on Social Media
Travel company such as Expedia will have promotion from time to time. Some of the promotion is extremely attractive. Follow them on social media allows you to constantly be aware of the promotion.



6. Flights Comparison
Flight comparison is extremely important so as to obtain the best deal. Travel meta such as SkyScanner is able to compare million of flights worldwide and you will be able to get the cheapest deal.

10 Things Which you can do in Bali for Free

A lot of time when we talk about going holiday, cost is always an important factor. However, going on a vacation does not mean you will burst a hole in your pocket. There are things which you can do for free! To find out how you can save on hotel cost, you may want to read the article on Ways to Save on Hotel Cost for Holiday

Bali’s affordability is one of the factors that make it a favourite holidaying destination and it offers many things to enjoy on the cheap.  Popular beaches to scenic hills and valleys provide great value for budget travelers, as the discoveries on each journey end don’t cost you any extra!

1. Laze and Walk the Beach

Beaches in Bali is one of the main reason why it attracts tones of tourists every year. The beaches are mostly public and easily accessible. A perfect place to laze or suntan. The popular beaches are at Tuban, Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua.

2. Surfing

Surfing is a popular sea sport activities in Bali. Surf spots abound, and range from sand breaks to challenging (barrelling) reef breaks. A lot of tourists will bring along their surf board for it.

3. Watching Sunset

Sunset in Bali is beautiful. Without a doubt, the most popular free activity for all tourists to the island. Bali has draws hundreds of tourists every evening come cloud or rain to witness the golden orb being swallowed up by the inky-blue ocean. 

4. Visit Waterblow at Nusa Dua

Witness one of nature’s prettiest sights - the hidden rock cliff in Nusa Dua. This natural phenomenon happens when waves hit the narrow space within the rock cliff where pressure builds, and water then blows up!

5. Visit Broken Sea – Pasih Uwug

Pasih Uwug, also known as the broken sea, is one unique attraction in Nusa Penida that happens to be a cool geological phenomenon. The floor of the cave had collapsed, creating the arch we see today. The hole in the cliff has also allowed ocean waters to flow through – creating a gorgeous natural pool on the other side to marvel at. You can even swim in it!

6. Visit Angel’s Billabong


he Angel’s Billabong is one of Nusa Penida’s secret getaways in the form of a marvelous natural infinity pool. You can even swim!

7. Campuhan Ridge Walk

The Campuhan Ridge Walk is an short trek that will take you through rice fields, past quaint Indonesian huts and beautifully designed villas. It is recommended to start early in the morning to prevent the scorching sun from ruining this experience.

8. Visit Yeh Leh Beach

Yeh Leh Beach, also known as Mystery Boulder Beach, is truly a spectacular find. Instead of the typical sandy shores, Yeh Leh Beach presents a weird and wonderful decoration of thousands of boulders lying on the shore.

9. Visit Tegallalang Rice Terraces

When in Bali, one must definitely check out the amazing rice paddy fields. 

10. Admire Bali's Painting

Balinese paintings are deservedly famous. Especially in Ubud, you will be able to find a lot of stores selling painting. There are several large museums and dozens of small galleries. While a few of the most famous museums have entry fees, many are actually free. 














Happy Holiday in Japan - Tokyo (Top 8 Places to Shop)

To me Japan is a heaven for shopping. You are able to shop for Uniqlo, Shiseido, Diaso, Fancl, Hada Labo, snacks etc, at a cheaper price. Not only that it is cheaper, they have more variety.

Below are the top 8 shopping places in Tokyo for shopping:

1. Shinjuku
One of the largest shopping district in Tokyo. Shinjuku is also a a major transportation hub, multiple major departmental stores such as Isetan, arcades, and flagship stores. You definitely will be able to get something in Shinjuku.










2. Shibuya
Shibuya is also another major shopping district. The main different from Shijuku is that, the target market is more towards the younger generation. Shibuya has a lot of trending clothes stores, small boutiques, eateries etc.

3. Harajuku
Harajuku is another well-known shopping district. It cater more towards the younger generation with a lot of treading clothing stores, eateries etc. What caught my attention is the Daiso (100 yens shop). It is of three stories high. Selling daily necessities, snacks, drink etc. 



4. Ginza
Ginza is a well-known upmarket shopping district in Tokyo. It has a lot of branded flagship store and cosmetic companies. Not to worries if you are not a branded lover as there is a Uniqlo flagship store in Ginza. It is of 12 stories high with a wide range of variety. 







5. Akihabara
Akihabara is home to many electronics retailers such as Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki, Laox etc. It also has a dozens of shops devoted to anime, manga, collectibles and games.










6. Ameyoko (Ueno)
Ameyoko is a shopping district mainly for food and snack stuffs. The stores there main selling fruits, sashimi and snacks. It is a heaven by for the snack from there as it is cheap! Personally, I would highly recommend the store called Niki no Kashi. The store is a wholesale for snack. They sell tones of snack and with a wide variety. The well-known snack product such as Meiji, Jagabee etc all can be found there.







7. Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi is a historic merchant district featuring traditional goods and local foods. It sells interesting traditional products and food.














8. Marunouchi 
Upscale shopping next to Tokyo Station. It is also the headquarter of many companies. There are cafes, restaurants and an abundance of shops.












Happy Holiday in Japan - Tokyo (10 Must Go Attractions in Tokyo)

Mr Teddy and I simply love Japan. There are a lot of places you can explore in Japan. There unlimited scenic, sashimi, food, sake and of course shopping for all girls.

Below are the 10 must go attractions in Tokyo:

1. Sensōji (浅草寺)
It is Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect, it became independent after World War II.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro : Ginza Line – Asakusa Station
2. Toei Subway : Asakusa Line  – Asakusa Station










2. Nakamise (仲見世)
Located just before Sensoji after Kaminarimon or “Thunder Gate”, a massive paper lantern dramatically painted in vivid red-and-black tones to suggest thunderclouds and lightning, Nakamise is one of the oldest shopping centers in Japan.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro : Ginza Line – Asakusa Station
2. Toei Subway : Asakusa Line  – Asakusa Station










3. Meiji Jingū  (明治神宮)
Meiji Shrine 明治神宮, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.


To pay respect : At a Torii (shrine archway): Bow once when entering and leaving. At the Main Shrine building :  Bow twice. Clap your hands twice. Make a wish if you like & Bow once again.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro : Chiyoda Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station
2. Tokyo Metro : Fukutoshin Line – Meiji Jingu Mae Station







4. Imperial Palace & East Garden (皇居)
Tokyo Imperial Palace 皇居 is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. Except on Jan 2 (New Year’s Greeting) and Dec 23 (Emperor’s Birthday), the palace buildings and inner gardens are not open to the public. The Imperial Palace East Gardens 皇居東御苑, are a part of the inner palace area and are open to the public.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro :  Marunouchi Line – Tokyo Station
2. Tokyo Metro : Tozai, Chiyoda, Marunouchi, Hanzomon Line – Ōtemachi Station (exit C10 – closer to East Garden)
3. Toei Subway : Mita Line – Ōtemachi Station (exit C10 – closer to East Garden)

5. Tsukiji Fish Market (築地市場)
Tsukiji Market 築地市場, is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the Tokyo. It handles more than 400 different types of seafood from cheap seaweed to the most expensive caviar, and from tiny sardines to 300 kg tuna and controversial whale species.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro : Hibiya Line – Tsukiji Station












6.  Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySEA
Tokyo DisneySea, the 4th most-visited theme park in the world is also the 9th park of the 11 worldwide Disney theme parks to open.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro : Yurakucho Line – Shin-kiba Station. Change to JR Line Train to Maihama Station.








7. Ginza (銀座)
The Ginza (銀座) is considered the high fashion center of the city and contains many upscale shops and restaurants.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro :  Marunouchi, Ginza & Hibiya Line – Ginza Station











8. Akihabara Electric Town (秋葉原)
Akihabara is the largest town collecting all kinds of electronic appliances and devices in the world. The products at the very top of technology are always abundantly available here.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro :  Hibiya Line – Akihabara Station







9. Tokyo Tower (東京タワー)
Tokyo Tower 東京タワーthe world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower is a communications and observation tower.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Toei Subway :  Oedo Line – Akabanebashi Station. Exit Akabanebashi Gate.
2. Tokyo Metro :  Hibiya Line – Kamiyacho Station. Ext No.1.








10. Hachikō Statue (ハチ公)
One of the most touching real life story in the world. Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor in University of  Tokyo, took in Hachikō, a golden brown Akita, as a pet. During his owner’s life, Hachikō greeted him at the end of each day at the nearby Shibuya Station.

How to get there?
By Subway :
1. Tokyo Metro :  Hanzomon, Fukutoshin & Ginza Line – Shibuya. Exit Hachiko.