How to celebrate the new year Bangkok style
After a very intense December in 2018, I was glad for my year-end trip to Bangkok. I did not have any expectations …
Review: Having contemporary sushi at Manten Sushi in Tokyo
The second of my two big sushi meals in Tokyo was at Manten Sushi. It was an exciting experience because I didn’t …
Review: Three reasons to watch Japanese anime series Natsume Yuujinchou
Note: This post contains some spoilers. After watching Japanese anime series Mushishi a couple of months ago, I decided to check out another …
Warning: Transfer of money scam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
If I could sum up this story in gist, be wary if anyone approaches you for help while travelling. Always be on …
Why Osaka is worth visiting
It is most unfortunate that at the point of writing this post, Osaka had just experienced a massive storm – Typhoon Jebi. …
Five tea houses to visit in Uji
In an earlier post, I said that Uji was a great place to visit especially if you’re interested to learn more about …
Three reasons to watch anime Mushishi after your trip to Japan
I’m used to travelling in India, having lived there for half a year. Travelling in India and Japan requires a different skillset …
The four hour wait – Is it worth eating at Nakamura Tokichi in Uji Japan?
We visited Uji during Japan’s Golden Week, and thought that traditional tea house Nakamura Tokichi would be an ideal place for lunch. …
Three things to do before turning 30
My late twenties marked a pivotal change in my development as a person. It was akin to going through a second adolescence. …
Hanbunan jazz bar in Kyoto – quirky bar or creepy otaku’s lair? You decide.
This was probably the most unnerving and in a way, exciting part of our trip to Kyoto. To be honest, the crowds …