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Palawan Island: A Handy Guide For A Visit To The Most Exotic Place On Earth!

Looking for an exotic and exquisite destination for your next vacation? Consider Palawan Islands. Palawan Island, Philippines– a UNESCO World Heritage site, is truly a slice of heaven, and a sliver of an island that teems with quaint fishing villages and exotic wildlife. Palawan isn’t short of admirers who travel the length and breadth of the world to revel in the beauty, calm, and serenity of this gem tucked away from peering eyes.

With over 1200 miles of beautiful coastline, and over 1,750 islands and islets, there is a plethora of great places to visit and things to do on your Palawan vacation. Though the island is rather underdeveloped at this time, it still offers some fabulous vacation spots and great avenues to make the best of your vacation, no matter which part of the world you are coming from.

Best Time To Visit Palawan Island

Be sure to check Palawan island weather before you book your tickets to the island. Travelers planning to head out to Palawan must know that there is a long rainy season on the island, that is best avoided. While the dry season can be a tad bit humid, it is the best time to plan a vacation to Palawan wherein Early March is the best time as the weather is not unbearably hot and the rains would have tapered off.

Palawan Island Map

Best Places To Visit In Palawan Island

Listed below are a few must-visit Palawan island destinations:

1. El Nido

If you love nature, be sure to visit El Nido, located at the very northernmost tip of the mainl[……]

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The Ultimate Guide to Driving Up To Malaysia

View of the highway leading in to Kuala Lumpur.

That first road trip to JB has become a time honoured rite of passage for many Singaporeans, but it’s important to be abreast of the ever changing rules, regulations and roads. Here’s what you need to take note of on your driving adventure.

Where to go?

There are two main arteries that cut through the length of Malaysia: the North South Highway (NSH) is more popular and leads to Malacca and KL, while the Eastern Coastal Route offers some idyllic views of the South China Sea.

Here are some of the interesting places each route presents:

North South Highway

Johor – Perhaps the most well-known destination for Singaporeans, Singapore is connected to the state of Johor via two bridges. Known as a shopping and food haven for many, the city centre can get pretty congested especially on weekends.

Malacca – A seaside town made up of a mostly Chinese community, Malacca is a popular tourist destination. Jonker Street is where much of the tourism is centred as it forms a nexus for food and souvenir hunters.

Kuala Lumpur – The capital of Malaysia and home of the Petronas Twin Towers, for those looking for some fine dining and night life, the capital is where it’s at.

Kuala Lumpur’s food culture is diverse and a must-try.​

Ipoh – What used to be a tin mining town, this city has become another epicentre of Malaysian food culture after Penang. There are cave temples as well as colonial architecture for the hobby photographer’s delig[……]

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35 Things to know before visiting Japan for the first time: Etiquette and Cultural Guide

Japan is an up and coming destination, with more and more people choosing to visit this unique country every year. But Japanese culture and etiquette is unique and very different from other cultures around the world.

So in this etiquette guide to Japan, I’m sharing the things that every traveller should know before traveling to Japan for the first time.

It’s important to understand the culture and traditions with these Japan etiquette tips, not only to be a respectful visitor, but also to get the most out of your trip to this spectacular country.

Here you will find my complete guide to Japan etiquette for tourists and tips for traveling to Japan for the first time.

Chureito Pagoda

Tips for traveling to Japan for the first time: etiquette and travel guide

1. Plan which season to visit Japan

If you want to see the Sakura (blossom) season then you will need to visit in Spring (March – April). Autumn is also famous in Japan and is best seen in October-November. However, if visiting in these particular times are not important to you then visiting in the low season (June – September or December-February) can be a great idea, with less crowds and some cheaper deals.

Summer is typhoon season but generally rain storms pass quickly. Alternatively, if you’re a skier then winter is a great time to visit.

We recently visited in late November until mid December and with autumn being later than usual, we were able to see autumn foliage in Kyoto in early December, then fly up to Ho[……]

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