Krabi, Thailand

Krabi, Thailand
By: Nathanael Keane Jansen

Krabi is a very famous tourist attraction in Southeast Asia, as its regarded as the most relaxing island located in Thailand. Krabi is not the capital city of Thailand, therefore its less crowded however providing so much relax with its awe-looking scenery, unimaginable pretty white beaches, and other unique activities to keep tourists entertain. It has more than 200 distinct islands, making Krabi a very attractive site for holiday. 

What to do in Krabi?

1. Take an elephant ride
One of the island in Krabi offers tourist to ride elephant, as some of the region used to be an elephant camp. Tourists get to explore a rain-forest trail that includes other exotic wildlife in the rain-forest, and lastly tourists are allowed to bath and feed their own elephant at the end of the journey. All the elephants are well trained, so tourists security are guaranteed. 

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/top-25-things-to-do-in-krabi-thailand/

2. Chill in Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta Yai is a famous island just two hours away drive from downtown Krabi. Its a small island that stretches about 20 kilometres from end to end. There are cheap resorts where tourists can rent very near to the beach, it offers beautiful scenery and a fun holiday getaway experience for tourists.

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/top-25-things-to-do-in-krabi-thailand/

3. Trying out local foods

In downtown Krabi, there are several night markets that are easy to be found. Thailand is a country rich of spices and tasty traditional foods. These street night markets are not only cheap, but a very rare opportunity to get a taste of original-thailand dishes. Thailand is popular for its fresh seafoods, and natural-grown fruits. 

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/top-25-things-to-do-in-krabi-thailand/

http://www.kohsamuisunset.com/thai-fruit/

Japan: Tokyo - Shibuya

The City of Shibuya & It's Famous Crossing

Written by: Vivien Tran

Shibuya (渋谷) is one of the twenty-three city wards of Tokyo, but often refers to just the popular shopping and entertainment area found around Shibuya Station. 
In this regard, Shibuya is one of  Tokyo's most colorful and busy districts, packed with shopping, dining and nightclubs serving swarms of visitors that come to the district everyday.

It would be a shame to come to Tokyo and not take a walk across the famous intersection outside Shibuya Station. After experiencing the "scramble," follow the trendy teens into Shibuya 109, a big shiny mall with more than 100 boutiques, for a look at the latest in disposable fashion. Or duck back into Shibuya Station and down to the bustling Tokyu Food Show for an elegant array of gourmet eats and an education in local tastes: grilled eel, fried pork, tiny fish salad, octopus on a stick, seafood-and-rice seaweed wraps and much more. The prepared dishes and grocery items are all sold from immaculate counters amid a chorus of "Irashaimasen!" ("Welcome!"). 
There are aisles full of street food stalls and convenience stores. Each place with a variety of goods and beautifully packaged treats — rice crackers, mochi cakes, jellied confections — but the pickle counter is my favourite.

Shibuya Crossing

Alexis' Travel Tips: no2

Written by Alexis Worthing

Tip 2: Debit cards expire in Australian time, so make sure you have a backup plan

It was my last day in Helsinki and I was sitting in a bookshop flicking through a book while I waited for it to be time to head to the airport for my flight to Copenhagen. I go to buy the book and my card gets declined. I try again; declined. A third time; declined. Strange. I was sure I had plenty of money on there. Thinking that it might just be the machine, I duck out to the ATM and try there. Declined, declined, declined. I examine the card for answers and finally, it clicks. The card expires on the 1st of June and while it's still the 31st of May in Finland, it has just switched over to the 1st in Australia. A simple mistake, but a costly one.

Before panic could set in, I try to think logically through what needs to happen. First, I need to get from Helsinki Central Station to the airport. Then when I'm in Copenhagen, I need to get the train from Copenhagen to Malmo. Then I face the biggest problem; while I have a reservation at the hotel, I have not yet paid for it.

First things first. I know that I threw a few Euros into the front pocket of my bag earlier; if I'm lucky it will be enough for the train ticket. Eventually, I dig out just enough but then I'm faced with enough problem- the ticket machines only take card. I grab a ticket to talk to someone at the counter and sit down to wait. And wait. And wait. An hour goes by before I get to talk to someone and now I'm in serious danger of missing my flight. I run for a train and jump on. At the airport I rush through security and make it in time for my flight.

Now in Copenhagen its time for problem number two. Luckily, I have enough Danish krone to buy the train ticket. Fron the train station in Malmo, I head to my hotel. I have no real plan for this part of the problem. I follow the directions on my phone with a growing sense of dread. I am fully prepared to sleep in the lobby of the hotel until I can work out how to get some extra money.

Bali To-do-list

BALI
By: Nathanael K Jansen

Bali has been an important role in improving Indonesia's tourism. It has been very attractive especially to Australians, as Bali offers a lot to its visitors, not to mention its fantastic beaches for surfers, unique traditional dishes, and sleepless streets to walk around 24/7. Bali may not be the best in terms of cleanliness, convenience however it offers a unique experience and a very refreshing feeling for holidays.  

WALK AROUND LEGIAN STREET

Legian street is the busiest street in Bali. It is famous as it never sleeps, the shops and restaurant along the street are always open to endlessly satisfy tourists in experiencing Bali. Legian is also regarded as a street-market style, and most products sold around Legian are traditional food, local sewed-products, the infamous "I LOVE BALI" shirt, and handmade accessories that are popular among women. Restaurants during day are transformed to clubs/bars during night to keep on entertaining tourists, and all of these fun are available in Legian street. 

http://sebisaanda.blogspot.co.id/2015/05/hang-out-bareng-teman-di-legian-kuta-bali.html

https://mylittlebookofdays.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/bali-its-all-about-hopping-shopping-and-souvenirs/

CHILL AT KUTA BEACH

Bali's most famous beach resort destination is indeed Kuta Beach. It is located on the western side of the island, and very convenient to foreign tourists as its located near to Legian and Seminyak, two popular foreign tourist accommodation. It offers stunning waves and beautiful scenery during sunset. 

https://allindonesiatravel.com/kuta-bali-surfing-nightlife/

Denmark Review

Denmark is a beautiful Scandinavian country filled with 5.7 million friendly people. The urban landscape is amazing; comprising of monumental architecture and innovative water structures that compliment the rich history or modern culture that embodies cities such as Copenhagen. On the contrary, the rural landscape is riddled with crops, forests and farms, each uniquely complementing the cultural structure of the nation.
By Gabriel Sorensen.

Japan - The Capital City of Tokyo

Tokyo
Written by: Vivien Tran

Prior to 1868, Japan was titled 'Edo', a place considered a political centre in 1603. Now, as the capital city, Tokyo is one of Japan's busiest destinations. There is a fusion of both modern and traditional practiced in the city of Tokyo, reflecting upon the advancements and developments of the country over the century. 

The Imperial Palace, still currently home to Emperor, is a prime location for visitors to gain insight on Japanese history. Aside from monumental destinations such as palaces, temples and skycrapers, Tokyo offers many entertainment, dining and shopping outlets. 

Several of the most visited places include Tsukiji Fish Market, Disneyland, Disney Sea, Akihabara, Imperial Garden, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Sky Tree, Asakusa, Shibuya Crossing, Shinjuku and various gardens, shrines, museums, and temples. Whether you're looking for a relaxing holiday or an adventurous destination, Tokyo is a city that can accommodate to all your needs.

For more information, click on the links below:
http://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/tokyo
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2164.html

The Imperial Palace

The Tokyo Sky Tree (Day & Night)

Alexis' Travel Tips: no1

Written by: Alexis Worthing

Tip 1: When travelling in a country without data, make sure you know what train station your hotel is at before spending 14hrs walking around the city. 

This is something I learnt the hard way. The city was Berlin, and it was early May, 2016. I was travelling by myself and did not have any data (or credit) on my phone. My first morning, I decided to take a walk and explore some of the must see locations a friend had recommended. I passed the Berlin Wall Memorial, the central station, through to the main park where I climbed the Victory Column, then back through the park for a nice audio tour of the Reichstag building. After a brief rest, I continued my walk through the Brandenburg gate and up the main road of the city to Alexandraplatz.

By this point, it was nearly 6pm and started to get just on the brink of dusk. My feet hurt, I was hungry, and I wanted to get back to my hotel for a nice shower and then bed. I was all geared up and ready to catch the train home. There was just one problem; I couldn't remember which station my hotel was at. I vaguely remembered the hotel receptionist pointing at one of the train lines on the map I had so helpfully left at the hotel and writing down the number "47", and I knew that it was on one of the lines that lead straight to the airport.

Rather than doing what any sane person would do and find the nearest source of wifi and look this up, I headed into the station to examine the map. There was a line 47 and it did connect to the airport, so I had narrowed down my options. I found a station that I thought sounded familiar and purchased a ticket. I rode the train all the way down, but when I got to this station it was definitely not the right part of the city. Feeling increasingly panicked, I tried again, heading a few stops further along. Again, I was very definitely wrong.

Beautiful Indonesia

BOROBUDUR TEMPLE, YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

Written by Nathanael Jansen

Hey, I'm going to talk about my beautiful whereabout, Indonesia. I will introduce a very famous tourist attraction in Indonesia, the BOROBUDUR TEMPLE.

The BOROBUDUR TEMPLE is located on the island of Java, it is regarded as the world's biggest Buddhist monument, and was once considered as one of the world's seven wonders. The temple covers a huge area, 123 x 123 meters, and designed with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. This monument is very special for Indonesia, it is a sacred heritage build back in the 9th century during Syailendra dynasty, without using any cement or ancient mortar. Borobudur offers both rich-knowledge about the ancient culture, and a magnificent scenery as it is located on a hilltop viewing spacious green fields and distant hills. This temple attracts numerous foreign tourists as the architecture reflects the famous Indian Gupta designs. The special feature of this marvelous temple is that it gives an exclusive experience to visitors to travel this massive-sized temple by walking. This is a very recommended site for the tourist, as it gives a rare opportunity to taste the real Indonesian culture and travel. 

 Taken from: atmann.net 

Taken from: http://www.boldtravel.com/borobudur-sunrise-worth/

Amsterdam to-do-list

- Two things to do whilst in Amsterdam

Visit a café

With over 250 nation-wide, coffee shops are riddled throughout the streets of Amsterdam. Coffee shops are alcohol free establishments where legal cannabis is sold to anyone over the age of 18. So if you’re of legal age and feeling adventurous, or just want to try something new; the standard Amsterdam Coffee shop is a must on your to-do list. If you are looking for the best quality coffee shop, you should definitely check out ‘Barneys’ which has a top quality menu and has won numerous ‘high times cup awards’.

Visit the Van Gogh Museum

So, the Coffee shops weren’t trippy enough for you? Then you should definitely check out the Van Gogh Museum which holds 200 paintings, 400 drawings and 700 of his letters. Here you can find out more about the misunderstood Genius and he’s unique contribution to contemporary art. Gaze at the magnitude of his work and contemplate the eccentric symbolism, colour and brushwork that are encapsulated within the nature and value of his artistry.

(Written By Gabriel Sorensen)

"Barney' Coffee Shop" Amsterdam, Netherlands

"Starry Night" Van Gogh Museum; Amsterdam, Netherlands

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