LIFE SE ASIA MAGAZINE

Peter's Big Adventure

I’m going to kick this off with a pet peeve of mine. When people talk about places they visit, I’ve almost never heard a bad review. Ever. About anywhere. It’s weird, but it’s kind of politically incorrect to say that a place sucks. But even beyond that, it’s also a downer, which nobody wants to hear. When people ask “how are you?” I have found that they rarely actually want to know. It’s just a greeting. But let’s be real here: sometimes I’m not doing so well. And not every place I visit is amazing.

Varanasi is a place that should have been amazing. It was beautiful, it was interesting, it was a place unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. But when I think back on it, I don’t think about that. I think about the endless conga line of assholes that tried to rip me off so shamelessly. I’ll…

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She Walks the World

Being a fan of South Korean music, movies and dramas; I’ve always imagined Jeju Island to be sort of a magical place. It is constantly described as an elusive spot for a romantic vacation or a place to runaway from the realities of life. With its stunning beaches, lovely countryside, beautiful scenery and luxurious seaside resorts– the island is exactly as how it is depicted. It is the most popular honeymoon destination for Korean newlyweds and attracts drove of tourists all throughout the year.

Mynn's Top 10 Things to do in Jeju Island - www.shewalkstheworld.com

Jeju Island is South Korea’s largest island, located off the Southern coast of the Korean peninsular, on the Korea Strait. The island is South Korea’s only Special Autonomous Province, becoming a province of its own in 1946. Several areas on Jeju Island are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites.

I had the opportunity to visit the island in Spring– a great time to witness the lushness of…

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The Mekong basin is one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world

 The Mekong is the most important river for most of SE Asia as it crosses or borders, Myanmar (Burma), Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and VietNam.  We will be using several sources and will give the links to them so you can do more research if interested.

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Ferris Wheels in Yokohama Cosmo World or Cosmo Clock, Located to the south of Tokyo Japan.  Built in 1989 launched with Expo, The city of Yokohama hosted, high 107.5 meters. In 1997 it was dismantled and moved to a new location, higher than ever before. And reopened in 1999. The Ferris Wheels in Yokohama Cosmo World or Cosmo Clock, high 112.5 meters. and diameter 100 meters. A total of 60 lifts, a lift for 8 people or for 480 people/ cycle, takes time 15 minutes/ cycle. Open 11:00 to 21:00 pm., Saturday – Sunday open 11.00 – 22.00 hrs., And closed every Thursday.

Nippon Maru Ship, Located near Sakuragicho Station. Built in 1930 as a training ship in particular. Throughout the 54 years of the ship Nippon Maru was used. A cadet nearly 12,000 people came up to learn how to drive this ship. And has sailed the equivalent of 45.5 trips around the world, or nearly 2 million kilometers. It was retired in 1984, equivalent in Minato Mirai area infront Land Mark Tower in Yokohama. Admission free. (11 March 2015)

Today we be back to Thailand so we leave from the hotel in early morning for going to Kesei Station for go to Narita International Airport later, for take off in 9 am. (13 March 2015) This shrine is near the hotel where us stay but we not go into for the worship, We must walk to Kasei Station and must pass Ueno Station, Ameyoko Market, Across the street is the Keisei Station and Ueno Park is near too. We bought Sky Liner the ticket since yesterday in 2470 Yen, before we did go to The Tokyo Imperial Palace, because today we must travel in early morning and we worry if the counter not open in the early morning.

Narita International Airport Located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, operated by Narita International Airport Limited Company. The travel from Narita to Tokyo takes about one hour by train, have two railway are Keisei Line and JR Line.

Okinawa Island or Okinawa province located on the southern of Japan. Currently a renowned resort town, The origin of  karate martial arts. A beautiful white sand beaches The blue sea and unspoiled coral. Okinawa is vacation dreams of the Japanese. The name of capital of the Okinawa province is Naha, here have been base of a US naval in World War Currently, here are still remaining.

We are landing to Don Muang Airport Located is on Vibhavadee – Rangsit  Road, Don Muang Bangkok , first opened on 27 March 2457. READ MORE :

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Akihabara and Harajuku district are famous in Tokyo, Japan, its are a source of technology and fashion etc… Japanese and tourists must to visit on their own.  We take the train from Tokyo Station for going to Akihabara Station. We bought the one day ticket since last morning (12 March 2015), its is price includes, throughout the day until midnight in prices 750 Yen/ person. Akihabara is a famous district in Tokyo. Japan Has been dubbed “Akihabara electronic city” as full of shops selling electrical appliances, computer games, toys and cartoons etc.. Japanese is call the “Akiba”.   They called Akihabara because located in Taito-ku, but the current known as Akihabara, including  Akihabara Station, located in Chiyoda-ku, both of which are a Special Administrative Region in the Tokyo area.

Shibuya is the economic center of Tokyo, Japan.  About Shibuya is the most known is the story “The Great Hachiko Dog” or “Hachiko faithful dog”  Hachiko Statue is in front of the  Shibuya Station. Hachiko (Nov 10,1923 – March 8, 1935) Hachiko dog is breed Akita, born in Odate Akita, Japan. it was came to stay with Hidesaburo Ueno a professor of agriculture at the University of Tokyo since the age of 2 months. On May 21, 1925 Prof. Ueno has Symptoms artery in the brain and died while at university. After the death of Prof. Ueno and his wife moved, she was took Hachiko give to the relatives of the professor who live far away but Hachiko still ran back to its master at the train station at 15:00. Every day. By Kikusaburo Kobayashi, a former gardener of Prof. Ueno who lives near  the train station, take care Hachiko. On March 8, 1935 Hachiko lay dying in the place where it usually comes as a 10 years wait for a boss. Shibuya is the economic center of Tokyo, is a source of entertainment, fashion clothing etc..and the highlight is the 5 separate, crosswalk with a lot of people went through. And here is the point for the tourists who want to came to Tokyo to try come here for one time.

Harajuku Station is a railway station in Shibuya, Tokyo. Operated by East Japan Railway Company. The name of the station from the east side area of the station called “Harajuku”. Takeshita Street having a length of about 400 meters, filled with shops, clothes, accessories etc… Here is shopping street at the famous Tokyo.Walking into the Takeshita Street will see several dessert crepes. People have long queues all and Marion Crepes sold since 1976, is considered the most famous dessert in Harajuku. I have to try at the Angel Crepes for 580 Yen. I can’t call the name so I took the photo of it to staff see, pay money and get the queues card and waiting…so it very big !!! much cream too !!!  Read More :

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