The Glossary
Shoyu - "Japanese soy sauce. It tastes sweeter rather than salty, as the condiment usually is."
Kochi Travel Guide
The proud Kochi Castle and the sumptuous Katsuo no Tataki (seared bonito fillet) lure tourists to Kochi City. While it played vital roles during some of Japan's revolutionary periods, the city today only bears a few remnants of its heydays as Tosa Province's seat of power back in the feudal age. The biggest attraction in Kochi is its namesake castle, which epitomizes the town's former glory. Kochi Castle may not be as grandiose as the bastion in Himeji, but it takes pride on being one of the few that have withstood the test of time and war. Another major attraction is the Godaisan, a neighboring mountain with sweeping panoramas of the city below. After a tedious urban trek, weary travelers can...
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Oktoberfest: the best among the booze fests
What began as a simple celebration in Bavaria has become a world-wide event that celebrates drinking like no other festival in the world. Oktoberfest party-goers make sure that stocks of beer, food and music are in good supply.
Unique destinations around the world
The world is full of surprises such as these four destinations sure to delight travelers
Museum, forest park, ancient ruins are popular destinations but the four we discovered have a charm of their own
Bargain hunting - Flea markets around the world
Flea markets are becoming more and more popular all over the world. Not just about bargain hunting, these places capture in nutshell the essence and the vibe of the country. Despite glittering malls shopping centers, some travelers still troop to the flea markets for unique souvenirs.
A million lights descend on Varanasi
A five-day celebration that swings between the solemn and the festive, Diwali in Varanasi has become an annual spectacle that makes this city in Northern India light up. Tourists not only encounter a rich cultural tradition but also a profound sense of man's innate capacity to do good