Month: January 2020

TOKYO, THE ASIAN METROPOLIS

 

Welcome to Japan’s capital, Tokyo. If you are considering a trip to Eastern Asia, the place to go is Tokyo. Here is our comprehensive guide to travelling to Tokyo.

TRANSPORT

Tokyo has two world-class airports which transport around 100milion people per year. The easiest and best way to get to the city center is the monorail train. Public transport is pretty inexpensive, and very efficient, although since the city is extremely big, it can get confusing sometimes. Tokyo is the largest city in the world by population, so you might want to keep an eye out for crowds forming at stations, and avoid those. Because the transport can get confusing, you might want to get an app, such as Google Maps, in order to know where you are going. If you are travelling at night, you have to get a taxi. When hailing one, look for a red sign in the window, and a lit top bar, so you don’t get scammed. Also, Tokyo is very safe, despite its huge population.

FOOD

Tokyo might not sound like a big food capital, but it is. In fact, Tokyo has 221 Michelin starred restaurants, which is more than New York, Paris and London combined. The food is truly outstanding, from the world known Kobe beef, one of the best meats in the world, to ramen noodles you can get on every street corner. We recommend trying the Kobe beef for sure, as well as rice meals and as many different ramen variations as possible. Also, slurping is not considered rude in Japan, but impaling your food on chopsticks is. You better learn how to use chopsticks before visiting Tokyo!

 

PLACES AND THINGS TO DO

Akihabara:

The district known as the center for manga, anime, video games, and of course, arcades. It has huge game centers as well as maid cafes and other themed restaurants. The other name for this district is the Electric city, due to many electronic shops scattered all around the area. Now, let’s transition to a bit more ancient timeframe.

Meiji Shrine and surrounding forest:

A must visit place. The shrine itself is an extremely peaceful and beautiful place, where you should come to relax in your spare time. Also, it is fairly close to Shibuya, a perfect area for fashionistas, with high-end fashion stores all over. This is the place where the famous Tokyo scrambled pedestrian crossing is located as well.

If you are looking for nightlife and party, the district for you is Shinjuku. One of the busiest districts has the busiest train station in the world, to the west of the stations are Tokyo’s famous skyscrapers. A few interesting nightlife places include Kabukicho, with wild nightlife and Golden Gai which has over 200 small and unique bars and restaurants. Now, if you want to experience traditional Japan, you will visit Asakusa. A district where the common folk lived a few centuries ago, with its main focuses being the picturesque Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon, both of these dating back to the 7^th century.

No matter what your preference is, Tokyo has it all. Even much more than you could ever imagine!

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The best places to visit in Cambodia

Are you planning on going to Cambodia anytime soon! You definitely should! It’s one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful and fascinating countries where you can find impressive temples, beaches, gorgeous landscapes and exciting cities. If you’re lucky and have one month to spend in the country, there’s lots of things to see here. Here are the best places to visit in Cambodia

Siem Reap

Let’s start with the most famous place in Cambodia. Perhaps you’re not particularly familiar with the name Siem Reap, but how about Angkor Wat? It’s one of the world’s most important landmarks and has been dubbed as one of the new Wonders of the World. The Angkor Wat consists of impressive religious monuments and is a must-see when you go to Cambodia. Although you could visit the main temples in one day, there’s also the option of a two or three day pass as well. This will allow you to visit all the temples if you’d like to, in a slower pace. One of the highlights is to see the sunrise in Angkor Wat, the main and biggest temple.

Battambang

The second most populous city in Cambodia that has just started to boom. These days, you can find plenty of backpackers who are looking to get off the beaten track. Battambang is only a 4 hour drive away from Siem Reap. The city is best known for its unique bamboo trains, the underground caves where you can see hundreds and hundreds of bats, and the Killing Cave, with a dark past. The city is full of charm and French colonial buildings as well so it’s equally a delight to just wander around and explore.

Koh Rong / Koh Rong Samloem

If you want pristine white sand beaches, skip Sihanoukville and go straight to the Koh Rong islands instead. Koh Rong is known as the more wild, party island, while Samloem is known as being the quiet one. Depending on which mood you’re in, you can pick and choose. Both of them have beautiful beaches and an atmosphere that’s unbeatable. You can’t help but fall in love with the islands in Cambodia. If you really want to find a quiet beach, go to Samloem and hike through the jungle for 40 minutes until you reach “Lazy Beach”. It’s one of the best!

Kampot

Known for its splendid nature, Kampot is a sure favorite amongst travelers and expats. It’s a sleepy little town packed with tons of things to do. Visit the Phnom Bokor National Park, the Old Catholic Church, Popokvil Waterfall (one of the main attractions) or go kitesurfing. Kampot is a place for nature lovers or for people who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the big cities in Cambodia.

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