PhatLife Project

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“the brand-new teamLab Biovortex Kyoto (opened late 2025, one of Japan's largest & most immersive digital art experiences!)”

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hotel

“The hotel Forza in Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi that is super central with free Wi-Fi and my personal favourite feature at any hotel, laundry facilities. The room I booked cost me around 80/Aussie dollars a night.”

shopping

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experience

experience

“The tour in fact already included a visit to the Yasaka shrine”

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experience

“No one should be visiting the Gion District without a tour guide... you're going to learn so much more about the history and cultural significance of this area and also avoid being like one of those who drove the implementation of the tourist ban in certain areas in Gion.”

hotel

“If you like having the convenience of an onsen at your hotel, then I would recommend the Super Hotel Kyoto as it has exactly that and also free Wi-Fi and on-site laundry facilities. Although the rooms here are a tiny bit small, I feel that they are pretty adequate for a solo traveler like myself.”

experience

“The Fushimi Inari Taisha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the god of rise, known to bring prosperity and business success. It is the head shrine of over 30,000 Inari shrines across Japan and is famous for this Senbon Torii tunnel comprising over 10,000 Vermillion Torii gates that form enchanting tunnels along hiking trails right up to Mount Inari.”

shopping

“Nishiki Market, also known as Kyoto's Kitchen. It is a vibrant covered shopping street that is centuries old and packed with over 100 specialised stalls and shops selling fresh seasonal ingredients, traditional Kyoto specialties and irresistible street food. So bring cash and be ready to indulge.”

restaurant

“Your trip to Kyoto is not complete until you visited this duck ramen spot that's tucked away in a narrow alley identifiable only by the shop sign that comprises of just two emoticons. As the emoticon suggests, Gion duck noodles is famous for well exactly that. This cozy intimate spot seats just around 8 to 9 people and serves a small menu that also showcases all of the available”

outdoor adventure

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experience

“This is the Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, home to this famous love stone that helps you get rid of toxic relationships and welcome new ones for just a hundred yen. To do this, simply write your wishes on a piece of paper and stick it onto the stone before crawling into and back through the hole of the stone.”

experience

outdoor adventure

“starting with the Elephant Mountain Trail, Xiangshan qin shan budao which is hands down one of the best ways to get a 360° panoramic view of the city as well as stunning shots of taipei 101 it is a fairly easy trail that would take you about 20 to 30 minutes to climb the closest station to the starting point of the trail is Xiangshan station which is on the red Tamsui Xinyi line if you do plan to go may I recommend going first thing in the morning for Sunrise or for Sunset as that view is stunning hot tip if you are headed there please wear proper track shoes as the path can get very slippery and also please bring insect repellent as the mosquito situation on the track up can be brutal”

restaurant

“yet another one of my favorites is one I actually went to a few weeks ago which is Sihai soy milk King sihai doujiang da wang this one is located in the Datong district and like the other two is highly popular so do expect the queue though I didn't have to wait too long at this spot”

experience

“starting with the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall ,Zhōngzhèng jìniàn táng which is a monument that was erected in memory of the former president of Taiwan Chiang Kai-shek”

experience

“located mere minutes around the corner from the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is the Songshan cultural and creative Park known as the Sōngshān Wénchuàng Yuánqu this space used to be one of the largest tobacco factories in taipei and has since been beautifully repurposed into a cultural space much like the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall I also spent way more time than I had initially planned here there is plenty to do starting with the restaurants and cafes that are perfectly located over lake with a view of the city I also stumbled into a huge day Market in the not tobacco Factory building selling secondhand clothes old records and jewelry amongst many other things Shongshan cultural park is also home to the Taiwan design Museum where the featured exhibition changes from time to time for example when I went the featured exhibition was Nosigner which focused on how we can make designs and inventions more sustainable over the next 100 years honestly recommend you allocate at least 2 hours here in the daytime”

experience

“If you're looking to venture outside the city, these spots are highly recommended for a day trip.”

day trip

“If you're looking to venture outside the city, these spots are highly recommended for a day trip.”

shopping

“NIGHT MARKETS IN TAIPEI YOU MUST CHECK OUT!”

shopping

“NIGHT MARKETS IN TAIPEI YOU MUST CHECK OUT!”

experience

“get a 360° panoramic view of the city as well as stunning shots of taipei 101”

restaurant

“fuhang soy milk fuhang doujiang which has been operating since 1958 and is a multi michelin bib gourmand winner it is located in the Zhong Zheng district with the closest station being Shandao Temple Station which is on the blue bannan metro line highly recommend to get there early as they will be queues”

restaurant

“Another one of my favorites is Yong He soy milk King Yong He Dou jiang which is located in the Daan District approximately 5 minute walk from the Daan station the queues here are not as crazy as Fuhang and so if you're not too fussed about that Michelin rating this is definitely a good alternative”

experience

“Another Memorial that's worth visiting is the National Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, guili guofu jin nan guan that's erected in memory of Republic of China's national father Dr Sun Yat Sen back in 1972 I honestly thought that I would only spend like half an hour here at tops but what I did not anticipate was that there are actually plenty to see and do here for starters there are eight galleries here containing art and displays depicting sunet s's life and his work it is also a multi-purpose space for the public and when I was there there was a small Market happening in the outside space I ended up spending about two and a bit hours here”

day trip

“If you're looking to venture outside the city, these spots are highly recommended for a day trip.”

cafe

“Liu Yu Zai Yue Bing Liu Yu Zai Fried Taro balls is located at stall 91 they only have two items on their menu The classic deep fried terrible balls and the version with salted egg yolk and pork floss. The warm creamy taro was so good though but if you're like me and love anything salted egg then the second flavor here is made for you.”

restaurant

“Rong's Pork Liver (豬肝榮仔) - Pork Liver Soup (65 TWD/)”

cafe

“Lin Zhen Zhao Mochi Lin Zhen Zhao Shao Mashu is open Tuesdays to Sundays they serve up made to order mochi paired with ground sesame seeds and peanut powder. The Mochi was still warm soft and stretchy it was divine.”

shopping

“Today I'm going to take you on a little food tour to Ningxia Night Market Ningxia Ye Shi which is one of the most popular night markets in Taipei for locals and tourists.”

restaurant

“Yen Huan Pien he zai jian (oyster omelette) has been serving up this tasty treat since 1965. Unlike the other spots we will be checking out in this video Yuan Huan Pien has its own store front hot tip they are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.”

restaurant

“Fang Chia shredded chicken on Rice Fang Jia Ji Rou Fan is located at stall 60 and when you see it immediately join the queue. I could already smell how good this was when it was served the chicken was so tender and guys I don't know what they put in the sauce that they drizzle all over the rice but it made the entire thing so darn addictive to eat.”

restaurant

“This restaurant is one that not many talk about... Kokrukyu serves up an expansive 20 course Taste of Japan omakase for 16,500 Yen or around $106... the price point to me as someone from Australia is honestly a good deal... The dishes here use fresh seasonal ingredients from Hyogo prefecture that are carefully curated to create a multitude of delicious dishes... I always judge a place by asking myself at the end if I would return and in this instance the answer is a yes.”

experience

“While I was there I also visited the Hozenji temple, a piece of history that was built back in 1637... It is believed that if you splash water on this statue it will bring you good luck in fact you notice because of this the statue is covered head to toe in Moss.”

shopping

“Whilst I was in the Dotonburi area I also make sure I drop by the Pokémon Center... this is also where you will find Osaka exclusive items featuring Pokémon in unique kansai themed designs.”

experience

“Katsuoji temple”

shopping

“Ghibli Store Donguri Kyowakoku PARCO”

restaurant

“Yakiniku T Wagyu HEAVEN!”

shopping

“Kurumon Market”

bar

“Secret Bar #3 - Bar Nayuta”

experience

“Day 4 - Universal Studios Osaka”

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“Teamlab Botanical Gardens Osaka”

hotel

“I ended up booking a room at the Dotonburi hotel which is conveniently located about 300 M away from Namba station and literally like a 2minute walk away from Dotonburi.”

experience

“The first location I headed to was the Osaka Castle which I was told is a must see when you're in town and whilst yes the castle is absolutely stunning to look up close... the view up top made it worthwhile as you not only get to see the castle up close but you will also be treated to a panoramic view of Osaka Skyline.”

experience

“I decided to walk off the food by exploring Hozenji Yokocho which is a little Stone paved alleyway in the Namba area filled with traditional iizakayas, tea houses and small restaurants.”

experience

“The next thing on my itinerary was an instant yes for me the moment I saw it on Instagram... a cafe in the field at the can factory is one of the teamlab experiences in Osaka... overlooking a field with aesthetic Dancing Lights... Aesthetics aside the mochi was delicious though I have to say that my favorite part of this experience was when they opened at the door and let you out to be part of the art.”

bar

“Secret Bar #1 - Bible Club”

bar

“Secret Bar #2 - Bar Call me Tell me”

experience

“Umeda Sky building and Museum”

experience

“Shin sekai "New World"”

restaurant

“her first stop was Ann Chin handmade popiah at stall 02112 popiah is another essential Singapore street food it is basically a healthier spring roll cram full of vegetables, prawn, garlic and basically whatever you want to put in there Honestly as a kid this was not one of my favorite dishes but I definitely learned to love it as I grew up it provides a lighter alternative to the heavier dishes that are typical of street”

restaurant

“Hoo Kee Bak Chang have been operating since 1948 they have appeared in numerous Publications and was even featured on CNN travel... this was easily one of the best bakchang I've had second only to my grandmothers of course”

shopping

“well I would recommend you hit up Amoy Street Food Center first as it contains six of the places of that list”

cafe

“these ones have been a Michelin favorite since 2016. J2 Curry Puffs is located at stall 0121 and sells these Singapore street eats staple for just a $1.80 each... This was a solid 10 out of 10 for me and so far the best thing I've had”

restaurant

“Hong Kee beef noodles are located at stall 0142 have been serving up noodles for over 60 years this costs six dollars and I honestly wasn't expecting much but don't be deceived by the simple bowl of noodles the beef bone broth was super flavorful and hot enough to cook the layers of thinly sliced beef on the top I can definitely see myself craving this on rainy days”

shopping

“we're taking a short walk from Amoy Street Food Center to Chinatown complex market and food center... Chinatown complex is the largest Hawker Center in Singapore it is home to over 260 stalls”

restaurant

“I got the dried noodles for $4.50 and it was about as authentic as you can get”

cafe

“the 1950s coffee located at store 02048 serves up all your kopitiam favorites and the best part was that nothing was priced above two dollars if you've never had a traditional Singapore breakfast before well let me walk you through everything I got You have to start off with some half boiled eggs and don't forget to add in some white pepper and soy sauce the dish that you would almost instinctively get to go with it is Kaya and butter toast which is one of my favorite kopitiam breakfast eats The sweetness of the Kaya the butter and the crunchy toast all in one bite is the winner! And I highly recommend you finish off with some kopi O ping otherwise known as an ice black coffee it's my personal favorite”

day trip

“Nara Deer Park”

restaurant

“this is where you can get an all you can eat Roti Feast for just $40 you will get six curries and sambal to pair with your fluffy warm Roti of which I especially enjoyed the beef rendang and chicken curry... this is Cafe Kooks in Ultimo”