Babi Guling, or often translated as Suckling Pig, is a well known food in Bali. There are many restaurants to choose if, even if you are not staying in the main area. In this trip, we tried two Suckling Pig restaurants that is outside of main tourist area. They are…
Lunch at Warung Cahaya Seminyak
The warung is small, but not cramped. The clear white paint on the wall helps give a feeling of extra space. And also, the white color keep the heat away from Bali afternoon sun. Because, like many traditional warung, there are no AC in Warung Cahaya Seminyak. Line forming in…
Yeh Gangga Run: To The Beach
Four years ago in 2021, I ran the route to Yeh Gangga beach. I was undertrained, and unprepared. But then the run was intended as an exploration run before finally aiming for the beach. This time, I was prepared. I trained and have run the 10k distance several times. I…
Kyoto Zen Heart: A Day Trip to Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari
Kyoyo incredibly rich in culture and history, offering so much more than just stunning sights—it offers a chance to recharge the soul. Arashiyama: A Natural, Soothing Symphony We headed toward the famed Bamboo Forest. At the entrance, people were queueing, winding between the traditional rickshaws. Some were dressed elegantly, wearing…
3 Things in Kobe: Melting Beef, Herb Garden and Light Show
Forget everything you think you know about steak. Our one day in Kobe had one mission: to chase that mythic marbling, that infamous slab of beef that promises to melt away your doubts (and, let’s be honest, your budget). Kobe Beef is probably the most known thing from this city,…