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In my last article, I wrote about the places that are important to BTS when they were trainees and when they first debuted as a group. This time, we shall explore the places that they went to in recent years, either as performers, or for …
During the height of the pandemic when countries were in lockdown, BTS became a source of comfort for millions of fans worldwide. When borders opened again, I knew I had to visit South Korea to pay homage to the seven guys who brought so much …
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Malacca, or Melaka, is a state in the west coast of Malaysia. It used to be ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch, and the British, and has a rich Peranakan heritage. There are many wonderful things to do and see in …
Shanghai may be known for its glitzy Pudong district or the elegance of the Bund, but look a tad further and there are many other neighborhoods you can explore in this fascinating city. Minhang, a residential district, is only a 20 to 30 minute taxi …
Located in eastern part of China in the Zhejiang province, Hangzhou is the perfect place for a relaxing three day visit on a multi-city itinerary. Just an hour away from Shanghai by high-speed train, this mid-sized city (for China’s standards!) is a peaceful escape from …
Shanghai was the first Chinese city I traveled to and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Ten years ago, even though the city wowed me with its architecture, food, and art scene, navigating the city was a bit of a challenge. In recent years, …
Food is king in Osaka and there is no place better than Namba to surrender your stomach to the gastronomic kingdom. There’s even an expression used to describe Osaka’s obsession with food — “kuidaore,” to eat oneself into financial ruin. Here are some of the …
A bustling and vibrant metropolis, Osaka is the economic powerhouse of the Kansai region and Japan’s second largest metropolitan city after Tokyo. There are two major city centers in Osaka: Kita (North) and Minami (South). Both are served by a large network of train companies …
Oh deer, is city life stressing you out? If you’re visiting Osaka, do plan a half-day trip to the spiritual city of Nara where there are wild deer, gorgeous temples and shrines, and a shop selling the most delicious mochi you will ever eat! From …
For a truly magical escape from the crowded and stressful city life, head to the enchanting mountain village of Shirakawa-go located in north-western Gifu Prefecture of Japan. Its main attraction and village center, Ogimachi (荻町) features several dozen traditional gassho-zukari thatched-roof farmhouses set amongst babbling …