After visiting Gotokuji and learning a little more about the origins of Sumo at Setagaya's residential Shinto shrine, I was in need of some nourishment. A sugary one. And I had my sights set on Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory. As a fan of Ghibli movies, it was hard for me make the decision to skip … Continue reading An hectic Tokyo day – Ghibli treats, cool Shimokitazawa, Japanese Gardens & Shinjuko
Cats, cats, cats. My love for any feline is something that came to define me, and I even tend to be a self-described “aspiring cat lady”. A part of me wants to fight the stigma of the spinster surrounded by cats, the sad and often bitter woman, another part of me truly loves cats and … Continue reading Visiting the Lucky Cat Temple & a quick lesson on sumo wrestling
Tokyo. I was finally there. Landed on a rainy Saturday evening, after just over 20 hours of travelling. Was I exhausted? Yes. But oh boy, was I excited? Unbelievably so. My hotel was in Nippori – Almont Hotel, which I highly recommend. Nippori – known as the fabric district of Tokyo - is a quiet … Continue reading Tokyo, finally. My first day in the capital of Japan
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0idnng2oUOw?si=cYDp_BK97Fg5PZu4 I have just published my video about Athens 🙂 Finally, on my last full day in Athens, I was going to explore the ancient sites of the city, starting with the one and only Acropolis. There is a reason I left it to the last day - it is free to visit the Acropolis … Continue reading Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites: The Acropolis, Agora, and Hidden Gems
Solo travel is often portrayed as a carefree, spontaneous adventure. This might make someone with anxiety hesitate on jumping on such an experience, perhaps even to think it’s not for someone like them. Well, let me tell you… I’m someone with quite a bit of anxiety, and I have been travelling solo for years. And … Continue reading Solo Travel with Anxiety: How I Navigated a 4-Month Trip
The Winged Bone 