The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (Saint Louis Cathedral) was completed on 1914. The cathedral was named for St Louis. It was designated as a Cathedral Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1997, and Pope John II made the historic visit in 1999. The church is known for its mosaics, one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere and the addition of an outdoor … Continue reading Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
We went to Hawaii in 2016. It was a incredible and wonderful trip. The USS Arizona Memorial, located within Pearl Harbor, is a must-see and emotional place to visit in Hawaii. The tour include a movie about the Pearl Harbor attack, a museum and a boat ride to the Arizona Memorial. On December 7, 1941, Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service surprise attacked the Pearl Harbor … Continue reading USS Arizona Memorial
If you wonder what this basset hound dog item is? It is a tea pot! It was made in Japan in 1950s’. Tea is the second consumed drink in the world after water. There are many kinds of tea: green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, and pu-erh tea. People choose different tea based on their preference. As a tea lover, I prefer the … Continue reading Sunday Afternoon Tea
Katy trail was a former Missouri – Kansas – Texas railroad, 240 miles (390 km), between Machens and Clinton at Missouri. It offers opportunities for cycling, walking and running. Passing through some of Missouri’s most scenic areas, Katy trail is a place to enjoy the beautiful nature with Missouri River. In 2008, Katy Trail was added to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame, and is … Continue reading Katy Trail – The Longest Rails-to-Trails in USA
Eiffel Tower: When we went to the Eiffel Tower, there was marathon around Eiffel area. Although many roads were blocked for that, I actually was very happy to spend some time watching the marathon participants’ running and the young girls’ drum and dance cores. The night view of Eiffel Tower is fabulous to see in person. Palais Garner is a place you don’t want to … Continue reading Paris -Eight Days -2
Paris attracts millions of tourists for its history, culture, arts, architectures and foods. My daughter and I spent eight days in Paris together. We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure in Paris. (1) How to get around Paris? The best way to get around Paris is to take metro. Unless you plan to use the Metro several times daily, it is not necessary to buy the day … Continue reading Paris -Eight Days -1
(Kulangsu) is a district of Xiamen, between southeast coast of China and strait of Taiwan. The island is an UNESCO world Culture Heritage Site with about 2 km square in size and 20,000 residents. Gulangyu is one of the popular tourist destinations in China. Visitors can reach it by a few minutes by ferry from Xiamen. The island of Gulangyu is pedestrians-only island, no cars … Continue reading Gulangyu (Kulangsu) – Island of Piano
The beautiful ancient city Kyoto, former imperial capital of Japan founded in 794, has over 1600 temples, more than 400 shrines, and 17 UNESCO world heritage sites. During our short visit, we only can visit several places, and cannot wait to go to another visit. Nijo-jo Castle Nijo-jo castle is one of my favorite places in Kyoto. Unlike other overcrowded historical site, it is a large … Continue reading Kyoto Travel
Tokyo, Japan’s capital city, mixes of modern and tradition. Before 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo. From 1603, Tokugawa leyasu made Edo from a small castle town into a political center. With the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the emperor and the capital city moved from Kyoto to Edo. Edo was renamed as Tokyo. Meiji Jingu Meiji Jingu is the shrine dedicated to the deified spirits … Continue reading Tokyo Travel
Although Japan has efficient public transportation system, foreign travelers still can be confused when facing a new system. JR (The Japan Rail Pass) Pass The JR tickets are only eligible to foreign travelers. The JR pass gives you unlimited access to all JR national trains and local JR bus services. The JR pass is valid for 7, 14 or 21 consecutive days. Is it … Continue reading Public Transportation in Japan
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