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Your Ultimate 14-Day Japan Travel Itinerary

A place that embodies timelessness, Japan is the perfect travel destination to experience the sheer fusion of ancient traditions and modern life.

You’ll find shimmering, neon-lit streets only a car ride away from dancing geishas, and Zen rock gardens juxtaposed with a raucous nightlife. The country of contrasts, Japan offers a mixture of experiences and backdrops to satisfy every traveler’s dream.

Whether you’re interested in navigating the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, skiing the snowy mountains of Hokkaido, or immersing yourself in Japan’s traditional culture, this Japan travel itinerary for 14 days covers it all.

Are you ready to fall in love?

But First – When is the Best Time to Go to Japan?

Japan is a year-round destination, so deciding when to go depends entirely on you. The season you choose will only affect your packing.

Peak Season: April – August

Spring and summer are Japan’s peak seasons. Experience cherry blossom season in April or enjoy warm summer days in August. August is especially popular because of all the festivals – from Obon Festival to Daimonji Fire Festival in Kyoto.

Best Months for Winter Travel: January – March

January through March is the best time to go to Japan if you love winter. Participate in all sorts of winter activities in the Japanese Alps or get low rates for accommodations (apart from Japanese New Year) in Tokyo.

Transportation Hassle: Solved!

The public transport system in Japan is exceptionally clean and hassle-free.

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A Guide to Travelling in India

India is vast. It is the world’s seventh largest country by land mass and has more than one billion people living here, making it the world’s second most populous country after China. Cradled within this huge mass is a nation full of seemingly endless diversity with regard to landscapes, language, culture, food and people. India has the capacity in equal measure to overload the senses of and delight to the extreme all those who venture here.

India is not for everyone; there are those who will tell you that while visiting India you cannot fail to come across displays of abject poverty on an almost constant basis – something which can push your emotional buttons to the max. They will speak of the seemingly ever-present dust-clouds, odours of dung-smoke and diesel fumes which serve to irritate both body and mind.

However, tourists and travellers still flock here in vast numbers every year and for every detractor who relates all that is negative, there are also those who will describe India as something very different. These are the people who have become beguiled and bewitched by a land in which Buddha lived and which still practices rituals so ancient no-one knows exactly where and when they began. These are the people who have enjoyed India’s fantastic cuisine and its stunning wildlife or perhaps wandered – full of wonder – around bazaars teeming with the exotic and colourful or found themselves constantly face-to-face with quirky reminders of the British Raj. These are the[……]

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ULTIMATE BRUNEI ITINERARY – HOW TO FULLY COVER THE COUNTRY IN 3 DAYS

Nestled in the northern part of the island of Borneo, the oil-rich state of Brunei is one of the smallest countries in Asia and also one of the least visited. If you fancy history and amazing architecture (particularly Islamic) with a bit of the tropical vibe thrown in, then Brunei is for you. As a developed country and owing to its small size, it is relatively easy to get around and you can conveniently see the sights of Brunei within a few days. Personally, I found three nights to be enough to see Brunei. Here is my suggested itinerary for a trip to the country:

DAY 1 – BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN / KAMPONG AYER

Morning

Stroll the grounds of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and marvel at its ornate marbled exterior. Do this as your first stop in the morning to “whet your appetite” on Brunei. Check out the main dome which is covered in pure gold. Admission is free and you can enter the mosque outside of prayer hours.

From here, it is just a short walk from the Yayasan Complex from where you can buy souvenirs or stock up on groceries if you are ever in need of any. The area is also filled with restaurants and you can stop here for lunch. If you’re not feeling peckish, the area immediately east of Yayasan Complex contains the Teng Yun temple (the oldest in Brunei) and has a number of traditional family-run stores – an interesting place for a short stroll.

the jame asr bolkiah mosque

Afternoon

It’s a short walk to the Royal Regalia Museum which features a number of object[……]

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