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Eat and shop in Fort Kochi
Posted on March 26, 2020 by Toothpicker
Kashi Art Gallery
Prior to my visit to Fort Kochi, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Yet after I arrived, I felt very at ease and safe. Despite the hot weather, it was pleasant to stroll around and enjoy the Bohemian atmosphere. There are many art galleries/cafes, heritage accommodations, churches and [...]
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Eat, drink & shop in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai
Posted on April 13, 2019 by Toothpicker
Kala Ghoda
Since I stayed not for from the Kala Ghoda district in Fort, I spent much of my time exploring this area, where many cool shops and interesting eateries are located.
One of the coolest shops in the area is Kultre Shop with a focus on contemporary Indian graphic design. The shop serves [...]
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Kaikado tea caddies shop & cafe in Kyoto
Posted on September 7, 2018 by Toothpicker
Since I only had four days in kyoto (including a day out at Miho museum with my friend), I didn't manage to fit much shopping in. Hence I targeted a few shops either close to where I was staying or near a sight I wanted to visit. One of the shops that [...]
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Tomigaya: All you need is a dog in Tokyo!
Posted on August 16, 2018 by Toothpicker
Dogs in strollers
When you think of dog-loving cities, most likely you are going to think of Paris, but on the other side of the world, Tokyo is now the 'Paris of the East' (in terms of their obessions with their pets or dogs).
Tomigaya is an area in Shibuya, located on the [...]
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Rye – the quaint medieval town
Posted on October 24, 2017 by Toothpicker
Before booking my day trip to Rye, I actually knew very little about this town. My intention was to visit Dungeness, so Rye was not my destination. But after spending most of the day in Dungeness, I had some spare time and I decided to explore the town before heading home.
Walking [...]
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Tokyo's coffee culture
Posted on June 22, 2015 by Toothpicker
Trend is an intriguing topic. Why is it that some trends remain local (within a town/city/country) while others spread and become global? There are of course numerous factors behind the spread of a particular trend, but the one that excites me most in recent years is the booming coffee or cafe culture [...]
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