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Beijing photo roundup
Beijing is a city that is both incredible and a frustrating city. I’ve experienced this city as a tourist and a resident. Needless to say, I’ve visited a lot of famous historic and modern sites in the city, as well as even natural scenic sites (yes, those exist in Beijing). When it’s not smoggy due […]
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Paris photo roundup
I was only in Paris for a few days, but wherever I went, from the famous attractions like the Louvre and Notre Dame, to taking walks to the National Library and along the river, the views were very enjoyable. It’s obvious that a lot of effort is put into preserving not just famous historic buildings […]
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Visiting Beijing’s Yonghegong Lama Temple and Confucius Temple
Beijing has so many famous sites that it’s not surprising that its largest temple is somewhat overlooked. But the Yonghegong Lama Temple is still impressive, being a rare instance of a Tibetan Buddhist building that blends both Tibetan and Chinese Buddhist architectural aspects. Built in the late 17th century during the Qing Dynasty, Yonghegong was […]
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Visiting Milan’s Sforza Castle and Roman basilica
Milan might be Italy’s most prosperous and modern city but it boasts several impressive historical sights. This includes the massive Duomo cathedral, Sforza Castle or Castello Sforzesco, and the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, a 1,600-year-old Roman church. Sforza Castle is a handsome brownish-red castle that was built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan […]
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Visiting Hiroshima Castle and Shukkien Garden
Hiroshima is the site of one of the world’s only two atomic bombings in World War II, but after you pay your respects at the atomic bomb memorial, there are several other sites you can visit. These include Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden and several art museums. Hiroshima Castle, also known as the Carp Castle, is […]
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Visiting Hiroshima’s atomic bomb memorial
Hiroshima is a very famous city globally, but not necessarily for travel. As one of only two cities to have ever had an atomic bomb dropped on it, Hiroshima’s tragedy is a notorious lesson for the world on the inhumanity of atomic and nuclear weapons. It stands that Hiroshima’s most well-known site to visit is […]
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Visiting Vancouver’s Stanley Park
Just as New York has its Central Park and Bangkok has its Lumpini Park, Vancouver has Stanley Park. Located at the edge of the city and facing both the sea and the mountains, Stanley Park is a vast scenic area boasting walking and cycling paths, forest, and great views. In fact, at almost 405 hectares, […]
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