A 10-minute boat ride from Samal Ferry Terminal at Davao City side is an island known for its long white sand shoreline, pristine beach and numerous resorts – the Island Garden City of Samal. ...
Golden Pavilion 7:00 am | Day 5 | Kyoto It was our last day in Kyoto and we supposedly wanted to just rest and pack our things in the morning before we head to Osaka later in the afternoon. But because the weather that morning was perfect, we quickly decided to visit one last place in Kyoto - a popular place called Kinkaku-ji...
Arashiyama Bamboo Groove 5:30 am | Day 4 | Kyoto When we started planning our Kyoto trip, Arashiyama District was on top of our list. Mainly because, it is where the famous Bamboo Groove can be found. Probably you have seen its pictures on screensavers or wall decorations somewhere – yes, that popular! And for us, we could not miss the opportunity to...
Kiyomizu-dera Temple 3:00 pm | Day 3 | Kyoto After a long nap in the afternoon, we headed to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. From our guesthouse, it was about 22 minutes away by foot. Since we haven’t explored the neighbourhood yet, we decided to walk. Along the way we saw plenty of small restaurants and traditional tea shops. ...
Daigoji Temple 9:00 am | Day 3 | Kyoto From Fushimi Inari Shrine we headed to our next stop, Daigoji Temple. It is a large complex by Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism located south of Kyoto and designated as world heritage site. Daigoji Temple is famous for its grand temples, five-storey pagoda and its alluring gardens. ...
