Let’s Visit Asia

The nominations are open for Travvies, the first travel blog awards.
Got a favorite travel blog? You can nominate up to three blogs on each of these categories:
Best Travel Blog
Best Destination Blog
Best Informative/Practical Travel Blog
Best Group-Written Travel Blog
Best Single-Author Travel Blog
Best Photography on a Travel Blog
Has Let’s Visit Asia been a useful and entertaining read for you? Well, nominations are open for just one week, and will close at 8am, Chicago time, Monday, February 12. Don’t wait any longer!

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New Year, New Look! How do you like the new template? It does take a bit of getting used to, but I think it’s more user friendly, and allows you to see more at a glance. There are still some formatting tweaks that have to be done here and there, but all in all, I think it should make reading a better experience for you.
So! Another year, another year of traveling, in real and virtual! Join me as we explore more nooks and crannies in Asia, take part in ongoing events, and be updated with the latest travel deals and …read more

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Another submission at Gridskipper’s $100 a Day challenge was Patrick McCoy’s $100 in Tokyo (the other on Asia was $100 A Day in Hong Kong). Japan is quite an expensive country, so it’s rather a feat to have been able to squeeze in so much in a hundred-dollar budget. Among Patrick’s destination suggestions:

fish auctions at the Tsukiji Market
a bit of downtime at the Meiji Shrine
a peek at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Omotesando dori (window shopping is free )
a coffee at the Kurage
dinner at Ootoya
some drinks and clubbing at Buri and Unit

More details about these and how to fit …read more

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How would you spend $100 in one day in Hong Kong?
Anne Heuer sends her suggestions. It’s amazing how far your $100 can reach, and how much fun you can have strolling across the city, shopping, orgasmic hair wash, and karaoke included. Plus a chance to piss while taking in the view of Hong Kong skyline!
Read the rest of Anne Heuer’s suggested itinerary at GridSkipper. An absolute must-read especially for those who want to maximize their stay in HK!

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