Part 1: The Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu without a guide
My first visit to the Great Wall of China was in 2013 (about 6 years ago). Back then, I visited the Great …
Planning a two week itinerary in Japan – A nutshell
To me, a trip to Japan can never be too long because there are so many great places to visit apart from …
Planning a four day itinerary in Tokyo – A nutshell
If you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time, this post might come in handy. Planning a four day itinerary in Tokyo is not …
Is the Yasukuni Shrine worth a visit?
Is the Yasukuni Shrine worth a visit? To be honest, I thought the walk through the shrine was peaceful and calming (though …
Three reasons to visit Meiji Jingu in Tokyo
For first time visitors to Tokyo, Meiji Jingu is a must visit. Located in downtown Tokyo, the Shinto shrine offers a break …
Itinerary: 7 places to visit in Scotland in 8 days
This is a recap of the posts I had put out earlier on Scotland. I had done so for London, and realised …
Is Kobe worth visiting? Five reasons to make a day trip
Is Kobe worth visiting? I think it really depends if you have the time. If you’re looking to try delicious, mouth-watering Kobe …
Is the Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park worth visiting?
Having visited the graceful Himeji Castle and eaten delicious anago don at Yamayoshi Anago in Himeji, we decided to make a half-day trip to …
Four reasons why Himeji Castle is important to Japan
While travelling in Japan, we faced a shrine and temple overload in Kyoto, and decided to cut down on historical monuments for …
Review: For good value, stay at Hotel Brighton City in Osaka Kitahama
If you’re looking for affordable accommodation options in Osaka, I’d recommend that you stay at Hotel Brighton City in Osaka Kitahama. It’s a …