Japan: Marion Crêpes, Harajuku

Claiming to be the pioneer of the epidemic “Harajuku crepe”, this stall first opened in 1976 in Takeshita Street, and Soon enough, “youngsters walking with a crepe in their hands” had become a scene that symbolizes the street.

Santa Monica Crêpes, Harajuku

There are over 100 choices, however, the “crêpe brûlée” line stands out to become the specialty of Santa Monica Creperie. Just look at the beautifully caramelized toppings!

Japan: Sweet Box, Harajuku

“Crepes are a casual treat. Enjoy them anytime, anywhere.”

There are only Vanila and chocolate flavor gelato to choice from if you op for an ice cream crepe. However, there are a lot other flavors and style to try in Sweet Box,so instead of an usual ice cream crepe, I would recommend the Cake crepe (Yes they put a whole slice in!)

Irina Sweet Shop, Tokyo

 Colourful, cute, exquisite, delicious…. With a mission to bring smiles onto their customers’ face, Irina sweet shop certainly done it well. At an affordable price, Irina offers a variety of mini-roll cake, filled with high quality whipped cream.

There are 25 types of roll cake pastry available, spoiling you with choices!

Japan: Mochi Ice Cream

Mochi Cream: The best Mochi, Mochi Cream and Mochi Cream Ice!

Japanaese favorite sweets deli 

 Traditional Mochi tasted so divine. A little cream stuffing added a modern spin to this classic. The result? Mochi Cream!  How about adding ICE CREAM? **drumroooolllllllllsssss** Mochi cream ICE!

Japan:Tokudai Soft Cream at Daily Chiko

(Photo credit: Jessica Korteman)

Unicorns and rainbows go in pairs, and now you can be the Unicorn’s BFF! Just order a Tokudai 8 layers rainbow ice cream at Daily Chiko/Chico/Choco (デイリーチコ) !  

Japan: Dojima Roll Ice by Patisserie Moncher

You would not look at classic Swiss rolls the same way anymore after you get your hands on this, I guarantee!

These ice cream rolls are made out of the best “Hokkaido Milk”, top with fresh seasonal fruits and finish with a touch of colorful fruit sauce.

photo source: Moncher website

San Francisco: more than 80 totally FREE things to do in SF

Time didn't allow me to do ALL these... but it sure gives me a reason to be back again. Let me round it up for you: the incredible free things to do in this expensive city, as suggested by some of my friends on couchsurfing.

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San Francisco: 2 days in SF

I did not have enough of San Francisco! 2 days, minus the time for Pride Parade, technically I was only left with 1 1/2 day to explore the city. "Let's just try to make full use of the little time left..." and so I thought. Why not.

Chicago: a Quick guide for you

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Who would have thought : this beautiful sophisticated city is actually a “second city”, rebuilt after the devastating Chicago Fire in 1871! I have to say: this is by far the city with the most picturesque skyline.
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