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Culinary & Scenic Journey: Milan to Munich in 5 Days
Train trip for 5 days from Milan to Munich in March, 2026. March Trip offers stunning silver snowscape in Alps, strong beer(Starkbier) festival called Starkbierzeit as limited time of offer. It was a great trip to enjoy a nature of beauty, great drinks, & historical cityscapes to explore. Every train…
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Explore Munich’s Beer Festivals: Starkbierzeit & More
There are a few beer festivals in Munich such as Starkbierzeit(Strong Beer Season), Frühlingsfest(little sister of Oktoberfest), and Oktoberfest. Munich’s Starkbierzeit (Strong Beer Season) in March is a lively “fifth season” featuring high-alcohol (7%+) doppelbock beers brewed for Lent. The main celebration is at Nockherberg (Paulaner), with other major, lively celebrations at Löwenbräukeller and Augustiner-Keller featuring traditional music,…
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How to Open Doors in Germany
It’s natural to put the key and turn right to open the door in U.S. & Japan. However, it won’t open as the way I used to be. The way to open the door in Germany, Insert the key into the slot and turn it twice or one & half…
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One of nature’s most astonishing sights – Morteratsch Glacier Cave
Rare, short-lived ice caves form on the Morteratsch Glacier (Vadret da Morteratsch) in Switzerland’s Engadin valley, carved by meltwater and warm air currents during freezing winter months. These fleeting, brilliant blue formations are accessible via a, relatively easy, roughly one-hour hike from the Morteratsch train station, though they are dangerous and subject…
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Unique Experiences in Abbey Library Visits
I want to praise myself to find this place on my way going to Munich. I really loves paper books that I go to a book store or library on and off of my time to learn or get ideas. Visiting an Abbey library reminds me once again how wonderful…
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Exploring St. Gallen: A Hidden Gem in Switzerland
St. Gallen is a city south of Lake Constance (Bodensee), in northeastern Switzerland. It’s home to the Abbey of St. Gall, a monastery of various architectural styles including baroque. The Abbey library of St Gall (German: Stiftsbibliothek) is a significant medieval monastic library located in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It’s a must visit. I don’t know why…
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Exploring the Scenic Bernina Line: Tips & Insights
Traverses the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway, Bernina Line, crossing the 2,253-meter high Bernina Pass. It was difficult planning where to stop & which ticket I should get before my travel. This is the note for my next trip. Listed prices & time tables is on March 7th in 2026.…
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Explore Bergamo, Italy
Bergamo, located in Italy’s Lombardy region near Milan, is a historic city split into the hilly, medieval Città Alta (Upper Town) and modern Città Bassa (Lower Town). Known for its UNESCO-listed Venetian walls, Renaissance architecture, and the scenic funicular railway, it offers a charming, artistic, and accessible alternative to larger cities. It was great experience…
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Explore Vietnam’s Iconic Coffee: A Flavor Journey
Vietnamese coffee menu features a unique blend of “Robusta beans (bitter taste)”. It includes sweetened condensed milk mixed with egg yolk foam. Nut milk like coconut, hazelnut, almond, cashew nut, and salt are also used. Coffee is usually served via a traditional Phin drip filter. The price range is 40K…
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Discover Vietnam: 8-Day Itinerary from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh
Explore vibrant cities like Hanoi, Da Nang, Da Lat, and Ho Chi Minh. Visit local cafés, coffee farms, markets, & world heritage sites in a 7-night, 8-day. It was my first time visits to Vietnam. It costs about ¥200,000 / $1,288 from Tokyo. This was to gain a brief understanding…