Tag: travel

Discovering Team Labs Forest Fukuoka – Future of Interactive Attractions?

On By Andy RoamsIn Japan, VlogLeave a comment

When I went to Japan a couple of months ago now I heard a lot of people talking about 'Team Labs' in Tokyo and recommending it. I couldn't squeeze it into my Tokyo itinerary, but when I visited Fukuoka on the southern island of Kyushu, I discovered there was another Team Labs there. So come …

Continue reading Discovering Team Labs Forest Fukuoka – Future of Interactive Attractions?

Photos of Langkawi – Crocodiles and Mangroves

On By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel photography1 Comment

Hi all, my second photo blog from Langkawi, and my final photo blog from my trip to South-East Asia last year. This post covers my visit to Crocodile Adventureland - post on that coming up, the curious place called Coconut Kingdom and on the final day before returning home, my mangrove tour ending on some …

Continue reading Photos of Langkawi – Crocodiles and Mangroves

Purikura – The Japanese Photo Booth Craze – Make Andy Beautiful!

On By Andy RoamsIn Japan, Vlog2 Comments

Folks, whilst in the sunny southern city of Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan I was in the shopping mall 'Canal City' when I passed a big store full of photo booths, also known as 'Purikura' in Japan. Well, how could I not give it a go, right? Check out how it's done and what the end result …

Continue reading Purikura – The Japanese Photo Booth Craze – Make Andy Beautiful!

INCREDIBLE 41 METRE BRONZE BUDDHA – Nanzoin, Kyushu, Japan

On By Andy RoamsIn Japan, Vlog1 Comment

Folks, Japan is full of some incredible wonders from the natural to the man made, with its eye on the future yet appreciating its past. Today, a short day trip from Fukuoka in Kyushu sees me visit a place called Nanzoin, home to an incredible 41-Metre Bronze Statue of a Reclining Buddha. Come with me …

Continue reading INCREDIBLE 41 METRE BRONZE BUDDHA – Nanzoin, Kyushu, Japan

Airline Face Off – Air Asia Vs Cebu Pacific Vs SCOOT

On By Andy RoamsIn air travel, travel3 Comments

G’day folks, and I hope today’s blog finds you well. South East Asia is one of the best connected regions of the world by budget airlines. Last year in November-December I spent just over three weeks in the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia and flying was my main mode of transport. I used three of the …

Continue reading Airline Face Off – Air Asia Vs Cebu Pacific Vs SCOOT

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

On By Andy RoamsIn Japan, travel, Vlog2 Comments

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 …

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

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

On By Andy RoamsIn Japan, VlogLeave a comment

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 …

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

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

On By Andy RoamsIn Japan, Vlog1 Comment

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 …

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