Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is a major tourist hub known for its temples (Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho), lively streets (Khaosan road), delicious street foods, sprawling markets (Chatuchak, floating markets), modern malls,and lively nightlife.
Thailand as a country, is leaded by a king, under a constitutional monarchy lead by Kinga Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuha, also known as King Rama X. He is the tenth king of the Chakri Dynasty.
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| the famous Poy-Sian |
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| The 100 Baht Shop |
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| We tried the MRT during our first day and the grab taxis on the following days |
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| grilled crocodile at Iconsiam Mall |
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| We spent our Christmas in Bangkok |
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| the famous Iconsiam fountain |
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| Netflix hosted a major Squid Game Promotion Season 2 in Bangkok |
It was a lot of fun riding the Meridian Cruise. Though there were problems in boarding the cruise because of the ongoing event at the Iconsiam (countdown event) and a lot of us became confused in transferring piers. Nevertheless, our trip was amazing. There's our kababayan singer who sang songs in different languages in a great tune - magnificent. Buffet is great with a lot of choices. The trip is awesome going through different tourist spots from afar. Definitely you must grab this trip when visitin Bangkok. It costs us Php 1200 through Klook.
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| birthday celebrants for the month of December |
Our accommodation is only 5 minutes walk from the famous Khaosan Road. It is the famous, bustling backpacker hub in the Bang Lamphu area, famous for its vibrant nightlife, cheap eats, street food, massage areas, hostels, bars, and market. We bought our shirts and the famous elephant pajama in Khaosan Road, the prices are also affordable.
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| we visited of Chinatown too! |
During our 3rd day in Bangkok, my kids chose to visit the Bangkok National Museum instead of the temples. Bangkok National Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in Thai history and culture. The collection is impressive, with magnificent pieces ranging from royal artifacts to Buddhist sculptures, traditional painting and objects.
One of the best thing in Thailand also is the presence of several 7-11 stores that are so cheap than the prices in 7-11 Philippines. A Thai 7-11 is not just a convenience store, it is a heaven for us who are travelling on a budget. From snacks, noodles, coffee, shampoo, toothpaste, lotion (I bought one for 36 baht) to cheap meals to medicines (bought a lot) and all that you can think of.
Sawadee kah!!! I love Thailand!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
German Village Winter Illumination in Chiba, Japan
Visiting the German Village Illumination is not in our itinerary but because my cousin and ninang sa kasal na si Ninang Daisy is a resident of Chiba, Japan, she toured us around Chiba and Tokyo including this German Illumination Village. It is a theme park exploring German rural life with little rides, illuminated lollipops, German shops, gingerbread houses, restaurants and of course the spectacular lights.
The exact address of German Illumination Village is at 419 Nagayoshi Sodegaura, Chiba, Japan. It is an hour drive from Tokyo via Umihotaru. Commuting is a little bit complicated because it involves a lot of transfers from train to buses.
By train:
Take the JR Sobu Line to Chiba Station then transfer to JR Uchibo Line to Kizarasu Station.
By bus:
From JR Chiba Station, take the Kapina-Go Highway Bus and take off at German Illumination Village or take a bus from Sodegaura Station on the JR Uchibo Line.
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| Julia and Minato |
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| the giant ferris wheel of German Illumination Village |
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Odaiba, Tokyo
Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan. It is a haven for shopping and entertainment in Japan. It has giant Ferris wheels, concert halls, amusement arcades, restaurants, theme parks.
Odaiba is located on the western part of Central Tokyo. This artificial island is linked to Tokyo via the Rainbow Bridge.
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| with Ogawa and Hosokawa Fam <3 |
The main attractions in Odaiba are the Statue of Liberty, Rainbow Bridge and Unicorn Gundam. There are also three museums and these are Museum of Maritime Science, Miraikan, and Unko (Poop) Museum.
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| In front of Fuji TV Building |
How to get to and from Odaiba?
Coming from Shibuya and Shinjuku Stations, take the Rinkai Line (via JR Saikyo Line) and get off at Tokyo teleport Station. You can also take the bus from Asakusa. Just go to Suijo Bus Pier (one minute walk from Asakusa Station and take the Hotaluna or Emeraldas bus. Bus tickets are 1,720 yen for adults and 860 yen for kids.
You can also travel the chepaest way via bus from Shinigawa and Tamachi Stations (Odaiba Rainbow Bus or Km Flower Bus). Bus fare is 220 yen
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| Our favorite Seizeria family resto in Odaiba, Tokyo |
Places to go in Odaiba
1. Unicorn Gundam in Diver City
2. Status of Liberty
3. Fuji TV Building
4. Tokyo Joypolis
5. Team Lab Planets
6. Madam Tussaud's Tokyo
7. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo
8. Aqua City Odaiba
9. Unko (Poop) Museum
10. Diver City Tokyo Plaza11. Odaiba Illumination Yakei
12. Miraikan: The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
13. Tokyo Trick Art Museum
14. Aquarium GAKYO
15. Small Worlds Miniature Museum
16. Museum of Maritime Science
17. Daiba 1 - Chome Shotengai
18. DECKS Tokyo Beach
