Off the beaten track: Utrecht

(2h - half-day trip) Utrecht is one of the most beautiful canal cities of Europe. The city offers an inspiring atmosphere of history, dating back to the 13th century, combined with a hipster culture. It is one of the best kept secrets of the Netherlands, and preferably it stays that way (I say that as an... Continue Reading →

Easy spicy ramen (vegan)

I absolutely LOVE ramen. It's one of my favorite dishes in Japan, and fortunately more and more vegan ramen places are popping up in the country. While ramen has its roots in China, because of the use of Chinese noodles, the Japanese have turned it into their own traditional dish. Originally the base of the dish consists... Continue Reading →

Picchio Wildlife Research Center, Japan

Hey!  So I've been a little bit absent lately... Well that was because I was finishing my studies (omg!! after 6 years of university it's suddenly over.....) and preparing for and having my job interview in.. JAPAN! However, in this blog I will tell you something about the place where I had the interview, namely Picchio (pronounced... Continue Reading →

Hiking in Triglav National Park, Slovenia

Triglav National Park owes its name to the beautiful mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak at 2864m. It is a part of the Julian Alps, a mountain range covering both Italy and Slovenia. With it's lush green forest, clear blue rivers and rocky peaks, it presents a great places for nature lovers, offering wild adventures and relatively... Continue Reading →

Vegetarian and vegan in Japan: a guide

Being a vegetarian in Japan is quite a challenge, let alone being vegan. However, it is far from impossible! Just like in many other places throughout the world, vegetarian food is becoming increasingly popular. While I was living in Kyoto in 2016/2017 I found quite some awesome vegetarian an vegan restaurants (want to know more,... Continue Reading →

Guide to viewing cherry blossom in Japan

Japan changes, the temperature rises, a sweet smell is in the air and flocks of people are gathering in places all over Japan. Somehow the rules change, people eat in the streets and drink outside, not everywhere, but under the charm of beautiful pink flowers; it's sakura season. Japan is nearing one of it's most popular times... Continue Reading →

Easy Summer Tomato Ramen

Heya! This is a recipe I received from my japanese friend Yusuke. He said it's a great summer dish. I haven't made it yet, but I'm passing it on to you so everyone can try it! Number of Persons: 1 Ingredients: 100 gr tomato sauce 10 gr miso 10 cc olive oil salt black pepper... Continue Reading →

Easy Vegan Ramen Recipe

It's RAMEN TIME! 😀 This is a Japanese ramen recipe that is delicious and suitable for everyone, also vegans. It is easy to make and you can create a different dish every time if you change the toppings. This recipe will give you the ramen stock, and some toppings I really like. In case you... Continue Reading →

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