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The ancient city of Nara is known for its beautiful temples, the 15m-high Bronze Buddha statue, and sacred deer that bow for biscuits. It is adorable to see them wandering in Nara Park! Even if you spend only one day in Nara, Japan you are sure to leave with loads Read More …
You can find Thai restaurants and Thai food in most cities. We even have a few favorites in our suburbs but I’m longing to visit a few floating markets and try some local dishes in Thailand. The experience and the novelty of buying food or fruits from a passing boat Read More …
Fushimi Inari Shrine also known as the Fushimi Inari Taisha is an important Shinto shrine in Kyoto. Famous for the thousands of vermilion torii gates that straddle a network of trails behind the main temple, a hike up the mountain here is one of the popular things to do in Read More …
Planning a trip to Japan and wondering what to eat in Japan? There is so much more to Japanese cuisine than just sushi and ramen! Here are 15 foods you must try when visiting Japan. And yes, you will have no trouble finding vegetarian food in Japan. Japan has amazing Read More …
Kyoto has long been a favorite destination for anyone looking for a cultural experience when visiting Japan. It has the most beautiful Buddhist temples and Zen gardens. Read More …
In the outskirts of the Chennai, away from all the chaos is a rare slice of tranquility. Set amongst mature trees, bamboos and winding garden pathways is The Farm Chennai, a serene retreat. Reminiscent of a bygone era this farm serves up a farm to table experience that is rare Read More …
Holidays in India take you far away from the mundane opening up a world of vibrant color, diverse culture and extraordinary landscapes. They are truly an experience of a lifetime. India is the land of abundance. Like its diversity, the country also has a profusion of many cherished travel experiences. Read More …
Spiti Valley is a desert valley at a high altitude in the mountains of Himalayas, in Himachal Pradesh, India. Spiti means “middle land” gets its name since it separates India from Tibet. To explore at leisure 10 days would be ideal but can be done in 7 days. Here is Read More …
Madras is a feeling, Chennai is the name of the city! I grew up in Madras, while people call it Chennai these days, to me it will always be Madras. I spent a good part of my years here, going to school, hanging out with friends and cousins … I know my Read More …
While we were exploring shrines, looking for torii gates and eating all the sushi in Japan last December, I was secretly counting down to a day in the Japanese Alps. We normally don’t enjoy cold weather, (we are from Texas after all) or go on group tours, this was one tour Read More …
Do you love finding alleyways filled with murals and street art? Neither confined to the walls of museums nor having to follow anyone’s rules, these murals and graffiti sometimes have political messages, sometimes just splashes of colors but always give us a glimpse of local culture. The independent artworks may Read More …
After a few days in Tokyo, we were ready to see the traditional and quieter side of Japan. We flew from Haneda airport to Itami, Osaka instead of taking the Shinkansen bullet train so that we can take a quick look at Mt Fuji from the top. We hired a Read More …
While we were visiting Japan, we took a JAL flight from Haneda to Osaka and here is a look at why we loved First Class in Japan Airlines. Our experience flying JAL Airlines We had access to JAL’s Sakura Lounge with our tickets and decided to check out the lounge. The Sakura Read More …
The majestic walk of a tiger, the frightening roar of a lion, or the intense stare of a rhinoceros; wildlife sanctuaries provide travelers with this and much more. In India, wildlife sanctuaries were set up by the government to protect endangered and rare species of animals from any further destruction. Read More …
Zen in Kyoto is not easy to find, yes there are more temples and shrines than convenience stores but most Zen gardens are flooded with selfie stick toting travelers trying to check another temple of their list. But when we stepped into Four Seasons Kyoto for a day of Spa Read More …