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Vietnam

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Travelled to Vietnam... arriving from Kuala Lumpur, then travelled to/through; Ho Chi Minh, Binh Chau, Mui Ne, Da lat, Buon Ma Thuot, Gia Nghia, Phuoc Long, Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) and back home via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).

Posted by joffre 04.01.2013 16:19 Archived in Vietnam Tagged malaysia vietnam Comments (0)

Japan/Korea

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Travelled to Japan/South Korea... arriving from Kuala Lumpur, then travelled to/through; Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Karatsu, Nagasaki, Shimabarra, Beppu, Fukuoka (Japan), Busan, Daegu, Seoul (South Korea), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Surabya, Sumenp (Indonesia) and back home via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


Dotombori Streets
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The alleys and laneways of Dotombori are some of the liveliest in Osaka, very reminiscent of those in the movie 'Bladerunner', and which come alive after night-fall, a must for any visitor to Japan to experience!


Fushimi-Inari Taisha
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The famous 'red torii' path-way of the Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine of Kyoto, Japan.




A-Bomb Dome
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The chilling memorial of the destructive power of war on the people of Hiroshima, Japan.



Yatai Stall
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One of the hundreds of popular 'Yatai stalls' that come out each evening to sell a variety of foods on the streets of Fukuoka, Japan.



Porcelain Bridge
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An exquisite porcelain tile clad bridge in the artisan village of Okaewichi-yama, Japan.



Limited Express
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The ubiquitous Japanese train shot, in fact it's the 'Limited Express', my 'weapon of choice' when it comes to transport here in Japan, Nagasaki, Japan.


Woori Nara Gogigui
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While this may not be Gangnam-style, Korean Gogigui (BBQ meats cooked at your table) is one of my all time favourites, usually served with lettuce, kimchi and an assortment of sauces, washed down with cold Soju, good enough to put a smile on anyones face! Seoul, South Korea.

Posted by joffre 06.09.2012 01:53 Archived in Japan Tagged indonesia japan malaysia south_korea Comments (0)

Eastern Europe

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Travelled to Eastern Europe... arriving from Seoul, then travelled to/through; Istanbul (Turkey), Veliko Taravo (Bulgaria), Bucharest, Brasvo, Sighisoara, Sibiu (Romania), Budapest, Esztergom, Eger (Hungary), Prague (Czech Republic), Tirana (Albania), Skopje (Macedonia), Sofia, Plovdiv (Bulgaria), Istanbul (Turkey) and back home via Seoul, South Korea.


Galata Bridge
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Strolling across the famous Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey.



Patriarchal Cathedral
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The medieval Patriarchal Cathedral in the fortress of Tsarevets in the "Village of Kings", Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.


Bucharest Evening
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Late evening in downtown Bucharest, Romania.


Brasov Square
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The lively square in tourist friendly Brasov, Romania.

Citadel Clock Tower
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In the medieval Transylvanian town of Sighisora, Romania.

Sibiu Solstice
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Locals share their atmospheric old town with a winter make-over ready for the production of a movie, Sibiu, Romania.

The Danube
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Cruising down the Danube past the impressive Hungarian Parliament building in beautiful Budapest, Hungary.


Esztergom Streets
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This small historical border town is particularly significant for Catholics with it's huge Bazilika, Esztergom, Hungary.




"Valley of Maidens"
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In the famed wine growing region and spa town of Eger, you'll find the "Valley of Maidens" where you can sample and buy a variety of local wines at very reasonable prices, Eger, Hungary.

Spooky Clock Tower
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A spooky gothic clock tower in Prague, Czech Republic.

Kruja Views
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Nestled into the hills an hour north of Tirana is the spectacular village of Kruja where you'll find a historical castle, interesting bazaar and awesome views, Kruja, Albania.

St Nedelya Church
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St Nedelya Church is a medieval Orthodox church dating back to the 10th century and a landmark in the centre of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Posted by joffre 10.10.2011 03:43 Archived in Turkey Tagged turkey romania south_korea hungary albania bulgaria czech_republic macedonia Comments (0)

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