You know what the Australian version of my American white-picket-fence dream is? Keeping a chicken coop and some chickens, of course.…
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I started and finished Sunday with Sumiko this week ━ during the trip to Kerala India to visit the in-laws.…
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Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset, which is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline. Ramadan And Eid Celebration in Indian Culture Eid Mubarak Fafa! Now, tell us how is Eid celebrated in Indian culture? Okay,…
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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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It’s understandable that when you travel to a new place, you don’t want to skip the main attractions. At least, I am not one to miss all the touristy stuff. I don’t mind being labelled a tourist, because hey, I am one! But from my days on the road, I have also gathered a…
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I rarely recommended Jakarta, my hometown, to anyone who was visiting Indonesia. "Skip Jakarta, Indonesia has better places to discover" I would say about the city I spent more than two decades of my life in.…
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I wondered how someone Japanese would perceive the Torii Gate tattoo. I will explain that it's my appreciation of Japanese culture.…
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"At least it’s not a butterfly!" I said, even though she just insulted the tattoo I flew thousands of miles and spent thousands of Yen for.…
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I want to rant about the bad and the ugly side of my Japan trip that I wasn't a fan of. Let's call it a digital-spiritual cleansing.…
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A happy new year from Japan! This is my second time celebrating the new year in Japan, and I did a little research on the fascinating Japanese new year traditions based on the things I have seen so far. New Year in Japan is called Oshogatsu, and it’s widely celebrated as one of the…
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I want to get Saibashi, a Japanese chopstick that can be used in all kinds of cooking like I Master used in Midnight Diner TV show on Netflix.…
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