Mexico Arts

Mexico Street Arts in buildings and museums 



Love the arts in most places in Mexico.  They all represent the history of the city and country.  There are so many stories from these drawings and I wish I had the opportunity to learn each story behind them. 

Guatemala

Guatemala 



Guatemala is an awesome country and I would love to visit again.  Many negative stories were told to me before my trip there regarding the gangsters and riots, but I felt pretty safe most of the time and people seemed to be friendly.  However, I was still being very caution and tried to go back to my hostel before night falls.



I went to Chichicastenango during the weekend with a local tour.  The market there was very crowded with people shopping and selling.  The place was very pretty and people were dressing in their traditional clothes that not many people in Central America nowaday would wear. The town was well preserved with traditional food and crafts.

People were selling different types of rice and corns.  Their diets were mostly on corns and corn made food such as taco and chips.

Victoria falls one of the largest waterfalls in this world. One of my favorite place in Zimbawei. I would recommend to go there once in a lifetime.

I went to Thailand back in January this year.  Last time I went there was at least 6 years ago.  Time flies so fast I don't exactly remembered where I went.  While I was cleaning up my computer, I came across these old pictures I took while I was in Bangkok.  After going through them, it's surprising to realize how advanced has Thailand become today than a few years ago.  More metro routes, more tranpsortations and malls that were not developed back then.  There were a few wealthy or more modern malls that can be compared with malls in Hong Kong or Dubai.  I tried to avoid going to those places this trip because I want to see the local side this time, but it is somewhat tough in the city since it was made for tourists.  However, the food was great and cheap compared to the Thai food in Hong Kong.

My flight to Najing (Nanking), China

Global warming to some is a fact and other as an alternative fact.  Not here to argue if it exist or not.  A picture is worth a thousand words, and I have pictures which I captured in early May 2017 while I was flying to Nanjing that may make a statement to some.  You decide.  In my opinion, I saw drought and much of the river is dry up throughout the region, which is not normal since Spring should be raining season and there should be plenty of water to fill up the river. Unfortunately, the images below are telling otherwise.  These abnormal weather condition will have major consequences to the people and their health in the long run.

Dubai Food

One of the best ways to blend into the culture of the country you are visiting is trying their food.  In Dubai, you can taste the following popular dishes:

 Balaleet  

Lugaymat

Nakhi

Mahashi

Shish Taouk

Hommour

Tabouleh

Robian

Khoresh-e Bamieh

Or just try Macdonld's McArabia

After tasting all these delicious food, you can try a cold refreshing beer, Almaza.

Enjoy your trip in Dubai, and most importantly enjoy your meal!

Where will you go in 2013?

Happy New Year! Since 2013 has finally arrived, any plans on where to travel? I recently read lots of articles relating to top destinations to travel to in 2013, and I found this one article by Lonelyplanet suggested some very interesting locations that I am interested to visit now. Check it out!

Best in Travel 2013 - Top 10 Countries 

I think Ecuador would be an amazing place to visit. I would love to take a picture at the 0' equator line that separates the north and the south hemisphere. 

Besides countries listed above, here are my top 10 places that I want to visit this year.

1. Venice, Italy

One reason is this place is sinking.  It's like a race against time to get there before is underwater.

2. Prague, Czechs Republic

The spending power here is much higher than countries like France and Switzerland.  Therefore, you can shop for more in this romantic and beautiful country.  Did I mention that there's church that is made out of human bones?

3. Casablanca, Monocco

If you ever see a picture of the lighthouse in Casablanca or the landscrapes surrounding it, I think you will be interested to go there as well.

4. Moscow, Russia

Russia is not only getting more modern and rich.  It has transformed into one of the powerful countries in the world.  It is also rich in culture and history, and the spending power is still high even though things are getting more pricy as the living standard increases.

5. St. Petersberg, Russia

Moscow and St. Petersberg are like brothers. You can't meet one, without meeting the other.

6. Warsaw, Poland

As much as depressing the trip will become, I want to go visit one of the concentration campes in there.

7. Hawaii, USA

Visit beaches and volcano islands. I might get a chance to learn the hulu dance.

8. Barcelona, Spain

One of the inspirational cities.  There are many things to do and see there, as well as surrounding cities.  Since the economy is declining, this is one of the best places to spend Euro.

9. Fiji

A less populated version of Hawaii.  It's becoming a popular traveling desitination.  I think is better to go now before wildlife there slowly becoming extincted due to developments.

10. New Guineas

Nature Call!  Sometimes you want to become Ace Ventura by getting out of populated cities to places more nature to get relax and learn more about wildlife.

If none of the countries listed above interested you, I am sure there are other similar articles related to this one that would be suitable to you. One reason none of these places listed here is in South America is because I had not intention to visit amazing countries there until 2014. However, I would suggest people to travel around South America.


Nevertheless, happy traveling if you found the destination you want to go!