Author: Allan See Toh
Must-See Places in Southeast Iceland
Southeast Iceland is dominated by the colossal Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest icecap. Towns are far and few in between. Instead, the region is home to some of Iceland’s most spectacular glaciers and ice-filled lagoons. Read on to find out what are the must-see places in Southeast Iceland! This post is part of our comprehensive blog on…
Attractions in South Iceland (Iceland Road Trip)
A mere 2 hours drive from Reykjavik (capital), Southern Iceland plays host to some of the most dramatic waterfalls, coastlines and glaciers in the country; most within relative proximity of each other. For those with limited time to explore beyond Reykjavik, Southern Iceland is an obvious recommendation. Read on to find out what are the…
Directions to DC-3 Plane Wreck (South Iceland)
This United States Navy DC-3 plane wreck is one of the most unusual sights in Southern Iceland. The plane (with the United States inscription still visible on the fuselage) crashed in Nov-1973 with fortunately no fatalities and had remained on the beach since. Actual reason for the crash was not known (at least publicly). There…
Top Attractions in Iceland (Map View)
This post (Top Attractions in Iceland) is part of our comprehensive blogs on how to plan for an Icelandic Road Trip. To know what are the top attractions in the various regions of Iceland, refer to our relevant blog post/s on these regions below: Planning Tips for your Iceland Road Trip West Iceland: Top 8…
Attractions around Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland has long been famed for its raw and dramatic landscape, a dream destination for any avid landscape photographer. Located between Greenland and Norway, the island nation is at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Formed around 20-25 million years ago by volcanic eruptions and shaped by massive glaciers, Iceland is aptly…
Explore Central Helsinki in 4 hours
Passing through Helsinki (Finland) and only have a few hours to spare? Stuck in a long and boring transit at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Fret not! Make good use of your time and explore central Helsinki in 4 hours or under! Finland’s largest city Helsinki is Finland’s largest city and its capital; the latter a title…
Lake Tahoe in pictures, California/Nevada (Sept-2014)
At an elevation of 1897m, Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. With mountains surrounding the lake on all sides, it is an extremely popular skiing destination in winter while the mesmerizing lake/mountain scenery captivates visitors all year round. Located right on the border between California and Nevada; the western half of Lake Tahoe…
Places to visit in Chengdu (Sichuan, China)
Also referred to as the “Country of Heaven”, Chengdu is a major city in Western China and the provincial capital of Sichuan province. Home to a population of ~11million, it is located west of the Sichuan basin in southwestern China. Due to a combination of futile soil, good climate and the innovative Dujiangyan Irrigation System (256BC), Chengdu has long been very agriculturally productive. For…
The Bund, Shanghai
The Bund is probably Shanghai’s most popular tourist destination. Its row of historical buildings lined the western bank of Huangpu River, opposite the downtown area of Pudong. Architecturally fascinating, these buildings and the waterfront area have long been the undisputed symbol of Shanghai. [spacer height=”20″] “The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining…
Free & Easy Hakone (11-Days of Free & Easy Japan)
This is Part#4 (Free & Easy Hakone Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone) Part1: Tokyo Highlights Part2: Osaka Highlights Part3: Kyoto Highlights Part4:…
Free & Easy Kyoto (11-Days of Free & Easy Japan)
This is Part#3 (Free & Easy Kyoto Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone) Part1: Tokyo Highlights Part2: Osaka Highlights Part3: Kyoto Highlights #1:…
Free & Easy Osaka (11-Days of Free & Easy Japan)
This is Part#2 (Free & Easy Osaka Highlights) of my Jun-2015 Japan travel blog. Refer to the list of contents below for the links to other parts of the blog. Happy reading! Contents 11-Days Free & Easy Itinerary for Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone) Part1: Tokyo Highlights Part2: Osaka Highlights #1: Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi #2:…
