Mt. Takao Day Trip

Perfect easy day hike with views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. Exploring Mt.Takao Leaving Hakone, we returned to Tokyo for a few days in preparation for our flight to Hawaii. My friend had to return to Singapore urgently for work  and will rejoin a day later. I had a spare full day in Tokyo […]

Universal Studios Japan!

Screaming in excitement Introduction Universal Studios Japan Address: 2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan Universal Studio Japan is a popular theme park in Osaka, Japan, which officially opened its doors to the world on March 31, 2001. It is one of six Universal Studios theme park worldwide and second to open outside of United […]

48 hours in Osaka (Part 2)

A continuation of Part 1, we visited Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium and the Osaka Castle. Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium  Address: 1 Chome-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, 552-0022, Japan Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium is considered the biggest and Japan’s most spectacular aquarium, well known for their interactive and innovative presentations. There are over 15 large tanks, each recreated with a […]

Osaka, the food capital of Japan!

Japan Airlines (JAL) Osaka! Oh yes we made it. We flew Japan Airlines (JAL) from Singapore to Tokyo, and then transited from Tokyo to Osaka. There are direct flight options from Singapore to Osaka via Singapore Airlines as well.  In my opinion, JAL has modern fleets and their level of service was pretty impeccable. This […]

Taking the plunge!

Jobs fill your pocket, adventures fills your soul Jamie Lyn Beatty Final days at work, preparation for a 2 month trip Now, where do i start?  My friend Shanery and I, we came from different backgrounds, different career, different lifestyle. I remembered the day we met, we chatted at a coffeehouse after climbing at an […]