Art. Travel. Nature.

Welcome to my page!

A little info about me

I started this blog in 2018. After recovering from a chronic illness in 2017, I took a break from the corporate world to focus on the more important things in life: family, health and self-care, and appreciating the world around me. It was my second chance on life and my goal is, hopefully, to live more purposefully.

I blog to remember. To capture the beauty of the world, nature, people and experiences I encounter whenever and wherever I explore.

  • Fukuoka to Kumamoto Castle

    We had our first daytour from our recent trip to Japan, which started early at 8:00 AM at Hakata Station. We booked that tour at the Klook App, and on met our tour guide, Carey ofGogoday Travel. The station was already busy with groups of tourists boarding different buses, each headed to various destinations around…

  • A Day of Sushi, Serenity and Strolling in Fukuoka

    Our first full day in Fukuoka was meant for a free and easy exploration. We started the day by walking from our hotel toward the Fukuoka Castle Ruins. The stroll itself was already a reward, but arriving at the grounds was something else entirely. Near the ruins, we noticed a small group of birdwatchers standing…

  • Our First Evening in Fukuoka, Japan

    2025 is almost over, but we would not let the year pass by without a trip to Japan. This year we visited Fukuoka, and we were lucky to still catch the tail end of autumn. The splash of autumn colors was still visible around the city. Coming from a tropical country, autumn is my favorite…