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Located on the eastern part of Kyushu Island in Oita Prefecture, Beppu (別府) is Japan’s most famous hot spring city. A small coastal city between Beppu Bay and the volcanic mountains further inland, it is home to more than 2000 … Read More
In recent years, visitors to Japan have been increasingly looking to venture beyond the usual mega-cities of Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. One city that has been progressively attracting international arrival is Fukuoka. The city is the gateway to Kyushu (Japan’s … Read More
Kitakyushu, situated an hour’s drive east of Fukuoka City, is the northernmost city on Kyushu Island (Japan’s third largest island). Its name translates to “north Kyushu”. As the city nearest to Honshu Island (Japan’s main island), Kitakyushu is separated from … Read More
Located at the northwestern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is the second smallest state (by landmass) in Malaysia. However, it is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, the second-largest city in the Southeast Asia country. As … Read More
Street art, especially murals, has been experiencing an awakening in several Malaysian cities in recent years. With Penang leading the charge, many other cities in the southeast Asia country have taken the cue. Embarking on campaigns to reinvigorate their colonial-era … Read More
The street art (mural) in George Town is one of the most popular tourist attraction in Penang (Malaysia). These Instagram-worthy wall paintings have, in recent years, attracted a large number of visitors looking for photo ops to spice up their … Read More
Situated 30km off the north-western Malaysian state of Kedah, Langkawi is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. This tropical island paradise in the Andaman Sea is famed for the turquoise waters surrounding its lush interior tropical rainforests. … Read More
Lijiang (丽江) is a stunningly picturesque ancient city located in the northwest region of Yunnan province, China. It is home to the Naxi minority ethnic group and has a history of more than 800 years. Nestled in the mountainous region … Read More
Located in the picturesque province of Yunnan (云南), Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城) is one of China’s best-preserved ancient town. Home to the Naxi minority ethnic group, Lijiang has a history of more than 800 years. The old town is famed … Read More
A magnificent harbour city that is also the gateway to several world-class national parks, Darwin is truly an ideal destination for adventure lovers. From lively markets and insightful museums, to majestic wildlife and exotic outback adventures. The laid-back yet colourful … Read More
Planning a trip to the ancient Chinese city of Xi’an? Looking for Instagram-worthy Xi’an attractions to fill your itinerary? Then look no further! Based on our March-2018 exploration of Xi’an city, we’ve come up with the perfect list of Xi’an … Read More