If you are tempted to take a jaunt to the Far East, the chances are that you want to become immersed in the culture of the region, you want to sample the delightful cuisine and you want to learn about the religions and customs of welcoming nations. Hot footing it to the Far East will open up new vistas and experiences. You might fancy a spot of temple hopping in China, an array of bullet train journeys in Japan or gorging yourself on fried noodle salads in Singapore. Traveling is one of life’s most amazing adventures, and you are never too old, too responsible or too tied down, not to take a trip overseas to enjoy the wonders of the world. If you are heading eastwards, take a look at these must-see destinations that you cannot miss.
Miyajima, Japan
If you’ve been scouring the guidebooks for your imminent trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, the chances are that you’ve looked into visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. You might even fancy heading to Hiroshima to learn about the first atom bomb, it’s destruction and a city’s ability to regenerate. While these tourist hotspots will definitely scratch your wanderlust itch, you will find yourself battling through crowds to try and enjoy an authentic experience. Instead, head off the beaten track to see the real side of Japan.
The island of Miyajima is reached via a short ferry ride from Hiroshima port. Here, you can stay a few nights in an authentic Japanese ryokan. Have fun dressing up in Japanese robes and sleeping on tatami mats. You could take a stroll down to the coastline and take in the sunset over the floating Torii gates. There are temples galore on Miyajima, but you won’t have the crowds to match them. With wild deer and monkeys, you can have fun scaling Mount Misen in an effort to explore the temple at the peak. Perfect for those travelers who love being active, being outdoors and enjoy more peace and quiet, Miyajima is the perfect destination to reflect and wonder about the scenery around you.
Singapore
While most people will be backpacking across Thailand or heading to Vietnam to get their wanderlust kicks, you might prefer a more cosmopolitan experience. Singapore is a place full of green spaces, urban wonders, architectural splendor, and a wonderful mix of old and new. You could head to one of the busy hawkers downtown to marvel at the intoxicating scents and tastes of the Laksa broth. This wonderful spicy soup with noodles, chicken, prawns, and tamarind, is a feast for the senses. Don’t go to modern restaurants, and instead opt for authentic street food. It’s cheaper and will taste better.
Consider heading to a site like PropertyGuru to lease a small apartment for a couple of weeks. This will save you cash on hotels and will allow you to establish an independent base. From here, you can venture out of the city to enjoy the MacRitchie Reservoir for breathtaking views and fewer crowds. Or you could get your green kicks by staying closer to the city and venturing to the lush and picturesque Dempsey Hill.
Suzhou, China
While you might be tempted to stay in Shanghai, if you are heading to the south of China, sometimes the smog and business can put you off such an enormous metropolis. Instead, head twenty minutes further out by train, and stay in the wonderful water town of Suzhou. Here, you will find a Venice like town, surrounded by other fellow water towns. You could venture to Suzhou museum and enjoy day trips to Tongli or Luzhi. These even smaller water towns are wonderful to wander around and enjoy the finest Chinese tea at one of the many tea houses in the region.
Those people who enjoy the Far Eastern garden architecture will love venturing to the Humble Administrator’s Garden or the Lion Grove Garden. The rock formations, water features and scented flora in Suzhou is great for those who love flexing their horticultural muscles. After a busy day touring the town, there’s nothing better than heading to Pingjiang Road for a spot of Biang Biang noodles or stir-fried shrimp.
Heading to the Far East can be a culture shock. The sights, smells, culture, and religions that you will encounter will surprise, please and shock. With careful planning, you can have the most eye-opening and awe-inspiring trip of a lifetime. Some of the finest destinations in the world are in the Far East.
You know how much I love Frankie4 I honestly think they are the comfiest shoe brand I've ever worn and the pairs I have from them are the comfiest pairs I own and that says a lot. I have their Naomi boots their Polly sneakers and now these beautiful Maria Cream Leopard sandals, all of them very different style of shoes and same comfort, I can perfectly wear them ALL DAY without any type of pain or discomfort. If you haven't heard of the brand I highly encourage you to pay them a visit online and do your research, I would recommend them with my eye closed.
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Saben cuánto amo a Frankie4 . Sinceramente, creo que son la marca de zapatos más cómoda que he usado y los pares que tengo de ellos son los pares más cómodos que tengo y eso dice mucho. Tengo sus botas Naomi, sus tenis Polly y ahora estas hermosas sandalias Maria Cream Leopard , todos ellos con un estilo de zapatos muy diferente y la misma comodidad, puedo usarlos perfectamente TODO EL DÍA sin ningún tipo de dolor o incomodidad. Si no has oído hablar de la marca, te recomiendo que les hagas una visita en línea y hagas tu investigación, los recomiendo con los ojos cerrados.
I'm Wearing:
Top | H&M
Shorts | Forever21
Sandals | Frankie4
Bag | LOKATAN
You guys!! I'm living for fun and fresh pieces lately. How beautiful are these Polka Dot Culotte Pants? Perfect to be paired with a cute Crop Top am I right or am I right?. The color of the pants is gorgeous, I've found myself gravitating towards those tones lately and I'm loving it, I feel it blends well with my skin tone and they are incredibly comfy, simply obsessed.
What do you guys think?
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¡¡Señores!! Últimamente vivo por este tipo de piezas. ¿Vieron que hermosos son estos Polka Dot Culotte Pants? Perfectos para combinarlos con un lindo Crop Top, ¿tengo razón o tengo razón? El color de los pantalones es bellísimo, me he encontrado gravitando hacia esos tonos últimamente y me encanta, siento que combina bien con el tono de mi piel y son increíblemente cómodos, simplemente obsesionada.
¿Qué piensan ustedes?
I'm Wearing:
Crop Top | Lulus
Polka Dot Culotte Pants | Lulus
Bag | LOKATAN
This is probably one of my favorite looks, I find it so cute, comfy, girly and chic. I personally love styling oversized pieces with denim, it looks meant to be in my opinion and gives your body a very nice silhouette. The stars of the show in this one are this amazing Straw Hat and the Stripped Shirt both from Lulus of course the Pointed-Toe Mules are fire as well, I just can't over them.
It's such a versatile look and by removing the hat of the equation you can perfectly wear the outfit for pretty much anything during the day. What's your favorite piece from this one?
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Este es probablemente uno de mis looks favoritos, lo encuentro tan lindo, cómodo, femenino y elegante. Personalmente, me encanta combinar piezas ''oversized'' con jeans, siento que van perfectamente bien juntos y le da a tu cuerpo una silueta muy bonita. Las estrellas del show en este look son este bello Straw Hat y la Stripped Shirt, ambos de Lulus, por supuesto, Pointed-Toe Mules también están increíble, simplemente no puedo superarlas.
Es un outfit muy versátil y al quitar el sombrero de la ecuación puedes usar el look perfectamente para casi cualquier cosa durante el día. ¿Cuál es tu pieza favorita de esta look?
I'm Wearing:
Oversized Stripped Shirt | Lulus
Denim | Hollister
Mules | Lulus
Straw Hat | Lulus
I've been a Lulus ambassador for a couple of months now and I couldn't be happier with the looks I've been able to elaborate with them. This skirt is simply beautiful, I absolutely love the pattern, the silky fabric and how easy it is to style. After this outfit, I'm a die-hard fan of maxi skirts and ankle booties together, I adored how it turned out. What do you guys think?
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He sido embajadora de Lulus durante un par de meses y no podría estar más feliz con los outfits que he podido elaborar con ellos. Esta falda es simplemente hermosa, me encanta el estampado, la tela sedosa y lo fácil que es combinar. Después de este look, soy un fanática de las faldas maxi y los botines juntos, me encantó el resultado, ¿qué piensan ustedes?
I'm Wearing:
Black Tee | H&M
Maxi Skirt | Lulus
Booties | Frankie 4
Hat | H&M
One of my favorite combinations of all times would be the never boring Black and White of course.
If you've been following me for a while you'd probably remember that my feed on Instagram was pretty much all white and my outfits were very monochromatic. I'd definitely say that this combo is still my comfort zone, there's some magic when you wear black, I personally feel so confident and ''badass'' and when it comes to wearing white there's the ''freshness'' and the ''clean'' vibes that I absolutely adore. By adding ''faux leather'' to the equation makes the outfit take a very pleasant turn, don't you think? I love it!
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Una de mis combinaciones favoritas de todos los tiempos sería el nunca aburrido blanco y negro, por supuesto.
Si me has estado siguiendo por un tiempo, probablemente recordarás que mi feed en
Instagram era casi completamente blanco y mis outfits eran muy monocromáticos. Definitivamente diría que este combo sigue siendo mi zona de confort, hay algo de magia cuando vistes de negro, personalmente me siento tan confiada y "badass" y cuando se trata de vestir de blanco está la "frescura" y el ''clean'' vibe que adoro con locura. Al agregar ''faux leather'' a la ecuación, el atuendo da un giro muy agradable, ¿no te parece? ¡Me encanta!
I'm Wearing:
Sweater | Divine Avenue
Faux Leather Skirt | Boohoo
Booties | Boohoo
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