Category Archives: Places & Travel

Japan Shopping: Hermès Concentré d’Orange Verte

By Ernskie | Published: December 22, 2009

Here is another item we decided to get from the Hermès store at Narita Airport Duty Free. There are a lot of perfumes out there that give me instant headaches so I stay away from them. However, we found one that we could both wear and not give me a headache. Presenting Concentré d’Orange Verte, [...]

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Japan Shopping: Hermès Tout en Carré Notebook Set

By Ernskie | Published: December 12, 2009

This was something special I always wanted to have after my good friend Deb revealed her own set to me. After calling the Vancouver Hermès store, I was told there were none available in Canada. Good thing Lady Luck was on my side when we gallivanted around the Duty Free section of the Narita Airport. [...]

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Japan Highlights: Tsukiji Fish Market

By Ernskie | Published: November 21, 2009

Tsukiji Fish Market, also known as Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, is considered the largest fish market in the world. Based on a few guidebooks and internet sites, it is best to visit the market early in the morning especially if one is hopeful to see the seafood auction; in particular, the whole frozen tuna [...]

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To squat or not

By Ernskie | Published: November 14, 2009

That, was the question. Actually, I knew I eventually had to deal with it and I thought I was sure I was going to use it. Then, as soon as I had to go, I just found out there is almost always toilets labelled as “western style”. It was such a relief! I actually gave [...]

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