Janaline's world journey

Janaline's world journey

My sometimes Strange, but usually Wonderful Experiences and Adventures as I Travel through this amazing World we live in.

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Tag: Culture

Walking across Tiananmen Square
October 24, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Walking across Tiananmen Square

Lantau Giant Buddha and Po Lin Monastery of Hong Kong.
September 27, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Lantau Giant Buddha and Po Lin Monastery of Hong Kong.

What a beautiful sight having the deserted wall stretch out in front of us.
September 26, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Exploring the mist shrouded Xian City Wall the “easy” way

Im in Jinli Steet!!!!
September 19, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Chinese Lanterns, Street Food and Crazy Tuc-Tuc drivers at China’s Jinli Steet

After a couple of minutes the flowers inside emerge as the centerpiece
September 16, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Drinking Flowering Tea Inside Shanghai’s Oldest Teahouse

Nothing-To-Be-Done-Bridge
September 2, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Exploring Ghost City where the souls of the dead go to enter the underworld.

I got to have a Cormorant on my arm!!!
August 30, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cormorant Fishing in Yangshuo

The gangplank leading up to our Cruise ship
August 27, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cruising down the Magnificent Yangtze River of China

The old town with all its canals
August 25, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

China’s “Small Venice” or ‘Garden of Clear Ripples’ at the Summer Palace

A rank of soldiers. One of the soldiers on the left is missing his head, a result of the statues being made in pieces and then assembled.
August 22, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Xian Terracotta Warriors, the Most Significant Archeological Excavation of the 20th Century.

Chinese cooking class
August 21, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

First local cooking class in China was a highlight!

Cruising down the Li River on a powered bamboo raft
August 13, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cruising China’s Li River and exploring the historical Xingping village

Squirming eels, frogs, snails and even skinned dogs at Yangshuo wet market
August 9, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Squirming eels, frogs, snails and even skinned dogs at Yangshuo wet market

Cormorant fishing birds in mountain shrouded Yangshuo
August 5, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cormorant fishing birds in mountain shrouded Yangshuo

My crazy Russian Neighbour in Moscow
February 8, 2017September 6, 2020 janaline's world journey

My crazy Russian Neighbour in Moscow!

The Socialist sculpture park.
February 5, 2017September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Socialist Sculpture Park in Moscow

My struggle for my first cup of coffee in Moscow
January 2, 2017September 6, 2020 janaline's world journey

My struggle for my first cup of coffee in Moscow

The largest outdoor theater of the Ancient World
December 26, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The largest outdoor theater of the Ancient World

Interior view of the Hagia Sophia, showing Islamic elements on the top of the main dome.
December 17, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Exploring the interior of Hagia Sophia, Turkeys’ Church-turned-Mosque

Memmius Monument
December 6, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Ephesus home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Topkapi Palace
November 28, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Holy Banners, courtyards and chambers of Topkapi Palace

The Blue Mosque
November 27, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Blue Mosque isn’t Blue?

Istanbul's tranquil Süleymaniye Mosque
November 9, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Istanbul’s tranquil Süleymaniye Mosque

A-Bomb Dome right at the centre of the bomb
September 8, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Why exploring Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park was so emotional

Jeonju, South Korea
August 13, 2016September 2, 2020 janaline's world journey

Culture shock in South Korea

July 27, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Taste of Thailand

Think before visiting Tiger Temple in Thailand!
July 24, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Think before visiting Tiger Temple in Thailand!!

June 17, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Would you drink snake wine?

Floating Markets of Thailand
June 9, 2016September 12, 2020 janaline's world journey

Why the Floating Markets of Thailand should be on your Bucket List

10 Ways that Traveling Changed me.
May 20, 2016July 2, 2016 janaline's world journey

Sunrise on the Mekong River

Unwanted Night visitor in my room
May 2, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Unwanted Night visitor in my room

Edible Rice Paper
April 5, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

Watching the making of Edible Rice Paper

Ta Nei Temple
February 25, 2016September 4, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Crumbling Walls of Ta Nei Temple

The Jungle Reclaims Beng Melea Temple
February 22, 2016September 6, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Jungle Reclaims Beng Melea Temple

Fresh BBQ Squid on the beach
February 17, 2016September 5, 2020 janaline's world journey

Fresh BBQ Squid on the beach

Cambodia's magnificent Angkor Wat Temple
February 15, 2016September 5, 2020 janaline's world journey

Cambodia’s magnificent Angkor Wat Temple

The Protecting Devas of Angkor Thom
February 12, 2016September 5, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Protecting Devas of Angkor Thom

Floating Villages of Siem Reap
February 8, 2016September 5, 2020 janaline's world journey

Giant water snakes and Floating Villages of Siem Reap

The Grandiose Entrances to Angkor Thom
February 5, 2016September 5, 2020 janaline's world journey

The Grandiose Entrances to Angkor Thom

Tree Root shroud Ta Prohm Temple
February 2, 2016September 5, 2020 janaline's world journey

Tree Roots shroud Ta Prohm Temple

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