Monthly Archives: June 2012

Bamboo Groves // Arashiyama

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Cinematic path along the famous Sagano bamboo forest

I still recall the first time I saw this place – in a picture gleaned from the Internet. It was then, that I made a mental note that it will be one of those must-visit places if I ever set … Continue reading →

Tenryu-ji Zen Temple // Sogenchi Garden

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Arashiyama in the background. Koi pond in the foreground.

Located in the Arashiyama (嵐山) district in Kyoto, Japan, Tenryu-ji Zen Temple (天龍寺 or “Temple of the Celestial Dragon”) with its beautiful landscape garden, Sogenchi Garden, is a must-go before heading to the nearby famous bamboo groves. A UNESCO World … Continue reading →

Travel Must-Have #2 // Avene Lip Balm with Cold Cream

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Avene Lip Balm with Cold Cream - S$18.30 (4g)

Whenever I go overseas, I’m always armed with a lip balm or chap stick. The change in humidity, air-conditioning, cabin air, hectic schedules, and sometimes, drinking less water than usual, causes my lips to peel so bad that I wish … Continue reading →