Tracing Vermeer’s Steps in Delft, Netherlands
14 October 2024
There are artists who leave a profound and lasting mark on your life. For me,…
Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring at the Mauritshuis Museum
14 October 2024
Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring at the Mauritshuis Museum
When we think of the masterpieces of world painting, a few works immediately come to…
Kitano Ijinkan-Gai: Nostalgic stroll in the historic foreigners’ district
Kitano Ijinkan-Gai, located in Kobe, Japan, is a historic district renowned for its Western-style houses…
Byōdō-in temple: as seen on the 10 yen coins
28 July 2024
Byōdō-in temple: as seen on the 10 yen coins
Among the cultural gems scattered across Japan, the Byōdō-in Temple, a Buddhist temple located in…
Trip to Japan: How to save money while traveling?
28 July 2024
Trip to Japan: How to save money while traveling?
Traveling to Japan is a fascinating adventure that may seem expensive at first glance. However,…
Himeji Castle, the oldest intact Japanese castle
28 July 2024
Himeji Castle, the oldest intact Japanese castle
Himeji is a small city in Hyōgo Prefecture. As soon as you exit the station,…
Top 8 things to see and do in Hiroshima
28 July 2024
Top 8 things to see and do in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, a city often associated with its tragic past, is today a dynamic and welcoming…
Discovering Itsukushima island
28 July 2024
Discovering Itsukushima island
Upon arriving in Hiroshima, I already planned my next day’s trip to Itsukushima Island, also…
The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto in July: It was fantastic
27 July 2024
The Gion Matsuri in Kyoto in July: It was fantastic
Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples, is famous for its traditional festivals that attract…
Shukkei-en in Hiroshima: an original Japanese garden
27 July 2024
Shukkei-en in Hiroshima: an original Japanese garden
I had Shukkei-en Garden on my list of things to see in Hiroshima, but at…