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Innsbruck, Austria

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Definitely, a hidden gem. Innsbruck is one of those places that people think there's not much things to see, but is actually WORTH-Visiting! I was planning to just stay here for a day, and go off the next day very early to Munich but ended up staying here for a longer time. Here are the basic information that you need to know: Innsbruck Airport There's a lot of European budget planes like easyjet that goes to Innsbruck Airport You do not really need to book a cab to go from Airport to the city, just get a bus (line F ) from the airport and it's only 2 Euros and you will reach the Hauptbahnof (Central Train Station) in less than 20 minutes.  Obviously it has a lot of stops. Accommodation I stayed in Ibis hotel which was around 90 Euros per night for a twin room.  Surprisingly the room was not the usual small Ibis rooms. It was normal space and it is just right beside the central train station (Hauptbahnof) so it is very convenient. There's even a connection directly from

Paris

Hotels to Stay L'Ouest Hotel is in Gare St Lazarre There is a direct train from Gare du Nord It's within walking distance to the Opera, Notre Dame, etc Tips: First Sunday of the Month and Bastille Day (July 14) - Musee D'Orsay and Louvre are FREE Musee D'Orsay has concessions (discounted ticket) for For everyone from 4.30pm (except Thursdays and Saturdays) For everyone on Thursday evenings, from 6pm Travelling If you are traveling around, the best think is to get a 1, 3, 5 day visit pass

Keep House Tea Room - Deal, Kent

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Just beside the Deal Castle is a quiet and tiny but very pretty family-owned Keep House Tea Room.  I tried out their Croque Madam (£6.50) with Kent-ish cheese. It was tasty and good :) Website:  http://www.keephouse.co.uk/ Location: 1 Deal Castle Road (just right opposite Deal Castle)

Deal, Kent, UK

Keep House Tea Room

Singapore: the Lion City

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For those planning to visit Singapore, these are my recommendations if you have 3 - 5 days in Singapore Basic Information You do not really to take a cab, as public transportation is very convenient Bus stops have lists of destinations  But I suggest, just take the MRT as it's the easiest way and you won't get lost From the Airport? Take a cab to the city which will cost around 20+ SGD (Singapore Dollars) OR just take an MRT and will just cost you like around 2.50 SGD :) What to bring? It really is hot! So bring "Summer" clothes and comfortable shoes (or flip flops). A lot of Sun-Screen! Umbrella - around Jan and Feb, it can rain a lot so bring one. Singapore has micro-climates as well so might suddenly rain in one area. Going Out of Singapore  You can take budget flights to Malaysia, Thailand, or other SEA countries I recommend though to take a 3-day trip to Malaysia as follows: Genting (Casino) and Kuala Lumpur (Capital of Malaysia) - 3

Kiruna, Sweden Ice Hotel and Northern Lights

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This was a long overdue travel and I wanted to hit two birds with one stone - seeing the Northern Lights and staying in the Ice Hotel. The following are tips and information about the Ice Hotel.  It was not that easy to find in the net where it has all the information that I need so I decided to put it here. Ice Hotel Panorama of Ice Hotel Lobby http://www.icehotel.com/ Flights Nearest Airport: Kiruna, Sweden Airport There are direct flights from London, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. Airport to Ice Hotel Taxi which will cost 450 SEK (max of 4 people) http://www.taxikiruna.se/ +46 980 12020  (46 is Country Code and 980 is Area Code) Public Transportation There's an option to take a train and then a bus from Kiruna Town Area (but then again, I suggest just take a cab since it's easier) Kiruna Bus Station to Ice Hotel  http://www.ltnbd.se/tidtabeller/pdf/ltnbd_linje_501_1.pdf What to do while you are in the Ice Hotel? 30-minute tour of the Ice Hotel at 12 Noon and 4 PM for English S