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Staring out of the window and gazing upon the island as it slowly disappears from my sight, i whispered softly, " Ill be back"glancing up at my wife, i could see her sharing the same sentiments as me. I love travelling because it enriches my life and open my eyes to see beyond the daily hustle and bustle of big cites. For this trip, I was in Okinawa island for three weeks. This is my third time visiting Japan, having been to Nagoya, Tokyo, and Hokkaido a few years back. The Battle of Okinawa during World War II may be the first thing that some people recall whenever Okinawa is mentioned. This battle lasted for 82 days and the island was placed under American ruling after World War II until May 15, 1972, it was reverted back to Japanese ruling. Today, Oki...

Here are four restaurants to try, each with its own distinctive food, impressive venue and lovely ambience.     Clifford Pier Situated on the waterfront of Singapore’s Marina Bay and part of The Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Clifford Pier is a restaurant serving an extensive selection of local and regional traditional dishes. Built in 1930, Clifford Pier was the main landing jetty for regional maritime traders and immigrants before being transformed into a restaurant.   Candlenut The world’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, Candlenut is situated at COMO Dempsey. This chic restaurant recreates dishes taken from Peranakan classic cuisine with a modern twist while still preserving its authenticity.                ...

Singapore is one of Asia’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. Some may think they know the place, where to shop and where to dine, but, as I was reminded on a recent visit, Singapore is forever evolving and changing. No matter how often you visit, there is always much more to discover. Here are some of my recent discoveries The Ultimate Food Journey The Ultimate Food Journey is the creation of Tribe Tours and offers privately guided tours curated by local people who wish to interact with travellers and tourists and share their knowledge and experience. Our tour started at the Geylang Serai Market, which sells a lot of halal products, giving us a glimpse into the lives of local people and their typical daily visit to the market. Just a short walk across the market and a 2-minute walk from ...

SOUTH OF CHINA ON THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA IS THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA BETTER KNOWN TO US, OF COURSE, AS SOUTH KOREA. THE COUNTRY IS, ALONG WITH JAPAN, ONE OF THE ‘EAST ASIAN TIGERS’ SO CALLED FOR ITS AGGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT WHICH HAS ENABLED SOUTH KOREA TO BECOME AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE WITH A MODERN VIBRANT SOCIETY South Korea was initially outdone by its northern rival, North Korea, but starting in the 1960s achieved rapid growth under the leadership of former military general President Park Chung Hee. Today, the country is one of the world’s leading industrialised countries and home to many of the best known high technology corporations. Lesser known than the high tech brand names it has spawned, South Korea is blessed with natural beauty that is worthy of being on every ...