Accommodation Review – Ora Beach Resort, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Howdy all to yet another ‘Accommodation Review’, and today I am sharing with you my comfortable digs when I visited El Nido, on the island of Palawan, in the Philippines late last year. I stayed in the ‘Ora Beach Resort’, which was not in the centre of El Nido town, rather further down the road …

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Itoshima – Waterfalls, Temples, Caves and MORE! Explore Kyushu!

Folks - Fukuoka is placed in Northern Kyushu perfectly for a number of day trips, and this is the first we took, to the region of Itoshima. We explore a number of places to visit in Itoshima in one day conquering public transport - including community buses. So strap yourself in as I visit the …

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Taste of Hiroshima in Fukuoka – Okonomiyaki at Denko Sekka Canal City!

Folks - another 'Andy's Food Bites' today, and it's the Japanese speciality 'okonomiyaki' on the menu. Denko Sekka at Fukuoka's Canal City Mall does Hiroshima style okonomiyaki and they do a great job of it too, so join me et al as we tuck into this Japanese favourite and see what it's like - and …

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Universal Studios Singapore – Hollywood in Asia!

Folks, last year I was lucky enough to visit Universal Studios Singapore for a second time. I had a brief stopover in Singapore transiting from the Philippines to Langkawi in Malaysia, and my love of Theme Parks knows no bounds so I had to use my single full day to check out what Singapore has …

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Lahore Explorer with Tim Blight – Part Two!

Hi all, a few weeks back I brought you the first half of the videos Tim Blight (urbanduniya.com) has produced for his detailed and revealing series showcasing the Pakistani city of Lahore - Lahore Explorer. Today I bring you the rest of the videos, this is surely one of the most comprehensive serries of videos …

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Exploring Kyushu’s Biggest City – Fukuoka Adventures!

The rain can't stop this vlogger! Fukuoka is the biggest city on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, and it's a time to go EXPLORING! What's on offer in Fukuoka? Beautiful Japanese gardens, the Canal City Mall, temples of course and a soggy view from the Fukuoka Tower to crown it all off. So come …

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Konbini Face Off – What is the Best Japanese Convenience Store?

Folks today it's the ULTIMATE face off - Three of Japan's most popular Convenience Stores! Japan LOVES convenience stores - there are over 55,000 in Japan! Family Mart, Lawson and 7 Eleven seemed to be the most common and popular that I have seen in my Japan travels, so I thought I would compare them …

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Qantas Frequent Flyer Changes – How Does It Look?

Qantas' Frequent Flyer Program has undergone significant changes, with the introduction of the Classic Plus Rewards system and a surge in the number of available seats. While these alterations may benefit the company, they have raised concerns about consumer advantage. The program's value proposition is scrutinized, and alternative redemption strategies are encouraged.

Train Journeys – Full Shinkansen Experience From Yokohama to Hakata

Come on board with me today as I take to rails in Japan on the Nozomi Shinkansen from Yokohama to Hakata (aka Fukuoka) on the southern island of Kyushu. This incredible train reaches speeds of over 200 km/h in the home of the original bullet train, Japan, SIXTY YEARS after the first bullet train was …

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