Restaurants around Osaka Namba: Shabuzen 7F 2-4-2 Shinsaibashisuji, near the Glico man and D&G Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki. It’s a yummy place, though not a franchise of the Tokyo Shabusen resto. Sumiyakiyo a quaint yakitori place located in a small street off Dohuya-Suji St. there is supposed […]
Because it was our third time to spend the holidays in Japan, we opted to insert a side trip to explore the highlights of Hokkaido. It was definitely a surreal experience and we were blown away in Winter Wonderland! As I posted pictures of our […]
From Lourdes, it was another three hour drive to Carcassone. My research for a route back to Barcelona led me to consider passing through this well-loved fortified town of Carcassone. It is the second most visited attraction in France, apart from the Eiffel Tower. Inspired […]
Bilbao was a dying city back in the 1970s. Once prominent in steel production, shipping and banking, it became saddled in economic crisis. Population was dwindling as the young opted to find jobs elsewhere. A new plan was devised towards its journey of rebirth. Old industrial […]
Bali may be small, but it’s definitely not short of character. Whether it’s the flair in artsy Ubud, the merry pandemonium in Seminyak or the tranquil opulence of Nusa Dua, whether it’s for the old or for the young, there’s a Bali for everybody. Then […]
Turning 40 spurs mixed emotions! I was at the brink with my co-Titas-of-Manille (as we humorously mock ourselves). We decided to see it as victorious and worth the celebration! Thus a well-deserved get away was meticulously planned by the boss! Our group consisted of four ladies from […]
We began with the district of Ubud, otherwise known as the Art Village. Ubud is home to Bali’s most talented artists—here, art is life, not just a form of expression but also a livelihood. One can be overwhelmed with the parade of artistry exhibited on […]
The last Katigbak Cruise (Alaska 2007) we took was a wavy one. Blame it on the Great Sichuan earthquake which measured 8 in the Richter scale. It was felt in nearby countries and as far away as Beijing and Shanghai. It also caused under currents in […]
This excerpt from Lonely Planet nails our sentiments down on Madrid. We barely had a week there, but thanks to friends and good tips, we enjoyed almost every bullet point about the city outlined below. An Artistic City Few cities can boast an artistic pedigree […]
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