#erika liveta photography
Location: Al Bastakiya, Dubai, UAE
Me and my colleagues visited this place called Al Bastakiya. It’s a historical district in Dubai. We went to this little store which sells local spices and products. (I got my mom a cutie camel, btw. :P)
and I brought my travel buddy Dan board! <3
PS. Can you spot the crow? :P
Go visit if you’re around. It’s nearby Al Fahidi Station and can be walked going to this place.
Clickhere for more info about this beautiful place.
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Danboru’s Playtime in Dubai.
Just incase you’re around, I bought Danboru at Kinokuniya in Dubai Mall. :) It’s not seen here, but my Danboard has a switch for its eyes to lit up. ( ◞･౪･)
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This is my first trip with no parents by my side.
Second day is DISNEY DAY!
We pre-bought our tickets at a CTS Agency at the airport once we arrived Hongkong.
**TIP:go buy tickets there, they have discounts for it compared buying it in the actual place. and there’s no need to line up too. :) provided the link here so you can browse the different offers they have. AND, better if you schedule your day on a weekday! You don’t want to line up for rides and meet and greet for characters too long, don’t you? :P
We also got to see Elsa, Anna and Kristoff with their limited time meet and greet with them. Eat fish and chips. Drink watermelon shake in their cutesy bottles. Ride after ride after ride. Picture after picture.
If you’re into it, our friend, Vonn, tried the Photopass Plus, wherein staffs from Disney will give you a card, and you just give it to the person in-charge whenever you’ll take a picture in the park. It’s a bit pricey, but $398 HKD isn’t that bad if you did all the meet and greet PLUS photos from your rides.
Sadly, We missed the parade because it rained. Good thing for our friend who got the 2-day ticket, and was able to see it while me and my boyfriend needed to cut our HK Trip a little short for we are still going to DXB the same day he went again.
Wasn’t able to get those penny souvenirs which I am collecting. :(
but that’s okay… another reason to come back!
one day isn’t enough! :P
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“Aqua Luna”
“Cheung Po Tsai” is the Aqua Luna junk hand built for the Aqua Restaurant Group using traditional shipbuilding methods over an 18 month period by a local craftsman supervised by a veteran 73 year old shipbuilder. The junk with its distinctive red sails is named after the Cheung Chau Island pirate who terrorised the South China Sea at the turn of the twentieth century and was launched in 2006 with a capacity to carry 80 passengers excluding crew.
*description from: http://www.hongkongextras.com/harbourtours.html
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Om Nom’s Adventure: The Hobbiton
Join Om Nom at his first adventure at New Zealand. Those Hobbit houses are perfect this sweet-tooth creature! They even have honeys on display. :p
..got Om Nom at McDonald’s happy meal. yaay! :3
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New Zealand Adventure: Hobbiton
Did you know that there’s ranking in the Hobbit’s houses based where they are placed? That’s why Mr. Bilbo Baggins’ house is on the top-most one.
Go to this most picturesque private farmland. The set has been completely rebuilt for The Hobbit and will remain as it was seen in these films and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Clickhere to book in a fascinating two-hour guided tour.
Truly a MUST-VISITplace when in New Zealand! :)
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Bees and Flowers.
(Auckland Botanic Gardens, New Zealand)
.,I have to admit, AKL bees are bigger than what we have here in MNL. Bigger and Furrier I might add. Cute and Fluffy New Zealand bees. :3
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“I think I shall never see,
A poem lovely as a tree”
– Tree, Joyce Kilmer
Mount Wellington, New Zealand.
., Visited NZ again to surprise our aunt for her 50th Surprise Birthday Celebration, while hiding for a day, we visited this magnificent place. So calm and serene.
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Journey To Japan: Magical Starlight Parade
We were already in Osaka, and of course, we visited Universal Studios! :)
I was not able to take photos earlier that day for I had to leave my camera with my parents so me and my brother could ride rides.
This was this their last performance for the day and a bunch of characters parade through out the street! Too bad I only have a few nice shots, but nonetheless, it’s an amazing show!
It’s something to look out for when you visit this theme park! :)
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Journey to Japan: Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavillion)
Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. I just love how the pavilion reflects on the water. It’s kinda funny that they have signs that we can’t use tripods. Oh well, I think I still have pretty decent shots. :) A must-visit place when in Japan! :)
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Journey to Japan: Exploring Kyoto (Part2)
Visited Kyoto’s Imperial Palace where Tamed Deers are nearby.
And you can feed this animals! XD Just beware though, they know if you have food.. and will just keep following you until you give him or her treats. Just be careful, because they eat papers too. So make sure your money is hidden in a safe place. ;) *wink*
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Journey to Japan: Exploring Kyoto
Went to Fushimi InariTaisha, it’s the head shrine of Inari located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. A definite MUST-SEE place to go when in Kyoto. :)
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My Little Danboru presents: Journey to Japan, Visiting Fushimi–Inari Taisha, Kyoto
One of so many temples and shrines in Japan. A definite MUST-SEE thing to do in Kyoto. :)
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