Sunshine and Sips in the Time of Quarantine #1

A weekly round-up of what gave me the feeling of sunshine, my favorite sip & my reflections. Welcome to Sunshine and Sips in the Time of Quarantine! This hopefully-weekly list…

View Post

A Fiery Guide to Kyoto: skip that, do this instead!

Culturally impressive and overwhelming at the same time, Kyoto is an amazing city to get lost in. The city is filled with temples around each corner, complemented by beautiful nature…

View Post

How being geeky in Japan helped my mental health

Geeky, nerdy, enthusiastic…I am never sure what the correct word is, but I know that it gives me joy and never fails to produce a smile on my face. This…

View Post

The Fiery Explorer’s guide to magical Koya, Japan

I was determined to visit Koya during my last trip to Japan. I had heard and read so many beautiful things about this tiny town, nestled in the foggy Wakayama…

View Post

A practical guide to magical Koya, Japan

Koya was one of the most beautiful places I have visited so far in Japan. However, finding information on what to do there and how to travel there wasn’t so…

View Post