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…

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…

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…

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…

Airshow Singapore

Airshow Singapore 2014

Singapore airshow (2014) was open to public visitors on 15th and 16th of Feb. I never wish to miss one of these. They are definitely an experience which barely could express in pictures. The vibe will be great and the near deafening jets and obviously the scorching sun!. I had Read more…

Chinese Garden HDR

Chinese Garden in HDR

It was when Kannan came to Singapore and we wanted to give a good work to our beasts – 5DM3. I always fantasize about being there in Chinese Garden (SG), right after a heavy rain. Whole place looks at its best and makes me to forget am in a city Read more…

Wuling farm Shiepa national park, taiwan

Wuling Farm | Taiwan 3/10

Wuling Farm At the end of Xueshan hiking, we had a stopover in Wuling Farm. It was beautiful with its colorful flowers and trees. This place is known for Land-locked Formosan Salmon Watching, Alpine botanical garden and various ponds. Also it has excellant accomodation for the hikers. Land locked Salmon Read more…

Maokang

Maokang | Taiwan 8/10

Maokong Gondola Maokong gondala and Taipei zoo are at the same metro station. From the Taipei Zoo metro station, one has to walk for 5 mins to find the gondola. This gondola goes all the way to Maokong mountain and the cheapest way to ride. Entire stretch is very beautiful. Read more…

Ximending

Ximending | Taiwan 9/10

Ximending district. As if I havent had enough for the day, I went to Ximending district – one of the night street performance area in shopping belt. It was quite charming. I bought some crispy chicken and took a leisure walk. Somehow I like this place better than the Shilin Read more…

reed flute cave

Guilin | China 5/5

Reed Flute caves This is the best attraction of the city! Caves are not my best interests but this one didnt give me chance at all. Reed Flut cave is so huge that the entire hills has got nothing inside – it was hollow to a greater extent and the Read more…

Guilin | China 4/5

Guilin City Tour 05 April 2013 Marks our wedding anniversary! We kept the day for day tour in Guilin. Hotel arranged a english speaking taxi driver come guide. I have pre requested the places to be covered. Prince City Solitary beauty Park This is one of the tourist spot with Read more…

Guilin | China 3/5

Lonji Rice Terrace Weather was suppose to be doomed as T-Storms were the warning. Very half heartedly I booked the day tour from the hotel to the rice terrace. In any case, I just wanted it to be an experience. But luck played my side, we had the best weather Read more…

Guilin | China 2/5

Li River Cruise This is the first and top tour in the region but luckily just controled by one official tour operator who has online booking! (www.lirivercruise.net) I had my booking – otherwise I would have got looted in the name of pickup and drop off charges. Luckily we get Read more…

Malacca | Malaysia

This trip came as one the best things I bought on groupon. Bought a coupon months ago and had it planned for 3rd and 4th of August. Offlate, my work contributed enough to my stress which made me to looks for this trip quite eagerly. Ofcourse, with a guilty feeling going Read more…

World Orchid Show 2011

World Orchid show 2011 was hosted in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Also as part of this, visitors have been granted a sneak peek at the Gardens by the Bay an iconic project near Singapore Flyer. Grand opening of this project is planned to be in July 2012.

Diving

Dayang Island Diving

Its all about PADI certification! At times – things look bigger are easier to finish. I scribbled in my diary to enquire PADI certificate in the month of Sep 11. When the page came alive – as usual my little “reading” started. I knew PADI was quite recognized. After a Read more…