Indonesia. Melbourne. Chicago. Japan. Southeastasia. TourBoarding | 老友记 | B&B in China, boarding in China, budget travel in China, rent house in China, hostel in China. ***Club JOlene*** Ifeelnyc. Spui (Amsterdam) The Spui (2008). On the right is the entrance to the Begijnhof The Spui (2008) In 1996 the square was renovated and is now largely car-free. Tram lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 14, 16, 24 and 25 stop at or near the Spui. The Spui is a popular[by whom?]
Destination for book-lovers, with a weekly book market on Fridays and a variety of bookstores[1] on or near the square, including two shops dedicated to English-language literature (the American Book Center relocated to the Spui in October 2006). There is also a weekly art market on the Spui, every Sunday. The Spui provides entry to the Begijnhof, a Medieval courtyard.[1] Also located at the Spui is the work of Lawrence Weiner, Een vertaling van de ene taal in de andere (A Translation from one language to another), three pairs of two stones placed against each other, located at different places of the square. Coordinates: AirAsia.com. The World's Best Bookstores. Usually a store is just a store. But a few stores are attractions in and of themselves. So it is with these six incredibly cool-looking bookstores. Next you are in Maastricht, Beijing, Porto, Buenos Aires, Paris or Mexico City, add these stores to your list of must-see attractions—even if you don’t plan on buying a book. #1 Selexyz Dominicanen Maastricht, Netherlands It’s tough running an independent bookstore.
Perhaps that’s what the proprietors of the Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore were thinking when they decided to house their establishment in a 13th century Dominican cathedral in the center of Maastricht, Holland. Despite the fact that the cathedral hadn’t been a working cathedral for more than 200 years, turning the space into a bookstore was an enormous challenge for Selexyz Dominicanen’s architects. So how do you create a three-story bookstore in a cathedral when you can’t drill any holes into the building or attach anything load-bearing to its walls? #2 Poplar Kid’s Republic Beijing. Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information. Yayasan Kemanusiaan Ibu Pertiwi (YKIP) BIWA Bali - Bali International Women's Association. The East Bali Poverty Project. Yayasan Kasih Peduli Anak. 20 Abandoned Cities and Towns from Around the World. There are many reasons why cities are abandoned; some, like the ghost towns of the American West, have become tourist destinations while others have been condemned or simply forgotten.
These 20 abandoned cities of the world share an eerie, haunted quality that is part of what makes them so fascinating. For more amazing abandoned places by region visit the WebUrbanist abandonments archive. For more deserted towns and other derelict places check out our collection of 100+ Abandoned Buildings, Places and Property. 1. Its population flourished for decades, with residents building labyrinthine corridors above the street level, which was clogged with trash. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Frugal Traveler - Travel - New York Times Blog. /svc/timestopic/v1/topic.json? Limit=10&type=article%2Cblogpost&fq=%28headline%3A%22Frugal+Traveler%22+OR++kicker%3A%22Frugal+Traveler%22%29+AND++-type_of_material%3A%22Caption%22+AND++-type_of_material%3A%22Correction%22+AND++-type_of_material%3A%22List%22+AND++-type_of_material%3A%22Paid+Death+Notice%22+AND++-headline%3A%22Paid+Notice%22+AND++-news_desk%3A%22Society%22& Columns There are more articles available on this topic, but we can't display them here.
Try narrowing your results by using the search bar below. A $1,000 Day in London for $100 By SETH KUGEL Our traveler, more pauper than prince, still manages to see much of London on a full stomach and a tight budget. September 27, 2015, Sunday Glacier National Park, Through Foreign Eyes Hiking (and camping) in Glacier with a Brazilian environmentalist brings its iceberg-pocked turquoise lakes, bighorn sheep and melting glaciers into ever sharper focus. September 3, 2015, Thursday In Indonesia, a Region Where Death Is a Lure. Hacking Japan: Inside Tokyo for Less than New York - Part 2 | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss. (Photo: Sprengben) This is part 2 of 2 and a continuation of Part 1, which covered the top 4 unusual experiences, must-learn suffixes, budget-saving and healthy fast food, and more. Below I explore choosing location, 5-star food for 2-star prices, drinking, and day trips from the concrete jungle of Tokyo… Living on the Pulse: Yamanote or Chuo? Choose accommodation close to major subway or surface lines, with first choice as Yamanote line and second choice as Chuo line.
Shibuya is an excellent base for Shibuya/Harajuku/Shinjuku/Roppongi/Akasaka, and therefore cheap to get around and back to, even late at night. If you’re adventurous and without family, consider www.globalfreeloaders.com or other couch surfing options for free housing and a genuine local experience. Getting 5-Star Food for 2-Star Prices: Senmonten vs.
The best restaurants in any price range are those that specialize in just one type of food. Noren curtains (Photo: yomi955) * Robata-yaki: charcoal grilled meat/fish/veggies. Hacking Japan: Inside Tokyo for Less than New York | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss. (Photo: e-chan) Several dozen of you asked for Tokyo hacks after the How to Live Like a Rock Star in Buenos Aires how-to guide. Summer is upon us, and to encourage all of you to dream of traveling eastward, this is Part 1 of a 2-part series on hacking the world’s foremost cherry-blossom-meets-Bladerunner playground. To begin: Most of what you hear about Tokyo is either a vast exaggeration or massive understatement. The world’s most expensive city? I’ve lived in Tokyo four or five times since 1995 and consider myself more Edokko (Tokyoite) than Californian.
The Most Unusual Top 4 Ghibli Museum: This is the real-life Alice in Wonderland. Tsukiji Fish Market: Get up EARLY (around 5am) and see the largest fish market in the world. Takeshita Doori: The kids and fashion here must be seen to be believed. 7-11 in Japan is Not 7-11 at Home Looking for a cheap and healthy meal? Becoming an “Ekisupaato” If you’re in Japan, you have to use the trains.
Three Must-Learn Suffixes. It's Not the Sights, It's the Sounds - New York Times. In five days from now i am going to lond. In five days from now i am going to london! Where do i go and what do i do? *i know these sort of posts are pretty annoying to most. sorry* i went a while ago with my family, now i'll be with my friend who has been studying abroad there for a couple weeks. she doesn't really know the ins and outs yet, so advice would be appreciated. i'm not too concerned with the shopping thing, i'll hit up camden & portobello markets, maybe topshop or something. my primary objective is finding fascinating things to photograph. that's just what i do. also, seeing any good gallery/museum exhibitions going on...places to eat and/or consume alcohol for not enormous sums of money...good spots to spend time out-of-doors even if it's rainy and gross...also i'd like to see some banksy graffiti in person because i'm just boring and unoriginal like that. i took this the first time i went, for my first photography class in high school. i'm better now : )