Hong Kong

Tian Tan Buddha

Posted In: Hong Kong | Travel
After waiting in line for TWO hours to take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, we finally made it to the Ngong Ping Village! We had a quick lunch at one of the restaurants near the cable car station, accompanied by some Chinese beer and then we were off to visit the Tian Tan Buddha. Also known as the Big Buddha, this is one of the largest bronze statues of Budd[...]
Tokashiki Island

Kerama Islands: Tokashiki

Posted In: Okinawa
I've heard a lot about the Keramas and after 3 years in Okinawa I finally made it to one of the islands, Tokashiki. We only did a day trip and trust me when I tell you that I cannot wait to go back and explore more of this chain of islands!! We took the 9:00am fast ferry from Naha Tomari Port to Tokashiki Port, and it only took us only 35 minutes. While[...]
Hong Kong

Ngong Ping 360

Posted In: Hong Kong | Travel
One of the things I was most excited about doing in Hong Kong was going on the Ngong Ping 360° cable car in Lantau Island, ending at Ngong Ping Village where the Tian Tan Buddha and the Po Lin Monestary are located. We stood in line for two hours (UGH!) and even though it ruined our plans for the rest of the day, as well as our Macau plans; it was worth it.[...]
Motobu, Okinawa

Kouri Ocean Tower

Posted In: Okinawa
We visited Kouri Island for the first time last year when we went camping. For some reason we didn't explore much of the island then, so when we were looking for a place to visit a couple of weekends ago we knew this was the place! Last year we were unable to go in the water because it's freezing during Fall/Winter, so this time around we were able to swi[...]

Anettaichaya – Hammock Cafe

Posted In: Okinawa | Okinawa Eats
On another adventure day we drove up to Motobu to have lunch at Anettaichaya, the hammock cafe and then to beach it up in Kouri Island. This place was on my 'Must Try Cafe List' after my friend Kassie blogged about it. Surprisingly the cafe is next door to Pizza in the Sky and oh how i wish we had known of this place all those times we tried going to Pizza[...]
Onna, Okinawa

The Bridge at Sun Marina Beach

Posted In: Okinawa
If you're in Okinawa and are ever looking for a place to visit on a beautiful day, Sun Marina Beach is such a place! The beach has a netted section which is a must in Okinawa, they have a snack bar where you can also rent beach equipment, like umbrellas, chairs, kayaks, jetskies, paddleboards and more! They also have this amazing bridge that will take yo[...]