In search of a bouchon
On our second day in Lyon, France, we decided to dine at a bouchon. A bouchon is a restaurant with a down-to-earth atmosphere that serves local cuisine. It’s apparently unique to Lyon. I…
Lyon
Eyeball Art
While walking through the old town of Lyon, France, a shop caught my eye. At first, I didn’t know what it was, so we just walked past, thinking maybe they sold natural stones….
See the tranquil church and head to the old town
Near the hotel we stayed at in Lyon, France, we came across a folkloric-looking building with a simple red pattern on its exterior walls. I thought it was probably a monastery, but we…
Leaning as much as this!
Everyone in the world knows this leaning tower of Pisa. But by visiting and climbing up the tower is the best to feel it.
Autumn
I had a walk along Thames river in London. It was the day with strong cold wind and the fallen leaves were gathered on the corner. From now on the day time will…
Very Good Lunch and Confetti
Now it was lunch time in Sulmona, a town in Abruzzo in the middle of Italy. Our guide, Guido, took us to a restaurant called Il Vecchio Muro, which he had been…
Meditate in a Zen garden
This is my friend, Bangly’s posting. During my stay in Kansai area I had the opportunity to visit the temple Ryoan-ji in Kyoto, which has one of the most important Zen gardens in...
Buy pieces of lace
According to my guide book, there are many women who knit lace and sell their products on the streets. It says ‘Buy one or two pieces which would help them sustaining...
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand‘s story began in April 1940 when its forerunner airline, Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL) was incorporated. The route network was expanded from Australia and the Pacific to Asia, the USA, the UK...
Seafood soup
In the pretty village of Verezzi in Luguria, Italy, I went to a restaurant called A Topia, which was recommended by a shop owner who sells pretty small articles.It was a homely restaurant,...
The strain of a sudden rise in popularity
We stayed at the Grand White City Hotel in Berat, Albania. The name Berat apparently comes from the word meaning “white town”. I’m sure it was the same in Belgrade, Serbia, too. The...
Cook on the Boat
This is a photo of a seafood restaurant in Milan, not far from the Central Station. The starter was mixed warm seafood and the main was mixed grilled seafood. Everything was so good...
They are frogs
We went to a restaurant called Antica Trattoria Ferrari in Pavia, a town about 35 km south of Milan. A small waiter is working there with pride. I wanted to order something...
Balloon flight
To join the balloon flight in Cappadocia in Turkey, you have to get up around 4 am. But it is worth it. It is very interesting to see the balloons getting swollen and...
