Month: December 2025

My Year in Travel 2025: “I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing”

My Year in Travel 2025: “I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing”

So, I started this early, and I hope to finish before the holidays – when we all fall into several days of contemplation, reflection – or plan the new trips. And now it is already Boxing Day, and I have not made much progress with 

Where to buy matcha in Japan – when the media tell you there is a shortage

Where to buy matcha in Japan – when the media tell you there is a shortage

Have you wondered where to buy matcha in Japan when all you hear is about the matcha shortage and limitations on how much you can buy? Here, I am sharing my tips on where to buy good matcha, even in a touristy city like Kyoto