After you’ve been to the more tourist spots in Tokyo, you can drop by this small hipster neighbourhood full of independent retailers, stores, and cafes. “Shimokita” is more quiet and laid back but has the same creative spirit as Harajuku. It has narrow streets with artsy shops, vintage items, and wall murals (to the delight of the photographer […]
London: Trafalgar Square & The National Gallery
In awe to witness works from favorite artists Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Monet here at the National Art Gallery!
Fuji-san from Chureito Pagoda
Mt. Fuji is still quite far from Tokyo. We almost decided not to go if not for my parents who really wanted to see the majestic mountain. So we dedicated one whole day to see Fuji-san from Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida. It was definitely a highlight of our trip especially since it is my second […]
Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
One of my favorite parks to date! We spent more than half a day just going around the area and I wish we could’ve stayed a little more. Tachikawa is a good thirty minute ride from Central Tokyo, but definitely worth it. This is our second trip to Tokyo so we were a little more adventurous. I […]
Where all the magic happened
Wish we had our own time turners to bring ourselves back to our Harry Potter Studios Tour in UK early last year. They have kept so much there – from Yule Ball costumes to Hogwarts Castle sketches and even the big chess pieces from the first film! It was more of a museum compared to Universal […]
The Most Beautiful Island in the World
“Everybody on this island, Seems so happy on this island!” – Moana Most of the scenes from Disney’s recently released Moana reminded me a lot of Palawan. It’s the most beautiful island in the world according to Huffington Post and CNTraveler. Finally, some well-deserved recognition! Palawan is my favorite place in the Philippines. I […]
