whitericeculture is a collection of travel stories and photographs that started in Asia, and now continues in Switzerland and beyond.

Japan - where sights, sounds, tastes and smells all come together to create an experience that keeps one coming back again and again.

Beyond yellow trams and egg tarts, here are a few observations and impressions from a short trip to Portugal back in July.

If you’re looking for a place with a vibrant nightlife, or lots of shopping, or one that’s bustling with activities, this probably isn’t it. But go to Onomichi if you want to experience a small town in Japan, eat good food, and even better, embark on that scenic cycling route across the Seto Island Sea.