Travel with Rainbow

Layover in Hong Kong for the 2nd time, and this time for a longer duration, I remember to get my Airport Express ticket at the airport counter this time. 😂 Time check: 7am! First stop: Check in for my next flight!  One of the things I love about Hong Kong is how they have conveniently placed check in counters in the city so you don't necessarily have to be at the airport 2 hours in advance to ensure you check in on time and that buys me more time to spend in the city!  Take the train to Hong Kong station, which will take you less than 30 mins!  Take the lift to L2 to check in Head to the Island Line Time check: 7.45am Follow the signage to take the Island Line (Blue) Alight at Sheung Wan station Took Exit E2 at Sheung Wan station. Any guesses where I'm headed? 😂 Follow the signage to PMQ Fresh morning sight Uphill This is the street - Gough Street! And we're here!  Time Check: 8.05am  And it

In my recent business trip to San Jose, I transited at Tokyo, Japan for my connecting flight to Los Angeles. That also gave me my first opportunity, or excuse rather, to visit Japan, finally! I have heard so much about this city, but being there, felt surreal! So my flight to Tokyo (HND) was due to arrive at 5.50am but it landed 1/2 hour earlier instead! So that gave me an extra 1/2 hour in Japan! Hooray!!! 😆 And the first experience of punctuality! The flight I took from Singapore to HND was Japan Airlines and I have to say I'm impressed! It is one of the healthier choice you can get for airplane food! In flight meal - look at the green tea!!! And the rice was super tasty too! Just before landing, the air stewardess gave us the arrival cards to fill in. There are 2 forms to be filled in.  Front Back Upon arrival, follow the arrival sign to clear customs.  The queue to clear immigration was super long so it took me a good 45 mins before I manage to c