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…
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Manga Manga is, perhaps, one of the most famous Japanese art forms. Popular both locally and internationally; it’s hard to escape manga, when in Japan. There are entire stores dedicated to it – targeting a wide audience – with different genres. Over the years, manga has evolved from comic books into graphic novels. Some paperbacks…
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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…
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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…
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Two years later, but better than never, I finally begin to write about our trip to Japan. And I’m going to try my best to recall our experiences and retrace the route we followed. Japan is all about timing. While it might look beautiful in any season, the best seasons are autumn (autumn leaves…
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Life’s all about collecting experiences – through photographs or words. Or perhaps, by storing a memory, in a small (virtual) box in your mind. The best way to build those experiences is to travel. These are not our top 5 experiences. They’re just the ones which stuck on. Try a jeep safari or a hike…
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So you’ve decided to extend your stay in Brussels. After ticking off the main tourist sights, there will be lots more left to pursue. Skip the transport system and see where your feet take you. Like most European towns/cities, Brussels eclectic energy is best enjoyed along its streets. But when you’re tired, ensure you know…
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I’m not too good with water (hate it) and that’s why I wasn’t looking forward to rafting. But I put on a brave face. We left at 9 am. A vehicle picked us from the camp and dropped us at the starting point. Our raft was more of a buoy. Before us, there were was…
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