Saturday, June 1, 2019
When I was barely a teen, I fell in love with Maldives the moment I saw a "Sunny Side of Life" print ad in one of the pages of Time Magazine. I told myself that one day when I'm older I'm going to visit the South atolls. Three decades later, I finally visited the postcard perfect island nation in the Indian Ocean for a few days of summer fun. Dreams do come true eventually.
Maldives is indeed a dream. The water is out of this world beautiful. The Maldivian people are very friendly, there's great food everywhere you go and the islands have the best tropical vibe.
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| The turquoise seas are calling |
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| A day trip to Adaaran Prestige Vadoo |
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| Very inviting water with perfect temperature |
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| Pure, fresh, airy waters of the Indian Ocean |
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| The view is great whichever side you are |
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| Get your toes wet |
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| Soft, creamy Maldivian sunset |
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| Soaking up the morning sun in Hulhumale Beach |
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| A sweet spot in the universe |
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| Beer and beach |
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| Looking up from a beach chair in Maafushi Island |
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| Tropical vibes |
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| The sunny side of life |
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| Typical Maldivian breakfast: Hun Roshi (flatbread), Mas Huni (tuna, onion, coconut and chilli) and Aloo Bonda (potato croquettes) |
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| Maldivian feline^-^ |
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| I left my heart at the Sand Bank |
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| Maafushi under the enchanting full moon |
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| Until next time! |
Monday, February 4, 2019
I visited Tokyo in mid-December to experience the German inspired Tokyo Christmas Market in Hibiya Park. The city really comes alive in the wintertime with all the holiday illuminations, festive food and fun sights and sounds. Can't get enough of this wonderful city.
Here are some travel snaps. Till next time, Tokyo!
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| Hibiya Museum, a German style house built in 1910 is one of the lovely features of Hibiya Koen's European style garden area |
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| The Tokyo Christmas Market at Hibiya Park. Pastries, German sausages, mulled wine, entertainment and Christmas shopping await revellers and holiday merrymakers |
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| Hibiya Park gift shop getting all festive |
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| The distinctive German style food kiosks |
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| The Tokyo Skytree skyline seen from Akihabara |
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| Bridge over Sumida River overlooking the Asahi Super Dry Hall Building |
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| The mystical Senseo-ji Temple in Akihabara was founded in 645 AD and is the oldest shrine in Tokyo |
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| Asakusa is Tokyo's old town where every corner is Insta-worthy |
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| Classic Tokyo style Shoyu ramen from Asakusa Ramen Yoroiya, a popular little ramen shop just outside Senseo-ji gate |
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| Let's stop for a drink |
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| All matcha shop! |
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| Chocolate sundae with traditional Japanese waffles and rice cakes |
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| The iconic Tokyo Skytree, the tallest broadcasting tower in the world |
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| Tokyo from above |
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| Christmas from the tallest tower in the world |
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| Sunday stroll at the East Gardens of Imperial Palace |
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| Autumn's last whisper |
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| Lovely winter Camellia Japonica |
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| Japan is bike city |
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| The mamachari Japanese bicycle |
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| En route to Harajuku |
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| Meiji-Jingu on a chilly morning. The sound of birds and the hush of a thousand trees elevate the spirit and calms the soul |
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| Wishes written on wooden wishing plaques (ema) at Meiji-Jingu shrine |
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| "And in every street corner you'll see..." |
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| Niko and...probably my favorite store in Harajuku |
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| "Hello, I'm Niko! How may I help you?" |
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| An ornament to remember a Tokyo Christmas |
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| MT washi tape heaven |
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| I want them all |
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| Japanese pastries are the best hands down |
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| The tree lined streets of Omotesando |
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| Let me have a bite of that famous cronut! |
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| Best Hokkaido oysters and pork tontaktsu at Waco in Shibuya Mark City |
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| Delightful chaos that is the Shibuya Scramble Crossing |
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| The Unicorn Gundam at Gundam Front at Odaiba |
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| G is for gold, glam and Ginza |
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| Ginza, the showcase of the Japanese economy |
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| Kombini life: Good eats and drinks |
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| Le petit gateau Tokyo style |
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| All the drinks I want under one roof |
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| When in Tokyo, take time to stop and admire the blooms at an Aoyama Flower Market |
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