Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) a.k.a. the temple of clear water was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall’s pure waters. It is the most famous […]
London 115 – Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral & The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Borough Market is a must visit for me every time I go to London. It’s the best place to sample some of the English best street food and fresh produces. I love wandering around Borough Market the first time with […]
Japan 113 – Kyoto Saba Sushi (鯖寿司) @ Izuu ( いづう)
Kyoto’s Saba sushi (鯖寿司) is a must try as it is unique in Kyoto. Saba sushi is a lightly pickled mackerel sushi. Back in the old days before the invention of refrigeration and modern day transportation, Kyoto didn’t have much […]
London 114 – British Museum
British Museum is one of the best museums in the world dedicated to human history, art, and cultures since 1753 with over 8 millions works in collection. We went there on a Friday evening when the museum opens until 8.30pm […]
Japan 112 – Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺) @ Kyoto
Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺) is one of the most famous Zen Buddhist temples in Japan. From the picture below, you will surely feel the Zen from this temple… After we were done in Arashiyama, we found our ways to Kinkaku-ji […]
London 113 – Zizzi Ristorante @ Shad Thames
After our Tower Bridge Experience, we wandered into Shad Thames, a historic riverside street next to Tower Bridge in Bermondsey, London. It was a nice converted warehouses areas with numerous cafes, bars, shops and estate agents. We couldn’t decide on […]
Japan 111 – Ozuru (嵐山うどん おづる) @ Arashiyama
After we were done with Tenryuji (天龍寺), it was way passed lunch time and we found this lovely udon noodle house, Ozuru (嵐山うどん おづる) on the main street not far from Tenryuji (天龍寺). Price from ¥780++ onward, this handmade udon […]
London 112 – City Cruises Thames River Cruise
The highlight of our 3rd day in London was the City City Cruises Thames River Cruise which we got on the River Red Rover all-day travel pass for free with our London Pass (normal price was £18). The River Red Rover all-day […]