7 things in Taiwan that you can’t find in Malaysia!

        So far I have visited Taiwan twice in my life. Both of the trips I did not really explore the tourism spots like a tourist. But I kind of experienced Taiwan like a local and also as a cyclist, and those are the reasons of me writing this article discussing what are the daily things that are so common to Taiwanese but surprised me as a Malaysian. 

Homestay Series: All the wonderful weird things happening in a Japanese Home

Although I am yet to experience a month-long homestay myself, I’ve interviewed several friends who had gotten the chance to do just that and “live to tell the tale. " Here is what I’ve got:

15 Tips for a Wonderful Homestay Experience in Japan

        The idea of spending a whole week (or even months!) with a complete stranger-family in a foreign land far far away from home might sound intimidating, but anyhow, do it in Japan!

        Homestay with a Japanese family is the most intriguing experience one can get in the land of rising sun. Not only that it is a much cheaper alternative to cramped-up hotel rooms, Homestay is simply the best way to gain an in-depth understanding of Japanese culture and their way of living. Here, you’ll be granted the front row seat to the daily life of a typical Japanese family, try delicious home cooked food, alcoholic beverages and more.

Ditch the Hotels, Try Homestay in Japan!

        I was traumatized by the expensive room rate and the lack of space in Tokyo hotel rooms during my last visit. Bearing in mind that I will be traveling with my family this time, I searched high and low on the internet for an alternative that I can deem the “Perfect Place to stay”...

Waking up in: OSAKA Groovy Music Bar - The Best Hostel Experience Ever

       I guess this is probably my dream. To travel whole day, come back and take a good shower, lay lazily in my bed, go downstairs to the BAR, listen to the music, meet nice, new, awesome friends while having a drink. 

 

Best of Kansai, Japan – Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe

       It has been 2 years since I last visited Kansai. Recently, by chance and impulse, I was able to travel to Kansai one more time, which makes me really feel like writing an article about this whole area, because Kansai is way too awesome and I need you guys to know it. 

Hokkaido 5 days Itinerary : Part 5 (Sapporo)

Continued from day 1: Hakodate

Continued from day 2: Otaru

Continued from day 3: Arashikawa

Continued from day 4: Biei Furano

Hokkaido 5 days Itinerary : Part 4 (Biei Furano)

Continued from day 1: Hakodate

Continued from day 2: Otaru

Continued from day 3: Arashikawa

Hokkaido 5 days Itinerary : Part 3 (Arashikawa)

Continued from day 1: Hakodate

Continued from day 2: Otaru

Hokkaido 5 days Itinerary: Part 2 (Otaru)

Continue from Day 1: Hakodate

Hokkaido 5 Days Itinerary (Budget Trip) : Part 1

I know a lot of people don’t dare to visit Hokkaido because it sounds Expensive. Here I want to provide a guideline to travel in Hokkaido, with a budget which makes it not so scary.

I rented a car (15,000 yen) with a friend, booked Airbnb and we were there for 5 days. 50,000 jpy including accommodation car rental (expenses = ~8000+ jpy/day).

Appx RM2400 in total.

Boracay Island, the Philippines: 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary Sharing

So dear readers, you've guessed it right! Last week I went on a sweet vacation to Boracay, the Philippines. Honestly speaking, it was truly an amazing experience. A lot of readers recommended me to check out Cebu and Palawan as well, but since I had limited time, I'll keep these awesome suggestions for next time! Keep your recommendations rolling in! <3 nbsp="" p="">

WAKING UP IN: The Time Capsule Retreat, Sungai Lembing, Pahang, Malaysia.

      Sungai Lembing recently became a hit destination among locals, so we at Miss Happy Feet decided to check it out. Traveling in the country is cheap, and the journey from Kuala Lumpur only takes 3 hours, most importantly, it can be done during a weekend. So, why not? 

      For our 3-days-2-night weekend escape in Sungai Lembing, Pahang, we checked into the Time Capsule Retreat, one of Malaysia's most famous hotel that went viral on the internet a few months ago. 

Weekend Getaway in Malaysia: All You Have to Know about Sungai Lembing, Pahang

      Traveling afar is on everyone's bucket list, hence Iceland, Korea, Japan, Indonesia became the biggest trend among Malaysian travelers last year... However, even if budget doesn't allow, it doesn't mean that we have to put our traveling plans on hold. Here is our suggestion: instead of traveling far, why not explore our own backyard in Malaysia? Because beautiful places can be found in our home country as well, and it only takes a weekend! The moon is not always fuller on the other side. 
      Now, let's talk about Sungai Lembing, Pahang, Malaysia, the place we spent our last weekend immersing in total tranquility. Here we go! 

Conquering Mount Fuji On A Budget -- 2 Economical Ways

What comes to your mind when you see the word "JAPAN"?
For me, Mount FUJI is definitely at the top of the list. Standing at the mighty height of 3776m, Mount Fuji is a national icon of Japan and has always been a must-do in every traveler’s bucket list. 

10 Things To Avoid While Traveling In Japan

I've heard rumors saying that Japanese hate tourist and seem to be annoyed with tourist. But I believe there is nothing to do with our nationalities. They don’t hate tourist. So, what’s wrong? 
Japan is one of the most courteous countries I have ever been to.  Also because they are so considerate all the time, I sometimes failed to understand what did we do wrong. 

JAPAN HIDDEN GEM -- SHIRAKAWA-GO (UNESCO SITE)

Have you ever been to the fairy tale world?

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Local's Secrets (16) : Jen's Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh has so much more to offer than the typical tourist spots. Get off the beaten path and interact with Cambodian people, check out local markets, try foods you’ve never seen before; you’ll be glad you did!  

Vietnam: a 6 days itinerary (Part 2)

This is a continual blog post. If you haven't check out part 1, click here: How to spend 6 days in Vietnam (Part 1).

Friday, 19th June 2014

Day 4: 

We started the day with a visit to the Lao Chai and Ta Van villages. The villages belong to the Black H'mong, Tay and Zay peoples. 

Vietnam: a 6 days itinerary

If you wish to travel to Vietnam during your summer vacation, be warned. We arrived at mid-June and were literally drenched in sweat, it was super-duper hot! I heard that temperature will be around 34 degree Celsius in June! I was wondering how am I going to stay for 6 days in this country. Enough ranting, negativity aside, let's roll.