At any site in Kyoto, you'll see dozens of kimono-clad tourists. I thought it would be fun to join them and have a few photos taken! Step one is choosing the kimono and obi. Though the shop had racks and racks of options, it turned out that only a few were long enough for me - apparently I am ... continue reading...
Tokyo by night
D and I are not night owls, especially when we're traveling - jetlag and busy days always result in us going to bed early. But on this trip, I decided to stay up late enough to see Tokyo by night. And since I needed someone to help me see me a variety of interesting places, I arranged a ... continue reading...
Our meals at the Tawaraya
The food at a ryokan is an essential part of the experience, as both breakfast and dinner are included. At the Tawaraya, we had some of the best meals of our recent trip. Our first dinner was kaiseki, served with perfect timing and grace by our room attendant, Suzu, and her assistant, Yo. Each ... continue reading...
Tawaraya ryokan, Kyoto
Ryokan, or traditional Japanese inns, are not for everyone. They are dim, quiet, restful places sans lobby, bar, or spa. You'll surrender your shoes at the entrance and see them again only when you depart. Almost all of your time is passed relaxing in your room, where you'll also have breakfast ... continue reading...
Double chocolate cookies
My current choco-obsession is these double chocolate cookies, inspired by Flour Bakery in Boston. I use a combination of 65% and 70% chocolate in addition to the unsweetened chocolate, and I've become a fan of the "couverture discs" that come in large bags meant for professional use. They're ... continue reading...
Lunch at L’Effervescence, Tokyo
L'Effervescence is a five minute walk from the charming Nezu Museum in Aoyama, making it an ideal spot for lunch after a morning museum visit. At least, that was my plan - until I discovered that Nezu was closed during most of our visit for a change of exhibition. So our lunch at L'Effervescence ... continue reading...
Teamlab Borderless and Planets
Immersive, interactive, and Instagram-ready art is incredibly popular these days, and you can find some of the most impressive in the massive digital museums created by the TeamLab art collective: Borderless and Planets. We visited Planets first, and had so much fun that we decided to also visit ... continue reading...
Tempura Uchitsu, Tokyo
One of the meals I was most looking forward to in Japan was tempura. It's a truly elegant experience that bears almost no resemblance to the usual tempura platter of mixed vegetables and 2 shrimp. A true tempura restaurant is very similar to a sushi restaurant, where the chef works behind a ... continue reading...
Tikal and Yaxha, Guatemala
Things to know about Tikal: It's an ancient Mayan city, a center of culture and trade at the height of its power around 200-900 AD One of its most famous rulers was known as Ah Cacao (aka Lord Chocolate) - and just on the basis of that name, he may be my favorite historical figure ever ... continue reading...
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