85k pageviews milestone for Eufass and future direction

Thank you readers, as today I officially hit 85k pageviews.

******************Update Mar 2016: I have hit 100k pageviews!! ****************

With a steady flow of hundreds of readers coming in to EUFASS everyday to read about tips and trivia, I think it is time for EUFASS to grow and evolve to provide readers with something more.
And I would like to share EUFASS with similar people like me out there.

The Long Version (You can find a summary on the right bar under "about me" )

I have been blogging on travel tips and trivia for 5 years and this blog consistently rake up hundreds of viewerships per day. 

I started this blog because I enjoy sharing what I have learnt and thought it may be useful knowledge to people out there as well. Turns out that what is useful that I can share on my limited capacity are mainly travel tips and general trivia, and I have achieved some success in getting substantial readership for posts such as  sheep and travel. (These topics are reflective of what the blog is trying to capture - Frequently asked questions and useful knowledge) 

Today while writing on another travel tip on my recent family trip to Japan, I had an epiphany - if I could see and share information that is not properly explained out there on the internet, I believe each and everyone of you out there will have something to share too, that would be useful to everyone. In the spirit of EUFASS, I aim to tap on not just my lessons but lessons from everyone of you out there. So if you have learnt something here, share something here as well. 

As you see, my current frequency of blogging is weekly(by far the best), not because I am lazy, but I do not come across quality tips so often. Your contribution will be greatly valued, to help me build EUFASS into a vault of useful knowledge to share with the world, so go ahead and leave your tip on the comments box below.( if you wish to contribute a blog post - leave a comment).

How is this site different from tripadvisor?

EUFASS is more than just travel tips. Travel seems to be the main focus as this is something people can easily tap on their recent travel experience and domestic knowledge to share.
The content will be curated and summarised by me so that readers can prioritise their reading to get the most useful tips. I aim to build a knowledge vault that readers can come back frequently to quench their thirst for knowledge.

How is this site different from wikipedia?

Wikipedia feels like you are reading the dictionary, is not interactive and there definitely are more enjoyable and succinct ways to acquire knowledge.
( but I still love wikipedia)

Thank you once again readers, and hope you give me a like and continue to support the sharing of tips and trivia through EUFASS!

How to get to tsukiji fish market by taxi to watch the auction

You need to be up in the wee hours.

To watch the auction, you need to reach the location REALLY early. There is no other way to arrive at your destination except by taking a taxi or on foot, as trains do not start running until dawn.

If you want to know about getting to tsukiji to watch the tina auction, you are at the right place. Information online will tell you everything else except the exact instructions on which taxi to board, where to alight, and which building to go to, what time to be there.

On which taxi to board

Japanese are a honest and civilised bunch. This is the only country which I feel it is reasonable to say "Feel free to hop on to any taxi you see."

Of course, make sure you are hopping on a vehicle that looks like a taxi.

On where to alight

The exact location is as below. Note it is just before the bridge.

If you can manage some japanese, tell the driver "tsukiji roku cho me, osakana fukyuu senta (築地六ちょも, お魚普及センター) which means tsukiji 6th street , fish distribution centre)

If you can't speak good japanese, have google maps with you so you can direct the driver nearer to the location. 

Once you alight you can check with the guards who will guide you to the place.

**Time to be there**

I was there on Monday during the autumn and arrived at 4.03am and all the 120 slots available were all filled. Do not doubt that there are ample enthusiasts willing to arrive more than 1 hour before for the 20min tour. 

Other things to note

You will need to make a choice. Not on whether to wake up early or not. But on whether you want more badly to watch the auction or eat the best sushi in the area, sushi dai.

We might have missed the ticket to the auction, but as a blessing in disguise, we managed to have our extravagant sushi breakfast by 735am...

Hope this was useful for you

EUFASS 

Business class flight: What its like and what to expect

We've all heard of young management consultants or young execs in leading MNCs take business class to overseas location for work. Today, i had my first experience to attend a conference in San Francisco.  

My flight was on ANA, and the very first difference I experienced was the use of an exclusive business class check-in lane. During the check-in, the staff advised me on the location of the lounge. "Oh, I could use the lounge for business class." I thought to myself, pleasantly surprised. 

The lounge

I tried their carrot cake(my favourite food). I must say it is pretty normal.

Anyway, if you are taking ANA, always save space for their in-flight meals. ANA have a reputation for awesome food.

See - I'm not kidding.

And this is my humble resting area for 7hours.

The seat can transition to horizontal position, as what the legend says.

A smooth 7 hour ride later, I landed at Narita. Everyone around me was ready to alight. I didn't want to alight, honestly.

I hope this provided you a glimpse of business class travel. Its a great experience for a first time, and definitely an option to consider if you are taking your next vacation or preparing for your honeymoon. Of course, beyond the business class, there is first class. I am sure it will be many times better.

EUFASS