“Enmusubi Furin” tinkle their way to your heart at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

September 4, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

While there is only one month left till the end of summer, and there has been tons of festivals I have not been able to go, I was able to catch see a wonderful representative of Japan’s summer at Kawagoe. In fact, not one, but thousands of it. Furin (Wind chime) is one of Japan’s […]

Best Places in Budapest to Eat

July 13, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Budapest should be known as a food (and drinks) capital. I tried to do some research on Budapest food prior to travelling, but many of the places I recommend here was found by chance. Just by wandering around the streets, we managed to comb down several great places. STREET FOOD KARAVÁN is located just next […]

Eclectic Budapest – Best Sights & Places

July 11, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

I must confess, the very first day, or rather, night, that we reached Budapest, we were rather paranoid. The street lights cast a dim orange glow onto the streets. Dark shadows seemed to lurk at every corner. It was both our first time in Budapest, and despite our best efforts in researching about Budapest online […]

Tsuyu’s beauty – Ajisai

July 2, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

The rainy season (梅雨|tsuyu) is over, and summer has come, so I thought I will dedicate this post to my favourite flower of the month of tsuyu, hydrangeas (紫陽花|ajisai). Ajisai are like mini-bouquets, with the tiny flowers bunched tightly together. And sometimes, the petals look like butterflies clumped together, their wings fluttering in the wind. […]

Kamakura Day Trip: Beaches, Ajisai, Temple and Shrines

June 27, 2018.Reading time 13 minutes.

Kamakura (鎌倉) is a coastal town endowed with not only beautiful ocean views, but rich history in its numerous shrines and temples. Only one hour away from Tokyo, it is no wonder that it gets extremely crowded on weekends, especially during the hydrangea season, which is right now in June. But as Kamakura is pretty big, […]

How to eat like the Locals in Vienna

June 22, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

As we were brought around Vienna by DH’s Viennese friend, we managed to try quite a few local delicacies, and they were all delicious. Possibly the most palatable meals I have had in my honeymoon. In Prague and Budapest, most of the places we have been were questionable, with a few good exceptions. But everything […]

Things to do in Vienna for Free

June 21, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a city of grandeur. Their architecture is all huge and imposing, emphasizing the opulence of the city. Each and every building seems to be competing to flaunt their dazzling resplendence and glory. If you want to fully explore every attraction, the Vienna Pass would be a good choice, but […]