Sarnath is said to be the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. As such, it is one of the most important pilgrimage destination for Buddhists. However, you do not have to be Buddhist or even religious in order to…
Japan always has an unusual little trick up its sleeves and I love it. Food ticket machines are part of that. You’ll occasionally come upon a restaurant with a ticket vending machine near the entrance. It can be outside or…
It was a scorching hot day the Amer Fort in Rajasthan, India. As I sought shelter from the sun, I noticed this lone woman dressed in red from head to toe. As part of the groundskeeping team, she was cleaning…
There’s something beautiful about Gion’s alleyways in the late afternoon’s golden light. Its beauty, its tranquility, its history, its culture and its people all come together to form a unique experience.
It’s my first day in Thailand. As to be expected, it’s hot and unbelievably humid. I’ve been walking all day exploring the streets of Bangkok. I’m tired not only from the day’s wanderings but the long journey to get here…
Founded in 593, Shitennoji is Japan’s oldest official Buddhist temple. Located in Osaka, this temple is not particularly grandiose and does not really stand out from all the other temples and shrines so that’s why I opted for this particular…
Bangkok needs no introduction as it welcomes over 20 million visitors each year and has been ranked as the world’s most visited cities a few times. Needles to say, Bangkok will undoubtedly be on the list of any serious traveler…
Safdarjung’s Tomb is a Mughal mausoleum located in New Delhi, India. The tomb and its surrounding gardens are very well maintained and can offer you a nice retreat away from the chaotic Delhi city life. On the day of your…
Today you ate what has to be the best bowl of shoyu ramen of your life so far. You ordered it from a vending machine outside the ramen place. It was handed to you by someone hidden behind a drop-down…
There are three Durbar Squares (Royal Palaces) in the Kathmandu Valley. They are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This one is located in Kathmandu and its building were partially destroyed in the 2015 earthquake. They are still…
Most of us find ourselves living fast-paced lives. Everything needs to happen now, real-time, instantaneously. Emails need to be sent and received now. Food has to be prepared quickly and ingested before it gets cold. The computer needs to compute…
After four years, my second YouTube video is now online for your viewing pleasure. This time, I invite you to come discover a little bit of Kathmandu. Let this short glimpse of my stay in Nepal be a source of…