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Itinerary and Expenses: 9 Days of Nerdiness in Kansai
I'll tell you a secret. I fell in love sometime in my 10-day Japan trip in autumn of 2015. I had a quick love affair with Ainokura Village in Toyama Prefecture and I fell madly and totally in love with...
View ArticleKansai Diaries, Day 0: Arrival
November 22, 2016Tuesday7:55 PMTouchdown Kansai International Airport. I follow my fellow passengers out of the plane, into the train that would transport us to the main building, and tail them through...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Sesenta y tres
Whoever wants to improve their looks should drink the beverages from this place...Spotted by Fred of The Exaggerated Zeal along Paterno St. Tacloban City, Leyte.For more amusing business names, please...
View ArticleWisdom from the Road #54
On worryingWorry is a misuse of the imagination. - Dan ZadraI invited a friend to go on a boating trip in June. Her reply, "Won't it rain? Wouldn't the waves be huge? It's the rainy season already."...
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Kansai Diaries, Day 1: Going to, Sleeping in, and Eating in Koyasan
November 23, 2016WednesdayI wake up before my alarm rings. Soon I am at the ground floor of Hotel Raizan, depositing my bag in their luggage storage area. I have a quick breakfast with what they have...
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Kansai Diaries, Day 1½ : West Side of Koya Town
November 23, 2016WednesdayNoonI walk out of Chuo Shokudo San Bou with my stomach full of veggies, ready to start exploring the town of Koya. But first, I go to the Koyasan Shukubo Association (Tourist...
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Kansai Diaries: Koyasan Sidewalk Shorts
The moments I remember most when I traveled to Japan by myself were not the sights, although yes they were quite beautiful, but the random people who stopped to chat with me.DaimonFrom Daimon, the...
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Kansai Diaries, Days 1¾–2: Okunoin, Three Times
Okunoin (奥の院) is Japan's largest cemetery, with about 200,000 tombstones along a 2-kilometer stretch. At the end of this stretch is the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, the father of Shingon Buddhism.My trips...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Sesenta y cuatro
I wonder what's in each rice bowl.Spotted by Fred of The Exaggerated Zeal along Burgos St. Tacloban City, Leyte.For more amusing business names, please visit Go Random.
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GPSmyCity: Article Upgrade Giveaway
GPSmyCity is a free travel app for iOS and Android, containing thousands of travel articles for hundreds of cities all over the world. These articles are written by fellow travelers (like you and me!),...
View ArticleWisdom from the Road #55
On hitching a rideNot all hitchhikers are evil.Not all drivers who stop for hitchhikers are evil.If you believe otherwise, please stop watching horror movies.2012. My friend and I went to a sleepy part...
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Nara: Sleep, Eat, and Explore Nara City
The next stop on my itinerary: Nara! But first, some essentials such as where to sleep, where to eat, and how to go around (or rather, where I slept, where I ate, and how I found my way...
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Kansai Diaries, Day 3: Horyuji, Hokkiji, and Some Japanecdotes in Ikaruga Town
For people who love visiting historic places, Nara and Kyoto cities are some of the places in Japan teeming with history. Not only are these two cities previous capitals of Japan, but also these are...
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Kansai Diaries, Day 3½: Yakushiji, Toshodaiji, and Heijo Palace Site in Nara...
November 25, 2016FridayPMThis day is filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, five to be exact. After spending my morning visiting more-than-a-millenium-old wooden structures in Horyuji and Hokkiji in...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Sesenta y cinco
Ooh la la, what beautiful eyelashes you have!Spotted in Greenbelt Makati by Zhequia of FTW! Food, Travel, and WhatevsThanks Zhequia!For more amusing business names, please visit Go Random.
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Kansai Diaries, Day 4: Early Morning at Nara Park
November 26, 2016SaturdayNara ParkIt is still a bit dark and quite chilly at 630AM as I gently close the door of Hiloki Hostel and take the two-minute walk to the bus terminal at Nara Station where I...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Sesenta y seis
Imagine all the people lemons, living for today...only to end up in a plastic cup to quench your thirst.Spotted in SM City Dasmarinas by Zhequia of FTW! Food, Travel, and WhatevsThanks Zhequia!For more...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Sesenta y sieta
Have a cup of joe at 14°30'34.81"N, 121°0'48.12"ESpotted in NAIA Terminal 2 by Zhequia of FTW! Food, Travel, and WhatevsThanks Zhequia!For more amusing business names, please visit Go Random.
View ArticleWisdom from the Road #56
On flight schedule changesChanges to flight schedules can be a pain.But it can also be a blessing.It can be a pain when the flight is moved hours late and there is only one flight per day and you have...
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What's in a (Business) Name? Sesenta y ocho
You'll have a relaxing time here. I am 200% positive!Spotted along Rizal Avenue Ext., Puerto Princesa City, PalawanFor more amusing business names, please visit Go Random.
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