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And, a few of our favorite cities:
Copenhagen: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z.../Scan_2062.jpg Just outside Brussels in the Ardennes of Belgium: http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...BelFra_592.jpg And Paris (I went thinking it would be over-rated, but it was everything everyone says it is and more): http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...BelFra_365.jpg |
Laerkin, you're photos are fabulous!
I bet you had lots and lots of fun in Ice Land and Copenhagen???? That's one place that has been on my list like forever! As well, as Amsterdam! Thanks for sharing your vacation photos!!!!! :rose: :rose: :rose: ~D. ps/ so glad you are here and welcome to the Planet! |
Great topic...
Lately I've been thinking about and missing summers on the Cape ... http://www.flipkey.com/images/blog/Provincetown.jpg But the next big trip on my list is Greece http://www.nubiannilecruises.com/gre.../sunset_02.jpg |
A group of friends and I did a three month trip in Alaska.. mostly doing back-country camping. One of the highlights of the trip was our stay in Sitka. Here is a clip from their tourism department. It does it justice.
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A great place to visit if you are into hiking, camping, reflecting and imagining...
Utah's Canyonlands Natl Park : |
On the US/ CAN border.. Glacier Natl Peace Park:
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Has anyone been to Japan? We are doing Tokyo and Kyoto in a few months so tips and suggestions are most welcome from fellow travelers!!!
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Hi Laerkin,
I was in Japan for two weeks in May for work. I did not make it over to Kyoto - I did however spend some wonderful time in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Oshima, Enoshima, Kamakura and some of the smaller prefectures in Tokyo. Most important depends on what you are looking to do and see. I would highly recommend Sumo in Tokyo. While I never imagined it would be something I enjoyed -- I totally got into it and almost fell off the balcony rooting for my wrestler! Kabuki is a must as well. If you are interested in seeing temples - I would suggest you take the train to Kamakura (from Tokyo) and then walk or cab into Enoshima, where you should find a traditional Japanese Inn to stay. You will sleep on traditional bedding and have your meals served in your room - Quite the beautiful experience. Enoshima is a tiny fishing village walking distance to Kamakura - GORGEOUS! The temple in both Enoshima and Kamakura are spectacular. Amida Budda can be found in Kamakura (the largest standing buddah). Though, it was a tad touristy. Don't forget to buy lots of little $5 charms from the temples - they are the BEST (lol). I was in Mt. Fuji for our annual Symphony of Peace at Fuji Sanctuary... And while there is not so much to see in Fuji - It is a spectacular site, and perhaps you can walk up the mountain a bit. I believe they have transportation to a certain point. Do not forget the HOT SPRINGS! Any other questions please ask -- I can always find out for you through my work, as my organization is Japanese based. Julie Quote:
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a beautiful place to visit!
We have many beautiful state parks here in Oregon and I love to visit the waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park (east of the Salem, Oregon area).
This photo is of the South Falls (it's a gorgeous place for a hike too) http://wallpapers-free.co.uk/backgro...ark-Oregon.jpg |
Places I'm fond of in the United States
Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, the tippy top of Cape Cod
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Venice is like no other place on earth, it is full of magic
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Breathtaking the drive along the
The Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...e/DSC01940.jpg http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/...e/DSC01931.jpg |
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Blue sparkly notes for tonight: Mikhail Bakhtin & Russian Tea
It was so nice to see this forum thread in my files tonight!
A big thank you to Sparkle for sharing her very beautiful places ... I have heard about the 12 Apostles from friends who have been fortunate to visit this beautiful rock sanctuary on the Melbourne coast! _______ ***** ** * I wanted to leave a special post tonight in this forum... I've been reading a bit about a Russian philosopher of language, literary critic and semiotician Mikhail Bakhtin and his ideas around dialogism, carnivalesque, and his Philosophy of the Act: Bahktin makes three claims regarding the acknowledgment of the uniqueness of one's participation in "being:" 1) I both actively and passively participate in being; SoOOoOoOoo, Here's a little quote I found while perusing some materials at the library today: True open seriousness fears neither parody, nor irony, nor any other form of reduced laughter, for it is aware of being part of an uncompleted whole (...) it does not deny seriousness but purifies and completes it. Laughter purifies dogmatism from the intolerant and the petrified, from fanaticism and pendantry, from fear and intimidation. --M. Bakhtin Someday.... I would love to visit Russia but until I am able to, I am happy to leave a photo here tonight of a beautiful place I would love to see one day... http://www.farestore.com/blog/wp-con...cathedral2.jpg http://russian-crafts.com/customs/im...ithsamovar.jpg http://yeyenman.com/wp-content/uploa...photo-0082.jpg |
What a beautiful philosophy, thank you.
"that my uniqueness is a given but it simultaneously exists only to the degree to which I actualize my uniqueness" I love this sentiment. I would love to see Russia as well, particularly St. Petersburg When I lived in London and had easy (& super cheap) access to Europe - I traveled to "warmer" climates almost exclusively. Now I would like to explore Northern & Central European capitals: Reykjavik (I loved Laerkin's photos), Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Krakow, Dubrovnik But there is so much more of the world to see, such incredibly beauty and adventure everywhere --- I'm not sure when I'll make it back to Europe again. My next big plan is to explore South America, does anyone have any stories or photos to share? |
for dreamland tonight: "rocking in a free world"
it's a rainy night here tonight and already... I'm daydreaming about camping! well, campfires and guitars and songs and bluesparkle therapy! Here's to sweet dreams tonight! :moonstars: |
The most beautiful place that I have been to is Glencolumbkille in South West Donegal on Ireland's Atlantic coast. Spectacular in so many ways.
Other beautiful places for me are Siem Reap in Cambodia, Sedona and the island of Boracay in the Philippines. I like cities that have a sadness in their history and both creative and conservative energies - other than my favourite of Belfast, I also love Manila, Mexico City, Athens, Rome and Tbilisi. I can take or leave London and Paris. |
one of my favorite places - Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Baguio City, PHILIPPINES
http://images.travelpod.com/users/ar...of-lourdes.jpg those memories will forever be in my heart (f) |
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A favorite waterfall in Oregon (South Falls - Silver Falls State Park)
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fav place on the Sandy River
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Southern Oregon - Rogue River
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Favorite beaches in Oregon (Cannon, Beverly, Rockaway)
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La Ciudad Perdida.
Santa Marta, Colombia.
I'm planning a visit before the end of the year. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...colombia11.jpg |
[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]There are so many beautiful places in Florida from Sanibel to tampa/clearwater..the everglades,the Keys(the entire drive thru the keys) i havent been out of the US or west of Texas...but Austin was awesome...Savannah Ga is fantastic as are the Golden Isles around there...Gatlinburg Tn
Italy and Egypt are places i/we have always wanted to go |
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*I'm daydreaming again... I love this place, I've been to Blackwater Falls State Park - it's gorgeous there* http://www.mountainhighlands.com/lis...aterfall_1.JPG |
Been doing a little dreaming lately. . .
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revisited my Mother's hometown... and I really enjoyed it (f)
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Where in your mother's hometown Rose, is it far from Metro Manila and out in the provinces?
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Ciaran, my Mother is from Aklan where Boracay Island is located,,, I guess you've seen some of my photos in Boracay... I hope you can spend some of your precious time with me when you go back here in the Philippines... show me some of the places in Makati... am I a stranger in my own country??? LOL!!! Secretly, I did admire you for knowing a lot of expensive places here, now it's no longer a secret :) Take care (f) |
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Sure, Rose ... when I'm over, hang out with me for a leisurely afternoon in Makati, at http://www.buddhabarmanila.com/ |
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I just returned from a trip to Oregon/Washington and came across so many beautiful places on the trip!
Multnomah Falls - Oregon Horsetail Falls - Oregon First & Second Beach - La Push, Washington Sol Duc Hot Springs - Washington The entire drive down the coast of Oregon is just beautiful, so many beaches and places to stop, really it is a must do, with a few days planned for it to really have the time to stop and see all the amazing sights. As well, the redwood forests in California are great. The Avenue of the Giants is so beautiful, what an amazing forest and drive to take with tons of hikes and camping options as well. |
Bangkok
I'm thinking of catching the train up to Bangkok for a few days next month during Eid ul-Fitr/school holidays. Leave either the Saturday or the Sunday afternoon by train.
I'm not sure that I'll go out of Bangkok because I don't want to rush around like a crazy person and maybe this will be a taster for more visits to Thailand. Any tips/suggestions for Bangkok? |
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