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Travel Guides

Practical travel guides, itineraries and connectivity tips from Hello1010, based on our own trips and current travel information.

Japan Travel Guides

Tokyo itineraries, day trips, attraction guides and practical connectivity advice for travelling in Japan.

Tokyo Tower lit up at night above a Shinjuku street

Tokyo 6D5N Itinerary: A Practical First-Timer's Guide

Six days, five nights, one hotel, and a Kamakura day trip in the middle.

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Kurazukuri warehouse street in Kawagoe with visitors in kimono

5 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo by Train

Compare Kamakura, Hakone, Kawagoe, Yokohama and Mt Takao.

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Enoden train waiting at a Kamakura station platform beside the coast road

Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo

The Great Buddha, the Enoden coastal line and an Enoshima sunset.

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Shibuya Crossing seen from above, the view Shibuya Sky looks down on

Shibuya Sky Guide: Tickets and Best Time to Visit

How the timed tickets work, and when it is actually worth going up.

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The giant red and black lantern hanging in the Kaminarimon gate at Senso-ji

Senso-ji Guide: Best Time to Visit and What to See

The route from Kaminarimon to the main hall, and when to arrive.

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A traveller in traditional dress on a lantern-lit Gion street in Kyoto

How Much Data Do You Need for Japan?

Work out how much data you actually need, by traveller type.

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Malaysia Travel Guides

Practical local travel, transit and connectivity guides for exploring Malaysia.

RapidKL bus on a Kuala Lumpur street beneath the monorail line

Guide to Malaysia Transit

Trains, buses, Touch ’n Go and the apps that make getting around simple.

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Trays of freshly cooked hawker dishes at a Malaysian food stall

Where Malaysians Really Eat

Roadside warung, hawker centres and late-night mamak, with dishes and prices.

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An opened durian on a plate showing its yellow flesh

Discover Durian in Malaysia

Varieties, seasons, where to buy, and what to expect at your first tasting.

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A traveller beside the river in Kuala Lumpur with the city skyline behind

Malaysia’s Sacred Sites: A Visitor’s Guide

Temples, mosques and churches, with dress and etiquette for visitors.

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People wearing traditional Malaysian dress

Malaysia’s Sub-Ethnic Cultures

Peranakan, Iban, Kadazan-Dusun and more, and where to experience them.

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