Phuket Vacation December 2016

Family Vacation School Holiday Short Break Phuket Travel Blog Reviews Holiday Inn Patong

Welcome to my travelogue - "Phuket Vacation December 2016" which chronicles my short vacation to Phuket after a gap of more than 15 years. During those years, much of the island has transformed and it's no longer the 'cheap, cheap' vacation paradise anymore. The beach scene has been cleaned up - you can now bring your own mat, and rest on the beach without being harassed to rent one of those beach chairs plus parasol, and seems the jet-ski or time-share scams are no more. Every morning,...

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Enjoy Hokkaido Food Tourism

Travel Blog Reviews Hokkaido Private Touring Planning by Jensen Chua Jetblogger

Welcome to my article "Enjoy Hokkaido Food Tourism". When one mentioned Hokkaido, images of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking natural scenery, fresh seafood, and gorgeous hot springs start to flood the mind. Such is the impression that most visitors tend to miss other gems that this enchanting island has to offer. I hope through my travelogue, readers (especially those on self-drive vacation in the western region comprising Sapporo, Kuriyama, Ishikari, and Niseko) will be able to craft a...

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Hidaka – Hokkaido’s Hidden Gem

Travel Blog Reviews Private Tour Planning Hidaka, Hokkaido Photography Tips Sharing

Welcome to my article on "Hidaka - Hokkaido’s Hidden Gem". When travelling, sometimes it’s the unplanned itineraries that reward us with the best memories. Such is my experience with Hidaka, a coastal town in Southern Hokkaido, just about 130km or a 2.5 hour's drive from the New Chitose Airport. Hidaka is Japan’s largest horse breeding hub accounting for nearly 80% of all horses bred in Japan. In 2011, out of about 7,000 thoroughbred horses bred in Japan, 5,600 came from Hidaka. So...

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