December 28, 2025 Travel Kinosaki Onsen JR Limited Express Train Diary Hello from the JR Limited Express, somewhere between Kyoto and Kinosaki Onsen. Really— is there anything better than train travel?… Keep Reading
December 28, 2025 Cuisine The Simple Joy of Train Station Udon in Kyoto Japan We were hungry, and this little stop at the train station udon shop wasn't exactly ideal for breakfast, but it did the job.… Keep Reading
December 27, 2025 Nomad Notes Spicy Latte to Overpacked Suitcase on My Last Day in Kyoto You know, I’ve always dreamed of living in Kyoto. This is the third time I’ve visited, and I still feel the same quiet pull toward it.… Keep Reading
December 23, 2025 Travel A Slow Goodbye to Aomori Winter Morning A slow morning, a slow goodbye to Aomori - thank you, Aomori. You’ve been magical, healing, and sweet. Till we meet again.… Keep Reading
December 21, 2025 Travel Thoughts and Treats from 9A on the Tokyo to Aomori Shinkansen I also wonder whether Nigel Slater has ever been to Aomori. And if he has—what did he do? Did he like Aomori?… Keep Reading
December 20, 2025 Travel Gotanda Tokyo Japan Travel Diary Exploring Tokyo neighbourhoods. A cooking class. Coach Café. Okinawan cuisine and other delicious bites along the food tour.… Keep Reading
December 15, 2025 Nomad Notes Wicked and Wonderful 2025 2025. Many goals. Self-inflicted pressure. All out of curiosity. All in the name of memories. Also, because rest is for the wicked.… Keep Reading
December 8, 2025 Cuisine Mauritian Cuisine in Melbourne: A Summer Night at Manzé Mauritian cuisine is a beautiful reflection of the island itself: a crossroads of Indian, the island, and other cultural influences.… Keep Reading
November 30, 2025 Nomad Notes Not a Newsletter: Nov25 Edition Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the blog, which are heavily based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.… Keep Reading
November 8, 2025 Travel Laos China Railway Train Diary from Vientiane to Luang Prabang I now have more reasons to come back to Laos: the Laos China railway, Vang Vieng, and hot-air ballooning here.… Keep Reading