To celebrate the start of the rice cultivation season, Thai farmers raced water buffaloes on Sunday, Aug. 4. Over 50 buffaloes competed along a 200-meter (656-feet) muddy track in the Napa sub-district of Chonburi province, located about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Bangkok. The race serves as a reminder of the buffalo’s historical role […]
The current ten-day peak travel period, ending on January 1st, is anticipated to witness an unprecedented surge in air travel, hosting an estimated 7.5 million passengers. The American Automobile Association (AAA) highlights this surge, marking a significant peak in year-end air travel.
As the second most visited zoo in the US, the Houston Zoo now has one more special charm to its many attractions: the world’s very first exhibit of the Galápagos Islands. Many species of the Galapagos are found nowhere else in the world and are considered the “most endangered species.”
Skiers have returned to the Arlberg, a mountainous region in western Austria and home to one of Europe’s top ski areas. Prices have increased by roughly 9.8 percent compared to last year, but a ski spot such as this is something many are not willing to compromise.
The Amethyst Mine in the Lappish countryside has been operating since the 80s. Each year, the mine welcomes between 20,000 and 25,000 tourists in search of their own gems that can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars—depending on weight and quality.
As COVID-19 cases explode in China, countries around the world are ramping up new curbs on travelers arriving from the country. Starting Jan. 5, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia will require Chinese travelers to submit negative COVID-19 test results before departure.
Sydney has been preparing to be one of the first cities to kick off New Year’s Eve celebrations. Preparations have been underway for months and will focus on the ancestral traditions of the region. The 9 pm and midnight events will focus on traditional Indigenous culture and pay respect to Aboriginal women.
The Chinese regime is continuing to assert territorial claims in the South China Sea. On Monday, the Malaysian Air Force reported 16 Chinese military jets flying in Malaysia’s airspace. The aircraft came as close as 70 miles from Malaysia’s north coast.
A rainy day didn’t stop a New York City community from coming together to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the year of the rat. In Flushing, Queens, excited crowds watched on Jan. 25 as a parade of dragon dances, colorful floats, and ladies dressed as heavenly maidens performing a Chinese folk dance, passed by. The […]
WASHINGTON—”Puffy White”. That’s how the National Cherry Blossom Festival describes the current and final stage of blooms for the iconic Japanese blossoms which attract scores of visitors to Washington year. The pink and white blossoms decorating the rows of Yoshino cherry trees were still several days away from their peak bloom on Friday (March 29), […]
Harry Potter fans have been flocking to Universal Studios ever since Harry Potter World was established in 2011 in Orlando and in 2016 in Los Angeles. Its distinctive buildings and castle often grab the attention of tourists and make one feel that they are really in Hogwarts. Other than taking the rides and enjoying some […]
Australian bush food or ‘bush tucker’ as it’s known by the locals, is the animal and plant foods that native aborigines lived on for an estimated 60 thousand years before European settlers arrived in Australia. This staggering length of time makes ‘bush tucker’ possibly the oldest food on earth. From kangaroo, crocodile, and emu, to fruits, mushrooms, […]
Fine cuisine techniques with moms cooking – surprisingly big hit in NYC. We visited one of Manhattan’s best-kept secrets – Oiji, a modern Korean restaurant opened by Brian Kim and Tae Kyung Ku. They have reinvented classic Korean dishes they grew up eating, adding elements of surprise without veering into fusion territory. “It was a […]
You wouldn’t quite believe it until you saw it. Today, we will take you to the moon, where you will view (with your own eyes) a bizarre moonscape comprising thousands of deep dark holes. Just joking! This is not the moon, this is White Cliffs. This is Australia mate! Set in the middle of nowhere […]
It is said that this city is where Japan’s many national treasures are stored.It is a spiritual hometown for Japanese people.Devoted believers pray wholeheartedly.In this atmosphere, one feels immersed in peace and tranquility.What’s the name of this town? What’s the story behind Todaiji temple, the world’s largest wooden structure? Most of today’s Todaiji is the […]
To have a more in-depth experience of Japanese traditional culture, Hyesoo will head towards Kansai. The first stop would be Japan’s “thousand-year capital”—Kyoto. Kyoto is also where Japan’s ancient cultures are best preserved. Tranquil, elegant, and self-possessed. [Kyoto-Katsura Wigs for Kabuki and Geisha] How to make wigs? Every hair-piece can be used around 10 times. […]
One of Japan’s most beautiful signature items—the kimono. As lights come on at night and curtains are lifted, performers wearing sumptuous kimonos of vibrant colors or flower patterns, paired with elaborated hairstyle and makeup. performs original and unique century –old stories of Japan. At Shochiku Costumes, a renowned kimono and Kabuki costume company in Osaka, Hyesoo […]
