by Jacintha Verdegaal | Apr 12, 2017 | Australia, City trip, Oceania, Places to stay, Sydney
I think it’s safe to say that about 99% of what I know about Australian food (or maybe even Australia in general) comes from watching MasterChef Australia religiously for several years. You’d almost forget that those chefs you see on television are also cooking...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Apr 10, 2017 | Asia, City guide, City trip, Indonesia, Yogyakarta
Blog posts with lists, like 8 interesting things to do & see in Yogyakarta can be practical when you’re planning a visit to Java, Indonesia. But it doesn’t really show you what the city looks and sounds like, the people, the weather, how impressive...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Mar 29, 2017 | Asia, Japan, Kyoto, Photography
When you take many photos – whether it’s on your phone of with a big expensive camera – you’ll sometimes get one shot that stands out. One you keep looking at. It doesn’t necessarily have to be perfect, it may not be...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Mar 27, 2017 | Asia, City guide, City trip, Indonesia, Yogyakarta
After two weeks in Japan, I’m starting my three weeks Indonesia in Yogyakarta. What a transition! The traffic with what seems like millions of motorcycles, the heat, the squat toilets (toilets are becoming a theme on this trip), the smell of food, and men...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Mar 24, 2017 | Asia, City guide, City trip, Food & Drink, Japan, Tokyo
If you think Tokyo is just another big city, comparable to New York and London, then you’re up for a big surprise. This city is different! It’s organized and chaotic, calm and loud, crazy and overwhelming at the same time. As much as you hear about Tokyo,...
