If you’re visiting Adelaide and have a day spare or even a few days to explore South Australia, you cannot miss visiting the Barossa Valley. The food and wine culture in the Barossa Valley is what attracts international and local tourists every year, regardless of the seasons. I visited in the early Spring. At this …
Checking in at Barossa Shiraz Estate
The drive from Adelaide to the Barossa is a beautiful and short one hour and you will arrive in this quaint and charming district. In the Barossa Valley, the main attraction is cellar door wine tastings. Beyond that you will find a great selection of cafes, restaurants and walking paths to explore. But the real …
The Best of Kamakura: A Kamakura Walking Guide
After a long exciting week in Tokyo, you might be eager to experience more calm wabi-sabi philosophy beyond the hussle of the city and capture the best of four seasons in the process. When my friends don’t have much time to go to Kyoto, I strongly recommend visiting Kamakura to see very traditional temples and …
Neighbourhood Guide to Adelaide
I visited Adelaide in the month of August, which is much calmer and quieter compared to March when the city comes alive with an endless array of events to attend. In March, the city hosts the Fringe Arts Festival, the Adelaide Festival and WOMAD music festival plus a range of concerts and cultural events. During …
Where to find the Best Japanese Sweets in Kamakura
If you’re looking for where locals go for Japanese sweets (Wagashi), this is a comprehensive list of where you will find the best Japanese sweets in Kamakura. Fortunately in Kamakura there are endless options to select from. The below list comprises all my favourite places where I tried the tasty delights several times. 1. Mikazukido …
Adelaide City Guide
When I think of Australia I imagine snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, mingling with koalas and kangaroos, camping with the beautiful sights of Uluru and tasting Tim Tams and Vegemite. I was a little bit guilty of thinking “koalas” as soon as I imagined Australia, though. My first journey to Australia begins in Adelaide, …
Stopover Sydney: Opera House
When I visited Adelaide from Japan, I found myself on a Sydney layover for less than 5 hours, stopping briefly before heading on to Adelaide. I figured there was not much time to see many attractions but I decided to get a feel of Australia’s most iconic architecture: The Sydney Opera House. A favourite building …
Checking In: Agritourism in Tuscany, Italy
My time in Tuscany came and went in a flash. But if we’re being particular it lasted two weeks, all of which were green hills, cream beage castles, church towers in the blue sky and way too many types of pastas. Although I didn’t quite find the details of the agritourism, I did ask my …
The Best Day Trip to Monet’s Garden in France
Introduction of Monet’s garden in France
Top 10 things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a place on my bucket list to explore its staggering collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings. If you are planning your visit to the city, here are the best things to do in Amsterdam.






