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La Promenade

Thursday, April 15, 2010
By Pingu
La Promenade

Not drunk enough for Kebabs, but want good Lebanese food??! Situated by the Parramatta River in Shepherds Bay, La Promenade is one of those local restaurants that attract both families, couples and celebratory parties alike. The night I tried out this joint, the place was full by 7pm. Good generous servings of lebanese food and genuine... »

The Violet Crumble and Crunchie Challenge

Sunday, April 4, 2010
By Pingu

Recently the vending machine at work ran out of Violet Crumble and my boss had a bit of a winge about it. I told her to just substitute with... »

Top 5 Phuket Tips

Sunday, April 4, 2010
By Pingu
Top 5 Phuket Tips

1. RENTING A SCOOTER They say the best way to get around Phuket is by bike. This is true to some extent, the traffic and lack of road rules in... »


Eating in Nara City, Japan

Sunday, April 4, 2010
By Pingu
Eating in Nara City, Japan

If you’re ever in Nara City, Japan and looking for a place to eat, try the Ganko restaurant in... »

Ajisen Ramen

Sunday, April 4, 2010
By Pingu
Ajisen Ramen

Want quality ramen for a decent price? Ajisen Ramen is a no fuss ramen franchise that serves Kyushu Ramen,... »

Sand Boarding, Lancelin

Monday, March 1, 2010
By Pingu
Sand Boarding, Lancelin

The Lancelin Sand Dunes are located 110kms north (about a 2 hour drive) from the city of Perth, WA... »

Novotel Panwa Beach, Phuket

Sunday, February 28, 2010
By Pingu
Novotel Panwa Beach, Phuket

The Novotel on Panwa Beach is located in the Southern part of Phuket along Cape Panwa. It’s about an 1-hour... »

Malaysia Old Town Coffee

Sunday, February 28, 2010
By Pingu
Malaysia Old Town Coffee

If you’re ever stuck at Malaysia’s Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport try the Old... »

Miyajima by Night

Thursday, November 19, 2009
By Pingu
Miyajima by Night

It takes about 60 minutes to get from Himeji to Hiroshima and then another 26 minutes on the JR... »

From Osaka to Himeji Castle

Thursday, November 19, 2009
By Pingu
From Osaka to Himeji Castle

Best way to get from Osaka to Himeji is to catch Shinkansen Hikari 495 from ShinOsaka to Himeji which... »

Getting around in Japan by Train (Shinkansen) with JR Pass

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
By Toshi

The JR Pass is a special ticket that is available only to travellers visiting Japan from foreign countries for... »