Japan, Every Leaf is a Flower

A beautiful autumn season in a colorful country

You will see all the colored, even beautifully colored leaves in my journey in Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji. The heart is flowery, especially when the afternoon sunlight on the leaves, adds beauty, bright and sparkly.


The lucky trip with the right time to visit, the supportive weather does not rain at Lake Kawaguchi and witness the splendor of Mount Fuji from Hikari 515 to Kyoto, that's the right moment to take some interesting photos.


Its worth climbing 498 steps to the pagoda, half climbing done with blazing colours of maple leaves on both sides. Total 15 minutes walk from the train station. O, Thank God for another fine day.

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Text and images L Pandjaitan

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial

A mandatory destination to visit on a trip to Taiwan

You may like to shop anywhere in the tourist area, and Taipei can be one of the destinations to visit. Say one of them you can go to Zhongxiao shopping area, three shopping centers together Sogo and Breeze Center.


But. The choice to travel to the famous tomb of the founding fathers of this country is worthy of consideration, the father of the nation of Taiwan. Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall is a place of honor for former leaders of the country.


You are also worth considering the culinary offerings of this country, such as Shilin Night Market, and enjoy their typical food and snacks of fried chicken, grilled seafood, traditional cakes and shaved ice with fruit slices.

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Text and images M Kirangen

A Day at the Panthéon

A trip to Paris with all the uniqueness of its neo-classical building architecture

I'm just one of the visitors to this place, apart from other famous buildings, such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the legendary Louvre Museum.


Today I go to Panthéon which means “House of All Gods”, originally a temple of worship of goddesses in Roman times, now a church and tomb of some famous French people, say Renaissance painter, Raphael.


You can feel different atmospheres, monuments and sculptures and carvings that are created with high artistic value.

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Text and images D Upala Poucin

Koblenz, Meeting of Two Rivers

A town in the cool, clean and tiny country of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

You can enjoy a natural charm, Deutsches Eck, a tip of Germany land that is a cape that limits the Rhine and Mosel River by passing ships, and this journey is not complete if not yet to Burg Eltz Castle which holds many stories.


No need to get too far from the train station, you'll find the center of the crowd, the row of shops and eating places. In fact you will meet a mall, Löhr Center, and a large church called Liebfrauenkirche.


You can satisfy yourself to one of the typical German food centers, as well as to the Zentralplatz that keeps track of the past.

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Text and images R Rumambi

Busy City of Barcelona

They say this is a city that never sleeps

The city is the concern of major media in various countries, I think this must be about Catalonia. On the other hand Barcelona is attracting attention, although people know the warmth of this city with its architectural design, especially the works of Gaudi, colors and mosaics that you will love.


You should be on the lively streets of Ramblas with pedestrians and places where entertainment is presented, a row of cafes offering drinks and food. But be prepared to pay quite expensive.


I enjoy the splendor of the Sagrada Familia, the fairy tale in the long aisle of Parque Güell, and many other places await, but provide time during the day to enjoy tapas and fried little squid, chipirones. Delicious!

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Images Emmanuella Widi

Autumn at Adams

An afternoon in a town in Massachusetts

A journey in the day time before the afternoon, but I was amazed to see the atmosphere at Adams, this exotic autumn in this town. In fact I wanted to get out of the car and see myself in person.


The coloring leaves are tempting, reminiscent of an old song, "The Autumn Leaves," so romantic and memorable. The leaves are falling gently as if to greet you.


I will not miss a cup of coffee in the afternoon in the city center. You will agree, isn't it?

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Text and images Kathy E Tampubolon

Diwali Introduce in Flinders St.

Flinders St Station is often a promotional venue for companies or institutions

Still in the second week of October is a bustling season of activities around Melbourne's city center every weekend in promotional activities. You can see them confidently to introduce the cultural celebration of the Diwali Festival which means 'the line of light'.

One of the greatest celebrations in Hindu beliefs every autumn in the world where there is an Indian community, then known as the Festival of Light. As a symbol of victory over the darkness that is celebrated for five days.


You will feel the scent of light in this event, say from candles, lanterns and fireworks, and of course there are food and mithai special cakes, even buying new clothes.

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Text and images Sastra Wijaya
Southeast Asia Editor at Australia Plus
Past ABC and Kompas Correspondent in Australia

While in Prague - 2

A city with uniqueness of classical buildings from various eras, gothic, baroque, renaissance, art nouveau

As in the note in the first part, the classic buildings in the middle of town, and romantic atmosphere can dope you. Beauty from an era in the past, from Prague's Station, you soon meet Municipal House, North Powder Tower, State Opera Hall, and Palladium.


Elsewhere, say on the Old Town side, you can walk through the Royal Road to Staromestke Namesti with a right-to-right view of the store in rows. You see some kind of local food on offer, maybe one day you can try.


One looked rushed, and I followed up to Charles Bridge, always fun to this place, the bridge that became the icon of Prague that divides the river Vlatva. And, Prague Castle in the distance looks so quiet.

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Text and images Revna Rumambi

The Majestic Dubai

The city means enjoying skyscrapers and metropolitan grandeur

This is a good opportunity for me, standing at an altitude and recording whatever I can achieve. The splendor of a city that continues to squirm and be able to seduce anyone.


You can choose the area you love, the old city with the history of the past, or head to the modern area with the Jumeirah beach, the Burj Al Arab setting and the souk area, all mesmerizing with its own characteristics. Enjoy!


Will not run out in a time when you're in town, cycling or just walking, but take the time in the stores to just hang out for a cup of coffee, something or look for their local food.

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Text and images D Upala Poucin