T minus 17 hours and counting

I took this photo in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States of America in December 2013. When I was waking back to my hotel I found this sign to catch customer's attention about a New Year's Eve Party in downtown, Vegas. It was a lot of fun to shop around souvenir shops in Vegas during that time of the year. I enjoyed seeing many kinds of funny party gears for upcoming new year parties in Vegas. Not to mention it was so much fun to stay in Vegas during the holiday season. So many fun things to do and see there. Of course fire works were included. The city was really the city of entertainment.

Restauradores Square on December 1st

I took this photo at Restauradores Square in Lisbon, Portugal on December 1st, 2013. The photo shows the Monument to the Restorers (Portuguese: Monumento aos Restauradores) and a national flag of Portugal. A ceremony was held at that moment. I don't know much about history, but Restauradores Square is relate to memorization of the Portuguese Restoration War and the victory, and the war started on the same day of 1640, so the ceremony was for that, I believe. When a band was playing a music, a guy looked like in his mid-60s who was standing in front of me took off his beret hat and put it on again after the music. With that, I guessed that the music was supposed to be national anthem of Portugal.

It's more than 100 meters high

I took this photo in Milan, Italy by my iPad mini. The photo shows Duomo di Milano  (English: Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of St Mary of the Nativity or being simply called Milan Cathedral). It's a stunning Gothic Cathedral and is more than 100 meters high and 100 meters wide. It was a little too hard to take a photo of the whole building from the ground level, so this is just an example. When you look up the Gothic Cathedral from the square, the cathedral looks like this. Huge, isn't it? It was really a magnificent view.

Oh, it's a Poya day...

I took this photo in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka on a Poya on a full moon night. Every full moon day in Sri Lanka is called Poya in Sinhalese, and every Poya day is Buddhist holiday. So that means a lot of shops and restaurants are taking a break for a day. I think for first-timer tourists, it's a tad hard to find a place to eat ( can't drink alcohol on Poya days, by the way) on Poya day. Anyway, I was in Hikkaduwa on that night and took a stroll around along Galle Road and at least found a place to eat spicy Fish Curry and some rice. I took this photo while I was waiting my dinner at the table.

Christmas gift boxes

I took this photo in the Praça do Comércio (English: Commerce Square) in Lisbon, Portugal at the beginning of December 2013. A tall illuminated object was set up in the Praça do Comércio and it just looked like a golden Christmas tree. A star shaped object was topped on the top of the golden Christmas tree, and some large illuminated gift boxes were set at the bottom of it. A stunning view. It was actually my last night in Lisbon, so after taking a lot of photos in the Praça do Comércio, I walked around the streets to find out a nice place for my last dinner.

Party start at 007 pm

I took this photo in Pattaya, Thailand in December 2014. There were a lot of signs in the streets to catch customer's attention about upcoming their New Year's Eve Parties. The photo shows a sign from Mantra Restaurant and Bar Pattaya. According to the sign, the party named Casino Royale was held at Mantra Restaurant bar and the party start at 007 pm on New Year's Eve 2014. Mantra Restaurant and Bar Pattaya was voted 4th on TripAdviser's top 10 choice restaurants in Thailand. I've been to Thailand for a few dozen times and I've been to Mantra Restaurant and Bar Pattaya a few times. I was always satisfied.

Hey Lion, I need you...

The photo shows one of my favorite Asian beers named Lion. The photo shows Lion Lager. The beautiful gold just looks like the color of lion mane. By the way from my personal experience, beer Lion can be found anywhere in Sri Lanka, but once I leave Sri Lanka, it's next to impossible to find beer Lion again. Then I miss it more. It can be said an Israeli beer Goldstar. Goldstar looks like the most popular and the top-selling beer in Israel, but once I leave Israel, it's impossible to find the good beer again. Then I miss it more.

What are you looking at?

I took this photo in front of Harley Davidson Cafe Las Vegas in Nevada, the United States of America. Harley Davidson cafe is located at the intersection of South Las Vegas Blvd and East Harmon Avenue that the place where people love to take some photos of the huge display of Harley Davidson from the pedestrian skywalk or its escalator. Since it was in the middle of a holiday season in 2013, Santa Claus was also displayed in front of the cafe. Oh my goodness, it's been almost two years. Time does fly, doesn't it?

Christmas was coming

I took this photo in Pattaya, Thailand in December 2010. Christmas was coming to Central Festival Pattaya Beach and a snowman was ready to rock 'n' roll. Only one snowman on this photo, but there were so many snowmen around the huge Christmas tree in the garden. They were fun to watch. Central Festival Pattaya Beach is one of the post popular hangouts in the city. You can enjoy a shopping-spree, watch movies, eat and drink, and all. That time, I stayed at a hotel on Soi 9 which means I was there right next to Central Festival Pattaya Beach and those cute snowmen.

Enjoy a lot around there

I took this photo at near Westminster Millennium Pier in London, England, the United Kingdom. The photo shows Elizabeth Tower and a part of the Palace of Westminster. The Westminster Quarters (a.k.a. the Westminster Chimes) could be heard around there. Also, popular landmarks of London are within walking distance from there. For example the London Eye (the gigantic Ferris Wheel), it's just across from the River Thames. Also, Westminster Abbey (UNESCO World Heritage Site), it's just around the corner from there.

Genius bar @ Christmas market, Zagreb

I took this photo in Zagreb, Croatia when I was enjoying a delicious glass of mulled wine at a bar of Christmas market. Luckily, I found this very nice hot dog place on the second day of my trip in Croatia and I went to the same place several times during my time in Zagreb. Hot dogs and mulled wine are really well cooked and staff was kind and friendly. I really loved there. Sometimes I stopped by there just for their fabulous mulled wine. The menu showed it as Kuhano Vino which meant mulled wine in Croatian language.

Highlights of Sri Lanka

I took this photo on a beach in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. It seemed someone had a talent to draw an illustrated map of Sri Lanka.  Sri Lanka is in the Indian Ocean south of India, and has 6 cultural UNESCO world heritage sites and 2 natural UNESCO world heritage sites. I've been to 6 cultural UNESCO world heritage sites. I think the illustrated map on a wall of a building depicts highlights of Sri Lanka very well. Beaches, UNESCO world heritage sites, gem field, tea plantation and so on. The building belongs to a tour agency. I dropped by there for a Thambili break.

When I hear the name Bond...

I took this photo in London, England, the United Kingdom. Bond Street Tube Station was under construction to upgrade under way at that moment in October 2013. But at least I could take a few photos like this and now those photos are my fond memories. I know Bond Street Tube Station and the street of the same name are nothing relate to James Bond films officially, but for me the name Bond equals James Bond and 007. Yep, I'm a big fan. I watched SPECTRE at the theater most recently, and it was absolutely spectacular.

Feast on an Israeli Breakfast

I took this photo at my hotel's dining room in Tel Aviv, Israel and the photo shows Israeli Breakfast. So-called Israeli Breakfast amongst the tourists was originally from a kibbutz, but now you can enjoy an Israeli Breakfast wherever you are in Israel. At my hotel in Tel Aviv, I enjoyed having a buffet styled Israeli Breakfast. I poured a glass of fresh fruit juice as a starter and put it on a table. Then a waiter came to me and asked if I wanted a cup of cappuccino. I said yes of course, and went to buffet lines. They prepared so many kinds of hummus, bread, fish, meat, salads, fruits, desserts, and all. And most importantly, everything was very delicious.

Looks like a good beer place

I took this photo in Amsterdam, Holland some where in between Amsterdam Central Railway Station and Dam Square on the Damrak avenue. Christmas markets were held on the Damrak street and the photo shows a door of a beer place. There was a cute Christmas' sticker on the door and it seemed like Father Christmas had already gotten tipsy. Nice. After taking some photos on the Damrak street, I was really in the mood for a good beer. So I went to a Heineken place and ordered a cold one and some food. The Netherlands, the home of Heineken. I really enjoyed it.

Seems fine from this side

I guess I don't need to explain what the photo shows in this case, but it's Tower Bridge in London, England, the United Kingdom. I started to walk on Tower Bridge from the bottom of the Tower of London side, and crossed the bridge over the River Thames, and took this photo from the other bank of the river. Because of the sun. Some photos of Tower Bridge that I took on the bank of the Tower of London side were terrible. I was taking those photos agains the sun at that moment. After taking this photo and then some, I walked along the River Thames toward London Bridge, and crossed the River Thames again to the the bank of origin.

Lisbon > Zagreb > Ljubljana > Frankfurt > Vegas

I took this photo in Ljubljana, Slovenia in December 2013. I spent some time in Lisbon, Portugal and Zagreb, Croatia and Ljubljana, Slovenia, and Frankfurt, Germany and Las Vegas, NV, the United States of America in December 2013. Among the five cities, I experienced the coldest temperature in Ljubljana. Slightly snow covered roofs looked cute together with city's beautiful Christmas decorations. I've heard that the coldest temperature can be experienced in Yakutsk, Russia. I've googled about the temperature. The result was jaw-dropping.

Transparent ocean tunnel

I took this photo at Siam Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand. I found a huge aquarium on the first basement of Siam Paragon. Then one day I decided to spend some time there. Admission fee was relatively expensive, but it was so much fun experience taking a glass bottom boat in a huge sharks' pool, and then waking around the transparent ocean tunnel right under the huge sharks' pool. The photo shows the transparent ocean tunnel. When I was being inside of the tunnel, I could imagine myself being deep inside of Ocean World.

Tourist Information Center on La Rambla

I took this photo on La Rambla in Barcelona, Spain. La Rambla is my favorite street in Barcelona. I took this photo while I was taking a stroll around after having a nice breakfast at a cafe on La Rambla. There was a Tourist Information Center on La Rambla, but it was a little too early for their opening hours. So the photo looks like this. Speaking of Tourist Information Centers, I've asked a strange question at a Tourist Information Center in Hollywood, L.A. I used a subway to get to Hollywood and bought a ticket from a ticket vending machine. Then, I received a lot of 1 dollar coins in change. I've never seen 1 dollar coins until then. So I was wondering 1 dollar coins could be used only for L.A. subway or something. Then I dropped by a Tourist Information Center and asked "Excuse me, what is this?" They said "This is 1 dollar". I asked "This can be used everywhere?". They said "Sure". Learned something new. By the way, other than the L.A. subway's vending machine, I've never received 1 dollar coins. Strange experience.

Monastiraki Square

I took this photo in Athens, Greece. You can see the Acropolis of Athens above the middle, Monastiraki Metro Station on the right, and Tzistarakis Mosque on the left. Yep, it's Athens. You can look up the Acropolis of Athens from so many streets, squares in Athens. Actually, Monastiraki Metro Station was the nearest station from my hotel in Athens. Back when on my arrival morning, I took a train from the airport, and got out of the train at Monastiraki Station. Then, walked toward my hotel. Also, surrounding area of Monastiraki Square is Athens' hectic shopping district. I could enjoy everything.

ยำมาม่ากุ้ง: Yum Mama with Prawns

The photo shows ยำมาม่ากุ้ง (Pronounce: Yum Mama Koong, English: Spicy Instant Noodles Salad with Prawns). I used this photo as the image photo of my blog for six months, and this morning I changed it. ยำมาม่า (Pronounce: Yum Mama) is a type of Thai salad which is made of Thailand's most popular instant noodles brand มาม่า (Pronounce: Mama). If you find ยำมา in a menu book, you might choose your ingredients as you'd like; prawns, minced pork, mixed seafood and so on. Check yourself first. I went with prawns (Thai: กุ้ง) and it was so yummy.

A panoramic view a lack of the Himalayas

I took this photo at the hilltop of Ananda hill in Pokhara, Nepal. The hill is famous for World Peace Pagoda and its Shanti Stupa as well as this panoramic view of Pokhara and Lake Phewa. Rainy seasons in Nepal usually bring overcast sky like the photo shows, and the heavy clouds hide the beautiful Himalayas almost all day long and every single day. Yep, there are mountains, but they were hidden by the clouds. If you are lucky, you can see the Himalayas early in the morning during a rainy season trip, but you have to remember viewing the Himalayas is not going to be everyday opportunity.

It's been almost a decade

I took this photo in front of a hotel Negombo, Sri Lanka. I found a little Father Christmas who was trying to ladder a wall of the hotel. Look at him, he is tiny, but he is next to the Sri Lankan flag. Before I became a big fan of Unawatuna in the far west of the Southern coast of Sri Lanka, Negombo was my most favorite town in Sri Lanka. Negombo is in the center of the Western coast of Sri Lanka. I can't believe that it's been almost a decade since I took this photo in Negombo. I took this photo in the middle of December 2015.

ต้มซุปเปอร์ขาไก่

The photo shows ต้มซุปเปอร์ขาไก่ (English: Chicken feet spicy soup). I took this photo at one of my favorite restaurants in Pattaya, Thailand. The restaurant is on Chaloem Phrakiat (a.k.a. Pattaya Sai 3) street in between Soi Lengkee and Chalom Phrakiat 25 alley. You can't miss it. There, you'll definitely enjoy authentic yummy Thai local food in very Thai-ish atmosphere. The restaurant is famous for Chicken Feet Spicy Soup: ต้มซุปเปอร์ขาไก่ as well as many kinds of stir-fried vegetables and seafood. Their Chicken Feet Spicy Soup tastes just right and has a lot of chicken feet in it. I think it's a very special, and a must-eat item in Pattaya, Thailand. I love it. When I having this soup, a group of 4 Thai guys were having the same soup at the next table.

Train schedule board, Luxembourg Station

I took this photo at Luxembourg Railways Station in Luxembourg city, Luxembourg. The station building itself was very beautiful as well as inside of the station. There was a huge stained-glass near the ceiling which was stunning. Right under the beautiful stained-glass, there were large train schedule boards to show up-coming departure trains, arrival trains and its details. I took a photo of the departure train schedule board, and went to a restroom, and bought some mint candies at a train station kiosk, then walked toward the platform 10 AB to catch a train to Koblenz, Germany.

Wait, what's that? But I have to leave...

I took this photo in Zagreb, Croatia. I walked around Croatian capital a lot. I mean really a lot. When I left Zagreb, I felt like I walked in every street of the city and I saw everything. But it wasn't, of course. On the day of my flight to Frankfurt, Germany, I took a cab from my hostel to the airport. When I was viewing the view from the cab window, I found a lot of interesting places that I didn't go during my time in Zagreb. The same things happen to me all the time. Then I always think 'Okay, I'll come back to this city once again in the future'.

Idyllic site of mostly chaotic Bangkok

The photo shows an idyllic view of Bangkok, Thailand from my hotel's balcony. The hotel is located 7 kilometer from Suvarnabhumi International Airport and offers free transfer service from / to the airport. Also, there was early check-in service. That time, my flight from Los Angeles was scheduled to flew in to Suvarnabhumi early in the morning, and I was planing to fly to Colombo, Sri Lanka in the following day. Thinking about the situation, I made a right decision to choose a hotel near the airport. The hotel offered free WiFi, and had a swimming pool, a mini mart, a Thai massage place, and a Thai restaurant. Plus, there was a local super market across from the hotel. Around the super market, there were food stalls.

Traktørstedet Rosenborg

The photo shows a sign of Traktørstedet Rosenborg. It's a very nice cafe restaurant where you can enjoy your meals and drinks in Rosenborg Castle (Danish: Rosenberg Slot) in Copenhagen, Denmark. I visited Rosenberg Castle to watch departure and arrival of the changing of the guards. The actual changing of the guards is take place at Amalienborg Palace daily, but the guards start their march from Rosenborg Castle. Also, the guards come back to Rosenborg castle after the changing of the guards. When I visited Rosenborg Castle, I didn't know that a restaurant was there, but once I found it, that place became the perfect place for lunch.

Chili Cheese Dog and Budweiser

The photo shows Chili Cheese Dog with Chips and a bottle of Budweiser. I ordered them at a diner in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States of America. All of them on the plate was a perfect combination of my favorite food and taste. Compare to the bottle of Bud, you can imagine how big the Chili Cheese Dog was. The long thick sausage was well grilled and it went really well with spicy chili and melted cheese. I was also appreciated with diced red onions. Ah, how yummy it was. I was in a food coma for hours after that.

Römerberg with Christmas decorations

I took this photo in Frankfurt, Germany. That day, I took a morning flight from Zagreb, Croatia and flew in to Frankfurt Airport around 10:30. I took a train from the airport for Frankfurt am Main station. I checked in to my hotel around ten past eleven. First things first, I went to visit the huge famous Christmas Market which was held in Römerberg (a.k.a. Romer Plaza or Romer Square) and had a cup of Mulled Wine. I enjoyed the atmosphere pretty much. Of course, I visited the Christmas Market at night as well, but since it was held in historical Römerberg, the daytime view also looked very nice like this.

Deák Ferenc tér

I took this photo at Deák Ferenc tér of the M2 Line (a.k.a. Red Line) of Budapest Metro. Deák Ferenc tér is the only interchange station for the 3 lines of of Budapest Metro. That day, I took the M1 Line (a.k.a. Yellow Line) from Hősök tere (a.k.a. Heroes' Square) and transferred train for the M2 Line at Deák Ferenc tér. If my memory is correct, I bought Budapest Metro One Day Ticket and paid 1350 HUF for that. I don't remember why I did so, but probably someone gave me an informative advice about Budapest Metro and its ticket system.

What's gonna see next, and after that

I took this photo in Porto, Portugal. It was my second time visiting Portugal, and was my first time visiting Porto. I flew in Porto around midnight, so there weren't many things I could do on my arrival day. The following morning, I had nice breakfast at my hotel, and got a Porto city map at the reception. A receptionist kindly marked some must-sees on the map and taught me how long it took from there to there on foot. The city looked fantastic already on the map. I got out of the hotel with the map and started to walk around the city. An hour later, I took this photo. Not to mention I was already a huge fun of Porto. I enjoyed walk on to beautiful narrow streets as well as the high street.

Praed Street Entrance / Exit of Paddington Station

The photo shows Praed Street Entrance / Exit of Paddington Station in London, England, the United Kingdom. Paddington Station is known as Central London's Railway Station as well as Tube Station of the same name. By the way, Tube is a nickname of London Underground, and I think it really well said. They exactly look like tubes. Since Paddington Station was the nearest station from my hotel on London Street, I used this station quite a lot of times to take a Tube. Also, on my arrival, I took Heathrow Express from the airport and got out of the station from the exist exactly where the photo shows.

Munneswaram temple

I took this photo in a village of Munneswaram in Chilaw, Sri Lanka. Munneswaram is famous for a very old, historical, huge Hindu temple of the same name. That day, I went to Chilaw from Negombo to have some relaxing time at a rest house in front of Chilaw beach. Ocean front rooms of the rest house had relaxing ocean view balcony and I loved being there. After having a late lunch at their delicious restaurant, I headed to Munneswaram by tuk-tuk just to visit Munneswaram temple. Then at night, I returned to my hotel in Negombo. It was worth visiting the famous Hindu temple.

They love chocolate more than anything

I took this photo in Antwerp, Belgium. My train from Amsterdam, Holland arrived in Antwerpen Centraal at 12:10. Then my train to Amsterdam, Holland was going to leave Antwerpen Centraal at 15:49. It meant I only had three and a half hours in Antwerp, Belgium. I know it was too short, but I tried to make the best of such a short stay and I hope I did my best.  My friend and acquaintances really loved the postcards with a lot of Belgian chocolate or glasses of Belgian beer photos. I sent them from a post office near the station.

Bresaola della Valtellina

The photo shows Bresaola della Valtellina which I had at a trattoria in Milan, Italy. Bresaola is cured raw beef from a valley named Valtellina in Northern Italy. A very good one. It was actually a lot more expensive than a glass of Birra Moretti and my main lunch Spaghetti Aglio e olio Peperoncino, but not to mention it was really really yummy. The Bresaola della Valtellina that I had in Milan, Italy already had very nice natural taste without, and I didn't need to use a lemon wedge. I don't know it was a traditional Italian style or not, but I had Bresaola without the lemon wedge and I was satisfied with its natural taste.

Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa

The photo shows Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa which is located in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal. When I find Hard Rock Cafe while I'm traveling around any city, I usually take some photos of it. My hotel in Lisbon was right around the corner from Hard Rock Cafe Lisboa, so I visited there at night to have fun with cold ones. I sat at the bar and had Sagres Lager Draught, Sagres Bohemia Draught, and Heineken Draught ss well as Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes. One of the male bartenders had a talent as an entertainer and I had so much fun seeing his performances. Obrigada.

Every every moment

I took this photo in Thailand in February 2003. It was my second time to visit Thailand and it's been12 years since then. I was already a big fan of Thailand before I visit Thailand for the first time in 2002. After visited Thailand for the first time, I became a huge fan of Thailand. I mean everything I have experienced in Thailand for the first time made me love Thailand even more. Then, I revisit Thailand in 2003 as well. Actually in 2003, I visited Thailand three times in a year. There were a lot to see and a lot to do. I enjoyed every every moment.

Excuse me, do you know where we are?

I took this photo at Milano Centrale (a.k.a. the main railway station of Milan) in Milan, Italy. I flew in to Milan-Malpensa Airport late at night and took a Malpensa Shuttle to Milano Centrale, but I didn't make time to walk around the station. I just caught a Metro Green Line from Central to Loreto and rushed toward my hotel next to Aspromonte Park. A few days later, I re-visited Milano Centrale. I was there as a total first-time traveler, but a group of tourists stopped me at the station and asked me if I knew how to get to their hotel. Milano Centrale is a huge station, so it seemed a little too hard to know their exact location on a map.

Taking a view of Egyptian capital

The photo shows a view of Cairo, Egypt from the Saladin Citadel of Cairo (a.l.a. Cairo Citadel) on Mokattam hill. You can enjoy seeing this kind of panoramic view of the city from the Saladin Citadel of Cairo as well as having quite a bit of experiences at one of the most famous historical sights in the capital of Egypt. Killing two birds with one stone or sort of thing. Cairo is the capital, so there were a lot of people on the streets, so many cars as well, but from the Saladin Citadel, I could view the hectic capital from above, from a different perspective.

TG660 BKK - HND; Sep 2015

The photo shows an in-flight meal of Thai Airways International flight TG660 Bangkok, Thailand to Haneda, Tokyo (BKK - HND). It was about a five and a half-hour flight. In flight meal was rich and spicy Thai Massaman Curry with Chicken (Thai: แกงมัสมั่นไก่) served with rice, bread and boiled veggies. A shrimp salad and a few kinds of traditional Thai sweets were on side. I had them with a glass of red wine. Also, a cup of coffee. Actually, eating delicious Massaman curry in Pattaya, Thailand was on my last trip's itinerary and I was planning to have the best one in the night before my departure, but the restaurant that I was planning to go was closed on that evening. Sadly, I went with plan B. But, Massaman curry experience happened at the end of the journey on the TG flight. I was really happy to have authentic Massaman curry on board. That is why I love Thai Airways International. Their in-flight meals are always super. Thank you, thank you all the time. See you soon!

Imagine a suitcase full of Dutch slippers

I took this photo in Amsterdam, Holland. Lots and lots of cute souvenirs were selling in Amsterdam and I really loved to shop around there. Everything in Dutch souvenir shops looked really pretty and went impulse shopping. I'm still using an orange emergency umbrella which has a tulip shaped hand grip. Also, I really loved fat and pointy banana shaped slippers. I should have bought a lot more pairs of that cute Dutch room slippers. It may sounds funny, but if I could go back to the souvenir shop in the near future, I would love to buy a lot of cute slippers, and leave Amsterdam with a suitcase full of Dutch slippers. I love them so much.

Would you fancy a drink?

I took this photo while I was walking on the boardwalk in Tel Aviv, Israel after the sun set. There were a lot of fun places to eat and drink right on the beach and also across from the beach. You can enjoy viewing the beautiful white sand beach and the crystal blue Mediterranean Sea, and then you can enjoy drinking good beer with delicious Mediterranean cuisine. When you're in Israel, you can enjoy their domestic beer Gold Star, plus, you'll be find a lot of different world-famous beer like Carlsberg, Stella Artois, Tuborg and so on as well. Cheers!

YSL

I took this photo more than five years ago when I was walking on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, the United States of America. One day in Los Angeles, California, I decided to join a local tour which was organized by L.A. City tours. With that, I could visit a lot of must-see sights in L.A. at once by bus. I've gotten some time to walk around Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. I couldn't afford name brand products in super high-end boutiques, but I enjoyed taking a lot of photos on the famous fancy street.

The Eiserner Steg Bridge

I took this photo on the Eiserner Steg Bridge in Frankfurt, Germany. The bridge is also known as Iron bridge or Padlock bridge. The Eiserner Steg Bridge near the famous Römerberg is a pedestrian bridge and was covered by so many love locks like the photo shows. Also, the bridge is one of the prime locations to view the beautiful scenery over the Main river.  The world-famous Römerberg is right around the corner from the Eiserner Steg Bridge. You can easy to visit both must-see sights at once.

Happy Halloween 2015

I took this photo at my favorite pub near London Paddington Station in England, the United Kingdom. I went to the bar this day last last year and ordered pints of San Miguel, Bungers and Mash, and side salad. The salad looked really pretty, and exactly looked like Halloween's Salad. Also it was yummy, I must add that. I loved that pumpkin salad. Since it was the day of Halloween, inside of the pub was decorated in Halloween coordination. Plus, bartenders and wait staff were wearing some Halloween costume. It was fun to be there.

A restaurant on the beach

I took this photo at a restaurant on a beach in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka. I sat at the table beside the beach and ordered a glass of banana juice. I needed some rest on the beach, but not right on the beach because it was a boiling hot day. I wanted to sit under the shadow of a roof, but still I wanted to stay on the beach. It sounds a little complicated, but when I was in Unawatuna, it was possible. The restaurant that I chose that day was a perfect place to fit my feeling in boiling afternoons in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka.

A 350-meter circle

I took this photo in Tel Aviv, Israel. The photo shows a huge map on the boardwalk which was written in Hebrew, Arabic and English. The area of a 350-meter circle was depicted on the map. According to the map, I was standing at the edge of Charles Clore Park. It seemed like there weren't any people within measurable distance from the map and me at the moment. On the previous day, I joined a local bus tour to get to the Dead Sea and returned to Tel Aviv after dusk. I drank some good Israeli beer and skipped actual dinner.

Halloween, pumpkins, and Samuel Adams

The photo shows a Halloween decoration of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. I took this photo at the luxurious lobby several years ago. I stayed in Vegas for a week until the day before Halloween, and flew back to Los Angeles. In Vegas, I stayed in a couple of hotels and one of them was Trump International. My room was luckily on the 44th floor. Not to mention, I really enjoyed the fantastic night view from the huge window of my room with a bottle of cold Samuel Adams in my hand.

Pass out after a night flight

The photo shows my hotel room in Porto, Portugal. My flight from Amsterdam, Holland to Porto, Portugal was delayed for about one and a half hours  and flew into Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport right before midnight. Things I could do on the arrival night was just to take a cab to the hotel, checked-in, dropped my luggage, and slept in. My vacation in Porto started from the following morning. It was very very good city to stay. The comfortable weather, delicious food, tasty Porto Wine, and very nice people everywhere.