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Europe, Spain, Play

Sagrada Família: The Unfinished Heaven

The Basílica de la Sagrada Família ('Basilica of the Sacred Family') also known as Sagrada Família, is the only unfinished structure listed as a World Heritage site. On the 7th of November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and proclaimed it a minor basilica.

Europe, Spain, Play

Sagrada Família: A Century Old Project

The Basílica de la Sagrada Família ('Basilica of the Sacred Family')also known as the Sagrada Família, is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in Barcelona of Spain, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. If Choumeizai hasn’t witnessed Sagrada Família with his own eyes, he can’t believe there is such a splendid architecture in the world.

Asia, Bangkok, SouthEast Asia, Thailand, Eat

Unforgettable Mushroom Soup

Terminal 21 of Bangkok is a paradise for gourmets and shoppers, it has countless famous restaurants, but a Thai restaurant named ‘Have a Zeed’ is amongst the best, especially their Spicy Mushroom Soup with Thai Herbs, its deliciousness is unforgettable.

Asia, SouthEast Asia, Philippines, Play

Mystery of Sagada Hanging Coffins

In northern Luzon of Philippines, there is a desolate small mountain town named Sagada, the Igorot people who are living there have an interesting funeral custom, they like to place the coffins of the dead people on cliffs, these coffins are called ‘Hanging Coffins’.

Oceania, Australia, Play

Great Barrier Reef: Diving in Hastings Reef

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. Although it is only a 2 days liveaboard diving trip, Choumeizai can fully experience the greatness and splendor of Great Barrier Reef.

Asia, Northeast Asia, Eat, Hong Kong

Birthplace of a Dim Sum’s Legend

Although this dim sum restaurant has made a name for itself and open many branches all over the world, Choummeizai still visits the first and original old shop in Sham Shui Po (Chinese: 深水埗), for the sake of the unchanged deliciousness of their Baked bun with BBQ pork.

Asia, South Asia, Play, Maldives

Sea Horizon of Maldives

Maldives is an island country in South Asia, it consists of around 1200 coral islands, some of them are developed as resorts and attract tourists all over the world, including Choumeizai who loves sun and beach.

China, Asia, Northeast Asia, Play, Yunnan

Hani Rice Terraces: Sunrise of Duoyishu

Hani Rice Terraces(Chinese: 哈尼梯田) is located in Yunnan(Chinese: 雲南) of China, the distribution has four counties in Honghe Prefecture (Chinese: 紅河州). The total area of Hani Rice Terraces measures 1,000,000 acres, Duoyishu (Chinese: 多依樹) is one of the ideal place of viewing rice terraces.

China, Asia, Northeast Asia, Yunnan

Hani Rice Terraces: Broken Mirror

Hani Rice Terraces(Chinese: 哈尼梯田) are the system of Hani rice-growing terraces located in Yunnan(Chinese: 雲南) of China, and the terraces' history spans around 1,200 years. Duoyishu (Chinese: 多依樹) is one of the scenic spots of Hani Rice Terraces which is famous for viewing sunrise, Choumeizai has viewed incredibly beautiful sunrise here, really unforgettable.

Asia, Northeast Asia, Play, Korea

Mysterious Road of Jeju

In Jeju, there is a road called ‘Dokkaebi’(Korean: 도깨비, means ‘goblin’), it appears to be an uphill slope , but when you put a ball there, the ball will roll upwards, what is the secret behind such an antigravity phenomenon.

Oceania, Fiji, Play

Sweet Navua River of Fiji

Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean, it is noted for its natural scenery. Navua River is a popular place for river rafting, although it is not exciting, but you can have a chance to taste the sweet and pure river water.

Oceania, Australia, Play

Gallery of Great Barrier Reef: Norman Reef

The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms, its structure is built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. Norman Reef is one of the most popular diving sites of the Great Barrier Reef, the corals here are colorful, looks like an underwater gallery.

Asia, Northeast Asia, Eat, Hong Kong

Traditional Dim Sum in Kennedy Town

Kennedy Town (Chinese: 堅尼地城) is at the western end of Hong Kong Island, it is one of the earliest developed area in Hong Kong, a real ‘old quarter’. There is an unexpectedly good traditional dim sum shop, even though it is far for Choumeizai, he still comes all the way to eat the dim sum here.

Osaka, Japan, Northeast Asia, Play

Golden Promenade of Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle (Japanese: 大阪城) is one of Japan's most famous landmarks, the Osaka Castle Park (Japanese: 大阪城公園) next to it is an ideal place for cherry blossom and plum blossom in spring, but the park is also beautiful in autumn.

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