A peek at the Kobe Herb Gardens
After a day spent simply walking around Osaka, today it was time to visit Kobe—a port city that always offers little surprises, from its rugged landscape to the oldest mosque in Japan. It was almost noon when we left our apartment and took a Go taxi to Jūsō Station. This time, we didn’t go to […]
Camoes Macau
After visiting the Old Protestant Cemetery, I returned to Praca de Luiz Camoes. It was nearing dusk. Many Macanese residents were relaxing here, young and old, and even children. Some of the elderly were enjoying a game of chess, others were exercising, and children were even playing badminton. In the corner of the park, there […]
The Story of Rua, Avenida, Alameda, Travessa, Estrada, and Calcada in Macau
If asked how many times I’ve visited Macau, I honestly don’t know. I only know it’s fewer than my trips to Hong Kong, Brunei, or Singapore. I’ve arrived by ferry, jetfoil, helicopter, and of course, the most economical—a bus via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, now a new icon of the Pearl River Delta region. But […]
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum: A Trace of Shaking History
That afternoon, the sun gently shone on the streets of Nagasaki, despite the intense heat typical of early August. From my hotel not far from Oura Cathedral, I began my journey on foot to the tram stop. My steps took me not only to a place, but also to a retracing of a stirring history: […]
My Experience Taking an Online Taxi in Osaka
After a five-hour flight from Hong Kong—plus a brief layover in Taipei—our Cathay Pacific B777 finally pulled down its wheels at Kansai International Airport. There’s something unique about KIX in the late afternoon: the cool sea air, the soft light, and the feeling of “finally arriving” that’s hard to resist. At Terminal 1, we were […]
Taking the Train in Osaka: Similar to the Jabodetabek Commuter Line, but the Differences Will Amaze You
Traveling by train, whether JR or subway/metro, in Osaka and other cities in Japan is always an interesting experience, especially for those accustomed to the rhythm of the Jabodetabek Commuter Line in Indonesia. Many people assume that taking the train in Japan is complicated, confusing, and full of tangled lines. But after trying it, one […]
Taking the Train in Osaka: Similar to the Jabodetabek Commuter Line, but the Differences Will Amaze You
Taking the Train in Osaka: Similar to the Jabodetabek Commuter Line, but the Differences Will Amaze You Traveling by train, whether JR or subway/metro, in Osaka and other cities in Japan is always an interesting experience, especially for those accustomed to the rhythm of the Jabodetabek Commuter Line in Indonesia. Many people assume that taking […]
Palembang 2026 Media Gathering: 135 Tourism Events Ready to Be Held — Here Are 10 Highlights
Palembang City tourism for 2026. This Media Gathering event, organized by the Palembang City Tourism Office, invited online media, content creators, and influencers to learn more about this major program. The main focus of the event was to introduce “Charming Events of Palembang 2026,” a tourism calendar that aims to make Palembang a vibrant destination […]
Macau Exploration: From Ponte 16 to the Historic Border Gate
After lunch and prayers at Loulan Islamic Restaurant on Rua de Cinco Outubre, we planned to continue our journey to Taipa Island to see modern Macau, including its magnificent casinos. According to the restaurant attendant, not far down the road, we could cross a bridge and turn right to Ponte 16, a casino complex that […]
Enjoy the Splendor of Venice, Paris, and London at Macau’s Casinos
Macau, known as the “Las Vegas of the East,” has long been a world-class gambling hub, with its magnificent casinos attracting millions of visitors each year. I still remember my first visit to Macau in 1986, when there were only four casinos. Now, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of casinos in Macau. In fact, […]
