Eggloo
Noms bucket list: Eggloo Green tea & strawberry egg waffles. Which one will you choose? 🍃🍓 Their strawberry ice cream did not disappoint!
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Long layover in Taipei
We had a very long layover in Taiwan before going home. With the time that we had, we could have gone to 2 to 3 places but with the traffic and all the arrangements that we had to do in…
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is a famous landmark, a popular sightseeing spot, and the symbol of Osaka. It was a beautiful short walk from the train station. I’m glad we went during fall when all the trees were beautifully colored to compliment…
Osaka’s new world – Shinsekai
If there’s another place as alive as Dotonbori at night, it is Shinsekai. Paris was chosen as the model for Shinsekai’s northern half, while the southern portion was built to imitate Coney Island in New York. There’s a notable tower in…
Japan food adventures
And now, on to my favorite topic – FOOD! I can say without hesitation that Japan is one of my foodie heavens. The xx lbs that I gained during our trip around Asia can be attributed to Japan alone. But…
OSAKA: Dotonbori
If there is one thing I can tell you about finding accommodation in Osaka, it’s to make sure it’s close by Dotonbori. Getting an airbnb that is a short walking distance to Dotonbori is probably the best thing we did.…
OSAKA: Umeda Sky Building ( The Floating Garden)
Other than cool walls, you probably noticed by now that I also like going to highest points/buildings and taking photos of the cities that we go to. I just think it’s more breathtaking. The observation platform of this…
UNESCO World Heritage Site – Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizudera, literally “Pure Water Temple”, is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. It is a very nice temple but be prepared with some walking to do, on upslopes. The streets…
The busiest intersection in the world – Shibuya Crossing
It would be a shame to come to Tokyo and not take a walk across the famous intersection outside Shibuya Station. PRO TIP: Ichiran Ramen is a famous ramen shop in Japan. It is always packed, especially the one in…
KYOTO: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Arashiyama is a touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. Going there, it takes about an hour of train ride from Osaka. Just take the JR train to Saga-Arashiyama station or take the Hankyu Railway to Arashiyama Hankyu Station.…
