Kyoto’s Alleys: Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
Disclaimer: All photos were taken prior to the photography ban. As it was my brother’s first time in Japan, we decided to revisit a lot of the must-see temples and … Continue reading
Back in Japan
I had long been dreaming of visiting Japan, a dream that came true in 2015. It was short, but it was a trip of lifetime. We saw bits and pieces … Continue reading
Bangkok: Some Practical Insights
I guess the ease of traveling to a certain destination over and over is the sense of familiarity it breeds. Though I cannot say that everything came easy, it certainly … Continue reading
Rediscovering Ayutthaya
Our visit to Bang Pa-in was short, but it was already almost lunch time by the time we arrived in Ayutthaya. Lunch first, and there was only one thing in … Continue reading
Revisiting Bang Pa-In Palace
I remember Bang Pa-In Palace fondly from the trip I had with my friends back in 2013. Though it was not the most extravagant Thai royal residence I had visited, … Continue reading
Bangkok Food: Som Tam Nua
When I started researching for food to try in Bangkok, som tum was one of the most common dishes to try. This green papaya salad began my familiarity with one … Continue reading
Bangkok Food: Inter and Pe Aor
More typical Thai dishes were up on our to-do Bangkok list. Lucky us, some of these were quite close to our hotel, so we didn’t have to travel far to … Continue reading
Bangkok Food: Queen of Curry and Boonsap
The next place for us to visit was a bit far from our hotel, but hopping onto the city’s BTS system made the journey a breeze. More than that, it … Continue reading
Visiting Jim Thompson House Museum
It’s been some time since our temple run tour in Bangkok, but I still couldn’t convince my parents in visiting yet another temple. Apart from food and shopping, there was … Continue reading
Bangkok Food: Or Tor Kor Market
Apart from tasting Thailand’s best quality fruits, I had an ulterior motive in visiting Or Tor Kor Market. The cooked food from their food court was also well-spoken of. The … Continue reading
Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market
Our early departure from Manila meant that we got in Bangkok by mid-morning. We even took the train instead of the usual taxi from the airport, as we wanted to … Continue reading
Bangkok: A Return
While many people fall head over heels in love with Bangkok right away, I was one of the exceptions. Sure, I was fascinated by the grandeur of its temples and … Continue reading
UK: Food, Goods and Autumn Leaves
It was time to say goodbye. Four weeks in the UK flew by too fast, but for most of the time during our final week, we spent our time idly … Continue reading
Oxford: Christ Church College
The Christ Church College was the exception in our hop-on, hop-off bus tour; it was the only college we explored. Though the gate was intricately designed, that view from the … Continue reading
Oxford: Hop-on, Hop-off Bus and Gloucester Green Market
Following our short stint in Scotland, we were ready for another trip outside Cambridge. This time, it was this town’s academic rival: Oxford. Even at Parker’s Piece, the beginning point … Continue reading
Edinburgh: Saying Goodbye
Following our day trip to the Scottish Highlands, we opted to take it easy the next day. Later that afternoon, we were well on our way back to Cambridge. Before … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Glen Coe
Leaving the relatively busy town of Oban, we were headed to the main event: the mountains of Scotland. Though we were able to glimpse a few mountains here and there … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Oban
Departing Loch Awe, we were finally on our way to Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland. Though still not a very big city, this was by far the largest town … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Inveraray and Loch Awe
As we departed the village of Luss, the gloomy weather turned for the worse. Raindrops had begun hitting our windows, obstructing the views of the lakes and the villages surrounding … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Luss
We left the waking city of Glasgow and entered into motorway before finally heading to our first destination of the day. Contrary to the schedule, our guide decided to do … Continue reading
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