It has finally got to the day of flying. When the VTL was announced, I decided to just book and think later. But little did I expect the later did really involve lots of thinking. Planning for a holiday has never been so intensive, firstly because the arrangement is new and little information is available….
Tag: holidays
Chiang Mai – A Trip Unexpected In Many Ways
Went on a spontaneous Chiang Mai trip with 2 girlfriends 2 weeks back and still reeling from the surprises I’ve experienced there. Decided on Chiang Mai cos none of us had been there before and well, relatively cheaper as well. The friends voted to stay at airbnb and so Astra Condo was home for the…
Minamishima – An Omakase Experience in Melbourne
It took me a very long time to get my Melbourne trip photos sorted. And I’m still in the midst of doing it. lol. Anyway, I paid a visit to Minamishima just cos friends had said Japanese in Melbourne is pretty decent and since this place has been highly raved on many platforms, I thought…
Miyoshi – One of The Best Meals I had in Kyoto
When I looked at tabelog, Miyoshi is being rated as one of the top restaurants in Kyoto and I thought I would give it a try though I spent a long time deciding if I should really go for it cos it’s bloody expensive. Located in Gion and near my hotel, Miyoshi serves wagyu beef…
Travelogue: Japan – Kiyomizudera, Autumn Illumination, Kifune Shrine & Dinner with Maiko
Rise and shine! Today’s morning visit to the Kiyomizu-dera temple which is supposedly the most famous and crowded temple in Kyoto. And cos I was relatively early, I had shots of the empty sannenzaka streets! The funny thing was when you were trudging up the slope and you see a group of people with their…
Easily satisfied, Hard to please 