Is it worth visiting the Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua at night?
In an earlier post, we talked about visiting the Redwoods and Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua. I said it was a great place given …
Is the treetop walk at the Redwoods and Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua worth it?
If you’re planning a visit to New Zealand’s North Island, stopping by the Redwoods and Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua is a must. As …
Is the Hobbiton movie set worth a visit?
Before we go into the post ‘is the Hobbiton movie set worth a visit?’, I would say it’s a valid question as …
Why Yuanmingyuan the Old Summer Palace in Beijing is worth visiting
After making a big mistake of spending RMB450/ SGD90 on an over-priced cup of Jasmine tea at the Lao She Teahouse in …
When is a good time to visit The Bund?
The Bund is a must-visit destination in Shanghai, especially if it’s your first time there. Do note that it’s an extremely popular …
Part 2: The six hour Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu
This is a continuation from an earlier post: ‘Part 1: The Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu without a guide‘. In …
Part 1: The Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu without a guide
My first visit to the Great Wall of China was in 2013 (about 6 years ago). Back then, I visited the Great …
Planning a two week itinerary in Japan – A nutshell
To me, a trip to Japan can never be too long because there are so many great places to visit apart from …
Planning a four day itinerary in Tokyo – A nutshell
If you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time, this post might come in handy. Planning a four day itinerary in Tokyo is not …
A Female’s Take: M’s, the Pop Life adult department store in Akihabara
Before we begin, I would like to highlight that The Travelling Squid is a family friendly blog, so we will not go …