Kyoto is a city that breathes history and culture, and our visit there was a memorable one. My daughter, Chhavi, was especially excited about one thing—watching a Maiko dance. Maikos are apprentice geishas, known for their grace, elaborate kimonos, and traditional dance performances. The Struggle to Find Tickets As soon as we arrived in Kyoto,…
Category: Japan
Capturing Kyoto in Pictures from a Tourists Perspective
Chhavi and I wen to Japan on a much needed vacation in October 2024. She wanted to go to Disneyland anywhere in the world. We have been to Hong Kong before. I have been to Paris with my sister, so I was not too keen to go back. US visa is way too complicated and…
Dressing Up in Kyoto Japan
I am someone who will pick up anything from my wardrobe and happily go on with my day. While traveling I look for comfort more than anything. But it all changed in Paris. I went to Paris with my sister Alka. She brought a sari along and insisted that I wear it in Paris in…
Which Seat to Choose on a Hong Kong to Narita Japan Flight for Mt Fuji Views
Watching Mt. Fuji from air was a spiritual experience for me. If you choose the correct seats and the weather cooperates, you too can witness this spectacle from air. While flying from Hong Kong to Narita Japan choose the A side (left side) window seats. While coming back from Narita Japan to Hong Kong the…