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The food connoisseur blog started back in 2011, when the demand was high for recommendations to eat, see and do. The blog serves as a creative outlet writing an online journal for food places I’ve been and travelling exploring distant lands. Born and raised in London, I’ve always been passionate about food.
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Maiko Geisha Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: My MAIKOYA Gion Kiyomizu Experience

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Maiko Geisha Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: My MAIKOYA Gion Kiyomizu Experience

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Kimono Tea Ceremony MAIKOYA Gion Kiyomizu Geisha While researching my Japan trip, a tea ceremony with a geisha was high on my list. I booked the Geisha (Maiko) Tea Ceremony & Show in Kyoto…
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HYPER JAPAN 2026 Guide: Food, Gaming, Ghibli & Everything Else

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Everything I Saw at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2026 (London) It’s official: HYPER JAPAN is back for 2026, and this year’s edition at Olympia London was bigger, busier, and more chaotic…
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Roast Beef Ohno Harajuku Review: My First Day in Japan

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My First Day in Tokyo: Harajuku, a K-pop Sighting, and the Best Roast Beef Bowl at Ohno There’s something special about a first day in a new country — that mix of jet lag and adrenaline…
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A Taste of Hokkaido at Home: Sakuraco’s Summer Box Reviewed

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Until My Next Trip to Japan: A Taste of Hokkaido at Home Ever since returning from Japan last year, I’ve been counting down the days until my next trip. There are still so many…
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Forno Ragged Café at the Ragged School Museum: Best Pastries, Coffee and Brunch in Mile End

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A Morning at Forno Ragged Cafe: Coffee, Bakes, and Good Vibes Forno Ragged Café has taken over the former café space at the historic Ragged School Museum in East London. The expansion includes…
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Where to Stay in Hanoi: Best Areas and Hotels for Your Trip

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Hanoi is a vibrant city full of history, culture, and incredible food, but choosing where to stay can make a big difference to your experience. Whether you want to be in the heart of the Old…
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Kids Eat Free & Cheap This Half Term (16–20 February 2026) Budget-Friendly Family Meals Across the UK Half term doesn’t have to mean high food bills! Many restaurants and cafés across the…
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Australia Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司: Hong Kong’s Most Iconic Cha Chaan Teng in Jordan

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Australia Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司: Hong Kong’s Most Iconic Cha Chaan Teng There are certain places in Hong Kong that exist less as restaurants and more as rites of passage. Australia Dairy…
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Bánh Mì Phượng 2, Hoi An – A Must-Eat Street Food Spot

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Bánh Mì Phượng 2, Hoi An: The Sandwich That Ruined All Others Having travelled all over Vietnam, eating my way through chaotic street corners, sleepy alleys, and plastic-stool kitchens, there…
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Sushi Like Oxford Circus: London’s Cheapest Temaki Set Reviewed

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Sushi Like, Oxford Circus – Temaki That Punch Above Their Price There is something quietly radical about Sushi Like. Tucked behind the noise and consumer delirium of Oxford Circus, this…
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Cafe Giảng: Drinking Egg Coffee at Its Birthplace in Hanoi

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Café Giang – A Must-Visit Coffee Spot in Hanoi’s Old Quarter Vietnam’s coffee culture is something you feel immediately. From early morning to late at night, tiny cafés spill onto pavements,…
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What is Maison Ghibli? Maison Ghibli is the official European/UK partner for Studio Ghibli merchandise. The London pop-up offers a curated selection of officially licensed items: plushies,…
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