Planning a vacation to an unforgettable destination? Japan awaits, beckoning travelers with its unique blend of ancient traditions and modern marvels. Situated in the heart of East Asia, Japan offers a captivating journey where centuries-old customs harmonize seamlessly with cutting-edge technology and innovation. But as the allure of Japan draws you in, the question arises: + Read More The post Plan to Travel Japan – Guide to How to Vacation in Japan appeared first on i Share ..read more

So, what triggered me write this post on Idli Varieties? One, it is Wold Idli Day and second, I was missing my kids and the remembering the idli varieties they loved. It was a pleasure surprising them at the breakfast table. Tired of cajoling them to have the plain idlis, I decided to give a + Read More The post Idli Varieties – 6 Creative Ways to Make Idli appeared first on i Share ..read more

My visit to historical Kyoto will forever remain close to my heart, as it’s one city I deliberately visited twice during my Japan holiday tour and that prompted me to come up with this list of Kyoto things to do. With a little bit of planning, it is easy to fit them all in a + Read More The post Kyoto TOP Things to Do: The Best of Japan’s Ancient Capital appeared first on i Share ..read more

After the tour of Belfry of Ghent we ventured into Ghent Cathedral. The main attraction to visit St Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent was to see the altarpiece – The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb – by van Eyck. There was a small fee to enter the room to see it. Amazing art work, the only disappointing + Read More The post St Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent Belgium: an Architectural Gem appeared first on i Share ..read more

Let me share my secret of why I visited Kamakura in Japan. It was to see the Big Buddha Kamakura! I had seen several big Buddha statues in Thailand so my curiosity grew as to how much bigger will this Kamakura Big Buddha be?! Kamakura is one of the most tranquil destinations I visited during + Read More The post Big Buddha Kamakura – Unraveling the Symbolism appeared first on i Share ..read more

Okayama is such an easy destination in Japan. I say that because Okayama City is nestled cozily, in the bullet train path, between two other popular destinations of Japan – Osaka and Hiroshima. It is easy to squeeze in a day for the city and indulge in wonderful things to do in Okayama. During my + Read More The post What to Do in Okayama in One Day appeared first on i Share ..read more

Inhabited since antiquity Japan is characterized by its shrines, castles, beautiful gardens, rich museums, simmering volcanoes, sandy beaches, holocaust battered cities, wonderful cuisine and more; you can’t go wrong by exploring at least several Japan destinations on any venture through the country. Here are top 15 places to visit in Japan. I am back from + Read More The post Top 15 Places to Visit in Japan appeared first on i Share ..read more

One day is too short to experience all interesting things to do in Nikko Japan. Nevertheless, with some clever planning it is possible to decide on what to do in Nikko in one day and see the town’s most famous shrines and temple. If you have the luxury of spending an additional day in Nikko + Read More The post Nikko Things to Do: A Comprehensive Travel Guide and Itinerary appeared first on i Share ..read more

One of the most bizarre David Cerny sculpture is this ‘Hanging Man’. I stopped stunned seeing a man hanging from a pole sticking out of Town Hall of Olomouc (pronounced OH-la-mootz), Czech Republic. Initially I saw the silhouette and couldn’t believe my eyes; I strained to see if there was any kind of movement. As + Read More The post David Cerny Sculpture – Hanging Man of Olomouc appeared first on i Share ..read more

Karlstejn Castle (hrad Karlštejn) stands proudly as a grand medieval fortress situated in the town bearing its name, nestled near the capital city of Prague. Drawing throngs of tourists, Karlštejn Castle makes for an ideal day trip from Prague. Founded in 1348 by the illustrious Bohemian King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, the castle’s + Read More The post Karlstejn Castle: Day Trip from Prague appeared first on i Share ..read more