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Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong

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Best Indian Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong Share now Table of Contents The popular notion that it must be difficult to find Indian vegetarian food in Hong Kong is totally  untrue. There are many vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong which will satisfy your taste buds serving authentic South India, North Indian and street food. 1. Kailash Parbat One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Hong Kong. Delicious Indian food, everything starting from Indian Chats, street food and North Indian delicacies. Highly recommend to enjoy some good food with great ambience.Location: Unit 302, 3/F, Multifield Plaza, 3-7 Prat Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Opening Hours: Mon to Thur 12pm – 3pm, 6 pm- 10 pm  Fri to Sun 12 pm to 10 pm Contact: +852 3428 5545 More Info You may also like to check out this blog on Best Shopping In Singapore  2. Woodlands Pure Veg Restaurant Highly recommend this restaurant for the taste and variety. It serves lip smacking authentic Indian food, everything you could ask for under one roof. It boasts of variety of food options from starters, snacks like Pav bhaji, shev Puri, vada pav and noodles. They also boast of delicious South Indian and North Indian food starting from Dosa to Rotis/Naans and Thalis.Location : UG Shop 16 & 17, Wing On Plaza,62, Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East,Kowloon, Hong KongOpening Hours: Mon to Sun  11:30 am – 03:30 pm, 06:30 pm – 10:30 pmContact :  +(852) 2366 1945 More Info 3. Sangeetha Pure Veg. Restaurant An Authentic South Indian Restaurant which serves delicious Dosas and Idli. They also have North Indian food with a good variety of sabzis (vegetables) to choose from. Location : Wing On Plaza, UG 1-5 & 31, 62 Mody Rd, Tsim Sha TsuiHong Kong Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 10.30 – 3 pm, 6pm -10pmSat to Sun 9.30 to 4pm, 6 pm to 10 pm Contact : +852 2640 2123 / 2643 9123 More Info 4. Branto Veg Restaurant Though it is a  small restaurant located on the first floor in Tsim Sha Tsui, it is a well known eatery serving genuine north and south Indian dishes. They also serve thalis, veg pizza and some Chinese options like noodles and fried rice. Location : 1st floor, No 9 Lock Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong KongOpening Hours: Mon to Sun  11am to 3pm, 6 pm to 11 pmContact :  +(852) 2366 8171 More Info 5. Amritsar Express, Hong Kong Though this is only a takeaway place, its a Punjabi fast food joint you cannot miss. They specialize in Amritsar street food and also provide North Indian Dishes. They have weekly menus starting from Breakfast till Dinners.  Location : Shop 23A , 1st Floor Mirador Mansion 54-64 Nathan Road Tsim Sha TsuiOpening Hours: Mon to Sat  9am to 8pmContact :  +(852) 3974 5825 More Info OTHER POSTS YOU MAY LIKE-

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Maldives Seaplane – Things To Know

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MALDIVES SEAPLANE- THINGS TO KNOW A seaplane, as its name suggests is an aircraft which takes off and lands on water. The most common hotel transfer in Maldives other than a boat ride is seaplane. For people who have never flown on a seaplane before or are curious about their journey, this blog will help you with all the information on Maldives Seaplane. Share now What to expect on your seaplane transfer? Seaplanes are operated by many airlines like Trans Maldivian Airways(TMA), Manta Air,Maldivian Seaplane etc. Seaplanes are usually booked by your resort directly. Seaplanes are compact and can carry up to 15-17 passengers at a time. Seaplane rides last from 40 mins to one hour, depending how far your resort is located. Seaplanes are expensive and can cost from 270 US $ to 590 US $ (return journey) per person depending on the distance of your resort from International Airport. Seaplanes operate during daytime between 6.00 hrs to 15.30 hrs, 7 days a week . Last seaplane will take off before sunset for visibility and safety issues. If your International flight lands after 15.00 hrs, passengers usually have to stay overnight in Male or in the airport hotel and take the seaplane available next day Arrival and Departure timings of seaplane vary and are worked out on daily basis. Timings are confirmed usually one to two days prior to your flight depending on number of passengers and arrival times. Baggage allowance on seaplane is usually 20kg +5 kg per person. You can opt and pay for extra luggage if you wish to. Excess baggage charge is 5 $ per Kg, maximum of 32kg per piece and subject to aircraft space and payload availability. Check In Counters Check In Counters Landing and take off depends on the roughness of the sea and weather conditions. If the weather conditions are poor seaplane cannot take off Be prepared for delays,as seaplanes are never on time If your seaplane is cancelled for some reason, and you don’t want to stay overnight in Male, you can look for other options like a domestic flight or a speed boat ride depending on the distance of your resort from International Airport. You can choose to transfer one way by seaplane and other way by speed boat ride is you are on a budget constraint. Seaplanes are compact and can get claustrophobic for some. There are no A/C’s in seaplanes and it can get hot by the time the seaplane takes off. However there will be fans. Seaplanes are extremely noisy, and can get choppy at times if the sea is rough. There are no washrooms/toilets on seaplane. Also, business class option is unavailable. Also, no food and drinks are served on seaplane. By a seaplane you directly reach your resort, in cases where resorts have their own seaplane jetty where you just walk to the plane. But few resorts land seaplanes on floating pontoon in the middle of the sea. From here there will be a short speed boat ride. The resort will itself book seaplane transfer for you and you cannot directly book it. Seaplane terminals are near the airport and can be reached by a car/bus which is provided free of cost. Many seaplane operators have lounge access as well. From Inside Gorgeous Views How does it work? A guide on how to catch a seaplane once you book it and land at the International Airport in Male, Maldives. Once you book your resort, they will book and arrange the seaplane transfer for you. After completing your immigration and once you collect your luggage you will see a resort representative. He will take you to the seaplane check in counter which are located near the arrival hall. Arrivals You will have to leave your luggage there. You will be then transferred by car/bus to the seaplane terminal which is a 10 min ride from airport. Some resorts have their private luxury vehicles for transfers. You will have to wait approx. 2 hours for you to board your seaplane flight till all the guests from your resort or route join in. There are small lounges inside the terminals usually to wait during this time.Seaplane boarding passes dont have seat numbers so you just walk to the plane and sit wherever you wish. Sea Terminal Lounge Area Sea Terminal As mentioned earlier, seaplanes are extremely noisy and compact.  As there is no A/C and just fans, it can get stuffy and hot. Luggage is stored at the back of plane. As there is limited space, you can keep a small purse or backpack with you. You can handover your cabin luggage to the crew to store at the back of the flight. Don’t forget to enjoy your first seaplane ride with some gorgeous views 🙂   Gorgeous Views Seaplane from inside Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest Telegram

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Things To Know Before Travelling To Maldives 2023

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Things to know before travelling to Maldives 2023 All the information one needs to know before landing in Maldives  Maldives has been the most popular destination since the corona pandemic has hit. People have been flocking to Maldives for pristine beaches, diving and snorkeling with easy quarantine free travelling. This blog will focus on information you will need to know before travelling to Maldives during the Corona Pandemic.   Maldives is just an hour away by flight from Sri-lanka. It is made of total of 1200 small islands of 200 islands are inhabited. Many of them are also resort islands with private areas. It can be overwhelming to choose from the wide variety of resorts and guesthouses. Also, Maldives can be heavy on your pockets if you travel in the peak season. Another reason for Maldives being famous are their Water Villas. Many people often are confused to choose between Water Villas and Beach Villas. I would suggest whichever you choose you are undoubtedly going to get splendid views. Dont be surprised to find “All Inclusive/ Half Board/ Full board” Packages at Resorts. These packages are more budget friendly which include lunch, dinner and drinks. These are just few of the many things to know. Here is a comprehensive guide to know about travelling to Maldives. Where is Maldives located?The Maldives is a captivating archipelago nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Geographically, it can be found southwest of the Indian subcontinent, neighboring both India and Sri Lanka. This tropical paradise comprises a collection of 26 coral atolls, encompassing approximately 1,200 coral islands. The Maldives’ geographical coordinates place it southwest of Sri Lanka and southwest of the southernmost tip of India. Things to know before landing in Maldives? Which is the peak season to visit Maldives? Peak season to visit Maldives is from November to April , which is also dry weather with no rains Which season is best to strike great and cheap resort deals? The wet and rainy season lasts roughly from May till October. This time of the year is also best for surfing, and you will be lucky to strike amazing deals during this time. Which currency is used in Maldives? Official currency of Maldives is Maldivian Rufiyaa, but the resorts and shops charge in US Dollar $. Majority resorts prefer payments by card. Is visa on arrival available? Yes, free 30 day visa on arrival/tourist visa is granted to all nationalities, if they satisfy basic entry requirements on arrival. Is quarantine mandatory for tourists? Quarantine is not required for tourists who do not have COVID19 symptoms. Is RT PCR still required? The RT PCR report is currently not required.   Can un-vaccinated Tourists travel to Maldives? Yes, irrespective of your vaccination status you are allowed to enter.  Which form one needs to fill before landing and departing from Maldives? Every passenger needs to fill a mandatory Travel Declaration Form within 96hrs of the flight time at IMUGA.  Is web check-in mandatory for airlines? Majority of airlines have  web check open 48 to 72 hrs prior departure. It is better to confirm with your airlines if web check is mandatory. What mode of transfer is preferable to travel from Male to islands in Maldives? There are 3 types of transportation. One is seaplane which is expensive, 2nd one is speed boat transfer and 3rd is domestic flights for few islands. What are usually the timings of seaplane? Seaplanes fly from morning 6 am till 3.30 pm, 7 days a week . Last seaplane will take off before sunset for visibility and safety issues. One needs to arrive in Maldives till 3.30 pm to catch the last seaplane. For more details on seaplane click here What documents are required for immigration in Maldives? Coming Soon with a Blog for detailed information on all the documents required for immigration in Maldives How much does a seaplane cost? As mentioned earlier, sea planes are pretty expensive and the return trip can cost from 200 -500 US $ per person from Male airport. Can you bring alcohol into Maldives? No. Maldives being an Islamic country you are not allowed to bring liquor to Maldives. Is Travel Insurance mandatory in Maldives? Travel Insurance is not mandatory for arriving in Maldives, but majority of the resorts do need a travel insurance and it is advisable to buy one. Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest Telegram

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Indian Restaurants In Tokyo Japan

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Indian Restaurants in Tokyo, Japan Best Indian Restaurants And Tips Indian Restaurants in Tokyo Japan have gained popularity over the years. The craze for Indian curries is growing among Japanese people as well. If you are looking for Indian restaurants in Tokyo it wont be difficult. There are numerous restaurants near many metro stations which are easy to access. Indian restaurants in Tokyo usually serve both Lunch and Dinner. You will be surprised to even find pure vegetarian Indian  restaurants in Tokyo. Listed below are few of the best Indian Restaurants in Tokyo and some Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs). Things One Needs To Know About Indian Restaurants In Japan?? Can we easily find Indian food in Tokyo? Yes, Indian food can be found easily near all major stations and is available almost in every area Is Indian food expensive? Japan is an expensive country, and specially Indian vegetarian food can be pretty heavy on pocket. So overall yes, Indian food is generally expensive How is the overall taste of food, is it authentic Indian? Many restaurants in Tokyo have authentic taste and menu. Usually Japanese rice is sticky, but you can request for regular or  Basmati Rice. Also, if you want to order curd/yogurt do specify and choose from different types like soy, sweetened, flavored etc Is vegetarian food available in Indian restaurants? You can find vegetarian food in restaurants which serve both veg and non veg Tips for vegetarians visiting Indian restaurants in Japan? 1.Kindly specify what you don’t want in your food. For example: Most of them in Japan assume seafood(fish), eggs and chicken to be vegetarian2. Japanese dishes are usually made with fish stock and fish flakes. So do specify your needs.3. Carry a phone with translator to communicate about your specific requirements about additives like pork oil, beef salt etc What is the cost for 2 people ? The cost for 2 people will be roughly from 2500¥ to 3000 ¥ Table of Contents Best Indian Restaurants In Tokyo Swagat Indian Restaurant North Indian, South Indian and Snacks , Veg and Non Veg FoodAddress-Swagat Roppongi Branch, 1F, Itopia Roppongi,Roppongi 2-2-2, 2 Chome−2−2 Opp ANA Intercontintenal Hotel, Akasaka, Minato Ku, Tokyo 160-0022Tel / Fax: +81 03-3585-5251, +81 03-3497-9021info@swagat-jp.comOpening Timings- 11am to 2.30pm, 5.30 to 10 pmClosed on Sundays Restaurant Website Andhra Dining Ginza South Indian FoodVeg and Non Veg FoodAddress- 2F, Ginza Premier Building, 1-8-2 Ginza , Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Tel / Fax: +81 3-3567-4005, 050-5487-0596andhra.dining@gmail.comOpening Timings-Monday to Friday 11.15 am to 3 pm, 5 to 11 pmSaturdays & Sundays- 11.30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm Restaurant Website Dhaba Indian Restaurant South Indian FoodVeg and Non Veg FoodAddress- Sagami Bldg.1F, 2-7-9 yaesu, chou-ku, Tokyo2 minutes walk from Kyobashi Station on the Ginza LineTel / Fax: +81 3-3272-7160Opening Timings-Monday to Friday 11.15 am to 3 pm, 5 to 8 pm, Saturdays & Sundays- 11.30 am to 3.30 pm, 5 pm to 8 pm Restaurant Website Downtown B’s Indian Kitchen North Indian FoodVeg and Non Veg Food Address-   3-4-2 Roppongi , Copu- Nomura -Roppongi1 Minato-ku, Tokyo, JapanTel / Fax: +81 3-3586-2645downtownbs24@gmail.comOpening Timings-11 am to 3 pm, 3 pm to 11.30 pmdowntownbs24@gmail.com Restaurant Website Priya The Indian Restaurant North Indian FoodVeg and Non Veg FoodAddress- Hongoku Bldg. 3F, 5-2-25, Hiroo, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 150-0012Tel / Fax: +81 03-5941-6996Opening Timings-11 am to 4 pm, 4 to 8 pm Restaurant Website Bharati Indian Restaurant North Indian FoodVeg and Non Veg Food Address-   2-9 Motoyoyogicho, Shibuya 151-0062 Tokyo PrefectureTel / Fax: +81 3-3481-6646Opening Timings-Mon to Fri 11 to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9.30 pm Restaurant Facebook Page Ashoka Indian restaurant North Indian FoodVeg and Non Veg FoodAddress- B1 , Tokyo Hilton Internation,6-2, Nishishinjuku 6-Chrome,Shinjuku-Ku Tokyo.Tel / Fax: +81 03 3344-4588,+81 03 3344-4329Opening Timings-11 am to 2.30 pm, 5.30 to 10 pm Restaurant Website pure vegetarian Indian Restaurants in Tokyo Natraj Pure Veg Restaurant North Indian FoodPure Veg Food Only Address-  1) Harajuku Omotesando, Q plaza 8F 6-28-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tele / Fax: +81 03-6427-7515, Timings- 11:30 am – 11:00 pm2) Milan Natraj Shibuya, 150-0041 Iwamoto Building 3F, 1-22-7 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tele / Fax: +81 03-6416-9022, Timings- 11:30 am – 11:00 pm3) Natraj Ginza, 104-0061 Ginza Kosaka Building 7-9F, 6-9-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tele / Fax: +81 03-5537-1515, Timings- 11:30 am – 11:00 pm4) Natraj Ogikubo, 167-00515-30-6 Ogikubo, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Tel / Fax: +81 03-3398-5108, Timings- 11:30 am – 11:00 pm5) Mera Nataraj Tateshina,Nagano, 391-0301 4035-13 Tateshina, Kitayama, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, Tele/ Fax : 0266-67-2762, Opening Timings- Mon to Fri- 11 am to 3:30 pm,  to 10 pm , Sat- Sundays and holidays: 11 am to 10 pm Restaurant Website Govinda’s Pure Vegetarian Restaurant North Indian and South Indian FoodPure Veg Food Only Address-  2-23-4 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo JapanTele/ Fax : +81 3-6808-2157Opening Timings- 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm  Restaurant Website Like this article? 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21 Unique And Interesting Facts About Seoul South Korea

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South Korea is one such country, which will never fail to surprise you with their new technology, products and things you might have never seen anywhere before. This blog is about the unique and interesting things of South Korea  1.Both men and women are equally obsessed with cosmetics and makeup.  South Korea is a paradise for makeup lovers. But here both men and women are equally obsessed. People go gaga over their products and skin regime all over the world.  2. K beauty craze is real- People from South Korea are very particular about their 7-step daily routine and glass skin. And as mentioned earlier, K beauty is a different world of makeup and now people from all over the world are loving this market. People travel from all countries specially to buy their cosmetic and beauty products and Seoul has specially dedicated areas to sell these ones.  3.Free stuff from all shops- Sales staff from shops will provide you free sample products and this is absolutely normal and common. Even if you don’t buy anything, they provide you free products to try and insist just to enter the shop  4.Girly cute quirky things- Korean markets and products are full of cute quirky girly things. South Korean packaging is usually so attractive and all their products have an influence of cute animations and bright colors. Don’t miss some of the unique attractive small things one can find here   5. Interesting showroom interiors- Not only the products but also their store ambience is a class apart. Every store look and feel depicts a story about their range and line, and is very fascinating to visit stores like Etude house, Line and Kakao Stores.  6. Amazing socks variety- Nowhere else except South Korea could you find such cute animated colorful socks. Not just animation, they have all kinds of assortments from laces, animation, printed, simple and anything one could imagine. The most important point is they are not even expensive. So don’t hesitate to stock more socks 7.Animation influence even on makeup packaging-As mentioned earlier their packaging is something which you would rarely find in any other country. Their lip balms and creams are in cute caricatures/cartoons. Even their face sheet masks have attractive catchy packing  8. People carry suitcases for keeping their shopping stuff- Don’t be surprised to see people which huge suitcases and travel bags when you would be shopping. Its normal to keep all your products bought in a bag for ease of moving.  9. Shopping lockers to store your bags and luggage- Major subway stations have a locker system, where you can store your shopping bags or any stuff and be hands free.  10. Robots on airport- As known to all, South Korea is quite advanced in technology and one of the proofs you could find is on the airport. There are robots moving all around to help you navigate and find places on the airport. Ask questions and the Robot will take you around. Isn’t that cool?!  11. Easy Electronic Tax Refunds on airport- Speaking about technology, let’s not forget their tax refunds. Super easy and fast process by just scanning all tax refund receipts in a machine. Get on spot cash refunds through the machine.  12. Super-Fast and blazing internet and advanced technology- South Korea’s internet speed is blazing fast as compared to other countries with a speed of 28.6 Mbit/s four times faster than world average of 7 Mbit/s  13. Pocket wifi is normal and very easily available- Pocket WIFI’s are available abundantly with easy pickups and drop offs at airports and various locations in cities.  14. Electronic toilets of Japan- Be happy and prepared to use famous electronic Japanese TOTO Toilets also in South Korea, not everywhere though.  15. Samsung and Hyundai are everywhere- As to the opposite concept of Samsung only in cell phone industry and Hyundai as a car company, these companies are everywhere in South Korea from elevators, equipment’s to colonies  16. Medical tourism is common in South Korea- People from around the world specifically visit South Korea for cosmetic surgeries and to enhance their looks known popularly as medical tourism  17. Plastic surgery is very much normal- In South Korea having flawless skin and beauty is serious and crucial. For this going under the knife is no big deal to look beautiful and is at times even encouraged  18. K-Pop music and its craze- K pop songs are now a craze around the world since Gangnam Style became the 1st song to hit billion views. Korean Drama, K pop music and their merchandise are very special for the youth among South Korea. They have religious followers and one must not skip visit to their gangnam neighbourhood.  19. Korean snacks and food come in unbelievable flavours- One can find numerous flavours in snacks and food items. Example: Even almonds are flavoured like honey butter almonds, honey butter chips, strawberry almonds and even milk like banana milk  20. Handmade Flower Shaped Ice Creams- One famous form of ice creams in South Korea are the ice creams in the form of flowers. They come usually in 3 flavours and are super delicious. The famous milky bee shop is in shopping district of Myeong-dong  21. Sugar syrup instead of sachets in coffee shops- Don’t be surprised to find sugar syrup dispenser pumps instead of sugar sachets in famous like Hollys Café, Starbucks etc. Some Shops may still have sugar sachets though. Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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Top Things To Do In Taipei Taiwan

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Best Places To Visit In Taipei Taiwan

Taiwan is a small country mostly with sub-tropical climate with long hot summers and short and mild winters. Taipei, is a vivacious city with so many temples to visit. It is rich in culture, history, street food. Not to miss are the dynamic night markets full of life all-round the city with amazing shopping malls throughout. This blog will give you the top things to see when you visit Taipei except shopping at malls  101 Taipei Observatory Deck – The first and quite obvious one is the 101 Taipei observatory, a popular choice by all. It takes merely 37 seconds to reach the 89th – 92nd floor of the observatory to have a spectacular view if the city. It also features the worlds heaviest wind damper of 660 tonnes suspended between 92nd and 87th floor to reduce the swaying of the tower by winds and earthquake. There is a luxury shopping mall at the bottom of the observatory from 1st to 5th floorTip- Buy tickets online beforehand to avoid high queues during holiday seasonOpening Timings- Monday to Friday 11 to 9pm, Sat-Sun 10 am to 9 pmTickets – 600 TWD per person View At Night Tower View Tower View Glass Bottom At Observatory View of the City View of the City National Chiang Kai Shek Memorial- This grand structure is famous national monument and landmark that was erected to honor Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek in 1980. This is located within 5 min proximity to Presidential building and at the liberty square. The 2 set of steps of 89 stairs represent the Chiang’s age of death. A nice photo stop during your hop on hop off bus tour.Tickets- Free of costOpening Timings- 9am to 6pm National Chiang Kai Shek Memorial National Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Enjoy famous night markets like Ximending, Shulin-Taipei is quite popular for its bustling night markets in the city which will leave you spoilt for choice. These night markets are popular for their street food, shopping, street performances. These night markets are usually pedestrian and no vehicles are allowed. Usually very crowded and full of noise, with music playing and lots of lights. All Shops are open throughout the night selling clothes, accessories and many hawkers selling different items, definitely a shoppers paradise. A must visit to enjoy the atmosphere along with family, and you will spend hours just strolling around.Tip- The most popular night markets are accessible easily by metro.Opening Timings- Usually from 5 pm till 2 am Ximending Night Market Ximending Night Market https://travelleratheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_2704.mov Yehliu National Park-This geopark is unique landscape on the north coast of Taiwan, just 45 mins drive from Taipei. One can do a half day tour and visit this picturesque place. This place is popular for its fascinating rock formations formed due to wave erosions and weathering, creating unique shapes and sizes. Due to these unique shapes and sizes, they have been given different names like Queen’s Head and Dragons Head. There are few viewing decks in the park to have a good view of the entire park. Highly Recommend to visit this place.Tip- This place gets really hot during summer and carrying an umbrella/hat and water is recommended.Also wear comfortable shoes, as parking is far and one needs to walk throughout the park.Opening timings- 8 am to 5 pmTickets- 80 TWD Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Yehliu National Park Visit the famous Temples like Longshan and Bao-an – Like most Asian countries, Taiwan also has its culture history and many beautiful temples to visit. Majority of people in Taiwan are Buddhist and Taoist. Their temples reflect their beliefs and are elegant yet with colourful Architecture. There many temples throughout the city to visit but the most popular among them are LongShan and Bao-an Temples. The most iconic one is the Longshan Temple, which was destroyed many times due to fire and earthquake and even said it was bombed in WWII but was restored faithfully. It is located in the old village part of Taipei.Tip- Dress respectfully when visiting templesOpening Times- 6 am to 10 pm Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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8 Famous Korean Beauty Shops In Myeong-Dong Seoul South Korea

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K beauty has gained tremendous popularity in past few years and Myeon-dong is a shopping paradise with plentiful aesthetic K beauty shops. All K beauty brands at least have one shop in Myeon-dong area. One could easily get confused as to which brands one should shop and not. Many stores have special cafes, unique store concepts and jaw dropping interiors. Myeon-dong could be overwhelming for many people because of the high number of stores and the variety of products This is a short guide for the few popular Korean beauty brands with their best selling products. Etude house – Etude House is among the oldest brands of K beauty founded in 1985. The philosophy of Etude house lies in feeling like a princess with similar store ambience and design. Few of the most loved products of Etude House are precious mineral magic cushions, soonjung sunscreen, therapy masks and collagen moisturizing cream. Innisfree- Innisfree opened in the year 2000, and since few years has entered the international market as well. Innisfree brand supports eco-friendly products with roots from South Korea’s Jeju Island. Bestselllers include the Jeju volcanic pore cleansing foam, the bija seed oil and cica range for acne prone and troubled skin and specially the moisturizing green tea seed serum.   Olive Young – Olive Young is the among the top health beauty shop with a flagship store in Myeon-dong. This top drugstore hoards a high number of brands which include the very famous Cosrx, Dr Jart, Isntree, Neogen, Espoir, Mediheal and its own brand Olive young. This drugstore also sells beauty tools like straighteners, curlers etc and a section catering specially for men. Olive young has literally everything from cosmetics, makeup and beauty and has several locations in Myeon-dong Holika Holika- This brand was created in 2010, and has gained extreme popularity among young trendy consumers. The affordable price points have made this realistic beauty brand a must buy for young people. The BB (beauty balm), lip gel mask gained tremendous popularity in past few years  Tony Moly – This brand was founded in 2006, with a concept to create witty beauty for consumers. Tony Moly always has fun packaging. It has many popular products like the banana sleeping pack, intense care snail emulsion, bunny lip gloss and many face sheet masks Aritaum- Aritaum is famous among Koreans, and one can see huge number of shops located all around Myeon-dong. They sell majorly Amore Pacific sub brands like Laneige (the famous lip balm sleeping mask), IOPE, Mamonde etc. They have a special eye lash section quite popular with the locals Nature Republic– As the name suggests this brand is inspired by natural ingredients and promotes a healthy lifestyle. It was founded in 2009. The most popular is the aloe vera soothing gel. Also, the argan deep hair care pack, snail solution emulsion and fresh green tea serum  Besides these brands mentioned there are still many which are very loved by Koreans like Sulwhaso, Round A Round, Laneige, Face Shop, Hanyul, Skin Food, Missha, too Cool for School etc  Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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Best Places To Shop In Singapore

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Best Places to Shop in Singapore Singapore is a country which wont disappoint you and is filled with many amazing places to shop. From huge shopping malls to cute local shops at Bugis Street, Singapore is truly a shoppers paradise and an one stop solution for all your woes. This blog focuses on the best places to shop in Singapore from luxury brands to high street retailers. ViVo City Mall-Location- HarbourFrontAddress- 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pmVivo City is the largest shopping mall of Singapore and hosts some very popular and favorite brands from around the world like Aldo, Zara, H&M, Sephora, Nike and Puma. A huge mall to spend time shopping with various footwear and clothing options with a harbourfront location Pic: Vivo Shopping Mall Website Ion Orchard – Location-Orchard RoadAddress- 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pm An architectural wonder and a stylish shopping mall, with both high end luxury brands and high street retailers with fast fashion. A mall with many popular brands like Mango, H&M, Sephora, Guess etc. It also hosts many Japanese brands like Uniqlo and Daiso. A must visit when looking for a one stop solution for shopping Ion Orchard Mall Centre Point- Location- Orchard RoadAddress- 176 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238843Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pm  Centrepoint is a small mall, but has many local brands along with a huge department store named Metro. This shopping mall has few local brands and also has a supermarket at the basement of the mall. A nice short shopping visit would suffice if you have less time Centre Point Mall, Orchard Road Mustafa Shopping Centre- Location- Little IndiaAddress- 145 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207704Opening Timings- 24 hours Mustafa is a famous shopping centre, open 24hrs with everything from variety of electronics, gold to grocery items. It is a one stop solution for everything available under one roof with cheap price points. Earlier was more popular with Indians only, but now has growing popularity among all. Pic: Mustafa Shopping Mall Facebook Page Plaza Singapore-Location- Orchard RoadAddress-68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pmThe seven Floored Mall is a food lover’s paradise. It has numerous Asian dining options. Also, this mall has brands from all around the world  Pic:Plaza Singapura Website Takashimaya Department Store- Location- Orchard RoadAddress-Ngee Ann City,391A Orchard Rd, Singapore 2388738 Opening Timings- Sunday to Thursday 11am to 8pm, Friday & Sat 11am to 9.30pm Takashimaya Department store is located Ngee Ann City Mall on Orchard road. This Japanese Store is spread over sprawling 7 floors. It offers everything from food to cosmetics and home furnishing. It has a wide array of products including even electronics and watches. Definitely suggest for a visit for some remarkable products Pic: Takashimaya Website 313 Somerset- Location-Orchard RoadAddress- 313 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238895Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pmThis an affordable mall offering more of high street retailer brands for teenagers. Some of the renowned brands include Forever21, Espirit, Cotton on, Aldo and Zara. 313 Somerset At Night Yole Yoghurt at 313 Somerset mall Bugis Junction-Location- Bugis StreetAddress- 200 Victoria St, Singapore 188021Opening Timings- 10 am to 10Bugis Junction is a vibrant shopping Mall located near the famous Bugis Shopping Street. It a partly indoor and outdoor mall with a famous department store BHG. It also has small line of stalls and shops along with few South Korean cosmetic brands like Etude House and Faceshop. Pic: Bugis Junction Website Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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All Documents Required for Visa On Arrival /Immigration For Tourists In Maldives 2023

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All Documents Required for Immigration / Visa on arrival for a tourist in Maldives If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Maldives you wont need a prior approved visa. The Government of Maldives provides visa on arrival, free of cost for people travelling to Maldives for the purpose of tourism. This is valid for 30 days from the day of arrival. One can extend this visa upto 60 days if required from concerned authorities during your stay after following the required procedure. Travelling to Maldives can be hassle free if you carry all the required documents and you will not face any problem at the immigration. So lets check the required list of documents to enter Maldives which are checked during your check in procedure before departing and at the immigration counters after landing. Where is Maldives located?The Maldives is a captivating archipelago nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Geographically, it can be found southwest of the Indian subcontinent, neighboring both India and Sri Lanka. This tropical paradise comprises a collection of 26 coral atolls, encompassing approximately 1,200 coral islands. The Maldives’ geographical coordinates place it southwest of Sri Lanka and southwest of the southernmost tip of India. IMUGA Travel Declaration –Every passenger still needs to fill a mandatory Travel Form within 96 hrs  before the flight time on IMUGA. The declaration form requires details like  arrival and departure dates, address of hotel, passport photo etc Hotel Confirmation/ Proof of Accommodation- You need to hold a valid hotel confirmation which includes your arrival and departure date.  Passport- One should carry a passport which is valid for atleast 6 months from the date of arrival in Maldives  Vaccination Certificates-You are allowed to enter whether you are vaccinated or un-vaccinated. If you have taken vaccines, its better to carry both the vaccination dose certificates along with you.   Return/Onward Confirmed Air tickets – Confirmed Air tickets are mandatory. You need to show the tickets of your onward journey to fly out from Maldives when your trip ends. Proof Of Funds – Seldom asked ! It is not mandatory but Immigration Officers may ask you to show proof of funds required during your stay in Maldives. You can present your credit card statement, a bank statement or receipt of payment done to Hotel.  Airline Web Check In-  Web check-in is not mandatory but is open by all airlines 48 hrs to 60 minutes before your scheduled flight. You can check with your airlines to save on time  Travel Insurance- Some resorts in Maldives require a proof of travel insurance for safety of all guests. It is not mandatory but highly advisable to have travel insurance documents with you during your immigration.  Share now Most Popular Know More About Me Know more about me Read More Categories

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