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Charles Dickens Museum: Time Travel in the Heart of Bloomsbury By Ruxandra Tarca

If you are in London and need a break from the big museums packed with tourists, Charles Dickens’ house is an interesting and rewarding choice to make....

Ikedaya Hana no Mai: the Restaurant that Re-creates the Time of the Shinsengumi By Ruxandra Tarca

Are you a Shinsengumi fan? Are you dreaming of having a unique Shinsengumi experience? Then Ikedaya Hana no Mai could be exactly what you are looking for....

Tenryu-ji, the Temple of the Heavenly Dragon By Ruxandra Tarca

Tenryu-ji was the place where I finally understood why the Japanese people love contemplating nature since very ancient times. ...

K-Star Road, or K-Pop on a Pedestal By Ruxandra Tarca

In July 2012, Psy launched its iconic song Gangnam Style, bringing K-pop into an unprecedented spotlight worldwide....

Gio-ji Temple, the Green Haven of Kyoto By Ruxandra Tarca

If I were to describe Gio-ji temple in just two words, those words would be calm and tranquility....

Nijo Castle’s Powerful Imagery from the Early Edo Period By Monica Tarca

The 400+ years old Nijo Castle was one of the sweetest surprises I found in Kyoto. ...

Seoul Palaces: Unhyeongung By Ruxandra Tarca

Unhyeongung was the first of the Seoul palaces I visited and, after seeing quite a few of them, it still is one of my favorites. ...

5 Things To Do While In Seoul By Ruxandra Tarca

Indeed, if you are in Seoul you should definitely try the yummy food, visit the palaces and buy the famous Korean cosmetics. ...

Seoul of Foodies and its Culinary Experiences By Ruxandra Tarca

Food is always among the highlights of any traveler and, since forever, it has been one of the best ways to discover cultures. This applies to Korea as well....

One day Trip to MBC Dramia (Yongin Dae Jang Geum Park) By Ruxandra Tarca

One of the most rewarding experiences I had during my travel to Seoul was the visit to MBC’s huge sageuk drama set, MBC Dramia (Yongin Dae Jang Geum Park)....

Nihon Minkaen, A Picturesque Drop on an Urban Canvas By Ruxandra Tarca

The indescribable beauty of the historical Japanese countryside landscape is a must see for anyone. And if you are among those who don’t have enough time to explore the Kiso Valley or other regions full of history and natural beauty, rest assured. You can do this even from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. It only takes about one-hour train ride from the capital, to visit Nihon Minkaen (Japan Open-air Folk House Museum)....