Zermatt, Switzerland
Zermatt is a stylish, charming, car free ski resort which is rather expensive but otherwise totally deserves its reputation. Matterhorn view alone is a killer feature. However, there are some other tips you might need to know before getting ready for your Zermatt trip. Zermatt a unique experience in many ways. First of all the […]
Crea Cafe, Amsterdam
Update to the post: It appears that the location of this Cafe has been moved to another place. Part of the reason I wrote about this place was because of its beautiful location, therefore I am not sure if any of my comments below applies to where it currently is. Crea Café is a really a […]
Hotel de Buci, Paris
Hotel de Buci is a really very nice hotel. I was looking for a hotel in Saint Germain area for my latest stay. The reason for this location is I really love this area of Paris. With its shops, cafes and lively streets it is a charming place. It is also in very close proximity […]
Buddakan, New York
When I entered Buddakan in New York, I said to myself “wow, this is it”. This place is decorated just like in the movies where the Yakuza meetings take place with large tables, big chandeliers hanging from the high carved ceilings, very chic waiters and waitresses. You get a first impression that you will be […]
Sake Bar Decibel, New York
Are you looking for a Japanese bar, which is illuminated just like a darkroom, used for photography? If your answer is yes, then this is the place for you. Sake Bar Decibel is a crowded, ‘literally’ underground bar in East Village, New York. Waitresses are wearing kimono and serve you tens of different types […]
Ariyoshi, New York – An introduction to the Japanese Drinking Culture
The best new alternative to sushi isn’t a slab of $100 Kobe beef but the Japanese small-plates style of after-work/late-night dining called izakaya. Arisyoshi is a good example of such in Manhattan’s East Village and this is where we found ourselves at after a Thursday-night concert at the Carnegie Hall. It must have been at […]