Although, two days might be sufficient to cover Kyoto, staying longer won’t disappoint. We spent our second day covering the Northern Higashiyama area. You can catch a bus at the main depot, outside Kyoto station. Bear in mind, there are at least four Buddhist temples to visit. It’s advisable to wear easily removable footwear and…
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So, we’re new to this whole nomination thingy. But it seemed like a topic, we’d most likely post on and that’s why thought of giving it a shot! Thanks Ellis (Ellis goes on holiday) for nominating us. Ellis captures her off-beat journeys and food-tales through photography and writing. She’s got some interesting places chronicled (some…
Read MoreSituated in India’s northeastern state of Sikkim, Gangtok, is a quaint hill town that boasts of stunning views of the Kangchenjunga. As with most Indian hill towns, houses are built along a series of cascading steps. Come nightfall, Gangtok (5,410 ft), resembles a valley lit up by a thousand stars. It’s almost as if the…
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Cover art for a book, someday? Wishful thinking!
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If you’re considering a trip to Japan, you might want to practice eating with ‘chopsticks’ prior to your visit. Although, larger (more modern) cities such as Tokyo and Osaka always offer an option of a fork and knife; it’s traditional towns (Nara) which might pose a problem. WikiHow offers you a step-by-step guide on chopstick etiquette. We…
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The flip-side of not booking in advance, is that, you will never get to stay where you truly want. After Osaka (via Nara), we headed up north, to Kyoto. In the month of November, especially during autumn, everything’s packed or expensive. Our dreams of staying in a traditional Ryokan, in Kyoto, were crushed and we had to…
Read MoreCover art for an indie-rock-band or a comeback album of a prodigal artist? Take your pick!
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When the sounds, on the outside, get too loud – they drown every thought within. Anyone who’s lived in a city knows the feeling. And while a trip might be the perfect way to seek seclusion – few places like these exist. The trail which leads there, is not an easy one. Add to it,…
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Nara does not feature on the popular tourist grid. Few international tourists choose to visit Nara – compared to Kyoto and Tokyo. But if you’re in Japan, a trip to Nara should definitely feature on your itinerary. What’s more, a day should be sufficient to see the major sights. Nara is conveniently connected to Kyoto and…
Read MoreMy first thoughts on refraction? I’m tempted to get the science in, but I’ll leave that for another post. It reminded me of our stay in Tokyo. Our service apartment, in Ikebukuro, faced Tokyo’s famous shopping mall, Tobu and was surrounded by towering buildings. Every night as daylight dimmed – Tokyo city lit up. There were…
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