2023 Philippines: Christmas in the City

Let us be thankful for the blessings we receive and lessons we learned.  

It's time to enjoy the Christmas displays, lights and sounds around the city. 

Japan: Hotel Hankyu Osaka Annex

Hotel new Hankyu Osaka Annex

1 Chome-8-1 Shibata, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0012, Japan

https://www.hankyu-hotel.com/en/hotel/hh/shhannex

Travel Date: November 2023

Kyoto, Japan: Hotel Ms Est Shijo Karasuma

 

Hotel M's Est Shijo Karasuma

41 Motoakuojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8091, Japan

https://hotelms.jp/msestkarasuma/

Travel Date: November 2023

Nagoya, Japan: Ghibli Park

 

Wanted to visit this place, because it's new.  Initially inspired by the Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, it is followed by characters Totoro and Kiki's cat Jiji that I continue to watch Miyazaki's films. 

Nagoya, Japan: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sakuradori-guchi

 

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagoya-eki Sakuradori-guchi

4-4-15 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Japan

https://sotetsu-hotels.com/fresa-inn/nagoya-sakuradoriguchi/

Travel Date: November 2023

Japan: Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka - 9 days Itinerary and Expenses

Japan: Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka - 9 days Itinerary and Expenses

Manila: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel The Exhibition

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. A life-size, up-close, never-before-seen perspective of the iconic masterpieces.

Taiwan: Itinerary for 5 days in Taichung

Taiwan: Itinerary for 5 days in Taichung

Accommodation:  

Where to stay in Taichung?
Norden Ruder Hostel Taichung
12F No. 123, Jianguo Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City, Central District, Taichung, Taiwan, 40043
Read the hotel review

Taichung: National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts

National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts

Taichung, Taiwan: Keng Tu Yuan Tea House

Keng Tu Yuan Tea House

A relaxing old style tea house covered with trees and koi pond nestled in the middle of the city.

National Taichung Theatre

It is suggested by most of the vlogs to visit National Taichung Theatre due to its architecture and design.  If you have a chance to watch the performances the better. 

Taichung, Taiwan: Shenji New Village

 

Shenji New Village

If you prefer to visit streets of local craft shops with the fusion of sweets, coffee and music, stroll around Shenji New Village.  It used to be an old dormitory turned to small cultural and creative park.

Tiachung, Taiwan: Miyahara ice cream

Miyahara Opthalmology ice cream restaurant

Here's what we can see after stepping to a red brick building dating back to the Japanese era in Taichung.

Tainan, Taiwan: Chimei Museum

I never knew about Chimei Museum, until I studied what to see beyond Taichung.

Taichung, Taiwan: Norden Ruder Hostel

 

Norden Ruder Hostel Taichung

12F No. 123, Jianguo Rd., Central Dist., Taichung City, Central District, Taichung, Taiwan, 40043

Travel Date: 22-26 July 2023