Welcome To My Blog!
I already wanted to start a blog years ago but was always unsure about what to write. First of all, I could not decide on a topic. “You should write about only one single topic on your blog. And you should find a niche.”, every book and Blogger-Website said. Moreover, I doubted if anybody even wanted to read what I write, wondered if it was good enough for my own requirements. As time passed and I grew older I became wise started to care less. You can read about the result here.
10+ Photos which will make you fall in Love with Yakushima (just like I did!)
Have you ever wondered where famous movie Director Hayao Miyazaki got his inspiration for his movie Princess Mononoke? Spoiler: from Yakushima Island, Japan, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. Yakushima’s unique nature draws around 300,000 visitors to the island every year. Last year I travelled…
Cha no Ma 茶の間 – Tasting Traditional Japanese Matcha in Vienna
You think you need to travel as far as to Japan to taste authentic Japanese Matcha Green Tea? Well, if you only make it as far as Vienna, just make a brief stop at Cha no Ma to get a cup of the most delicious Matcha you have had in…
Out and About with the Urban Sketchers Singapore
Are you looking for special things to do in Singapore? If you are at least a little into art or even like to draw by yourself, you should join the Urban Sketchers Singapore for one of their meetups. They will help you to get to know this huge metropolis in…
Why you should visit the ArtScience Museum when in Singapore
When you travel to Singapore, the iconic ArtScience Museum at the Bayfront is a must. They innovatively combine art and science into a breathtaking experience for grown-ups and kids. The museum is not only perfect for a visit on a hot and humid day (it is an airconditioned dreamland), it…
Kojiro Fish Shop – Best Authentic Japanese Sushi in Vienna!
Do you love Sushi as much as I do? Do you want to eat authentic Nigiri and Maki just like in Japan but cannot travel there right now? And have you ever wondered where to get your fare share of authentic Japanese Sushi when in Vienna? The most delicious option…
TATA & Rice Time – Vietnamese Fusion Cuisine
For a few years now, TATA and Rice Time serve Vietnamese Fusion food to the Viennese to ease their cravings for the Southeast Asian cuisine when they just do not have the time to travel to Vietnam by themselves. As already mentioned before, the average Austrian is rather sceptical when…
My Stay at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore
When thinking about Singapore, the first thing that comes to my mind is that colossal hotel in shape of a giant cruise ship. I prefer budget over luxury travels. But when I got the chance to travel to Southeast Asia’s smallest state, I had to treat myself to a night…
Checking out the delicious food at Mochi
Are you looking for delicious East Asian foods in Vienna but do not really mind variations in authenticity? Then “Mochi” with its Fusion cuisine, combining Japanese with other international culinary traditions is worth a try. As you might have already guessed, I love East Asian foods. I already wrote about…
Checking out the Home of Bao at BAO BAR
Ever since the Bao Bar opened near the Mariahilfer Straße here in Vienna, I am a frequently returning customer to feast off their delicious Bao and sweet potato fries. Now that they added a fourth kind of bao, the time to write about them has finally come. Vienna is home…
Celebrating Saint Martin‘s Day in Vienna, Austria
If you have ever been to Austria, you might already know that Austrians like to celebrate every possible occasion. On November 11th, we even schedule two: the beginning of the Carnival Season and Saint Martin’s Day. And what love Austrians to do the most on those special occasions? …
Vienna’s Most Beautiful Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets open up all over Vienna these days. It’s only mid November, but the average Austrian is already in desperate need of their fair share of hot Glühwein (mulled wine) and Punsch (punch). Going to work has finally a meaning again for exhausted office workers. They are looking forward…
Onomichi – Japan’s secret Cat Hotspot?
If you are a cat lover, you have to visit Onomichi. The city is a scenic seaport located in the East of Hiroshima prefecture in Japan. Although the local hill in the middle of the town is known as a place of pilgrimage more than 30 Buddhist temples and shinto…