Phuket >Novotel Panwa Beach

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

The Novotel on Panwa Beach is located in the Southern part of Phuket along Cape Panwa. It’s about an 1-hour trip from the Airport and about 35 minutes from the nightlife, bars and restaurants of Patong. Panwa is isolated from most areas of Phuket, which means that taxi fares from the Hotel can go from between... »

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 Sanyo Line to Miyajimaguchi. From here, signs direct you to... »

Urban Views From Cockatoo Island

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By Pingu
Urban Views From Cockatoo Island

Looking for somewhere to go on the weekend that’s a little different and won’t burn a hole in your wallet? Check out the Heritage Listed Cockatoo Island, in the middle... »


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... »

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... »

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... »