Travel. Eat. Repeat.
I(Chanda) have a minor obsession with okonomiyaki and I was determined to find the best okonomiyaki Osaka had to offer. After scouring the internet I stumbled upon Ajinoya. All of the reviews were positive so I had high hopes. When we arrived our hearts sank to the bottom of our empty stomachs. The line was... Continue Reading →
We love to travel and we try to travel as much as we can, but we also try to do it ethically. Here are a few things to consider on your next travel adventure. Respect the customs If the customs go against your morality then consider not going to that country or city. Remember that... Continue Reading →
Most people are cooped up in their homes due to COVID-19 and are feeling antsy. If you're used to traveling a lot, or even on the occasion you might really be feeling the cabin fever. Here are a few things that we've come up with to help you enjoy your time in quarantine. Read About... Continue Reading →
We both love Peking duck, but Chanda was determined to find the best Peking duck Bejing had to offer. Besides, you can't go to Bejing and not eat Peking duck. So, after Mana scoured the internet she found a restaurant near the Forbidden Palace that was famous for their Peking duck. Typically, you have to... Continue Reading →
The last time we were in Japan we wanted to make sure we saw things that were as close to our hostel as possible. Chanda really wanted to visit a few temples that were too far away to visit on that trip, but we were lucky enough to find Hozenji temple on a sidestreet in... Continue Reading →
Chanda Here. If you deal with anxiety then you might feel as though traveling is something that you could never do. Just the thought of going to an unfamiliar place for an extended period of time might send you spiraling. However, you can travel, enjoy your time, and keep your anxiety to a minimum. Here... Continue Reading →
We're both addicted to food, but ramen is one of our top favorite things to eat. We knew we had to hit up the best ramen in Osaka so we headed to Zundoya in Shinsaibashi. Chanda is highly critical of well-reviewed places, so her expectations were high, but this ramen shop surpassed her expectations. After... Continue Reading →
If you love to travel, then staying home under quarantine or not being able to visit other countries might feel like torture. It's important for everyone to practice social distancing to flatten the curve, but it's still possible to travel if you're willing to brave the great outdoors. Camping If you live in America then... Continue Reading →
Staying home due to COVID-19 is really making us miss cherry blossom season. Last year, we went to the cherry blossom festival in the small town of Jinhae, South Korea. There isn't a lot going on in this town besides the cherry blossom festival, but there are so many trees that a trip here is... Continue Reading →
On our trip to Beijing, I had to make sure that we visited at least one temple. I love how ancient each one feels and how the smell of the incense draws you in. Walking onto the grounds I am always calmed and feel at peace. We decided to visit Yonghe Temple, the largest... Continue Reading →
Manda's Wanderland 