The Red Passport

#triptojapan: 5 Days 5 Cities (Shirakawa-Go and Takayama) August 13, 2015 | Adiek Sarah Actually, Japan is not the destinations that interest me. But the temptation by AirAsia promotion a few months ago was unbearable. So, I 'accidentally bought' the tickets to Nagoya, Japan without too much thinking. Normally, I just bought a ticket in advance and then start planning slowly. Unfortunately, AirAsia X Limited announced the closure of the route to Nagoya after 15th Feb 2015. Passengers were given the options to get a full refund or to exchange their flights to Kansai, Osaka. I chose to change the flight to Kansai. Before flying, I had made some preparation. One of it is buying Takayama-Hokuriku Pass for 5 days worth ¥10.500 with appointed agents in Malaysia, as well as accommodation reservations for 2 nights in Takayama and 2 nights in Kyoto. I had converted some money to Japanase Yen based on my budget. Kansai International A...

#tripkejepun : Osaka - Travel for Free? August 14, 2015 | Adiek Sarah Travel for free? Hahaha..you wish! Japan is known as an expensive country, but it doesn't mean that everything is expensive. I prefer to travel out of the town rather than a big city like Osaka. If you have only 1 or 2 days in Osaka, there are ways you can travel cheap/budget. First thing you have to do once you step your foot in Osaka is to find the tourist information counter. There are coins locker available in Osaka Station to keep your luggage depends on the locker size. To travel within the city, there are few Day Pass available in Osaka. 1. One-day ticket Enjoy Eco Card This ticket is available for unlimited trams, subways, and buses in Osaka for 1-Day. It costs 800 yen for adults (or 600 yen on weekends and holidays), and 300 yen for children. This ticket also includes discounts for tourist locations within the city. More details One-day Enjoy Eco Car...