Cat Yoga

Yoga with Cats

There are many different yoga classes to choose from these days, and to my delight that includes yoga with cats.

Stately Stays on Gulangyu Island, China

Xiamen Island from Bagua Mansion grounds on Gulangyu Island

Gulangyu is a separated by the South China Sea and a couple of centuries from the gleaming Xiamen Island – so visible and so close. Gulangyu, also called Kulangsu in the local Minnan dialect, has many historical mansions, no cars and such a relaxed vibe that you could be in a wealthy 19th century European […]

The Best of French Tokyo

If you love France and the French, there are some great places in Tokyo to learn the language, cuisine or just lose yourself in French food.

Little Japan in Sydney

Kinokuniya

It’s part of Little Japan at The Galeries at 500 George Street, next to Town Hall Station for trains and opposite the Queen Victoria Building. This is the best place in Australia to find Tokyo style, culture and sensational food in one place.