Beaches of San Diego, United States

San Diego ... I know this cities from a song..

Therefore, it trigger me to introduce this cities....

San Diego is one of the finest cities in the United States, known throughout the world for its lovely, moderate-climate all year round and for fantastic, sunny beaches. For vacation, it is a world-class and major destination for people from all over the world. Located on the Pacific Ocean with its proximity to the Mexican border, San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California.

San Diego is truly a multicultural city packed with historic places, museums, sunny beaches, large parks, shops, restaurants, and many more attractions for people of all ages.

The best time to visit San Diego is early spring, although there is never really a bad time to visit. If you are traveling on a budget then you can find some great deals on hotel rooms during the winter months. It is highly recommended that you book hotel rooms and flights in advance if you are planning a trip during the summer when tourists from all over the world gather.

Buildings on the Coast of San Diego

Like Los Angeles, San Diego is quite spread out, so the best way to get around is by renting a car, especially if you want to explore the city on your own schedule and convenience. 

One of the best attraction in San Diego is, 

 The Beaches 

San Diego is very popular due to its amazing sandy beaches along its coast that extended over more than 110 kilometers. There are 30 ocean-view beaches in San Diego County. In truth, the city is most famous for some its magnificent and pristine sea beaches that are known to keep a moderate temperature throughout the year. This is mostly due to something referred to as the Marine Layer. The Marine Layer is an air mass that forms over large bodies of water, and in the case of San Diego it forms over the Pacific Ocean. The Marine Layer in San Diego helps to keep temperatures more moderate than many first time visitors are expecting. A typical day in San Diego is in the upper 70s, with a nice cool breeze blowing in from the Pacific Ocean.

Del Mar - San Diego Shoreline

The most famous beaches along the coastline are Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Shell Beach, Moonlight Beach, the beach at 15th Street in Del Mar, and Coronado Silver Strand. Whether you sunbathe in the California sun, have an amazing romantic walk on the sand, or take a dip, these world famous beaches are full of life, thanks to San Diego's fantastic climate, all year round.

Mission Beach

Mission Beach, which is one of the most popular beaches in San Diego, is excellent for swimming, surfing and sun-bathing. It stretches over two miles overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Another famous beach is Coronado Beach, where there are plenty of divine restaurants to suit even the most particular pallets.

Coronado Beach

HEY you, YEAH .. is YOU, who READING this ... 

If i'm you, & afford to go , 

I will choose to buy the TICKET IMMEDIATELY and 

flight there to enjoy my LIFE !! 

Perth , Australia

Come On ... Let us move to PERTH together & have a WONDERFUL holiday....

Perth is a world class city known for some of the most beaches in the world, and for high quality of living standards. It is the capital of Western Australia, & 4th largest city in the country.Perth is one of the most isolated cities, in a very, very good way, on the planet. The nearest city to Perth is Adelaide which is over 2000 km away. Theme parks with a variety of rides and a carnival atmosphere, beautiful beaches, a great outdoors in Perth are a major attraction for locals and tourists. In fact, there are so many wonderful places in this beautiful city of Western Australia, that it is easy to look some of them.

Perth, Western Australia, viewed at night reflected in the Swan River:Pictures of the City:

A View of Perth (From King's Park):

Driving through Perth Australia:

Top Places to Visit in Perth, Australia

Here are some of Perth's major and most popular tourist attractions:

Adventure World

It is one of the best theme parks in Australia and a very popular place to visit. It is a 20 minute drive away from the city center of Perth and located in Bibra Lake. Adventure World is the premier amusement park of Perth, and has a wide variety of options, including water slides and rides, fun roller coasters, mazes, Kids Cove and all sorts of attractions to suit the whole family. This park is a favorite for both locals and tourists. Whether you go alone or with the family, bring along a picnic or enjoy the foods offered by lots of vendors within the theme park. You will surely enjoy every moment here.

JUST FOR FUN  Aqua Park

As the name indicates, it is a great place for enjoying outdoor fun. It is a massive water park located on the picturesque western shore of Mandurah to the south of Perth. It is an ideal place for toddlers, kids, youths, and adults to have fun. Splash, jump, slide and climb in this massive water playground. It is a great water playground and one of the major attractions in Perth.

Museum of Western Australia

If you love exploring the past then a museum is the best place. The Museum of Western Australia is very rich with thousands of collections. You can see dinosaur fossils, aboriginal artifacts, and stone-age tools. There are plenty of exhibitions, school holiday events, activity trails, and other educational opportunities year round.

Kings Park & Botanic Garden

It is a famous spot in Perth that entertains people of all ages. Kings Park & Botanic Garden is just off the CBD (Central Business District) of Perth and is the most visited destination in Perth. The park has playgrounds for kids and adults, cafes, and picnic areas scattered throughout the park. During summer you can see a concert or performance in the park. You can hire a bike, join a free guided walk or simply take a tram tour to explore this beautiful natural park which expands over 400 hectares of parkland and natural bush. You can have a spectacular view of the Swan River while eating at the Kings Park Tearooms or at Fraser’s Restaurant. It also provides a spectacular view of Perth skyline, especially in the night. It is a place for inspiration, picnics, pleasant walks, relaxation, and recreation for both local people and visitors or tourists.

Perth Zoo

Whether you are visiting with families or alone do not forget to explore one of the best zoos in Australia. Perth Zoo is a fun place to visit at any time as it is open every day. Make sure to bring your camera because there are plenty of opportunities to take great shots of the creatures you love. You can see hundreds of native and exotic animals. This zoo is particularly famous for its breeding programs for endangered species. See the Asian Rainforest and Nocturnal House, the Australian Walkabout, and African Savannah in this award winning zoo. You can bring along a picnic or BBQ at the zoo if visiting with family or friends and enjoy lunch. You can also enjoy a light lunch, coffee or snack at a lunch bar and café in the zoo.

Australian Penguin in Perth Zoo:

Koala Bear in the Perth Zoo:

Cottesloe Beach

It is the most famous beach and the most popular destination for Perth residents and visitors on those hot and lazy days. You can enjoy spectacular views over the Ocean, great sunset moments, and snorkeling. There are dozens of restaurants and cafés on the beach along the Marine Parade. You can also find accommodation here but prices can be a bit higher than that of the hotels in Perth.

And Final Words:

No matter if you are locals or tourists; you are bound to enjoy yourselves at these theme parks, beaches and outdoor destinations throughout Perth, Australia. If you want to have a great time alone, or with family, and/or friends then Perth is one of the best destinations in the world and very much worth visiting


Additional Photos: 

Belows are some of the photos my parents who visit to my uncle who imigranted to Perth 20 years ago...

# Cute baby cousin which i never see him so far~

.... MY mum more Like to takes Photos than my DAD... 

One day in Singapore

Time to go to our neighbor's country

SINGAPORE

Singapore is a very fascinating country, with its position as a global hub of trade in Asia as well as its diverse past. Being a unique piece of prized geography since the 11th century, Singapore has been occupied and reoccupied, and settled by many people from all different walks of life. But in the end, this city owns itself. Over the years, Singapore has overcome issues of sanitation, housing, poverty, and crime to grow into a clean, thriving commercial area with a tourist trade built around sublime experiences and jaw-dropping adventures.

If i got only 24 hours stay in Singapore, i will never miss out few places...

my FIRST station will be ORCHARD ROAD ,

#the heart of Orchard Road

Orchard Road means one thing: shopping!

Relentlessly lined with flashy shopping malls and upmarket hotels, Singapore’s premier shopping street is cheerfully lined with plenty of shady trees, seating and flower boxes.

You’ll find luxury flagship stores from Dior to Armani, huge shopping malls like Ngee Ann City, department stores, cinemas and entertainment complexes.

Head to the basement food halls dotted along Orchard Road for a cheap and filling lunch, and come back at night to while the evening away at a nightclub.

Orchard Road stretches west from Istana Park, home to Singapore’s president, to the botanic gardens at its western end. It’s a long, long stretch of road, but the street’s MRT stations, Dhoby Ghaut and Orchard, will help you get around.

# Orchard Road during Christmas Season.

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SECOND station will be MERLION PARK  ....

Merlion Park is not as much a park as it is a standing symbol for all of Singapore. Spread out over 2,500 square meters, or about 27,000 square feet, the park is perhaps most famously known for its centerpiece, a 2 meter tall, or seven foot, Merlion cub fountain at the center.

Because of the great city view from the park, which extends out to the Marina Day Sands , the waterfront park has become a busy destination around  clock, with access open 24 hours a day. The park is centrally located on One Fullerton near to the busy Central Business District.

Drawing over a million visitors each year, the park’s Merlion cub was first unveiled to the public in 1972. A large public event was recently held for the 40th year anniversary of the occasion.

THIRD station will be MARINA BAY  ....

Marina Bay is the vivacious, central hub of modern Singapore, built to be a symbol of progress and technological advancement, and boasting a wide array of activities and attractions that are not only geared towards visits, but can be built as lifestyles as well. Marina Bay gives Singapore its signature skyline, and focuses commerce and trade seamlessly into the entertainment and tourism industry. It is important to giving Singapore the livable, comfortable atmosphere it desires and the reputation for luxury it is trying to build. It ties in the elements of modern urban life to the nature the area prizes so much, incorporating parks and green spaces in with business infrastructure.

# The Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

Among other things, Marina Bay is home to a large Waterfront Promenade which features the Mist Walk, an interactive water and light display that uses fine misters to bring down the ambient temperature of the urban trail to provide a more comfortable walking experience. Eventually, the Promenade comes out at the Youth Olympic Park—Singapore’s first art park. There is also the Sands Skypark with the Infinity Pool, a hotel rooftop pool designed to let you swim on top of the world at 57 stories above ground.

#Singapore Bay

There are also retail outlets, casinos, museums, and a variety of restaurants, including a chocolate bar. If this isn’t enough, Marina Bay is also home to the Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest observation wheel standing at 165 meters tall.

Shibuya Tokyo

I love Tokyo! Especially after I learned Japanese language … I hope to practice my graduated KINDER GARDEN level Japanese language one day…

I do have a cousin who stays at Tokyo. She had recommend me to go visit Shibuya when I travel to TOKYO ^_^

SHIBUYA (渋谷)... is one of the twenty-three city wards of Tokyo, but often refers to just the popular shopping and entertainment area found around Shibuya Station. In this regard, Shibuya is one of Tokyo's most colorful and busy districts, packed with shopping, dining and nightclubs serving swarms of visitors that come to the district everyday.

 

 Shibuya is a center for youth fashion and culture, and its streets are the birthplace to many of Japan's fashion and entertainment trends. Over a dozen major department store branches can be found around the area catering to all types of shoppers. Most of the area's large department and fashion stores belong to either Tokyo or Seibu, two competing corporations.

SHIBUYA 109


Shibuya 109, a shopping complex. Popularly known by the nickname "Maru-kyu," attracts many young girls to the 120 shops popular among teenagers. Check the latest fashions worn by the charismatic salesclerks. It has continually created its own culture and always offers the latest in original fashions.

A prominent landmark of Shibuya is the large intersection in front of the station's Hachiko Exit. 

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The intersection is heavily decorated by neon advertisements and giant video screens and gets flooded by pedestrians each time the crossing light turns green, making it a popular photo and movie filming spot.

Shibuya Crossing

The Shibuya Crossing is a couple of minutes from Shibuya 109 and just outside Shibuya Station served by JR Yamanote Line. This crossing, made famous by the 'Lost in Translation' movie, is one of the busiest in the world and the quintessence of organized chaos. The traffic lights from all directions turn red all at the same time and for the next couple of minutes people invade the crossing like spilled beans out of a can. You can observe the spectacle of lights and people from the Starbucks on the crossing's north side or you can experience the madness for yourself, which in my opinion is far better. Everybody matched their peace at the speed of the person in front, walking at Unison, on lanes.

Shibuya Station and surroundings are undergoing major redevelopment over the coming years.

On the east side of the station, a new large culture, shopping and office complex, the Hikarie opened in 2012.

#The Shibuya Hikarie


 

A high rise complex opened in spring 2012 at Shibuya Station East Exit. Extending 34 floors above ground and four floors below and consisting of a musical hall and culture, shopping, and dining facilities, Shibuya Hikarie is drawing attention as a new landmark of the Shibuya area.

A year later, the Tokyu Toyoko Line platforms were moved underground, enabling through-traffic with the Fukutoshin Subway Line.

Furthermore, a major redevelopment of the Shibuya Station building is now underway, including the construction of a new, 230 meter tall skyscraper to be completed by around 2020 and the move of the platforms of the JR Saikyo Line next to the platforms of the JR Yamanote Line. Furthermore, the pedestrian plaza on the west side of the station will be enlarged and made more pedestrian friendly in combination with a rearrangement of the busand taxi stops. The entire project is scheduled for completion around 2027.

Additional Info:

Below is the map of Shibuya.

Teddy Bear Museum , Jeju Island...

Let us go to JEJU !!! 

It is an volcanic island lies  just off the southern coast of South Korea, and is a popular tourist destination with South Koreans and visitors alike. Although there have been attempts to market Jeju Island as the Hawaii of South Korea, its climate and geography is very different. What is the same though, is that there are a wide range of activities to enjoy while there, it has some areas of outstanding natural beauty, and it is a top choice for honeymooning couples both local and foreign.  

Let us go visit to the TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM...

because .....  I am those kind of like to hug my teddy bear when going to bed .....


A little bit intro to this museum....


The  Teddy Bear Museum lives up to its name, boasting quite an impressive variety that have been loved for more than a hundred years the world over.

 Inside the two galleries you can view the teddy bears from various countries. 

 #one of the gallery is    

TESEUM GALLERY ~







The gallery is grouped into three sections: 

the History Hall, the Art Hall and the Project Exhibition Hall. 

# A wedding couple bear which can be seen once you enter the musuem.








In the History Hall, you can witness the 100-year history of teddy bears including famous scenes, popular teddy bears of different eras, and antique teddy bears. 

# Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times and The Ford Model T, the world's first affordable automobile.















# Many kinds of teddy bears that touch peoples' heart.

# More teddy bears that captured. 









In the Art Hall are the latest artworks of world’s famous designers, and you will also find 

#animation characters beloved by children. 

# Swarovski teddy bear & 125 Karat bear

A section not to miss is where you can find the smallest Teddy Bear in the world at the size of 4.5mm. 

#Teddy Bear in the world at the size of 4.5mm

In the project exhibit hall you can meet teddy bears grouped to suit the theme of each exhibition. 



You can dine or drink coffee at the museum cafe or bar.  The museum bar is a luxurious space only for adults, which is open in the summer. But there are other places besides the fancy cafe or bar. 

# Lotteria's food (a chain of fast food restaurant that founded in Japan but more well known in South Korea)









At the museum garden, you can meet the marvelous teddy bear sculptures and models. 

# Direction board to Garden where Teddies play in Nature. 

The garden decorated with various themes such as the Korean Black bear family 

# Korean black bear family 

# Picnic with teddy and his family

# Elvis bearly show

and the magical pond is also a great site to behold.

#the magical pond

If you wish to go , the admission fees for this museum is as below:

Admission / Participation Fees

* Adult 7,000 won / Group 5,000 won * Youth 6,000 won / Group 4,000 won * Child, senior and disabled visitors 5,000 won / Group 3,000 won ※ Group - more 20 people Additional Info: you can get there  ........ From Seoul to Jeju-do Gimpo Airport (subway line No.5 Gimpo Airport station) Take Incheon Airport limousine (Contact No- +82-1577-2600: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) From Jeju-do Take an airport limousine No.600 Get off at Yeomiji Botanical Garden in Jungmun sightseeing complex. (15 minute interval, 50 minute ride), then walk for 5 min.