Review: Visit to Yukari in Osaka for Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is one of my favourite Japanese foods because it combines food that I love into one dish – a savory pancake …
10 places to visit in and around Kyoto
In one of my earlier posts, I said that I didn’t really like Kyoto. We visited the city during Japan’s Golden Week, …
Review: The food at Koimariya in Kyoto (こいまりや) is decent but the chef is not
We entered Japanese restaurant (こいまりや) Koimariya in Kyoto spontaneously, largely because we had located a ramen restaurant near Beppinya in Kyoto but …
8 places to visit in Lisbon Portugal
Lisbon is one of my favourite European cities because there are so many things to do and experience there. The vibe in …
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 …
How to create a travel website with a domain of your own
I created The Travelling Squid as a repository of travel tips with posts I could easily share with people. This was because …
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. …
Is Uji worth visiting? For tea lovers, a day trip is a must
If you’re thinking of a day trip from Kyoto, many cities come to mind, including Nara, the famous city with free-roaming deer. …
Buying wabi-sabi cups from a handmade pottery shop in Uji
Uji is known for its tea shops which sell all types of Japanese teas including the likes of sencha and the premium …