Trip Moments Recommendations
This is not in Japan BUT China 🇨🇳
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Stumbled upon this massive toy store when I was shopping in the mall. The first instinct was to look for One Piece anime toy and noticed a lot are display item! Usually those are the older ones, newer one are all available for sale.
Of course, there are other anime like Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer, Pokemon, Digimon and Bleach are here too! Even non-anime like Mask Rider, Transformer and many more!
Would recommend toy / collectible lovers to come by here for shopping! Its located at the top level of the mall.
Gakwonsa Temple in Cheonan 🇰🇷⛩️
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As a solo traveler, exploring temples in Korea is a cherished experience. Gakwonsa Temple in Cheonan has captivated me, especially during cherry blossom season.
Nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain, the temple offers a serene escape filled with diverse blossoms, making it a must-visit destination in spring. Accessible by train, bus, or car, Gakwonsa Temple was with hopes for Korean reunification.
Its standout feature is a towering 15-meter bronze Buddha statue, weighing 60 tons, overlooking the city and valley below. The temple's grand halls match the statue's magnificence, providing a tranquil atmosphere for reflection.
The temple's cherry blossoms bloom typically offers a picturesque sight amidst the serene surroundings. Gakwonsa Temple's serene ambiance and breathtaking scenery make it a truly memorable destination for solo travelers seeking spiritual rejuvenation.
Raining in Disneyland is the best time😅
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Do you know?? The best time for you to enjoy all the games in Disneyland would be during the raining time 😅
Yes it is!! You dont have to wait for any queue for any games even for those you usually need to wait for 2-3 hours!! Just go inside and you will get to play it in 5-10 min !
It might be troublesome a little bit that you have to hold the umbrella the whole day, but in exchange to avoid long waiting time, it still worth it 😆
Cant believe this is Hangzhou😱
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Hangzhou Hubin Yintai In77 has been the most lively and modern place in Hangzhou just located near to the West Lake!!
Before visiting here, I thought this city is just famous with its nature spots such as West lake, Leifeng tower, Jingci temple, and the Feilai Feng scenic area, but surprisingly, the shopping district is unbelievably huge just like Myeongzhou and Hongdae in South Korea!!
If you are going to Hangzhou for many days, you must at least arrange the whole day here as it covers 5 areas from A to E with 693,000 square meters which is SUPER big!!!
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A solo business class high speed train experience!
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My solo travels experience was put to the test and I’m happy to report that i survived 😂
So Air China cancelled my flight and I had to find another way to get back to Beijing for my flight home. And I am so glad I splurged ❤️
On China’s high speed trains, 商务舱 business class is the top toper,followed by 一等 first class, then 二等 second class. The prices between first and business is typically more than double but hey you get these! 🍀
After a somewhat messy escort to the train platform, the sight of the 1-1 cabin and my seat soothed my frazzled nerves. Very much 😆
I lucked out being assigned a seat closer to the window which accorded more privacy and the space was absolutely divine for my 4HR train ride. The seat was comfy with preset positions, the console very spacious for barangs, and comes with plenty leg space of course. The great service on board includes a meal (you get to pick from 2 options) which can be served at your desired time and a call button for anything you need. The service continues after you alight if you opt in for the porter & escort device which helps you get out of the station to an exit of your choice, including them making sure you successfully get a car if you are using a ride hailing service. I’m very impressed! ⭐️
This is the only context I’ll say business class is better than first haha 💰
Visit a happening Thai themed market in Singapore
✔️ Artbox Flea Market
📍 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
For solo travellers who love to visit night markets, this one is perfect for you. Not only is it completely indoors and air-conditioned, it has a ton of pop-up stall vendors specially flown in from Thailand! You get to enjoy the bustling and vibrant atmosphere without the uncomfortable heat and sweating.
I highly recommend the fried chicken bucket that is just nice for one person, very filling too. We tried the bottled Thai milk tea with condensed milk, but that was a little too sweet. Lots of shopping to do in the retail section of this market, have fun!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Winnie the Pooh in the house 🧸
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Bring your kids to visit the fantasyland attraction in Shanghai Disneyland by visiting to Winnie The Pooh ‘s over 100 acres wood world and enjoy the musical show with the characters such Eeyore, Gopher, Kanga, Piglet, Tigger and tiny Roo who come alive to welcome you!
Usually, the queue for this game would not be too long, recommend you to focus on the game with long queue 1st upon arrival and afterwards, enjoy the game with slower pace like this “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” after you lunch time 👍🏻
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Stay in the heart of Brisbane
✔️ Lucid Lofts
📍 38 Hope Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia
Conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane and near popular tourist attractions plus local farmers’ markets, this accommodation is perfect for solo travellers looking for a little more space and modern comforts. The space was well-maintained and hygienic, and there was a balcony overlooking the city. Just imagine waking up to this view every day with a cup of coffee in hand!
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#solotravel #tripmoments #tripblazers
BEST GAME in Shanghai Disneyland ⛵️⚓️🛶🛥️
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There is no doubt that the Pirates of the Caribbean : Battle For Sunken Treasure is the TOP 1 fun game in Shanghai Disneyland even making comparison with the latest new Zootopia game where you can find the excitement during the game yet not as scary as those roller coasters👍🏻👍🏻
Do not want to disclose the detail of it but just a tip here, if you would like to fully immerse yourself in it, you must try your best to get the seating in the first row!!
Lets plan it and meet Jack Sparrow this coming summer ⚓️
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
New park in Disneyland - Zootopia 🐨🦁🐇🦊
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After the launch of the Toy Story park in 2018 in Shanghai Disneyland, the theme park has expanded again by launching the 8th new park - Zootopia the last year, December 20.
Unlucky but super lucky, it was raining heavily the whole day when I was there butttttttt…..there was no queue at all to play the Zootopia - Hot Puisuit game so I managed to play it twice without any waiting time 😆😆 I like raining theme park ever since then 😅
Remember to buy the claw popsicles as the theme park has gotten the license from the ‘fox’ to sell it 😆
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Another colourful Pop Mart in Shanghai 🌈
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This is another Pop Mart that located in Disney town, Shanghai but it is kinda of different with the others as it built based on the design concept of 'POP MART Theater' including 6 main store areas which are:
Creative
Rehearsal
Ticketing
Stage
Performance
Backstage
If you are here, highly recommend you to purchase the Pop Bean Bottles, that allowed you to fill in any mini pop beans until it full in 10 minutes time!! Remember to take the Shanghai Xiao Long Bao as this is only available in this city!!
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is the paradise !!!! 💋🧸🚂🦴
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World Disney is located in the Disney town, next to Disneyland (few minutes walking distance) offering a wide range selection of Disney products such as the toys, cups, clothes, bags and so on!!
If you are not planning to buy an entrance ticket for the Disneyland but would like shop for Disney products, this is a good place for you and Im sure you will be spending more than an hour here😆
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
🇰🇷 A Walk along Seoul City Wall
If you enjoy city walking like me, you should not miss Seoul City Wall Trail when you're in Seoul. The Fortress Wall of Seoul, also known as Hanyangdoseong, was built in 14th century during the Joseon period to safeguard the boundaries of the capital city. Hanyangdoseong has four major and four small gates which are important historical landmarks in Korea.
I started my walk from Dongdaemun subway station exit 1, from which I could see the Heunginjimun Gate on the opposite side of the road. Then it was a steep hike from Heunginjimun Park along the city wall, passing by Ihwa Mural Village before reaching Naksan Park. Naksan Park offers panoramic views of downtown Seoul especially during sunset and evening. From Naksan Park, the walk came to an end with a steep descent via the trail towards Hyehwamun Gate near to Hansung University Station.
#solotravel #korea #southkorea #seoul #dongdaemun #citywall #naksanpark #cityview #naksan #park #hike #tripblazers #citywalk
Streets of Dotonbori Osaka
✔️ Dotonbori
📍 1 Chome Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka 542-0071, Japan
Japan is deemed one of the safest countries for solo travellers and the best part is there are so many cool streets to explore here! A famous area to soak in the bustling vibes is at Dotonbori, where the iconic Glico running man is. But head further into the smaller streets and you will find a ton of small restaurants and eateries. Some even sell grab-and-go sushi and matcha lattes.
There are also a number of buskers, hawkers and musicians all across the area, adding life to the atmosphere here. If you do visit this place, I recommend checking out Panshirou, a boutique bakery that sells extremely soft and fluffy bread made from Hokkaido milk!
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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🌟 Mastering the small and grand circuits of Siem Reap🌟
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😍 Both the Small and Grand Circuits offer an equally captivating experience. Whether you choose to share the journey with fellow explorers or revel in a private expedition, prices range from $7 to $15 USD (shared or private tours) 🤑
🎯 the mains difference between the circuits is the time it takes to go from one attraction to another. In the small circuit the attractions are closer to each other, while in the grand one they are a bit farther.
🌍 Small Circuit: Uncover the Hidden Gems 🌍
📍 Angkor Wat: Marvel at the crown jewel of Siem Reap, an architectural masterpiece that will leave you breathless. 🌅
📍 Angkor Thom Gates: Step into a world of grandeur as you pass through the magnificent gates, guarding the ancient city of Angkor Thom. 🏰
📍 Banteay Srei Temple: Behold the intricate carvings and delicate pink sandstone that define this hidden gem of Siem Reap. 🌺
📍 Ta Prohm Temple (aka Tomb Raider Temple): Unleash your inner adventurer as you wander through the mystical ruins, embraced by the embrace of ancient tree roots. 🌿🌳
🌄 Grand Circuit: A Journey Through Time 🌄
For those seeking a deeper immersion into Siem Reap's mystical past, the Grand Circuit beckons with its sprawling wonders and expansive landscapes. ⏳🌿
📍 Neak Pean and its Healing Pools: Discover a sanctuary of tranquility, where ancient beliefs merge with the soothing embrace of nature's healing waters. 🌊💆♀️
📍 Preah Khan Temple: Unravel the secrets of this majestic temple, once a place of royal ceremonies and spiritual significance. 🙏🏻🕌
📍 Terrace of the Elephants: Walk in the footsteps of kings as you stand upon this grand terrace, adorned with intricate carvings and majestic elephant sculptures. 🐘🌺
📍 Phnom Bakheng: Witness an enchanting sunset like no other from the summit of this ancient temple, casting a golden glow over the city of Siem Reap. 🌅✨
💢💢💢See photos 2 and 3 for both routes💢💢💢
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BEST BIRYANI off JONKER STREET!
Lōu Kót Kafe is an amazing cafe/restaurant serving delicious biryani and drinks.
Their slogan “HAPPINESS IS BIRYANI & CHAI” says it all!
Great for a chilled chat and chai, fresh juice, or in my case lunch/dinner. This little cafe has character and truly scrumptious food. The menu is excellent and there are good vegetarian options also (see pic!).
There staff here are extremely friendly, so much so that it felt like walking into a neighbour’s house for a catch up.
The decoration is excellent, with clever chalk board signs with great quotes and sayings.
Don’t forgot to say hi to their colourful parrot before you leave#Parrot #Melaka 🦜
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This restaurant is located right next to the very beautiful Arulmiku Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple.
A day trip to Halong Bay - Vietnam
My first experience cruising from Hanoi to Halong Bay was extraordinary. As a solo traveler, I chose a day trip, and I enjoyed it a lot. The food served on the cruise is delicious. I felt Halong Bay’s breeze while mesmerized by the beauty of inhabited and unoccupied islands at the bay. It’s truly unique. No wonder it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. When the cruise arrived at Halong, I joined a little hike to Surprising Cave, then continued experiencing bamboo boats and swimming. On the way back to Hanoi, the sunset is stunning. My camera could not catch it perfectly, but my eyes did!
#mytravelhacks #trip #solotravel #worldheritage #vacation
My Solo Jeju Winter Hike and City Trip
The highligh of this trip was the winter hike in Mt Hallasan one that you can take even if you are hiking solo. The view is amazing, you may hate the hike but you will forget everything once you’re up there. I took the yeongsil-eorimok trail.
Jeju is a safe island for female solo travellers. Highly recommended! Lots of cute cafes, you will never run out of caffeine fix, a heaven for coffee addict 😁 Even their convenience store got a lot of goodies to try. I stayed in 2 locations for my 6 days trip, first near the beach and 2nd was in the city area and it was a great decision. More time to explore the city by foot or by bus. They have very efficient transportation throughout the island although its less frequent when you are far out of the city but it is still manageable.
For transportation you can use kakaotalk or just use google map, bus options will be listed there with bus frequency and timing.
Hiking Mt Hallasan-You can take the bus but make sure to take the first trip as it is pretty crowded and you will be surprised that there’s a lot of hikers from young to old even in winter.
Visiting lighthouses and beaches:do check the weather prior to going out as it can get really windy by the seaside. Bringing poncho is much better than umbrella.
Popular places have long queues like london bagel museum so plan ahead. You dont wanna be stuck in one place for long hours and missed seing other places.
Jeju is a place I would love to visit again and again.
#winterhike #jeju #mthallasan #cutecafes #solotravel #lighthouse #southkorea #hiking #healing
Golden Hour in Kuching
Solo travellers are a bit less famous in the community. This is because they think that solo travelers are quite boring, sad and quite expensive. However, solo travelers have advantages and also satisfaction for someone. We are free to plan, execute, and free to replan. Solo traveler is better than no travel. Golden hour is not always present, so take advantage of its presence rather we learn to appreciate its existence.
#solotravel #Kuching #historicallandmarks
DALI COFFEE LOVERS! This one is for you!
小浓造物咖啡 Little Farmer Coffee
This coffee shop is not only aesthetically beautiful, the barista’s are both super friendly and wildly knowledgeable about their coffee!
It is a perfect little spot to enjoy a great cup of coffee from their excellent menu, soak up some sun in their outdoor area, or chill inside for a chat.
The atmosphere here is really wonderful. I confess I went 4 times during my short trip to Dali and I couldn’t recommend it more.
Give it a try, you are sure to love it!
小浓造物咖啡 Little Farmer Coffee
#coffee #coffeelover #dali #yunnan #solotravel #relax #localguides #咖啡 #云南
An explore day in Lingshan Giant Buddha
As a foreigner you can easily visit this place but yourself. Bought ticket from the app by simply scanned the QR code in front of the entrance gate (the price is 210¥ whe I visited). The area is quite big, if you don’t have much time or not really into walking, suggest to buy the VIP electric car ticket (also in front of the entrance gate) it’s cost 40¥ and you can asked the driver to bring you to anywhere in the area. Some of the drivers can speak English. Inside of every spot have vegetarian buddhist restaurant, the meals is delicious and muslim friendly #muslim #muslimfriendly #solotravel #solofemaletraveller
The floating tower
Belém Tower was first built to defend Lisbon. Years later, it was transformed into a lighthouse and then a tourist attraction.
Inside Belém Tower, the ground floor of this architectural jewel has 16 windows with cannons. The visit also includes a tour of the pits and holes where the prisoners were thrown into, with other five floors to discover.
During my visit to Belem, we took the train from Lisbon Port. I suggest going there just before the sunset, because the view is magnificent, you can see from the photos. I did not go inside the tower, but if you are a historic adic, I suggest going in.
Useful information:
Location:
Belém Coast, 6 kilometers west of Lisbon.
Schedule:
October - April: 10 am to 5:30 pm.
May - September: 10 am to 6.30 pm.
Closed: Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December.
Price:
Adults: € 6
Plus Jerónimos Monastery € 12, Jerónimos Monastery + Ajuda Palace: € 16
Transport:
Tram: line 15.
Bus: lines 27, 28, 29, 43, 49, 51, and 112.
Train: Belem, Cascáis Line.
Nearby places:
Belém (245 m)
Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon (919 m)
Archaeology Museum (1 km)
Jerónimos Monastery (1.1 km)
National Coach Museum (1.6 km)
#falltrip #mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks #familytrip #solotravel #2024wish #wecreate #tripblazers #portugal
Must visit places in Old capital of China
1. Hangyadong Commercial Street
Address - No. 88, Binjiang Road, Jialing River, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Highlights - Best time at night and need 1-2 hours
Rating - 9/10
2. Three Natural Bridges
Address - Junction of Baiguo Township and Walnut Township, 20 km southeast of Wulong County, Chongqing
Highlights - ignore rainy day and need whole day
Rating - 9.5/ 10
3. Ciqikou Ancient Town
Address - No. 1 Cinan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing
Highlights - best street food and need 1-2 hours
Rating - 8.5/9
4. Yangtze River cableway 🚠
5. Jiefangbei Night tour with Cruise 🚢
6. Liziba Metro Station, Yuzhong District 🚇 #mytravelhacks #localguides #Chongqing #trip #solotravel #china
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Biggest ice and snow festival in the world 🌎
#freehotelstay when I first arrived in china 6 years ago, this place was in my bucket list. But didn’t get to manage everything. But finally I got chance to visiting this year which was also first day of the year 2024. Fully worthy to visit this place in winter ❄️ and do some activities inside. Altogether price was 328 Rmb. First, I watched Russian show, then Ferries wheel 🎡 and last I enjoyed crazy ice 🧊 ride. It was really lifetime experience for me. I travelled alone but got many friendly people. My suggestion if you go holidays time, better to go early before 1 pm. Dreams come true 🤍 #solotravel #harbin #happynewyear
Cairo city gems !
Cairo is filled with so much in one city ! Of course you need to see the great #Pyramids of Giza ! Book a small hotel across from them for the best view. I stayed at the Egypt pyramids Inn and enjoyed my stay. Make sure you have a local guide. They can customize much more for you and give you a more authentic experience. The new museum was really cool ! Be aware that as a tourist many of locals will invite you to shop, be clear about what you interested in buying so you don’t waste time being haggled into shopping. I went to the local perfume and oil shop and it was very nice but very expensive FYI. Overall there no place like Cairo ! #pyramidsofgiza #Cairo #egypt #Kingtut #historicallandmarks #solotravel
A Place You Can't Miss or Your Heart May Cry! 💔😢
This place is truly breathtaking! When I saw it in person, the only word that came to mind was 'Wow!' It's an artificial beauty, and even though you know it's man-made, seeing it with your own eyes is truly awe-inspiring! 😲
No more words, let's get straight to the guide! ‼
1⃣ Where is it? It's located next to Terminal 1 at Singapore Changi Airport, beside a large circular building. Just walk in, and you'll see it. Alternatively, you can ask airport staff. Most people who look Chinese can speak Mandarin, and they are friendly and helpful! 😊
2⃣ How to take photos? If, like me, you're traveling alone, I'll share my secret with you. Just say, 'Hello, can you take a photo for me?' This usually works! The key is to find a young lady; they usually take better photos. If you can identify Korean ladies, go straight to them! You're guaranteed a good shot! 📸
3⃣ Best viewing platforms? Each floor has a different vantage point, but my favorites are the first and third floors. 🏞
4⃣ Any other activities at the waterfall? You can take a small train ride through it, offering a unique experience. When I looked down from above, it felt like a scene from 'Love O2O,' very futuristic. 🚂
Solo travel turns out to be quite fun; I had a great time! Highly recommended! 🌟
#SoloTravel #SingaporeWonders # BreathtakingViews #新加坡樟宜機場 #新加坡濱海灣花園 #新加坡景點 #新加坡旅行 #境外遊 #週末遊
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BARCELONA: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
Barcelona is an old-style city with new vibes. For me it was love at first-sight. There is so much to do and see that I had a full 2 days but it was worth it!
I saw the Montjuic Castle, Barcelona Cathedral, Port Vell, La Pedrera, La Boqueria, FC Barcelona Museum, Aquarium, and the MOCO Museum...
I went on a 2-hours walking of Mountjuic, and let me tell, I learned so much about the city! The guide told us years of history during the tour. I highly recommend going a tour if you dont know much about the history of Barcelona.
I will be making more posts about the specific places so follow along on my profile! I also have a youtube channel you can check it out if you would like!
#barcelona #spain #solotravel #tour #history
Travelling is a lifestyle ❤️
My 24h solo travel trip to faro Portugal had such an amazing time from the airport you can take the local bus to the curry centre for €2.50 and expose the city old town the port the amazing food coffee beers all at a very good prove very reasonable priced beers like €3 food food your looking at about €10 getting about is very they are very friendly and make you very welcome definitely be going again but probably to other parts of Portugal #solotravel #love #vibe
A day in Mozart Birthplace!!
A day in Mozart Birthplace , Salzburg- 🇦🇹.
Austria is famous not only near to Hallstatt, but also because of Mozart.
Beautiful scenery, friendly people ,super convenient public transportation system make Salzburg to attract tourist from around the world.
I stop by Salzburg, before I headed to another country.
Once I reach to train station, put my bag in coin locker , walked out of the station and headed to city transportation hub ( just outside of train station) bought 24 hours transport card for 4.5€ ( coz single ticket is 2.9€) and went to those famous places with google guide .
Enjoy the 🚋 rides and walked around Mozart birthplace , Salzburg Cathedral, fortresses Hohensalzbrug, Mirabell palaces and back to the station, continue my journey!! See you all on the other side of the 🌎!!
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Beautiful country with big history!!
A day in Budapest- Hungary . Today I decided to drop by a day trip to Budapest from Vienna - Austria.
Just two hours train ride and almost every hour interval between there two countries.
Before I go, I write down and save all the locations that I want to go and things to do on google map ( definitely life saver)
Once I reach to Keleti ( Budapest main train station) I bought 24 hours city transportation card from vending machine outside of station and started my journey . This transportation card can use all kinds of transportation like , metro , train , tram , bus within the rime limit .
I started off with Buda Castle , follow by Matthias Church, Buda castle hill , lunch at near Central Area and the last I went to Parliament building before heading back to Vienna . Budapest is sooo beautiful especially all the historical buildings and landscapes. And it look clean as well . One day is definitely not enough for me to explore . Sure , I need to come back one more time . See you all on the other of the world .
#solotravel
#Be like local
#Nature lover