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TRY: Dilburnu Nature Park

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Buyukada, Istanbul, Turkey Good afternoon from Singapore! Pikachu, Melon and I are back, so it's time to continue with our story at Buyukada. Be sure to check out the ferry ride and  Buyukada (Part 1)  as a refresher or if you haven't done so. The westernmost point of Buyukada is located at Dilburnu Nature Park, which is shown below.
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TRY: Buyukada (Part 1)

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Buyukada, Istanbul, Turkey Literally meaning 'big island', Buyukada is the largest of the nine Princes' Islands with an area of 5.46 square kilometres. Rich in history and culture, the island is inhabited by more than 7,000 people. Having two peaks, it's a perfect destination for a day trip for those who enjoy trekking.
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TRY: Eminonu-Buyukada Ferry

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Eminonu-Buyukada (1h 35m)          Buyukada-Eminonu (1h 40m) ETD: 10.00am (GMT + 3)                ETD: 5.35pm (GMT + 3) ETA:  11.35am (GMT + 3)                 ETA: 7.15pm (GMT + 3) Princes' Islands are a cluster of nine islands located to the southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. I told my sister that my BFF and I'd like to go to the largest island called Buyukada for a day of trekking, and it turned out that she hadn't been there herself.
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TRY: Theodosius Cistern

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25 Piyer Loti Street, Istanbul, Turkey Daily: 9.00am - 7.00pm How many of you have heard about Theodosius Cistern? While the renowned Basilica Cistern is the largest surviving cistern that lie beneath Istanbul, Theodosius Cistern only covers an area of approximately 45 by 25 metres. It's once again open to the public after undergoing restoration work for 8 years.
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JPN: Japan Airlines JL3087 (Economy)

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NRT-NGO (1h 20m) Boeing 737-800 ETD:  6.30pm  (GMT + 9) ETA: 7.50pm (GMT + 9) I've been to Japan a few times, but actually I rarely fly with Japanese carriers. After enduring the long queue at immigration, I finally got my passport stamped. With that done, it was time to locate the transfer counter for the next flight, which marked my virgin experience of touching down at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Nagoya.
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JPN: Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi

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21-20 Tsubaki-cho, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Bringing me a smile indeed, Smile Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi (3*) lives up to its name with its prime location not far from the entrance to the bullet train platform of Nagoya station. For the price point, I'm not sure if there are any other hotels around offering free-flowing freshly grilled unagi (Japanese freshwater eel) for breakfast.
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JPN: Nagoya Castle

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1-1 Honmaru, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Daily: 9.00am - 4.30pm Standing as a symbol of Japan's rich history and cultural heritage, Nagoya Castle holds the distinction of being the first castle in the country to be designated a National Treasure. Originally built in 1612 under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the castle played a crucial role during the feudal era.
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