Kyoto: Arashiyama and Tenryuji
As I came across many travel photos of Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, I was intrigued. “Would you like to see a bamboo grove?” was the question I asked my parents on … Continue reading
Central Japan: A 2-Day Side Trip from Kyoto
While booking this trip to Japan, I initially intended a relaxed vacation where we would just explore the city of Osaka a bit more, eat some of their fantastic food, … Continue reading
Shirakawago: Walking around the Village
From the Ogimachi Observatory, it was an easy trek down to the cluster of houses that made this village famous. The houses slowly got bigger as we made our descent, … Continue reading
Shirakawago: A Pretty Village in the Japanese Alps
Our side trip to Kanazawa and the Japanese Alps all stemmed from one thing: my desire to visit the village of Shirakawa-go. Its winter scene of snow-capped roofs and light … Continue reading
Takayama: Hida Beef Adventures
Over the course of researching what to do in Takayama, eating Hida beef, the region’s famed wagyu, was one of the top results. I never thought that we would be … Continue reading
Osaka: Ajinoya, Dotonbori and Abeno Harukas
The sashimi slices we indulged in Kuromon Ichiba weren’t enough to tide us over until dinner, so we had to grab a more filling meal before moving on our Osaka … Continue reading
Snacking at Kyoto’s Nishiki Market
Kyoto’s Shijo Street may not exactly be the first image that comes to mind when talking about this Japanese city. This modern hub is filled with sprawling commercial establishments, and … Continue reading
Kyoto’s Temples: Kiyomizu-dera
The steps leading to Kiyomizu-dera were almost devoid of crowds, a far cry from the sea of people standing there a few years back. Indeed, it paid to get to … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Scotland: Edinburgh Castle
Having previously visited the Tower of London, I did not really expect much of our visit to Edinburgh Castle. After all, what could have set it apart from the other … Continue reading
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