The Hidden Gem of Japan – Kinosaki Onsen Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉) a 8th century old hot spring town located in northern Hyogo Prefecture on the coast of the Sea of Japan. This picturesque old-fashioned town which is built along a […]
Japan 123 – Shinsaibashi (心斎橋) , Dotonbori (道頓堀) and Gyu-Kaku (牛角) @ Osaka
Our 6th day in Japan continued with shopping at Shinsaibashi (心斎橋), walking around Dotonbori (道頓堀) and dinner at Gyu-Kaku (牛角). S started off shopping at LV even before we reached Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade. Well, the 600 m long Shinsaibashi Shopping […]
London 122 – Dinosaurs at Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum is a London museum of natural history that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history, mostly famous for its collections of dinosaurs’ skeletons and fossils. I like the fact that almost all […]
Japan 122 – Kushikatsu (串カツ), Fugu Sashimi (河豚刺身) & Tsutenkaku(通天閣) @ Shinsekai (新世界) Osaka
After Osaka Castle, we went to Shinsekai (新世界). Shinsekai (新世界) is Osaka’s “new world” in literal translation, which is a district that was developed before the war and then being left neglected in the decades afterwards. At the district’s center […]
London 121 – Bella Italia @ South Kensington
After our visit to London Eye, we went to Kensingto for lunch. We were wandering around South Kensington Tube station and stumbled upon this Italian restaurant, Bella Italia. We were up for quick and no fuss lunch so we just […]
Japan 121 – Osaka Castle (Osakajo/大阪城天守閣)
Best of Osaka – Osaka Castle (大阪城天守閣) Osaka Castle is the iconic landmark not only in Osaka but Japan overall. Although the castle was first built in 1583, it was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction of the […]
London 120 – London Eye
London Eye the giant Ferris Wheel is one o the most iconic modern landmarks in London. The closest Tube station to the site is Waterloo Station and then 5 minutes walk away. Since it wasn’t covered by the London Pass, […]
Japan 120 – Messe Kuma (めっせ熊) @ Umesan Kouji Osaka
When one in Osaka, you must try the local special food, Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き), which is a Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients. We had this Japanese at Messe Kuma (めっせ熊) located at Umesan Kouji (Food street between Hearton […]