Crossing the border from Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan overland at Xo’jayli, Kunya-Urgench (Old Urgench…

Local markets are always must-visit places for us to meet the locals and experience the local life …

When visiting a strange city, you never fail to eat great foods if you follow the recommendations o…

In the previous post, I wrote about how I use the leftover ume after making umeshu. The Japanese Mot…

My annual Umeshu-making ritual begins with preparing it in the early summer, allowing it to steep …

In late spring, the home-made umeshu from the early summer of last year is now ready for tasting….

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and is the city most blessed by pleasant weather and sunny…

Rottnest Island, 20 km from Perth, is a pupular destination for a day trip. I decided to go immediat…

Wave Rock is a natural rock formation that is shaped like a huge ocean wave. It’s a popular tourist …