In the last few weeks, my little boy had been telling me how much he wanted to be back in Japan again! I find myself liking kyoto and osaka a little more than tokyo. Tokyo can be very crowded in certain places and though kyoto isn’t that big in terms of land space, it is a very pretty city.
Shopping in kyoto and osaka is just as great. You can find a wide array of cultural and most modern stuff all in one place! From shopping for sexy lingerie to japanese silk to the latest electronic gadgets, you can count on a wide choice of styles and designs in kyoto and osaka. Let me just warn you that if you are geared to shop in any japan city, make sure you bring enough cash and put on good walk shoes. Be expected to shop for hours in the busy malls and be ready for the tight crowds during the weekends.
Take a trip to kyoto and osaka, you won’t be disappointed.
When I travel, I enjoy staying with luxury accommodations. Actually luxury can be represented in many ways and it doesn’t have to be the most expensive. During our stay in Hong Kong last month, I was well impressed by the small luxury hotel we stayed in. The Lanson Place Hong Kong still left many fond memories in my memory tank and I can’t wait to be back there again.
I know some people go as far as to examine every detail of the hotel room. I read in some travel forum and some reviewers even go on to talk about the Grohe faucets or luxury amenities used by the hotel! Though the Lanson Place is not a five star property, it is a small luxury hotel that is personal, friendly, professional, casual, comfortable and pleasant. So if you are heading to Hong Kong next time, why not give The Lanson Place Hong Kong a try?
These days, I find it hard to travel with my laptop cos’ it’s got everything I need to keep in touch with friends back home. Perhaps, a lightweight laptop will be helpful and useful since it will take off the bulk of the luggage weight away. Thus, I am hoping for a 10″ Acer or Asus this Christmas. This would mean that I can be more connected and portable whenever I’m up and about in some parts of the world.
It’s Christmas eve so it’s another time where I’m wishing everyone here a blessed Christmas. Have a enjoyable one.
One of the great ways to save on hotel accommodation when you travel this festive season is to search at one site and get multiple results at one go. I first started using online hotel search tool when a friend who was searching for Ephedrasil hardcore happened to stumble upon a hotel search site.
What’s great about hotel search tool is that you can compare rates of more than 30+ sites without navigating around too many windows. You can search and find the lowest rates in your travel destination and find out more about the desired accommodation while making the booking online instantly. How convenient especially if you need last minute hotel accommodation this festive season.
It was hard shopping for the right Christmas gifts while I was in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Though Hong Kong’s toys were alot cheaper than Malaysia and the toys were in abundance, I personally prefer personalized books or gifts for my little boy.
Being a lover of books, I took him to Page One in Harbour City after a trip to Toy R Us in Ocean Terminal. What I loved most about the Toy R Us in Ocean Terminal was the numerous capsule machine available at the entrance of the store. It was amazing! I bought several of the Cars series and that got my boy so excited too. Now that we are back in Malaysia, I can only look forward to another trip to Hong Kong next year.
It has been two weeks since we left Tokyo and I find myself missing it. Despite the crowded streets in the city and busy subways, the security systems in Japan is great and so is the service in all the hospitality and retail industry.
What we miss most was the stay in the Japanese ryokan in Hakone… it was a perfect experience. Though it was a splurge but we were treated like dukes and queens during that one night stay, from the moment we entered the ryokan to the moment we left.
I only wish we had stayed in Hakone for an extra night and spent another night in Hakone Ginyu… how I miss those autumn colours and beautiful mountain mist in the morning!
It has been a wonderful vacation so far. We are thankful to stay with some of the nicest hotels in tokyo and hong kong which add memories to our family vacation.
I’ve always enjoy quality hotels and apartments when we travel. I like to enjoy vacation and experience a home away from home feeling. Isn’t it great if you can have a home theater seating in your room in a small scale and relax in front of a good movie after a long day from walking and shopping.
We will be checking in to The Venetian Macao tomorrow and I hope that this suite experience will be a sweet one!
Besides fine dining and gourmet delicacies, Hong Kong is an interesting place to watch for the latest trends. When it comes to a grand occasion, the people put in great efforts to put on their best including a fine gown and tuxedos for the sophisticated individuals.
You can expect to pay a little more for fine food in restaurants even if they are located amidst the old buildings. The HOng Kong people love food and care to find the best to satisfy their gastronomic cravings. I am indulging in a new dessert everyday before heading back home. It feels sad to know that I will be missing all the unique dessert varieties at Hui Lau San, Honeymoon dessert and Lucky dessert stores!
I am feeling a little melancholic as this is my last night at The Lanson Place hotel. Though it’s located at a quiet corner next to a door hardware shop and a couple provision shops, it is so near to all the action and activities.
The Lanson Place is one hotel I would strongly recommend for anyone who is planning to visit Hong Kong. The staff is friendly, helpful, sensitive to the guests’ needs and very professional. The service is fantastic though it’s not a 5 star hotel. Near to Jardine Bazaar where all the good food is, it is so convenient to taste all the local delicacies in an unpretentious setting. I felt kinda sad that we are moving to another hotel tomorrow. But then again, I will be back again to the Lanson Place hotel the next time I visit Hong Kong.
After two days in a japanese ryokan, we are finally in Osaka city. Our second day was spent in Nara and Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori. Osaka is a great city that is easy to get around and navigate compared to Tokyo. Apart from teenagers who wear funny t shirts and funky stuff, you can expect to see the trendy and well dressed Japanese packing the streets in the city.
We stayed at the Swissotel Nankai Namba which is well situated near the malls and above the Namba train station. It took a little while before we got familiar with the train lines and surroundings. We have two more nights before moving back to Tokyo and then to HOng Kong.
I won’t be able to post our trip in details since I have a preschooler to entertain at this hour. In brief, I am enjoy winter in Japan and I am thankful to God for this trip.
