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I was a bit apprehensive before embarking onto this journey into Japan. Thinking about the language and the inconvenience of traveling by trains, drove me nuts with anxiety. But after arriving here, I was proven wrong. People are super friendly and helpful. Trains are easy but still needs some close looking at which platforms to get them. Most of your expenses will be on traveling- be it long distance or local buses, they are all pricey. Trains here are super fast-faster than the ones in China.  However, this all said, it’s super quiet too. I guess it’s part of their culture-to not be LOUD and express their feelings OPENLY. So one needs to respect this aspect and appreciate being in a meditative state of mind constantly.  Love the look of their transport-old from the outside but still modernized from the inside.  Japan is known for their Cherry Blossom flowers. This usually bloom in the spring and that’s a big travel season and boom in the tourism perio...

Wondering Around Bangkok Walked around the city and visited many malls Visiting the Blind Buddhist's Temple Visited the temple that worships the Buddhists who were blind. 3 such Buddhists became popular and hence a temple was built for them. One can carve their names and wishes on silver and/or gold plated leave and tie them on the tree for good fortune.  The Death Railway Tracks The Death Railway Tracks is quite popular in this city of Kanchanaburi. Quite easy to visit it, which any tourist agent can arrange a car or van along with a guide. Just be prepared for the long travel road journey, even longer during peak hours.  The track was constructed by the Thais and during the construction, many have lost their lives. It was built during the war period. Which one? Can't recall. 😐 A tragic time period but all hasn't gone wasted! It's now one of the most popularly visited tourist spot. Tourist can get to travel in on...