Liuhuanggu and Longfenggu
19 января 2020 г., Тайвань ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
A unique landscape of natural geothermal features and the relics of sulfur mining.
Jinshan Shitoushan Park
20 января 2020 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Mystery Coast, a controlled/restricted area—but just during bad weather I think. And for dinner? Fresh, locally-caught Wanli Crab—I saw the round crabbing cages just outside by the harbor!
Yehliu Geopark
21 января 2020 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Amazing, otherworldly landscapes created by the erosion of different layers of rock by the sea.
Jiufen—Spirited Away
22 января 2020 г., Тайвань ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The town of Jiufen, with its hundred-year-old teahouse, winding stone streets, delicious local foods, and countless lanterns, was a major inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited Away. TwoЧитать далее
Keelung Mountain
23 января 2020 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The charming non-lanterned streets
24 января 2020 г., Тайвань ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
It’s been really nice to be in the mountains these past few days. It’s so beautiful here—this morning the whole town was cloaked in a mist.
Claw machines
25 января 2020 г., Тайвань ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
A common sight, these machines are available 24 hours a day. I saw one with a bunch of iPhones in it.
Bukchon Hanok Village
26 января 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
A village consisting of restored homes (hanok) dating from the 14th century. It is popular for women to wear a hanbok (traditional Korean dress) during their visit.
Shopping in Myeongdong
27 января 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Walked in, had an eye exam and got lenses cut at Gana Optical...in just one hour! Then I had some delicious Korean BBQ.
Seoraksan National Park
28 января 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ 🌧 1 °C
Views up and around Gwongeumseong. A beautiful hike.
ПутешественникThe snowy peaks were incredible! I couldn't believe how close to the edge they let people wander... and kids were running around throwing snowballs at each other up there, people were getting close to the edge for photos... I hope no one slips off! I didn't hike up the mountain, I took a cable car--which gave me some nice views of the trails down below! (Those trails I *did* hike on).
Nami Island
28 января 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
An amalgam of sculpture gardens, art shops, and soaring trees planted in neat rows. Not a fan. Some nice lights, though.
North Korea
30 января 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
I saw a glint of light from one of the watch towers... I hope it was just from binoculars and not a rifle scope.
N South Tower
31 января 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
Beautiful views of Seoul at night.
Bukhansan National Park
1 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Korean Contemporary History Museum
3 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
Taegeukgi (Korean flag) with the Chinese characters for “continued luck in battle” from sometime around the invasion of North Korea in 1950.
A home-cooked meal
4 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
DJ, the owner of Time Travelers Relax Hostel, made the seven of us staying there a delicious Korean lunch of fried noodles!
Wongaksa Pagoda
4 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
An unusual 10-story marble pagoda from the mid-1400s encased in a giant glass box. The carvings are exquisite and one of the best examples of art from the Josean dynasty. It’s hard to tell scaleЧитать далее
Changdeokgung Palace and Secret Garden
5 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☀️ -9 °C
The prince Hyomyeong, who wanted to be just like his grandfather, would study all day. Hyomyeong would go through the red gate at the top of the hill to reach the back of the library before returningЧитать далее
Daejung Seo Elementary School
7 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
After going pretty far on what turned out to be the wrong bus, I got off near an elementary school and explored the coastline, which had some beautiful swaths of green in the water.
Yongmeori Coast
7 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
There is a story about the formation of Yongmeori Coast. Emperor Qin felt insecure about his kingdom and was worried about the birth of a new emperor. So, Gojongdal (his legman) cut the tail off aЧитать далее
Jusangjeollidae and olle
7 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Olle are walks marked by ribbons that weave along the coast. Forming a web that encircles the island, the olle go through villages, temples, and countrysides. And you can meet friendly locals!
Seongsan Ilchulbong
8 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Bijarim Forest
8 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Old growth nutmeg forest with trees 500-800 years old.
Manjanggul Lava Tube
9 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Manjanggul, which runs 7.4 km out to sea, is one of the longest and best-preserved lava tubes in the world. Formed about 300,000 years ago by lava moving beneath the hardened flow of GeomunoreumЧитать далее
Seogeondo and Beomseom Island
11 февраля 2020 г., Южная Корея ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
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Just so perfect!