{Travel} Kyoto in 3 days

{ all photos by me using iphone}

This was my fourth time in Japan, and second time in Kyoto
I have been lucky to visit Japan in different seasons over the 4 times and honestly
this time of the year (last week of May) has been the best
its not cold like in March or Nov, and just before the humid raining season of Jul/Aug
it was perfect summer weather (19C to 26C)

this time round there was a lot more tourist than 4 years ago, perhaps due to the season
also being the second time in Kyoto, I tried to search for more hidden gems
here are my recommendations

1 & 2 Riverside of Arashiyama, next to the Bamboo Forest,
the riverside walk is very peaceful during early morning
3 Kibune, a train ride away from central Kyoto, where you can dine on bamboo platforms on top of mountain stream, companied by lovely forest shades and sound of water
4 Tofuku-ji, very popular spot for watching beautiful red maple leaves in Autumn, during summer it is a quiet place to enjoy the serene surroundings
5 Honen-in temple, close to Ginkaku but with less than 1/50 of the visitors

Giveaway finally coming THIS THURSDAY!

Remicone Ice Cream

{ images via Retail Design Blog }

This is one of those random posts... 

I see something I am amazed by and I share it

it pains me that I won't be visiting Seoul soon to try out these clouds on your ice cream cone

creations by Remicone, but in my head they will look as real and feel as real as the real thing

(in order to fulfil a childhood dream of eating clouds!)

Happy Sunday :) - or the end of Sunday as it is the case for me, sad face :(

Stockholm Day 2

{ photos by me }

{ Wearing: Celine Trapeze bag, Zara coat, Superga Sneakers }

A cold day but super fun none the less

I did pick up a styling tip in Stockholm & I can see it becoming a new obsession

white shoes

Stockholm Day 1

{ photo by me }

Stockholm is pretty amazing

the streets and buildings are so clean it's hard to believe I'm in a city

unexpected highlight ;)

the best slice of carrot cake that I've had ever (!) at the Nobel Museum Bistro

Kyoto Springs

{photo by me - please link if use}

As promised, more photos from my trips during the past year

Kyoto is very beautiful in Spring

the historical city is filled with blossoms 

and dotted with girls in kimono

they really take "dress up for the weekend" to a whole grand level

Russian Fairytale

{ The Magical Winter Palace }

{photos by me, please link if use}

Hello Dear Readers

First of all, apologies I have disappeared for such a long time !

Have you thought maybe I've gone to Mars?

YES! Well no... But I have been busy travelling 

Russia, Japan, South Korea, China etc...

If I promise to share some pretty travel photos with you will you forgive me?

Pretty Please?

Thank you, I know you'd understand :)

PS, now I'm back I hear GOOGLE Reader is shutting down?

Oh no! What do we do, what do we do?

I suppose use an alternative reader?

Bloglovin maybe?

I'll leave the decision to you, I'm sure you'll find a way my tech savvy readers.

A View over Paris

That's quite a view dont' you agree?

{photos by seaembraces}

Paris Trip cont.

The famous Ladurée macaroons!

How cute is this little vintage car! In a perfect shade too ;)

and on the last day the sun came out lol! The END.

Paris Trip

I had a wonderful time despite the rain...