SEGA’s Umeda Joypolis
Free: All time Umeda Joypolis is an indoor amusement park operated by the major video game developer SEGA. Visiting the joypolis is free, granted that you can resist not playing any of the arcades or riding any of the attractions. No entrance fee is charged for visitors. Amongst the attractions offered are the virtual skydiving,...
Japan Mint
Free: All time The Japan Mint Museum is housed within a western-style brick building left from the Meiji era. It’s preserved as a historical building to function as an educational establishment to introduce Japan Mint. The museum has about 4000 historical exhibits which focus on the history of coins and the relationship between coins and...
Gardens By The Bay
Free: All time Built on reclaimed land in central Singapore, the Gardens by the Bay project is an integral part of a strategy by the Singapore government to transform Singapore into “City in a Garden.” The modern and innovative design is a result of an international competition held in 2006, with submissions by 170 firms...
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Free: All time The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a living monument to the vision of Sir Stamford Raffles (the founder of Singapore and a keen naturalist). Amongst its attraction today are the tropical rainforest, the evolution garden, the ginger garden, and others. The most popular part of the SBG is its National Orchid Garden. This,...
Bukit Brown Cemetery
Free: All time Hosting approximately 100,000 graves, Bukit Brown cemetery was the largest Chinese cemetery that started in 1904. It is extremely rich in history and interesting stories (many famous people are buried here) and wildlife. Visit before all the “residents” move to make way for Singapore’s development plans. Join a guided walk! It’s free!...
Victoria Harbour
Free: All time One of the most breathtaking views of the world, overlooking the Hong Kong island skyline and a superb photo spot. You can also stroll along the Avenue of the Stars – kind of like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, also for free. Every Monday and Wednesday morning, there’s a free Taichi lesson...
The Peak Galleria
Free: All time Okay so there are 2 observation decks at Victoria Peak (a.k.a. The Peak); 1 paying and 1 free. Perched on the mountain, The Peak Galleria is one of the highest points of Hong Kong and from it, you’ll get a nice view overlooking the Kowloon side of skyline. There’s not so much...
Silpa Bhirasri Memorial & Museum
Free: All time Born in Florence, Corrado Feroci was invited to Thailand during the reign of King Rama VI to teach Western sculpture at the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Palace Affairs. Due to the circumstances during World War II, Feroci changed his name to Silpa Bhirasri and became a Thai national to...
Bangkok Art & Culture Center
Free: All time Located conveniently at the heart of the shopping district of the city, The Bangkok Art & Culture Center is within walking distance away from the lively meeting points for Thai youth (MBK Center and Siam Square). The interior of BACC pays a tribute to the spiraling walkways of Guggenheim. The center houses...
Khao San Road
Free: All time Khao San Road is a small road that had, in the last 20 years, developed into a world famous backpacker haven. What was a former Bangkok’s rice market now offers cheap accommodation and backpacker items ranging from clothings to second-hand books to fake ID’s. The area is internationally known as a party...
Muay Thai at MBK Center
Free: Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm Muay Thai is a Thai martial art form that was popularized in the sixteenth century and became internationally known in the twentieth century. Even if you aren’t a fan of this combat sport, it’s worth checking it out simply because it’s free on every Wednesday evening at MBK Center. If...
Meditate at Wat Mahathat
Free: Daily 7am, 1pm and 6pm For those interested in learning and experiencing Buddhist meditation yet is not a devotee of the religion can pay a visit to Wat Mahathat. This temple houses the International Buddhist Meditation Center which offers informal daily meditation classes led by English speaking monks. The session runs three times a...
