Tracing the Origin of Udon

Udon (饂飩, usually written as うどん) is a type of thick, wheat-flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. It is often served hot as a noodle soup in its simplest form, as kake udon, in a mildly flavoured broth called…

Japan Travel Diary: Week 3

What about moving away from Tokyo a little? I’m standing in front of a famous canal in Osaka. It travels through rows of buildings, and tourists get to enjoy the sight of the city from the vantage point of a…

I’m Going Whale Watching in Iceland

The best time for spotting whales around Iceland is the summer: June, July, and August. This reputable company offers whale watching trips for higher but also better in terms of quality for adventurous tourists. I planned ahead and only barely managed…