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Getting around your way in Japan

Japan is a country in eastern Asia. It’s widely known as the house of the rising sun – as it’s the most eastern country on the world map. But does this country have any kind of potential when it comes to being a tourist in it? Of course, it does, and on many different levels. Below you will find some of the reasons as to why going on a holiday to Japan might be the smartest thing that you could do in your spare time.

The first thing that you could do in this beautiful and awe-inspiring country is to climb Mount Fuji. This is a wonderful place that will practically take your breath away. The sights that you will see from the top of Mount Fuji will remain deeply embedded in your memory for the rest of your life. A fun fact about Mount Fuji in Japan is that it’s a UNESCO world heritage site, so it means that the place is recognized for its natural beauties. It’s a great place for you to have some photo ops and take a few pictures with your family, friends, or even on your own.

Next thing – you could go to Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. What do you think you can do here? You can play with monkeys, of course! Monkeys are fun, intelligent creatures and they inhabit this place. Think again of the countless photo opportunities that you will be able to have at this place while playing with monkeys. You will get countless likes on your social network profiles – that’s for sure!

Karaoke is a practice that comes directly from Japan. If you love to sing in a group setting, then be sure to visit some of the karaoke parties that are organized all around the cities of Japan. You will be able to sing your heart out and have fun with other people. It’s a great way to enjoy your time while you’re in this country.

So, as you can see, there are practically countless things that you could do in order to enjoy during your stay to the fullest while you’re in Japan. Have fun doing so!

Getting to know Spain

Visiting Spain has an allure for many people. There are many beautiful cities in this country that you can travel to, but if there is one place that you have to visit while in Spain, it would have to be the city of Madrid. For those of you that don’t know, Madrid is the capital of Spain and is one of the biggest, most beautiful cities in the country. There are a lot of things that you could do while there – and we recommend you to check it out if it’s possible.

The first thing that you have to do while there is to visit the famous tourist boulevard of Gran Via. There are many different things that you could do while here. There are shopping centers, restaurants, and bars. These all offer a great way for you to get to know the city from up close. In any given day chances are that the streets will be swarming with tourists, so you will be able to see people from all around the world, besides the native Spaniards. At the Gran Via there are even casinos – so if you wish to test your luck, you could very well enter the premises of one of them.

And if you know anything about Spain, then you know that this country practically worships the game of European football, or soccer. And Madrid is a capital of soccer – one of the greatest soccer clubs in the world is to be found here. We’re talking of course about the club Real Madrid. If you know anything about football, then you have definitely heard about arguably the greatest player in the world right now – Cristiano Ronaldo. You also know that he’s playing for Real Madrid. So, if you have the time, and if you like soccer, then we suggest that you go and see a game at Real Madrid’s stadium Vincente Calderon. You will truly be in for a treat, as typically in all games of Real Madrid, the stadium is full of Real Madrid fans that have come to support their favorite club.

Madrid is much more than shopping and soccer, but you will have to see this for yourself. Seize the moment and go there as soon as you can!

Going to Phuket

There are many places all around the world which you could visit on a holiday. If you wish to go on a wonderful beach and enjoy under the hot rays of the sun, then you should definitely visit the island of Phuket.

For those of you that are uninformed, Phuket is to be found in the country of Thailand in southeastern Asia. It’s outright one of the most popular tourist resorts in the world. Why should you visit this place?

Well, for one, you have already told us that you’re a fan of beaches. Then Phuket is a great option for you to visit. There are gorgeous pebble beaches that you can visit if you’re up for a swim. The Thai sun shines pretty hot, and you will have a great time on one of the many beaches on Phuket.

Also, there are many options for you if you wish to enjoy a busy city life. After all, Phuket is a powerful tourist resort, and people from all over the world visit this place on a yearly basis. If you wish to meet new people from all around the world – then try doing so at Phuket.

There are many restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs, and many other entertainment venues that you can visit at this place. Also, there are world class Muay Thai training camps. In fact, UFC former welterweight and middleweight champion, Georges St. Pierre trained Muay Thai in a training camp on Phuket so that he could prepare for his fights. If you have ever been fascinated by the world of martial arts, then learning Muay Thai on Phuket is a great potential choice for you.

And you will also have many other things that you could be doing on Phuket – after all, the imagination will be your sole limit when it comes to experiencing the island. We hope that you will find time and money to come and visit this place and that you will have a pleasant stay while you’re here. Many people visited this place in the past – and a big majority of them were impressed by what Phuket has to offer.

Experiencing Malaysia

Going on a holiday in Malaysia is something that everyone should do at least once in their lifetime. This is a wonderful place full of potential for tourists, and it comes as no surprise that many people visit this country on a yearly basis. So, what are some things that you can look forward to during your stay in Malaysia?

First of all, we’d recommend you to go and sunbathe in Langkawi. This is one of the islands of Malaysia, and it’s inhabited by more than 60,000 people. This is, in fact, one of the most popular honeymoon destinations around the world. You will be able to do all sorts of things on different levels of budget. The sun shines brightly on this island, so you will be able to sunbathe, among other things. If you wish to get a tan, then there are far worse places that you can go to for this purpose.

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park is your next set of destinations that you should visit while in Malaysia. This is a set of 5 separate islands we’re talking about, and you could visit them all by a ferry. Some of the islands are practically left untouched, and some others are bustling with activity and people. You can go hiking on these islands, and you will very much like what they have to offer.

You can also visit the city of Kota Bharu. This is one of the more conservative parts of the country of Malaysia, and this is the reason why many people fail to visit this place while they’re in this country. But this is a mistake, as this is a culturally highly evolved city, and you will have a lot to see while you’re there. There are many mosques and royal palaces that will captivate your imagination. But you have to be a bit more careful though, as the dress code is a bit stricter in this city than in the rest of the country.

So, no matter what you decide to do, you will have a fun time while you’re visiting Malaysia. Enjoy your stay!

What to do in Amsterdam

Going on a holiday to Europe demands planning. After all, Europe may very well be one of the smallest continents, but it’s extremely dense. It’s the seat of a big portion of the history of humanity, so there are many places that you should visit and see.

But if there is one place that we recommend you to visit no matter who you are, it’s the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. This is outright one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world – so, there is no harm done in visiting it while you’re on and about traversing all around Europe.

First things first – we’ll mention the notorious Red-Light District of Amsterdam. Prostitution is legal in the Netherlands, and RLD is one of the most widely recognized places where you can practically window shop for prostitutes. Of course, if you’re not the type of person that wishes to use the services of a prostitute – this is still a place that will pique your curiosity, as the red lights will spark up your imagination.

As a counterproposal to this, Amsterdam is one of the most culturally rich cities in the world. So, you could go to the famous Museumplein in Amsterdam, a place where you can check out some of the greatest museums in Europe. We recommend you to check out the Van Gogh museum, as well as the Rijksmuseum. And the entire park area of the Museumplein of Amsterdam is a great place to be in no matter who you are.

Then you can take a ferry and check in at NDSM – a place where young people gather up and hold events with music and graffiti, among other things. Of course, you ought to know by now that weed is fully legal in the Netherlands – so people casually smoking marijuana in the streets is not something that you should be surprised at when you’re in Amsterdam.

And this is only a small portion of all of the things that you will be able to see in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Have fun visiting this gorgeous place!