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Kanazawa, a city in the north-western Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan, has a fascinating history featuring the elite samurai, a reverence for arts and culture, and intense wealth. The city was built by the wealthy Maeda clan who filled Kanazawa with the …
Currently the number one film in the United States and set to sweep the rest of the globe, Crazy Rich Asians, based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, is a rom-com about a Chinese American woman meeting her Singaporean boyfriend’s ultra wealthy family for …
When Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians first came out in 2013, I downloaded it into my kindle and devoured the entire book in two days. For those who are unfamiliar with the book, it’s a satirical look at the filthy rich (so rich that you …
A trip to Kyoto is not complete without making a pilgrimage to Arashiyama to visit its temples and bamboo grove. The beautiful district is at the far west of Kyoto and it takes about 15 to 30 minutes to get there by train or bus. …
When “Memoirs of a Geisha” was first published, readers, including me, were enchanted by the intricate descriptions of a bygone era in Kyoto. Today, the city has retained its ancient charm in the historical Gion district whilst boasting modern conveniences for locals and travelers alike. …
Japan’s public transportation system is convenient and on time (on the dot!), but it can also be rather intimidating and confusing when you are researching it prior to your trip. There’s a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming to figure …
Ipoh is one of the most charming cities I’ve been to in Malaysia. Instead of redeveloping old colonial era buildings into gleaming but boring skyscrapers, the city has cleverly worked around to retain the heritage buildings whilst adding a whimsical flair to them. If you …
GPSmyCity has been revolutionizing independent travel through the merging of technology and the expertise of travel writers. More than a dozen of my articles have been turned into GPSmyCity travel apps that can be used on the go as your personal travel guide. This year, …
To escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, visit the sleepy and charming town of Taiping, an hour’s drive away from Penang and Ipoh. After hungry travelers satiate their appetites with delicious old school dishes in Taiping, they can work off their calories …
Taiping is a small town located in Perak, Malaysia that is about an hour drive from Penang. It’s not typically on the radar of international tourists because of its laid back nature, but if you love food, it’s worth heading to Taiping for a few …