Kyoto is how most tourists perceive how Japan would look and feel like. You’ll be able to see many people in kimonos, visit numerous shrines and temples, and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. In fact, the entirety of Kyoto can be considered as a huge tourist spot!
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Exploring Koyasan – Temples, Shrines, Okunoin Cemetery, and Lantern Hall
For me, Mt. Koya was the most beautiful place we visited during out Japan trip. It’s like we travelled through time! Every location we’ve been to has a story to tell and I’ll do my best to share those stories with you in this blog entry.
How to Go to Mt. Koya and Our Temple Stay Experience at Henjosonin
Mt. Koya/Koyasan is not your typical travel destination. Being more than 2 hours away from Osaka, not many tourists consider going to Koyasan. Nevertheless, our stay at Koyasan particularly Henjosonin, was one of the best parts of our trip!
How we got our AirBnB in Osaka for FREE!
Right after our visas got approved, we immediately looked for places to stay. I thought an AirBnB at Osaka would be a better idea than staying at a hotel. Aside from being a lot cheaper, a whole house is so much better than a tiny hotel room since we will be staying for a week!
It’s June and I’ll be taking a break…
Hello readers! I just wanted to let you know that I will be in a short hiatus for the whole month of June. I got pretty busy lately mainly because of planning for future trips (so don’t worry I’ll be back for sure), work, and my part-time job…
An Overnight Stay at Sundowners Vacation Villas!
Bolinao is a 5-hour drive from Manila and is famous for its Patar white beach, Bolinao waterfalls, and delicious seafood! One of the most coveted place to stay at Bolinao is the Santorini inspired vacation villas – Sundowners!
Home Swiss Home! – A Day at Vieux Chalet Swiss Restaurant
Vieux Chalet is one of the best destinations for special occasions. Located at Antipolo, Rizal – it’s just a few kilometers away from Metro Manila and the drive is going to be worth it!
Gourmade by Chef Rob Lau – Losing weight while eating gourmet?!
I’m sure you’ve heard of countless portion-controlled meal delivery services. These services are either specifically for weight loss and other health constraints or just for the convenience of not having to prepare your meals yourself or not having to think where to eat! And that’s how I found out about Gourmade by Chef Rob Lau…
Bird Watching at Olango Wildlife Sanctuary
Cebu proves that its beauty is not limited to underwater allure. Olango Wildlife Sanctuary supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found in the Philippines! The sanctuary is where an estimated 40,000 birds refuel before flying to Japan, China, and other neighboring countries.
Moalboal – Dolphins, Fishes, and Millions of Sardines!
Moalboal is the best diving spot I’ve visited so far. From dolphins, different underwater creatures, the million sardine run, (and turtles if you’re lucky) – Moalboal has it and you can see all of those in a 3-4 hour island hopping tour!