Our week in Osaka was not complete without visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We aren't the biggest Harry Potter fans, but anyone would enjoy themselves because the park is fun and interesting. Respect the spell limits or be banished! While you can't ride this Hogwarts Express, you can use your imagination and take... Continue Reading →
Small but Mighty Noodles
The last time Mana and I were in Japan, we happened upon a small restaurant on the way to the train station. We were going to go somewhere more famous for breakfast, but the sign showed a delicious looking bowl of noodles that beckoned us into the restaurant. It was a little small, and the... Continue Reading →
What to Eat in Taipei
Mana wasn't able to go on this trip because of work so I went solo to Taipei. There is so much to see and eat in Taiwan that it's impossible to do it all in a few days, but I tried to pack in as much food as I could stuff myself within the four... Continue Reading →
Osaka’s Michelin Star Okonomiyaki
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 →
Ethical Travel
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 →
Enjoying Travel During Quarantine
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 →
Bejing’s Best Peking Duck
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 →
Hozenji Temple: Dotonbori’s Hidden City Temple
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 →
How to Travel with Anxiety
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 →
The BEST Ramen in Osaka
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 →
