Tagged With "Hikawa Shrine in Omiya-ku"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 3, 2014: Metropole Hotel, Hanoi
That's an interesting link, GarryRF, because Sri Lankans tend to be pretty mellow about most things. Still, being disrespectful (or perceived as disrespectful) to Buddha is frowned on and not tolerated by the Sinhalese majority. As many know, it is considered very disrespectful to show too much skin in a Buddhist temple or shrine (no bare shoulders or legs). You won't be allowed admittance to the shrine unless you cover yourself. I believe this woman offended these customs. But this POD is...
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Quebec — A Walled European Fortress In America
Quebec, like New York, is both a city and a state (or rather, a province). It’s an island of French heritage and culture within our Anglo-North American continent. We combined this visit with stops in Montreal and...
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Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec. Where Gumbo was, #73
Gumbo was visiting the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, a massive church set near the banks of the St. Lawrence River in the Canadian province of Quebec. Congratulations to GarryRF for being the first to recognize the site, and...
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Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage (Part 2)
Lisa Day concludes her series on journeying the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage in Japan, ending in Hongu Taisha.
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Back to Oaxaca: Hoofing It, El Picacho & Teotitlan
PortMoresby sets out on the first of several walks in the countryside of southern Mexico, ending in a Zapotec weaving village.
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Journey through Karnataka: Hampi
Professor Abe's fascinating journey through the Karnataka region continues with an exploration of the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi.
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Journey through Karnataka: Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami
Professor Abe's journey to Karnataka continues with stops at several more great and historic sites, including an interesting cave temple.
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Remember the Alamo? A Unique History Lesson
Samantha guides us through the scene of the most famous event in Texas history, even if the facts are still under debate.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey #5: Istanbul to Tbilisi
Wilbur takes us on another memorable train journey, this one starting in Istanbul, then on to Ankara, Erzurum, Batumi (bu bus), Yerevan and ending in Tbilisi
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General Grant National Memorial, New York
PHeymont becomes one of this national monument's few visitors and finds out more about its history.
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In Egypt: Luxor West Bank
PortMoresby visits 3 sites on the West Bank of the River Nile, opposite Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
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In Egypt: The Egyptian Museum
On her last day in Cairo, PortMoresby visits the famous Egyptian Museum, in its last days as the primary home to the treasures of ancient Egypt.
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Pondicherry, India (Part 1)
Bob Cranwell shares memories of life in Pondicherry, a unique corner of the Indian subcontinent.
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Central India, Pt.7: Ajanta
This week Professor Abe takes us to the fantastic Buddhist cave monuments cut into the rocks of the Sahyadri hills. The caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
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John F Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida
The Kennedy Space Center is one of my favorite attractions in the United States. It highlights some of the greatest technological achievements of our species and is testament to one of the most significant advances of human...
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Canterbury Cathedral: A Pilgrims' Goal
One of England's oldest and most important religious buildings, the Cathedral was the goal of the pilgrms in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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September 22, 2016: Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Paisley Park, home of Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
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Chester Cathedral, England
Chester Cathedral isn't the oldest, largest, or most famous but PHeymont calls it one of the most beautiful...and with a most fascinating history.
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Jan. 14, 2017: New York's Changing Scene
On a walking tour of New York's oldest Chinatown, PHeymont finds a long history of changes.
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June 3, 2019: Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
Travel Rob takes us to the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, the first publicly-run museum of bonsai art.
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Top Things to Do in Melbourne
NinaSim offers some suggestions on things to see and do in lovely Melborne, Australia's second most populous city.
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Bergamo, Italy: Jewel of Lombardy
Professor Abe takes us on a loving tour of Bergamo, Italy and its food as well.
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Our Lady of Charity Shrine, El Cobre, Cuba
Near Santiago, Cuba, PHeymont visits a famous shrine and hears an intriguing story of its origin.
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Roadside Cuba: View from the Bus
PHeymont shares a passer-by's view of Cuba's countryside as seen on two bus excursions.
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A Visit to Ireland: Part 3) Kenmare, Gateway to the Ring of Kerry
Western Ireland was the most beautiful and scenic part of our journey. It has a lovely, rugged coastline -- harshly beautiful! There are hundreds of ancient stone forts, stone circles and stone dwellings (it's a rocky land!), and its...
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Daio Wasabi Farm, Nagoya, Japan
Seesaw visits a century-old wasabi farm, and learns how the small green vegetable with the intense flavor is grown and prepared.
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The Roman Bridge (Puente Romano), Córdoba, Spain (Where Gumbo was, #167)
This week Gumbo was visiting Cordoba, Spain. Particularly it's historic Roman Bridge, featured in the popular TV series, "Game of Thromes".
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Feb. 19, 2016: Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, built as a church in 1894, became a shrine for country music fans as home to the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974.
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Jan. 15, 2019: Igreja do Carmo, Faro, Portugal
Professor Abe visits the Church of Carmo, situated in Faro. It is a richly decorated church, but is best know for its skull chapel.
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A Country Lane in Ireland
Sometimes the best trip is to a place that's just to be seen and experienced for itself, with no special history or features.
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Re: A Country Lane in Ireland
I love this blog! My grandfather lived at O’Daly’s Bridge as a youngster! The Bridge home which is on the Meath side of the river is my ancestral home! The large building on the property was part of a mill that my great great grandfather ran... he built that building in 1842. The Bridge was built in 1762! The shrine on the property bears an inscription in Gaelic which basically asks Jesus to bless the souls of the O’Daly’s and the Plunkett’s. the Sheridan Cheesemongers are in the old...
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Top Five Unique Things To Do in Phuket
Phuket is a fabulous destination. Here are some of the top things you can do when you visit (sponsored content)
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Get The Ultimate Asia Experience By Visiting These Places
Some suggested destinations that would provide a great sampling of what Asia has to offer tourists (sponsored content)
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June 16, 2020: Malaysia's Mystical Batu Caves
In Malaysia, Marilyn Jones visits cave temples and encounters an amazingly tall statue and a troupe of mischievous monkeys.
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June 15, 2020: Miyagata Hearse, Fujioka City, Japan
Learn more about the Miyagata Hearse, an unusual Japanese funeral tradition.
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Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Richmond
George G reveals the amazing variety of objects, art and more that are on view in Virginia's history museum.
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Dendera Temple Complex, Egypt
Professor Abe takes on an expedition to one of his favorite sites in Egypt, with an especially well-preserved main temple.
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Visiting the Sacred Temple of Tooth in Kandy
Kandy's Temple of the Tooth is where one of the most sacred Buddhist relics is found -- one of Lord Buddha's teeth. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Amateur Emigrants: From Mountain to Sea
Bob Cranwell and his merry band of travelers continue their journey through Morocco
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Welcoming you to Malaysia
Marilyn Jones invites you to share her warm impressions of Malaysia
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The Japan Society
Jonathan L visits The japan Society to see an exhibit on traditional carpentry
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San Diego Museum of Art
PHeymont enjoyed a visit to San Diego's not-too-large but impressive art museum on the Balboa Park Prado
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Sylvan Trails; Finding our Ways through Woodlands
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares pleasant memories of times spent in forests with trees.
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Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, Cartago, Costa Rica
Gumbo was visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in the city of, Cartago. It is Costa Rica's most important church and the site of pilgrimage each August.
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Swedish History Museum, Stockholm: 2) The Rest
DrFumblefinger completes his visit to Sweden's History Museum in Stockholm, which has a large and extensive collection.
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Göttweig Abbey, Lower Austria
Professor Abe visits this ancient abbey, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with its neighbors.
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Kelly Ingram Park: Witness to History
An unusual park with unusual monuments documents the struggles for civil rights in Birmingham, Alabama, and especially the campaigns of 1963
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The Shrine of our Lady of Guadelupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Gumbo was visiting the Shrine to our Lady of Guadelupe, on the outskirts of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It was a cool rainy day, but the shrine is lovely and well worth exploring.
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Virgins of Antwerp
In Antwerp, the many buildings with statues of the Virgin Mary are a reminder of religious turmoil centuries ago.
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The Poe Museum, Richmond Virginia
George G visits a museum that sheds light on the tragic career of one of America's best-known poets