If you visit a place with a torii gate that means its Shinto. Shinto is considered Japan’s native religion; the main ideas behind are rooted not in the after-life, like many other popular belief systems, but rather in finding harmony with your current surroundings in the present. The best way to see all of Fushima-Inari Taisha Shrine is to hike to the summit of 233m, Mt. Inari-san. Is about 5km and it’s about 2-3hrs. It’s worth it! But if you don’t want to make it all the way to the …
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Japan, the place of the rising sun | Japón, el lugar del sol naciente
Japan it’s a country I had for years dreamed about and can confess today ranks high on my list! The architecture is forward-looking, but always in harmony with the natural surroundings.A principle also present in its culture. Its structured around black and white norms, but the purpose is to meet harmony. Harmony is the #1 priority for social behavior – taking priority over frankness and honesty even. So personal space, respect for others and rules are just a way to keep…yes, harmony. . Is quite astonishing that the streets are pristine, yet …
Changdeokgung Palace, Korea
King Taejong ordered the construction of Changdeokgung (pictured) because he didn’t want to rule from Gyeongbokgung, where he killed half of his brothers. #inconvenient right? Recently this familial drama was broadcast in the soap opera “Eight Days, Assassination Attempts Against King Jeongjo” with, what I can only assume, were some epic K-pop ballads streaming through the background! Changdeokgung Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu. It is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon. Oh! And the blue tiles, that once were common in …
Traveling In Vietnam | Viajando por Vietnam
If you ever thought you knew frizzy hair, please try to wear a nón lá (leaf hat) for a week…#wildhair #thematichair.I am not sure what all other fellow bloggers do to look flawless while trekking in a jungle, a mountain or any wild terrain without showing what it really takes just to get there. I do my best, but honestly I forget to comb my hair before taking a video, I just go for it.I feel I have to share the experience just like it is. Provide real info about the …
DISCLAIMER : You can develop an irreversible addiction for lychees. | AVISO:Puede desarrollar una adicción irreversible a los lichis
|ENG| This is the Cambodian culture in its most natural form! You’ll find no souvenirs here, only authentic fruits and vegetables waiting to be used in traditional cooking!This is the market where the locals shop and of all colorful marketplaces of Phnom Pehn, The Old Market (Phsar Chas) is the very best of the bunch!.Most of the sellers are women and they all seat on the table / floor where they display their products. Is all negotiable and fresh of course. You can try the assorment of fruits before you …