Jul01
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Chillin, Photos, Sightseeings, South Korea, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism

It’s a really strange building located in Suwon, South Korea, only 40km of Seoul. It’s the “first appearance largest toilet sculptures” organized and owned by Sim Jae-duck, chairman of the World Association of toilet. Today, around 40% of the world’s population doesn’t get to use hygienic toilets and he used this symbol of disease to bring forth the reality of two million people.
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Jun15
Published by misha in Chillin, Europe, Fitness&Gym, France, Parks, Photos, Restaurants, Sailing, Spa, Travel Stories

Les Bains des Docks is a 5′000 square-metre complex, recently opened in the historical Port of Le Havre. The complex offers wonderful atmosphere of tranquility with spectacular play of natural light soothing the eyes and masterful acoustics touching the soul, pools and treatment areas taking care of the rest of the body.
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May20
Published by misha in Airlines, Flying, Photos, Travel gear

Los Angeles International Airport
There’s so much potential to improve airline travel in so many ways with the creation of a better experience, deliver a sense of freedom that was previously unavailable to all but the wealthiest of travelers. Sustainability and energy efficiency are extremely important. There’s a trend of pushing cars farther away from the terminals and improving access to public transit with better rail links and easy-to-use connections. Quieter airplanes make it possible to close the distance between city and airport, which will cut down transit times.
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Mar18
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, Cambodia, Eating, Fishing, Hiking, Photos, Shopping, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories

I have written many times about the miraculous country called Cambodia. But this time I will present a really different look of the country. To many tourists Cambodia means only two things: the majestic temples of Angkor Wat and the Killing Fields of Phnom Penh. But the southern coast of the country is ”Another Cambodia” and during the recent years emerged as an alternative to the heavily trafficked beaches of Thailand.
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Jan11
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Cultural, History, Monuments, Photos, South Korea, Urban Tourism

This impressive gate, with its magnificent Korean-style roof, is the oldest wooden structure in
Seoul. It’s dates from the construction of Seoul’s old city walls in 1398. Originally a grand entrance to the city of Seoul, today Sungnyemun Gate marks the southern boundary of the old city center. Due to its historical and architectural value, it’s been designated Korea’s National Treasure, like a symbol of Korea’s blending of the ancient and modern.
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Oct31
Published by misha in Arts, Asia, Cultural, Events, Photos, South Korea, Urban Tourism

Seoul is being named the World Design Capital 2010 and these days host a three-week-long-event at their Jamsil Olympic Stadium. The event sought to encompass all areas of design, including architecture, industrial design, fashion/textile design, graphic design and more.
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Mar16
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Parks, South Korea

Green Towers will be located in the southern part of
Seoul,
South Korea, in a large-scale urban redevelopment zone that is possibly one of the most densely populated places on Earth. The
Seoul Commune 2026 project by Mass Studies is just sheer genius. Covering 393,400 square meters of land and bound by the Han River on the northern side, 15 towers of varying height -from 16 to 53 floors-function like one giant house in this park-like setting.
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