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Restore calm with the Hasami Porcelain Mug, a Review
I recently treated myself to a Hasami Porcelain‘s mug. I initially saw the mug at a Goodhood shop in London and it was love at first sight, but I still did plenty online research and visited several other stores in London and looked at many different mugs before taking the plunge. In this blog, I will be talking about reasons why I chose and am enjoying the Hasami porcelain mug, and some info and advice that may be useful if you are thinking about purchasing one. Hasami Porcelain is made in the town of Hasami in Nagasaki prefecture of Japan. Whilst the shapes are uniform and they are stackable, due…
Gear Review: Patagonia Women’s Blackhole Backpack 23l
Are you trying to find out more about the Patagonia Blackhole backpack’s features, pros and cons, and wondering if its worth the price tag? Are you debating whether to get a 23l pack or a 25l and thinking how they…
72 hours in Krakow Poland – Day 4 (Leaving Day)
Day 4 (Leaving day) We checked out from our hotel. Bought a couple of donuts from a supermarket around the corner (3zł, £0.55 each). By the way, also near Premium Hostel there is a small bakery called Cukiernia Krolewska which…
72 hours in Krakow Poland – Day 2 evening + Day 3
Are you looking for things to do, wondering what and where to eat or how much things cost in Krakow? Then this post is for you! In this 4 part blog series, I will be sharing itineraries from our short…
Auschwitz-Birkenau: How to plan your visit
72 hours in Krakow Poland Day 2: Visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau On day 2, we visited Auschwitz-Birkenau. I will not be talking about its history or background as there are many other better and credible sources for it. This post is…
72 hours in Krakow Poland – Day 1
Are you looking for things to do, wondering what and where to eat or how much things cost in Krakow? Then this post is for you! In this 4 part blog series, I will be sharing itineraries from our short…
Christmas in Japan: KFC, Spaghetti bolognese and other weird and wonderful things
‘Every year, I make sure I’m not in Japan during Christmas, because Christmas in Japan is so sad and depressing!’ When I was living in Tokyo, I heard so many people who came from traditionally Christian countries saying this. You…
Marugame udon is in London!
Marugame is a huge Japanese udon noodle chain. They are cheap, fast and comforting, and they are everywhere. Think of Pret a Manger in London, except Pret doesn’t do hand-made udon cooked to order. One of many things I enjoy…
London Ramen Hunting: Matsudai, London Pop-up
Is Matsudai Ramen coming to your town? Are you wondering if it really lives up to the hype? Are you trying to find out more about the food, the menu, the prices, and whether it’s worth the trouble of booking…
Best Food in Cologne
Cologne’s food scene has so much to offer, from the famous Kölsch beer and simple but filling local German dishes, to varieties of international cuisines. Below are the restaurants, cafes and the hall in the wall that I enjoy going…
6 Unique Things to do in Cologne Germany
Cologne, or Köln, is the 4th largest city in Germany in the state of North Rhine–Westphalia. It is only an hour’s flight away from London and perfect for a weekend getaway. Cologne is known for its laid-back attitude and you…
