Reiwa: A new emperor and a new era in Japan — by Leesan
Emperor Akihito, the 125th emperor of Japan, will abdicate on April 30 to make way for his son Naruhito’s accension. This will mark the start of a new era for the country.
What’s On Your Plate? — by Leesan
In my travels around the world, I have come to appreciate the beauty of the vehicle licence plate and love taking pictures of unusual ones.
Rump states: An atlas of countries that don’t exist anymore – by leesan
Among the 196 member states in the UN are countries that don’t accept each other’s status. Nevertheless, they are all sovereign countries recognised in accordance to the UN charter.
Why being late while travelling might be a good thing – by leesan
Last week, while browsing in Taipei’s famous bookstore, Eslite, I was, as usual, attracted by the books placed prominently on the best seller rack. One particular title stood out – Thank You for Being Late – by New York Times bestselling author Thomas L. Friedman.
Travel with the right intentions – by leesan
I respect the efforts of the Taiwan tourism officers (TVA) and the people involved in the country’s travel trade for tirelessly working on improving the tourism industry.
Amusing observations of an experienced tour leader – by leesan
We were on a night flight to Hokkaido, Japan and the lights in the cabin had just been dimmed to allow passengers to rest or enjoy the in-flight entertainment.
Ever had any bad experiences at immigration checkpoints? – by Leesan
Ever had any bad experiences at immigration checkpoints?
Is Malaysia, ‘Truly Asia’? – by Leesan
A country’s slogan should reflect the nation and its people. Is Malaysia, ‘Truly Asia’?
Where there are tourists, there are pickpockets – by Leesan
Pickpocketing is a by-product of tourism. Malaysia is no exception as tourists do get pickpocketed and robbed sometimes – this is based on facts from tourist police.
Does Malaysia have the best public toilets in the world? – by Leesan
When you’re travelling, using the public toilet is inevitable. Although not all toilets are deplorable, there are some which are truly remarkable.
