Iwappara Ski Resort
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Japan |
I took a run up to Iwappara for the first time on Saturday, it was also my first snowboard outing for 2009 …. and i loved it.
Iwappara Ski Resort is about 90 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo, an easy journey out and back.
It was a pretty average day, a bit overcast and rainy at [...]Post fro...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ neilduckett.com |
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Beauty Spa Offers a Snake Massage
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Laos |
Reflection by Jim Brickman
Just looking at this picture makes my nerves tie into little knots.
I’m not a spa person, but I’m sure it’d be something that I would enjoy, but Spa and a snake massage, I’m just not so sure. I have fear of snake, and this treatment consists of six non-venomous snakes m...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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That Luang Festival 2008
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Laos |
On November 08, 2008 I attended That Luang Festival. It was the second day of Boun That Luang and since it was Saturday the crowd was getting bigger by the hour. I used to live down the street from Wat That Luang so this event is very special to me. As a little kid I [...]
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Discovered on 16/02/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Order in the Court
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Cambodia |
Would be nice.
Three human rights defenders have been given a suspended 1.5 year sentence, among other charges. John Vink has the latest.
http://johnvink.com/news/2009/02/16/verdict-1/
Sign the petition here: http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/stoptheintimidation
Some background:
http://detailsa...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 18:01:00
Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org |
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Addressing folks in Ipoh on situation in Perak
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Malaysia |
On Friday evening, at the kind invitation of twelve non-partisan civic organisations in Ipoh, I spoke to a spirited crowd of about 300 on the causes and consequences (including unintended consequences) of the coup in Perak. Folks in town were clearly still very furious; and I could strongly sense th...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com |
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Sunday Times feature - New Purpose in Life
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Malaysia |
VIMALA SENEVIRATNE of The Sunday Times wrote my story yesterday. Read the online version here. Thank you Vimala, and friends who picked up the news....more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ yvonnefoong.com |
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gardenia’s butterscotch bread is ridiculously yummy!
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Malaysia |
I’ve been trying to fall asleep since 11 pm. As I am writing this blog post now at 2 am, you can judge for yourself how well that turned out.
Got a tad hungry, as I had a rather early dinner. Then I remembered the loaf of bread that I’d bought earlier, and so I [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ suanie.net |
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Review: Hong Kong Dessert Place @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
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Malaysia |
**Non-Halal**There was one evening, I met Capt'n Hook at Pavilion after his presentation near there. He was famished and we looked at the board... I knew it instantly he would closed on this Hong Kong Dessert Place. I supposed he was still hunting for those ultra delish desserts in Hong Kong but unt...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ babeinthecitykl.blogspot.com |
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crazy crazy crazy
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South Korea |
The only bathroom I like in Korea is the one in my studio. And the one at the 63 Building.They're never heated, the dryers never work, toilet paper is scant, and you can't get hot water. A jacket is essential wear for a public piss.My school is a shiny respectable place but there's an abandoned wrin...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ mybleedingnose.blogspot.com |
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Egg for Brunch
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South Korea |
Brunch is the new black! And if you’re a fashionista looking to see and be seen on a lazy weekend, Samcheong-dong is high on that list. But where to feed? Sure there’s waffle joints and coffee shops galore, but you need a place that can set the tone and put some food in your stomach.
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Discovered on 16/02/2009 12:01:00
Discovered @ fatmanseoul.com |
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Delivery Motor Cycles
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South Korea |
These are all for delivery service of Chinese food. :P
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Discovered on 16/02/2009 06:01:00
Discovered @ seouldailyphoto.com |
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Megan Got Her Bicycle
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Vietnam |
With a lot more work to make it happen over here, Megan got her bicycle today.
We talked with a lady friend today who rents bicycles to tourists and she said to get a bicycle without gears because they are much easier to maintain and are more reliable.
However, talking with Megan, ......more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 06:01:00
Discovered @ vietnamzen.com |
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Great shot of the scaffolded A-Bomb Dome at night
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Japan |
Flickr user Tokyololas has posted a nice capture of the currently scaffolded A-bomb Dome at night. It looks great at original size on black here. Check out her other work, there's some fantastic stuff in her photostream.
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Discovered on 16/02/2009 05:43:00
Discovered @ gethiroshima.blogspot.com |
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J-Babe Of The Week #19 Nina Minami
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Japan |
Busty would be the best way to describe Nina Minami (??? ?), who i’m happy to say is a worthy winner of this weeks J-Babe Of The Week, rock on Nina!
Nominated by Euronippon, Nina is a well built Gravure idol from Ibaraki prefecture, born on December 30 1985.
Nina often appears in men’...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 05:36:00
Discovered @ neilduckett.com |
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Zeroyon, Rolling, and Gurachan Zoku
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Japan |
90s era offshoots of the Bosozoku.They are different from Bosozoku. The Gurachan are the coolest lolWhat the Gurachan are doing is so unique and I think artistic.If they were in a more welcoming country, they probably would be much more respected for their artistic ability and efforts. But in Japan ...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 05:33:00
Discovered @ oniazuma.com/ |
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Going to Tad Sae
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Laos |
After our lunch at Ban Phonsikhay, it was time to visit Grand-Mama at the hospital and then head out to Tad Sae. Aa Tou wanted to show me the Tad that she had built after winning her Gold Medal at Lao National Games for Table Tennis. She is the first athlete for Champassak Province to [...]...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 05:20:00
Discovered @ saodarly.com |
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Vietnam Cambodja Laos Local People
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Laos |
Video by Francis Van Kerckhoven, trip of 17 day’s, potraits of local people.
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Discovered on 16/02/2009 05:17:00
Discovered @ nyenoona.wordpress.com |
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Seabass Crackers
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Laos |
Downstairs in our Pâtisserie and Bakery, Pastry Chef Akiyama has been working with Chocolate.
White Chocolate Sculpture.
This small piece was presented to two diners who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary at the hotel. Most times Chef Akiyama´s work looks too pretty to eat…but this is ...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 05:12:00
Discovered @ laocook.com |
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Wat Simuang Preparing for That Luang Festival 2008
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Laos |
The Pasad Pheung Procession would take place at Wat Simuang on November 10, 2008. Then on the following day there would be the grand procession departing from Wat Simuang to That Luang Temple.
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Discovered on 16/02/2009 05:02:00
Discovered @ laovoices.com |
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Culinary alchemy and Taste science
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Cambodia |
Being a former French colony, Cambodia isn't new to the critical taste buds of sophisticated palates. But even though it's produced few consistent culinary winners (even at the posh establishments), the little engine that could that is Phnom Penh is nevertheless exploring global epicurean trends. Ex...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 04:43:00
Discovered @ kampucheacrossings.blogspot.com |
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Laugh or Cry: Taking Back Valentine’s Day
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Cambodia |
Crazy busy with life outside the internet. (Yes, it exists.) I will add more pictures later.
OK, last night I stopped by the ‘Because We Loved Him‘ exhibition at Java Cafe.
Svay Ken, even when I’m on deadline, deserves some respect.
Some great paintings, it’s a wonderful eff...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 04:40:00
Discovered @ jinja.apsara.org |
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Goodbye Mr Bush
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Cambodia |
Photo and quotes from slices-of-life.com.I laughed aloud at some of these quotes from the soon-to-be former President of the USA. It's incredible. If you get the chance, watch Idiocracy, a movie starring Luke Wilson, the "most average" US Army soldier in 2005 who becomes the smartest man in 2505 af...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 04:32:00
Discovered @ cambodiacalling.blogspot.com |
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Moving to and Living in the Philippines (Making the Move)
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Philippines |
Ok, you met the lady of your dreams, you have chatted on line many hours practically every day, and now is decision time.
Are you ready to pack up and move here? There are many things to consider. What to bring. Over the years you have collected many possessions. You probably own a home, condo or [....more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ americanindavao.com |
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Thai Teenagers Want to Have Fun
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Thailand |
Here they go again, another new law to stop teenagers like us having our fun. The interior minister is bringing out a new law to stop people under 20 years old going in karaoke booths. They said that they are afraid about them doing something they shouldn’t do in the booth. Most people who are using...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ thaicultureblogs.com |
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Underwater Wedding in Trang
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Thailand |
This handout picture released on February 14, 2009 by Trang Chamber of Commerce shows a Thai couple shows their marriage certificate during an underwater wedding in Trang province on February 14, 2009. Underwater wedding was held as part of the celebration of Valentine's Day in Thailand. (www.Thai...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ thaiphotoblogs.com |
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Biking to Pattaya
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Thailand |
I’d been thinking for a long time, whether or not, as there are hundreds on online already, if writing a blog about Pattaya was a good idea. I mean there is nothing unseen in this seaside town vicinity anymore. I do really wonder how many nicknames Pattaya has: Dodge City, Sin City, Porn Town and th...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ thai-blogs.com/ |
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In Sanya - Da Dong Hai Sucks
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China |
The Crowds at Da Dong Hai
As I mentioned in my previous post, Mags and I are down in Sanya for a vacation and to celebrate our 2nd anniversary.
Yesterday we finally managed to get off our asses and go further than…...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ thehumanaught.com |
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Traveling by Train from Urumqi Station ??????
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China |
The journey is finally over. We took a train during Spring Festival and actually survived! We left from the Urumqi train station at midnight and arrived 38 hours later in Xi'an no worse for wear. Although I wouldn't recommend riding the rails during major Chinese holidays (buying train t...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ farwestchina.com |
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Blonde Dyke Bars
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Japan |
Here I am again, trying to live up to my my mentor by doing my best to stretch out this Memterview for as long as I can and milk it for as many comments as you folks are willing to give. The title of today's post is intended to produce more hits from perverted Google surfers and of course, blonde dy...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ thenyd.blogspot.com |
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hairy signs
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Japan |
Japan has more salons and barbers and hairdressers and cutters of hair than just about any other country in the universe. Including Mars.They're everywhere - on street corners, as well as the places between the street corners, and on both sides of the street too.And when I saw Koizumi on telly the o...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ anenglishmaninosaka.blogspot.com |
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Akasaki Town, Tottori
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Japan |
This the draincover for Akasaki in Tottori. In one of the recent civic mergers it is now a part of Kotoura Town.It was once a thriving port, but has seen better days.In the centre of the design can be seen a group of sculptures called Fisherman and Seaspray, created in 1989 by modern Japanese sculpt...more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ ojisanjake.blogspot.com |
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Cute Plants
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Thailand |
At Chatuchak last week, I got some really cute plants. Nice plant pots, pretty flowers. I put them on top of my kitchen air conditioning thingy. They look so nice....more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ britinbangkok.typepad.com |
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Murderously Fabulous
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Thailand |
Just got back from Chicago the Musical. You know how I loved the movie? The original Broadway production is much better!
I’m gonna go again!
I was on the second floor B2,500 seat it was OK though it was weird to look down on the cast rather at them.
And I love how they make the orchestra a [.....more info>>>
Discovered on 16/02/2009 00:01:00
Discovered @ gnarlykitty.org |
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