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Roppongi Hills is one of my favorite spots in Tokyo! Now, if you know it very well you're probably wondering how I could afford to set my foot on this expensive shopping and entertainment area of Tokyo or even just mention the name. Well my dear friend, it is not off-limits to poor people like me and I can still enjoy the place without having to shop anything which is good news huh! So if you're o... (read more about Roppongi Hills)

I thought it could be helpful for some people to have a few general tips on how to get by in India. These tips are not intended to turn anyone away from travelling to India because there are so many good things about the country too...these are just some things to be prepared for! Tip #1: HOW TO AVOID SCAMS! This might be your most important piece of advice when travelling to India. As soon as... (read more about General Tips for India)

One evening, my friend and I were craving something sweet. I recalled her talking about a specific cupcake bakery located in Ghiradelli Square so I brought it up. Didn't take much convincing to get her to come with me to the Square. She had told me that the cupcakes were a bit pricey ($3 each) but definitely worth it. We got to Kara's Cupcakes and, of course, it was packed. She had warned me a... (read more about Kara's Cupcakes)

We first experienced Ride the Ducks in 1994, on our first visit to Branson. For those of you who have never heard of “The Ducks”, these are World War II amphibious vehicles (called DUKW by the militaty, but everyone pronounced it “duck”) that have been converted to haul tourist around the streets of Branson (or another city) and then to drive right into the water and see the sights from th... (read more about Ride The Ducks)

Velotaxi Pedicab is the eco-friendly way to get around Naha, Okinawa. Prices are reasonable: ● flag drop 500 m / 1 Block 350 yen (maximum two adults) ●超過料金100m毎に50円UP ● excess charges 50 yen to 100 m per UP ●貸切1時間/お１人様1,000円 ● chartered hour / 1,000 yen per person Our driver was extremely friendly and was kind enough to take our photo after show... (read more about Velotaxi Pedicab)

I liked this hotel very much. if you stay in on the 9th or 10th level. there is an executive level. you can have can have a midnight snacks, lounge and watch DVDs. there is also a business center, fax, print, and internet. which i took advantage. the room is large. there is internet with a fee. however, if you are staying at floor 1 - 8 you can get the free WI-FI in the lobby. THE BED IS T... (read more about JW MARRIOT QUITO)

Summertime! With temperature in the Philippines rising to as much as 36 degree celsius, it's amazing how we Filipinos cope with the summer heat. Our cheap refreshments and desserts found just anywhere in the streets are meant to cool the locals and visitors alike in the molten summer air. Here is my list of must-try Filipino Summer Street Foods: HALO HALO Halo-halo (from the Tagalog wo... (read more about Summer Street Food)

The Oslo Vigeland Park is a definite must-see when you're in Norway's capital city. It's a part of the Frogner park and with an area that covers 80 acres, it's pretty huge! There are hundreds of different sculpture depicting people in various human activities, 212 as I've counted *lying about the counting*, which are all modeled by Gustav Vigeland, hence naming the park from him. At the main... (read more about The Vigeland sculpture park (Vigelandsparken))

(PVB) or POST VACATION BLUES or less commonly known as (PTD), Post Travel Depression or I just made this up (IRBT) I‘d Rather Be Traveling is a mood that Old School contacted a few days after returning home from a long & wonderful trip-5-states 22 days 3400+ miles. Why am I not basking in the wonderful memories of this GREAT TRIP? The first couple of days were a blur of unpacking, getting... (read more about (PVB) or POST VACATION BLUES )

At this restaurant they have an interesting selection to choose from: snake, kangaroo (?), crocodile, frog, ostrich and of course chicken, pork or beef. Each person usually orders one dish and then you share a barbecue with two or so people. I think there are some regular cooked meals available if you're not interesting in trying the barbecue. They first brought us a hot dome shaped "barbecue"... (read more about Cambodian BBQ)