Around Sensoji Temple snapshots - Japan - December 2014

Sensoji temple is a buddhist temple located in Asakusa. It is one of Tokyo's most popular temples.

Nakamise Dori ( a shopping street ) leads you to the temple. Bring your cash as this is a place where you can buy cute, colourful and cheap souvenirs.

Meiji Jingu Shrine Snapshots - Japan - December 2014

A shrine located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Please make sure you visit before heading to Harajuku. The shrine is accessible via Harajuku station or Shibuya station (very long walk but it's worth it!)

The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.

There are 2 main religion in Japan. Shintoism and Buddhism.

Shrine for Shintoism. Temple for Buddhism.

Tokyo Trip - December 2014 - Part 2 - Around the city of Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is one of the biggest cities in the world. One of the most expensive too. But there are cheaper alternatives - you just have to search and look around for them - meaning you have to walk around and walk some more.

Transportation - you can get a Suica card for 500 Yen (about 5USD) as the base amount and top-up the amount (pre-paid) so you can go anywhere in Tokyo via bus, train or subway. I think we only spent less than 50 USD traveling around Tokyo for our 8 day stay (train fees to and from the airport are not included).

Food - oh yes food. LOL. There's a lot of restaurants around Tokyo, but if you are on a budget, make sure you check out the prices of their menu before you enter. Most of the restaurants have their menu listed with prices outside. The cheap ones are those with ordering machines - somewhat like a vending machine. You insert your money, choose whatever dish you like ( there are pictures ) and it will print out a stub/ticket to be given to the staff.

This is the Suica card - I kept mine as a souvenir haha ... you can return it though and get back the 500 Yen (around 5 USD) deposit. It's not hard to top up the card. You can select English language on the machine as well. It's super easy : insert the card, select the amount, insert the money > done!

Snapshots from Chinatown in Singapore

We were in Chinatown last weekend to try the burger at Fast Cow Palace restaurant. Yes - burger .... chinatown ... don't really mix well i know, but I must say, their burger was good! A little bit pricey, but search Groupon and you may be able to get some discounted vouchers ;)