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Jiyugaoka to Shinjuku — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 4! Today, I planned to walk from Jiyugaoka to Shinjuku, where Keio Plaza Hotel is located. I’ll be picking up my sister from the hotel since she’s staying there for their work orientation.

<b>Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan</b> — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 3.

I'll be sharing with you this newly discovered way of cooking egg omelettes with a fun twist 😅 I love eggs. They’re a daily staple for me. I always grab a dozen every time I do my weekly grocery run. Since I’m cutting back on calories lately, I usually stick to the typical (and honestly, boring) boiled eggs. But sometimes, I just crave for something fried.

Senzoku Ike — this is where I’m taking you for my WalkVentures Stepisode 2. One random Wednesday, I had some offset hours from work to burn, so I figured I might as well spend it exploring while I’m in Tokyo. I had zero plans, just went with the flow and let my feet decide where to go. Well technically, it was my stomach that dictated the itinerary that day. I was craving my favorite Yokohama Iekei ramen in Jiyugaoka, so that’s where I headed for lunch. I usually pair it with Gong Cha to fully satisfy the craving combo.

Whenever I travel to another country, my absolute favorite way to explore is by walking. There’s just something magical about discovering places one step at a time. That’s why I’m starting a new series called “The Walkventures of an Overseas Filipino Wanderer” as you’ve probably already seen in the title. LOL! 😂

I discovered this Yokohama-style ramen near Heiwajima Station and instantly loved it! While we were staying in an Airbnb nearby, we tried it—and I was hooked. In fact, I ended up eating there four times during our spring trip—hence the first four photos in this post. There were even two occasions when I walked 15 km round-trip from the Ikegami area (where I was already staying at the time) just to eat this ramen. Sure, I could have taken the train, but the walk made it feel even more special. I can't wait to do it again on my next trip to Japan.

It's been weeks since I came home from my epic three-season trip to Japan—from autumn to winter to spring. Now, the withdrawals and post-trip blues are hitting hard. ☹️ Sharing random snaps of my favorite eats, an unconventional birthday hike, and moments captured while I was aimlessly wandering the streets of Tokyo — just going wherever my feet would take me. Dunno when I’ll be back, but I’m already missing you my happy place 💔

This photo is so far my May2023 Apple rings progress. During my first week, I'm not yet that naning in closing my rings since mao pay pag-abot nako and I had a lot of meet & greet with my friends.

So, naka 2 weeks++ nako of being a tambay and here are my thoughts: Wala pa nag sink in. I still feel like an OFW na nagbakasyon. Enjoy2 pa since wala pa na bored. Met with my Cebu friends and some OFW

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