architecture

Moerenuma Park – If all landfills looked like this…

Wouldn’t that be great? Well, actually their website says Moerenuma Park was transformed from a “waste treatment plant” and on Wikipedia it refers to it as “garbage reclaimed ground”. In my head I think landfill. :P 1.89km2 of Art & Sculpture Amazingly Moerenuma Park is now a family-friendly, art-sculpture and nature-lovers’ refuge. With about 1.89 square

Sapporo in 1 Day

Sapporo here we are! Shout out to my friend Maki in Melb, who is from Hokkaido! Remember Manami from Once Upon a Steveston? Well, we meet again! This time, she joins me in Sapporo for the weekend. Because of the limited time she has, we squeeze in sights that are close to the city center and are considered

Taiwan in Green

Summary: A boat ride in nature and a full course vegetarian meal. Boat Ride on the Sicao Green Tunnel 四草綠色隧道 There are cranes, crabs and other animals which I am not able to capture. The boat ride in this mangrove is pleasant and I’d recommend it. Chi Kan West House, Vegetarian Restaurant I wouldn’t say the dishes

Miharashi-tei, Revived Architecture in Onomichi, Hiroshima

The Story of My Luggage The most ridiculous story I probably have is how I lug around a 20kg suitcase in Japan, anticipating a 6 month journey. I like to think I’m a seasoned traveller, but I still overpack. Tip: If you need to off load some clothes you can donate them at H&M clothing store.

Osaka: Dotonburi & Around

Dotonburi Sometimes written as Dotomburi, Dotonburi is the most popular tourist destination in Osaka. It’s a busy place with crazy big signage. Parallel to it is the Dotonburi canal. It’s neat to walk along there, a lot of shops and restaurants. Shinsaibashi Shopping district. Need I say more? Just minutes from Dotonburi. Amerika-mura (aka Ame-mura) Marked by a

Curiocity: Open House Melbourne

Melbourne’s Cityscape My first impression of Melbourne: old. I am expecting new, modern buildings, lots of green, clean-cut grass, blue sky, lots of space. What I observe is vintage – Victorian-style housing, restaurants that are narrow, the old tram system, and Flinder Street Station. Maybe it is the warm, yellow, rustic tones of the cityscape that contributes to the worn look.

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