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Hokkaido – East Region

2017 Jun. Kushiro. Lake Akan. Higashimokoto. Shiretoko. Abashiri.

This is a highly anticipated self drive trip in Hokkaido to experience the beautiful countryside and eat the delicious seafood and dairy desserts I have been hearing about Hokkaido for years. Early June is not the typical tourists’ choice to visit, but it is the only window that fits my schedule, so I planned around to make the most out of it. This travel window should be useful to those with schooling children in Singapore, as it coincide with June holidays. My full itinerary is attached at the end this 3-part blog, in case you find the info useful as reference.

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Hong Kong 2017

2017 Jun. Hong Kong

This was a special trip to commemorate our 30 years of friendship since we first met as 13 year old boys back in school. Scary how time flies, but with this bunch, the unspoken bond and shared frequency only gets stronger over the years. The trip itinerary is to eat and eat and eat and maybe shop a bit in between. Many places I’m blogging here do not need much introduction, as there are already famous and well known. There are also a few lesser known gems we tried, for sharing here. My blog is loosely organised based on location clusters. I usually like to stay near 中環 Central as there are a lot of good old eating places. So right after dropping off our bags, the feasting starts… Continue Reading

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Siem Reap

2016 Dec. Angkor Wat. Tonle Sap.

Siem Reap is the primary gateway to visiting Angkor Archaeological Park, it is a major tourist town where you will find comfortable lodging, decent food, and entertainment. Angkor Wat is just a short 30min tuk tuk ride away. Not much planning is needed when visiting Angkor Wat. Depending on how much time you have, you can choose from the well established tour itineraries i.e. Little Circuit or Grand Circuit, outlying temples, etc. which every tuk tuk driver is very familiar with and happy to accommodate. Continue Reading

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Phnom Penh

2016 Dec. Phnom Penh. Cambodia.

Phnom Penh had always been a mysterious place in my impression, due to the Khmer Rouge regime when I was still a little boy. Much was heard about the atrocities done, the pain and sufferings experienced during that dark period. To be honest I wasn’t too keen to visit, but I went anyway. After seeing the actual sites and exhibits, I have no words to describe, other than saying it is a shocking, unforgettable, but necessary reflective lesson about humanity to be experienced and contemplated on your own… in silence.

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宜蘭。

2016 Sep. Yilan.

从太鲁阁下山后，在花莲搭火车到宜蘭。又遇上了超可爱的火车。宜蘭是我回台北途中，经过稍作停留的最后一站。

Yilan is the last stop of my Taiwan round island tour. Known for its wonderful street food and onsens, I only stopped over for a brief afternoon. I visited the garden by cartoonist Jimmy, ending my memorable and adventurous trip on a happy and whimsical none.

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花東海线单车行 III。芭崎。花莲。

2016 Sep. Hualien.

享用了石梯缘的爱心早餐，便开始我第三天的单车行。前两天骑了一百多公里，全身开始有点酸痛累了，不过遇上了好天气，还是兴奋地出发。

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恒春。

2016 Aug. Hengchun.

从墾丁大街骑脚车到恒春要一个多小时。恒春古城建于清朝末年，是台湾目前保留得最完整的古代城池。知道恒春这个地方是因为当兵时期听过王中平的一首歌，歌词唱道 “梦有多长有多远，有没有比恒春还远” ，心中就兴起了对恒春的遐想。后来电影《海角七号》主要拍摄场景在恒春，所以我也想来恒春看看阿嘉的家，寻找电影拍摄场景，了解风土人情，感觉一下恒春究竟是怎么样的一个地方。

Hengchun is the southernmost township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. It is a charming place full of historical traces and good food. Hengchun Old Town is one of the best-preserved historical towns in Taiwan with four gates intact and about half of the walls remaining.

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墾丁。

2016 Aug. Kenting.

墾丁是台湾的第一个国家公园，也是位处最南端的热门海滨旅游胜地。从高雄搭私家车到墾丁非常方便，收费和搭客运差不多。我选择住在生活机能便利的墾丁大街上，极力推荐网络评价和CP值超高的垦丁157精品时尚会馆。來到墾丁，白天享受风光明媚的美丽海景，晚上的墾丁大街变成观光夜市，挤满了摊贩和观光客，彷彿不夜城般。

Kenting is a beach goers place to be for the young crowd. The vibes is casual and fun, with enough beautiful landscapes, beach and water activities to keep you occupied. Kenting Main Street is home to restaurants, bars, street food and nightlife when dusk falls. Nearby rustic town of Hengchun is also worth a visit during the day.

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高雄。

2016 Aug. Kaohsiung. Cijin.

几年前看偶像剧《痞子英雄》，导演把高雄拍得很唯美，所以想来一看究竟。结果叻，还好啦，我还是比较爱看山看水，哈哈。因为天气实在太热，我也懒得到处走，瞥了几眼市区的高楼，搭渡轮去了旗津，本来想看的高雄体育场也没去成，下次吧。

Never been to Kaohsiung before, and had been wanting to check out the city. Enroute to Kenting, it was a brief overnight stop decided at the last minute. The weather was just way too hot to loiter out in the day, and I only managed to visit Cijin, a short ferry ride away in the late afternoon.

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內灣。新竹。

2016 Aug. Neiwan

位于新竹的内湾不是一般外国游客会去的目的地，绝对是个私房景点。看台湾行脚美食节目介绍内湾是个山林乡间的怀旧客家村落，有很多传统客家美食，所以决定到此一游。前往内湾的交通不是很方便，得搭乘台铁至新竹站或北新竹站，转搭台铁（六家线）至竹中站，再换乘内湾线小火车到内湾火车站。火车的班次不多，所以建议提前查好时间表。

Neiwan, located in Hsinchu’s countryside, is a charming old township off the beaten path. The residents here are mostly Hakka people, and you will find a wide variety of Hakka and local cuisine along the Old Street. While not the most scenic village or old street as other popular destinations, Neiwan is filled with great food and quirkiness that makes it worth a visit.