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October 1st is the World Sake Day and we are celebrating!
Made from fermented rice, sake is Japan’s national beverage. It can be served at room temperature, hot, or cold—depending on the type of sake. With an alcohol content of 18% to 20%, sake isn’t considered a strong drink. It’s easy to drink, but also easy to get drunk!
Follow my “sake” journey through wonderful Japan.
Japan is a country unlike any other on earth, a land of extremes: traditional and modern, simple and complex, conservative and bold. The beauty of Japan is truly astonishing. But how do they achieve this? How can we offer a glimpse of Japan without resorting to city-by-city travel stories? A good start would be to define the principles of beauty or the aesthetics of Japan.
Or When the Alien Is a Human
“There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need them to change your life or you’re the one that will change theirs.” – Madeline Sheehan
“Borrowing a term from ufology, Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind refers to direct communication between humans and aliens.
Here are the stories of the ‘aliens’ I met during my travels—strange encounters with wandering souls.
Sam Pan Bok (3,000 Holes)
One of the lesser-known attractions of Thailand is the impressive Sam Pan Bok, also known as the Grand Canyon of Thailand, located near Ubon Ratchathani, close to Laos.
Made up of sandstone cliffs that run along the Mekong River, the canyon is best seen by taking long-tail boat tours from Song Khon village. The boat stops at several places, allowing tourists to step onto different rock formations and sandy beaches.
Divana Spa
“Where Oriental Aesthetics and Unsurpassed Quality Meet”
An Oasis of Calm in Central Bangkok
8 million people, 4 million vehicles. Welcome to life in the metropolis, Bangkok!
Where can you find a peaceful place in the middle of the tumult, a place where you can relax and forget your worries?
Photos of bread and pastries from Canada, China and Japan
“Bread are sexy and seductive to me.” – Xue
Xue embarked on a bakery tasting adventure in Asia, following the aroma of fresh bread and pastries from Canada to China and Japan. From bakery to bakery, Xue discovered, tasted and documented a wide variety of delicacies. Her “Bread Freak in Kobe” is an introduction to ten bakeries from Kobe, Japan.
“Bakery Addiction: A Visual Poetry” is a series of close-up photos of Asian bakery and not only.
See the texture, feel the shape, imagine the aroma and guess the taste!
EVA Air
Flying with Taiwan’s EVA Air for the first time was a pleasant surprise. Everything is done with the customer in mind, starting with the service and ending with the branding. “EVA” stands for Evergreen Airways.
Flight Attendants
The friendly EVA Air flight attendants moved efficiently up and down the aisles in elegant dark-cyan uniforms. During meal service, they wore pastel-colored aprons. “Watch out! The cart is coming!”
Safety
Cuba is a socialist country and therefore a very safe tourist destination. But, I would say common sense precautions should be taken. Be aware of walking on dark streets at night. Purse snatching happens, so if you are a woman, don’t bring your handbag! Eating food on the street or from underground restaurants may be a healthy risk. It happened to me one time, when I got giardiasis. But this unpleasant incident didn’t change my love for Cuba. Theft happens; don’t leave anything of value in your hotel room. Lock the valuables in the safety box and other belongings in your suitcase.