Nijo Castle

Nijo castle

Friday, June 28, 2019 This was our last day in Japan (technically not – with a post midnight flight). Again, I carried my camera and rushed to a early morning stroll alone with the intention to quickly cover Nijo castle and Kyoto Imperial palace. My earlier reading on many web Read more…

Ginkakuji temple (銀閣寺)

Ginkakuji Temple (銀閣寺)

Thursday, June 27, 2019 It was drizzling and raining intermittently and I self-appreciated myself for stretching yesterday with many sight-by covering many sight-seeings as it could have been tough to cover with the rain (The rain forecast worked). As we have had covered all the main attractions the city could Read more…

Togetsu-kyo bridge

Arashiyama (嵐山)

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 We took Hankyu-Kyoto line to Katsura station and then Hankyu-Arashiyama line to Arashiyama. It was the same day after the morning visits to Fushima Inari. Next 2 days forecast wasn’t that promising, so had to get as much as possible out of this day. This is Read more…

Fushimi Inari

Fushimi Inari

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Later this day (after my early morning visits to ShorenIn and ChoinIn temples), we went to Fushimi Inari. This time, stopped with my Taxi culture and took the train using Keihan main line. One you get down, just have to follow the queue but there are Read more…

ShorenIn Temple

Shore-in temple

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 By far, this is one my most favorite in Japan. Its subtle, miniature, not grand but beautiful that touches heart. As I said, I went early, so had the whole place myself. This is one of the places you have to remove your shoes and explore Read more…

Kiyomizu-dera temple

Kiyomizu-dera temple

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Post lunch, after letting the sun slide little to the side from the head, we took taxi to Kiyomizu dera temple. One of the most visited, poster celebrated temple of Kyoto. Our timing couldn’t be more perfect, full of sunshine which made the Temple to glow Read more…

TokyoSkyTree

Tokyo SkyTree

Sunday, June 23, 2019 This is one of the woww attraction in Tokyo. Though there are many options are getting such nice views, Tokyo SkyTree is best. Opening hours are from 8 in the morning to 10pm with the last admission of 9pm. Its magnificent by all means. Un-apologetically stands Read more…

Sensoji temple

Sensoji temple – Tokyo

Sunday, June 23, 2019 Sensoji (“Senso” is an alternative reading for Asakusa and “ji” means temple) is Tokyo’s most famous and popular temple. Alternate name of this temple is Asakusa Kannon. Its a beautiful temple within the walking distance of Asakusa station, with even more beautiful shopping street of 200 Read more…

Meiji Jingu Temple

Saturday, June 22, 2019 After our infamous Italian breakfast, we picked up some umbrellas at Remy store which connects the Gotanda station from its level 4. I tried to buy Suica at Gotanda level 4 but that was not on the JR Yamanote line, so had to settle with Pasmo Read more…

Haneda Airport

Prologue – Japan

Well, its been a while since I sat and wrote an article, thanks to the ever changing lifestyle and binge-watching of infinite number of TV series. Japan was there in the planner for last three years and eluded for various reasons to execute. Despite knowing that am choosing the Summer Read more…

Sacred Games

I forgot the whole story whats it about, when the Netflix announced that your season 2 is here. Scratching head, I recollected that the first season was good but had zero clue about the story. That’s what happens if you binge watch a series and the way you watch, it Read more…

The OA

Yes, I watched ‘The OA’ and am joining the queue of people asking netflix to renew its. Please, Yes!. I have watched multiple TV series (not that am proud of, but not regretting too as my list is just the top rated. Okay, then how The OA got in then?. Read more…

Purple Clouds

Purple Clouds

Why did you think? even? A serious dark grey swell stiff or late rage dying fire falling sky. See again, seldom clear aren’t thy. Thought,’ you were beyond, less I know beneath you were wicked. Wicked enough to pierce the swell, with the least you got, wanted revelry? Look down, Read more…

New Year 2016

A friend brings a smile. Friends bring happiness. Our Friends, on a secluded hill, bring chaotic euphoria.  Nature sat with us, all those days, smiling, just wished to be a part of us. .. and I just had one as I finally started to pen it down. Its bit embarrassing Read more…

airshow2016 Singapore

Singapore Airshow 2016

Its better late than never. Hence, here it is, late. 😀 Singapore airshow happened between 16th to 21st of Feb and I got my tickets well in advance. I love this event because I get to see the aerial shows and the participating crafts up-close on the ground along with newest Read more…

The ravenous Rain

“Time“, I heard in a tone that weaves your heart. That’s the name of it and I wouldn’t have asked, I didn’t dare. No one knew, carried it, so deep. And so shallow, when rains, so hard. First sign, gulp of cold wind, then magic unswirled. Spirals of droplets, neat Read more…

Wanderer

The Wanderer

The Wanderer Stop not, Rest not, thy said Fear not, forever not, I said Cry not, pry not, he said Walked between nots and nots. Mirage kept alive, red thickened more Soul indurated, wanderer failed again, to stop. Wanderer spoke to me, knowing he is me, Silly you, still smiling, Read more…

Skógafoss

Skógafoss | Iceland

This is part of South Iceland route. The drive got even better in another 30 minutes of drive on the same road. Skogafoss is originated from the notorious Eyjafjalljokull and also from the Myrdalsjokull glacier. As the Skoga river approaches the edge of the moor, the river runs over a Read more…

Kek Lok Si Temple

Penang 2/2

20th Jan 2015 Kek Lok Si temple Its a huge temple complex that covers at least 1/3rd of the hill. It does require some fitness to enjoy without gasping for breath. Its not crowded as much as penang funicular ride. Though its huge, mostly we won’t miss to explore the Read more…

penang hill

Penang 1/2

A quick planning won’t have to be bad, this is an example. It was her birthday, I had enough self-pressure to give an outing for her. She had managed to escape these escapades for a while. I have a Nationality that comes with its restrictions when one tries to wander Read more…

Vagamon

Vagamon | New Year 2015

Eyes closed, phones kept away, Forgot those blinking yellow mails on the tray. Every little moment that chilly wind kissed, We said it loud in hearts – Our friendship is still greater! We have got little lucky this year, finding our destination wasn’t that cumbersome. Kubhi had suggested Vagamon earlier for Read more…

Wat Pho

Wat Pho | Bangkok 3/5

WAT PHO (Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan) Opening Hours: Daily from 8am – 6pm Admission Fee: 100 baht for foreigners This is a huge complex and quite a bit of a walk from Palace. If one has plans to cover Wat Arun, the ideal way to do this is Palace, Wat Read more…