Chasing a glimpse of Mt. Fuji

Friday, 17 June I woke up into a sunny and warm morning. Perfect conditions to see the top of Mt. Fuji (Japanese highest and most iconic mountain). Or so I thought... What I didn't encounter with is the fast changing weather. By the time I reached Moto-Hakone and Lake Ashinoko (from where there is apparently beautiful view...

Japan, the land of the rising sun

Thursday, 16 June China Eastern is probably the worst airlines I have travelled with. The first seat was broken, and so was the second. The food was horrible. Thank God I had a really good book with me as I wouldn't exactly be "entertained" by their boring entertaining programme. Shanghai Pudong Airport is no better. First,...