5 places of worship I visited while travelling
I’m not a religious person. Maybe that’s why I enjoy visiting places of worship when I’m on the road.
Category Archives: Japan
Recap of 2012 travels
A look back at the different places I visited in 2012
Hidden treasures on the road: Second hand bookstores
Second hand bookstores are treasure troves of cheap pre-loved reading materials.
Money saving tips for Tokyo: Accommodation and sightseeing
Minnasan konnichiwa, We’ve reached the end my money saving tips for Tokyo series. This time, I will share with you how to save on accommodation and sightseeing so you can […]
Shinjuku’s (secret) Garden Shrine
When I was planning my third trip to Tokyo, I thought I would not discover anything new since I have crossed off a lot of the tourist attractions in my […]
#FoodFri Omurice at Taimeiken in Tokyo
One of my favorite yoshoku (Japanese-style western food) dish is omurice. It’s a rather strange dish with an equally strange name. Omu + rice = omelet + rice. An omelet […]
Money saving tips for Tokyo: Food and drink
Find out ways to save on food and drinks in Tokyo.
An overnight’s stay at Ooedo Onsen Monogatari
Before planning my trip to Tokyo, I made a note to visit Ooedo Onsen Monogatari and spend a night there. My other plan was to overnight at a cybercafe but […]
#FoodFri Glutton at Tsukiji, Tokyo
Tokyo’s Tsukiji is the famous fish market. Some guidebooks recommend visiting early in the morning at around 5 a.m. to catch the tuna auction. Being the lazy glutton, I didn’t […]
Money saving tips for Tokyo: Transportation
Tokyo is the most expensive city to live in but there are still many ways to make the trip less expensive. As I was writing this money saving guide for […]
