Tag Archives: World Heritage Site

Old Town Splendor

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

It was close to lunch when we hailed a taxi at the Takayama Station to take us to Futurishizuka Hakuun, our Ryokan.  Not exactly at the center of town but Takayama is small enough to go around on foot anyway.  … Continue reading →

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East of Kyoto: Southern Higashiyama Neighborhood Walk

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

Credits: Papers by Designs by Tater from ScrapMatter’s Life’s Little Surprises Kit. The guesthouse took sometime to find.  Tucked away in a street where cars aren’t allowed.  The driver of our shuttle service eventually found it; he led us into … Continue reading →

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East Africa

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

It actually stretches from the northern arid deserts of Ethiopia to the tropical forests of Mozambique and Madagascar, with 19 countries in between.  While my East African adventure in 2006 only spanned 3 countries, the experience it yielded were quite … Continue reading →

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A Leisurely Stroll Through Luang Prabang

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Credits: Papers by Sahlin Studio’s Sweet Story Telling papers, Creativity by Crystal’s Room Collection Solids; Elements by Sahlin Studio Sweet Story Telling Kit. It was a beautiful ordinary day.  No agenda, we just played it by ear, went with the … Continue reading →

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Early Morning Alms

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

I am not a morning person and waking up early can be such an effort.  Laos somehow has managed to get me up at the crack of dawn, and for good reasons.  When we snuck out of our hotel’s gate … Continue reading →

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Route 13

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Credits:  Papers by Creativity by Crystal’s Room Collection, Art & Soul Papers by Sahlin Studio, Story Telling Paper by Sahlin Studio. Flying, albeit relatively expensive, is the easiest way to Luang Prabang.  But you miss all the stunning scenery along … Continue reading →

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Banaue Rice Terraces

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Credits: Quickpage by LCP using the “You are Awsome” collaborative kit created by J Sprague. Construction of the terraces is carried out with great care and precision. An underground conduit is placed within the fill for drainage purposes. The groups … Continue reading →

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Temple of Heaven

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

“The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilization.” – UNESCO World Heritage. Inscribed as a UNESCO … Continue reading →

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Chang Deok Gung: A Palace in Harmony with Nature

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

The ancient seat of Korean royalty has 5 major palaces in Seoul and some are definitely worth a visit.  Chang Deok Gung is one.  We visited the palace as recommended if given half a day sightseeing only.  Some chose to … Continue reading →

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The Ruins of St. Paul’s (Ruínas de São Paulo)

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

The sixty-eight granite steps from the square will lead you to a façade of what was once the greatest cathedral in Macau.  Built from 1582-1602 by the Jesuits, the remains of St. Paul’s Cathedral was the largest Catholic Church in … Continue reading →

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