I know autumn in land down under is already over, but I just miss seeing the Jacaranda trees. Before moving to Australia, I used to daydream about being in the midst of cherry blossoms in Japan or jacaranda trees in Australia. Glad to make half of that daydream happen. Jacaranda trees are really lovely and … More Jacarandas in McDougal Street, Milsons Point, NSW
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. Kyoto, Japan is one of the most interesting cities in my bucket list waiting to be stricken off, which I finally did last November of 2015. I took the Shinkansen from Odawara (the nearest bullet train station from my hotel in Hakone) and arrived Kyoto late in the afternoon. I … More History, Culture, Religion – Temples and Streets of Kyoto, Japan Part 3
Tokyo was my last leg of Japan trip last November 2015. I must say that it is the liveliest city I have visited in this East Asian country. With the energetic nightlife, hustling and bustling streets with busy professionals walking to and from work, delectable cuisines, I can compare the city to Singapore and Hong Kong … More Tokyo Autumn Trip in a Nutshell (Photo Essay), Japan
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. The real motivation of my visit to Kyoto late November last year was to see the enchanting fall colors of Japan. The stunning photos and travel blogs I’ve browsed before my trip left me in so much awe and made me want to see the autumn foliage in person … More Kyoto Autumn Foliage
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. Kyoto, Japan is one of the most interesting cities in my bucket list waiting to be stricken off, which I finally did last November of 2015. I took the Shinkansen from Odawara (the nearest bullet train station from my hotel in Hakone) and arrived Kyoto late in the afternoon. I … More History, Culture, Religion – Temples and Streets of Kyoto, Japan Part 2
“Music saves the soul.” Play softly while you read. After falling in love with Hokkaido when I flew to Japan for the first time last summer, I’ve told myself to come back to the land of the rising sun. I promised myself to explore more of its cities and immerse myself to its rich culture. I decided … More Japan Diary – Hakone (Day 1)
The Restless Firefly 