Following on from my last post in Shibu Onsen, we're off to a freezing but very fun day of monkey sighting! Early in the morning after the lovely 10 course breakfast, we headed out into a slightly lonely but serene town centre where not a single person could be seen. This is the effect of Read More
I knew I was going to miss western food and coffee even before I came to Beijing. I've been craving and craving but the 2 coffees I've had here so far were both terrible beyond description. I'm glad my stomach managed to partly stock up on caffeine and eggs before the trip but I was Read More
I'm officially sick. The cold weather has finally gotten the better of me. Well, I think I probably caught it off Yuye's mum who was sick first but it really could have been from anywhere, even the hospital I've been visiting so regularly. On a better note, Yuye's grandpa's doing a bit better which is Read More
I figured I should finish writing about my last year's Japan trip before I embark on this year's one which is possibly in about 2 weeks time. So following my last post about Ryori Ryokan Hanaoka in Takayama, it's time to talk about my highlight of the trip (and also the most expensive stay for Read More
I've been eating out so much that I might need to see a dietician when I'm back in Melbourne. Yuye's dad is very knowledgeable about where to eat which is a good and a bad thing. Fantastic for my blog and my stomach but also very bad for my waistline and digestion. Oh the dilemmas Read More
Beijing is starkly different to Shanghai, or to any other city really. With not many high rise buildings, it's full of tradition and culture. As the capital city of China, I guess the government has made an effort to preserve the history that is so important for a nation. The weather however is not something Read More
It's strange how lethargic I've felt in the last few days. Yuye and I packed on Sunday, all ready to take a flight to China last Monday night but plans changed yet again and we're now scheduled to head to the airport in less than 3 hours. When I found out I couldn't leave Monday Read More
