The Japanese Cherry Blossom decor originates from the Cherry Blossom flower found in Japan. During its blooming season, this transient flower beautifies the streets and parks of Japan. The country holds various national events to celebrate the beauty of the flower. The celebration of this beautiful flower is not limited to Japan but cuts across […]
Over the centuries, there has been a variation in the traditional table settings of the Japanese; this is partly caused by the dining table types utilized in different times or periods. Early in history, hazoken were box-shaped small tables that were used. Each individual had trays or hazoken on the ground. Later on, tables with […]
Chopsticks are used globally and have become a widely acceptable utensil, most importantly in Asia. Korea, China, and Japan are known among other nations in Asia to utilize chopsticks while eating. In the olden days, bamboo and trees were used in making chopsticks.
It had been two years since Johnny and I had visited Hong Kong together. And even though I’ve been back and forth solo since then, we had a long to-do list on this recent visit — especially since we’d upgraded our camera equipment and wanted to re-capture a lot of Hong Kong’s top tourist spots. […]
Since so many of you ask me for hotel recommendations in Hong Kong all the time, I’m pleased to say I finally have an answer for you! Introducing… L’hotel élan! L’hotel élan is the definition of luxury on a budget– and that’s saying something being in Hong Kong! You know Hong Kong and “budget” don’t really […]
When I announced that I was going on my first ever river cruise with Viking Cruises, I was met with a mix of surprise and excitement. Many of you were looking forward to hearing about my trip because you expressed interest in going yourselves, which is great. A lot of you had questions about the rooms, excursions, and just […]
Motorbikes have become ubiquitous with Vietnam. They seem to be the one aspect of life there that people talk about and remember after a trip there. I knew this going into it. I want to feel as though I was prepared to see the ungodly number of motorbikes on the road… and I was. What I wasn’t […]