I don’t remember taking this photograph in Suncheon Bay. So I was quite happy when I came across it in my photo archives tonight. I like the composition and the mood of the photo. The bridge is the start of
Gwangju: Best Spicy Pig’s Offal Soup
This was one damn good bowl of pig’s offal soup that I ate in Gwangju city. Thinking about it now makes me drool. It was by accident that I had the opportunity to eat this scrumptious soup at an eatery
Jeju: Glass House On Phoenix Island By Tadao Ando
The Mint Restaurant is located in the Glass House, a visually stunning glass-metal-concrete building designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. I love minimalist pristine-looking structures made of concrete, glass and metal. 🙂 The Glass House is part of Phoenix Island, a
Jeju: Mint Restaurant In Phoenix Island
I think I posted a photo of this restaurant some time ago. But I want to post it again, because it is such a pretty glass building. I have seen this restaurant in several Korean dramas. I was charmed by
Gangneung: Hwedupbap at Gyeongpo
My first pit-stop in Korea was Gyeongpo beach in Gangneung. After I arrived in Gyeongpo in the afternoon and checked into the hotel, I wandered around the Gyeongpo beach-front area, looking for a place amongst the many seafood restaurants for
Postcard From Korea
My 5-week trip around South Korea happened in November 2010, more than one year ago. I have been remiss in putting up posts of the trip. *Procrastinate, procrastinating, procrastinated* I feel it is a little too late now to write
Tokyo Getaway: Bits & Pieces
^ Omotesando. One of my favourite places in Tokyo to take a stroll, window-shop, people-watch. I love how charming old and modern buildings are jumbled together on both sides of the boulevard. I like murals. I wish we had more
Tokyo Getaway: The Great Buddha Of Kamakura
鎌倉の大仏は日本に有名です。 ^ The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamukura Daibutsu) located in the Kotokuin temple was our last stop for the Kamakura day-trip. The Daibutsu is a very famous bronze Buddha statue in Japan. The other famous bronze Buddha statue that
Tokyo Getaway: Jochiji Temple in Kamakura
Of the places of worship in Kamakura that we have visited this time, the Jochiji temple is my favourite. It might not look as grand as the Tsugaoka Hachiman Shrine, or as impressive as the Engakuji Shrine, or is as
Tokyo Getaway: Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
One of the things that I wanted to do during this trip was to visit the Ghibli Museum, located at Mitaka, just outside of central Japan. Being a fan of Miyazaki’s animes, I was curious to see the animation and
Tokyo Getaway: Engakuji Temple, Kamakura
By the time we were done with visiting Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine, it was close to noon, and temperatures were creeping up to become mildly warm. From the shrine, we took a long sweaty hike to the next temple, Engakuji Temple, the second
Tokyo Getaway: Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine In Kamakura
^ Founded in 1061, this is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. The temple grounds are big and beautiful. You have to pass through three Torii gates and climb 62 steps before you arrive at the main
Tokyo Getaway: Teppanyaki At Hakushu
Apart from Hakata Tenshin, C recommended that we visit Hakushu, a teppanyaki place, located close to the Shibuya subway station. It was an excellent recommendation, because the food was so good and affordable. TBH and I are not fond of