Initial D roadtrip part 3c – Hoshino Ryokan, Hakone
Fran A ryokan is a traditional Japanese-style inn. At a ryokan, you don’t do much besides eating, enjoying the scenery, and enjoying more hot springs; they basically treat you and feed…
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Initial D roadtrip Part 3b – Hakone Yuryo onsen
The next day, we woke up early to relax at the onsen. Hakone is one of the top destinations in Japan for onsen, but since we were travelling around spring…
Initial D roadtrip Part 3a – Hakone
Hakone was the next stop. It is known for Mount Fuji and some of Japan’s best onsen (hot springs). On our way, we got to enjoy Mount Fuji; the weather…
Thailand May 2024 – Day 1 + 2
I was fortunate enough to have a friend gathering after four years! For our very first gathering, we would be in Bangkok. I always wanted to return to Bangkok, and…
Initial D roadtrip Part 2B – Mount Akina during daytime
After we checked out of our hotel, we went to Mount Akina again during the daytime. Since we were there during Golden Week, there have been so many tourists to…
Seaventure Dive Rig: Exceptional Resort for Hardcore Divers
For a truly unique experience, I visited the Seaventure Dive Rig, a decommissioned oil rig transformed into a dive resort. I hoped to witness a barracuda storm this time, a…
Sipadan-Kapalai resort
Sipadan is a world-class scuba diving spot globally because you can find almost every exotic creature on one island. However, you can not live on the island to protect the…
Sipadan island – a truly world class dive site
After diving at Koh Tao, I realised how lucky I am to be able to visit Sipadan, which is in Malaysian waters. Thus, it is a wee bit easier for…
Diving at Koh Tao – Overrated and Disappointing (A mini rant)
*Disclosure – The dive operator was great. The dive masters I met were professional. I might get cancelled for saying my opinion, but scuba diving in Koh Tao is not…
Quick update: Back from Thailand
A quick update: I spent a week in Thailand for a reunion with some uni friends. It was a great trip. Of course I went scuba diving at Koh Tao…