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There are 197 countries in the world with borders to cross and there are countries with unique international borders. While they separate nations or states from one another these markings, exit-entry areas, checkpoints or natural demarcations…whatever you call it, actually bring nations and people together. Yes, some perimeters don’t...

A very convenient location, right at the heart of Honshu Island (main island) is the industrial city of Nagoya where there are endless possibilities of what to do and places to visit even if you’re just there for a day. Home to car giants Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors,...

Close to Tokyo at barely 35 kilometers away, the city of Yokohama may be smaller and less cramped but its tourist attractions are worth visiting especially for backpackers. Any visitor to this city just can’t help but appreciate the magnificent combination of old and new, the hills and the...

Tokyo, one of the greatest cities in the world and the bustling heart of Japan. This ultra-modern yet very traditional city offers lots of things to do and there are simple ways to enjoy its spots, museums and cultural attractions. A very clean metropolis where you always feels safe...

Maizuru Port, Kyoto Profecture, Japan Home to Amanohashidate, one of the top three well known scenic views in Japan, Maizuru Port is regarded as the northern entrance to World Heritage site, Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. Located at Maizuru Bay, this has been an important port for centuries, having...

Port of Osaka, Kansai Region, Japan Lying at the mouth of Osaka Bay on the coastal plain of Yudo River is one of Japan‘s leading port, the Port of Osaka. Known in the olden times as “Naniwazu”, it served as the embarkation point for ships sailing to and from...

Port of Kobe, Hyogo Profecture, Japan The 4th busiest port in Japan and located at the central part of the archipelago, Port of Kobe lies on the vital routes of international marine transportation networks that connect to 500 ports in 130 countries of the world. While this is a...

Port of Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia Located on the southern coast of Central Java province, Indonesia along the Indian Ocean, Port of Cilacap is a large-sized port where oil tankers, chemical tankers, bulk carriers, LPG tankers and asphalt tankers call regularly. This is an important hub for the fishing,...

New Zealand…a diverse island country tucked away in far Southwestern Pacific Ocean. It has a blend of Maori, European as well as Asian culture and consists of two main islands – the North and South Islands. Shaped by volcanic activity, this is the unrivaled destination for adrenaline junkies and...

Port of Auckland, Waitemata Harbor Lying on the central and eastern waterfront of the city along Waitemata Harbor is Port of Auckland, one of New Zealand‘s largest container and international trade port. Founded in the 1840s and located on an eighty two-hectare strip of land by the middle of...