Category: Travel

Apparently, its petite size and easy-to-bite form factor makes it the ideal choice for geishas who don’t want to smudge their makeup.

Waking up to the smell of freshly-baked bread

Food
Travel

July 24, 2024October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

The next morning, as dawn approached and sunlight started peeking through the blinds, we were awoken by an enticing and unmistakable scent.

OMO5 Kyoto Gion is great, but not so good on the knees

Travel

July 13, 2024October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

It’s right in the heart of the historic geisha district and offers a good combination of price, location and size. But if you have bad knees, stay clear of the Double Zashiki Tatami Room.

Catching the Kyo-train Garaku from Osaka to Kyoto

Travel

July 6, 2024October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

There are many ways to travel between the two cities by train, but the most beautiful and elegant one must surely be the Kyo-train Garaku rapid limited express.

Nihonshu bingo at Yamanaka Sake Ekimaru in Umeda

Drink
Travel

July 3, 2024October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

We were only halfway through our Japan trip, and I had already managed to move my progress bar from 36% to 53%. Crossing the halfway mark felt like a significant milestone.

Ritz Carlton Osaka Experience - Club Lounge

The complete Club Level experience at Ritz Carlton Osaka

Travel

June 29, 2024October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

When travelling to a foreign land, hotels are usually just places to spend the night. But sometimes, they can be destinations in their own right.

Ritz Carlton Osaka: Camping out at the Club Lounge for all our meals

Food
Travel

June 22, 2024October 6, 2024 Alvin Lee

I had booked one night in a club level room, which included access to the legendary club lounge. And for the next 24 hours, all our meals were sorted.