spring – Knycx Journeying

Splash! Let’s Shoot Some Rainbows!

By knycx on April 15, 2018October 3, 2018

Well, we have already booked our flights and hotels and then we realized it would be the Thingyan (i.e. the Water Festival) when we were in Yangon. Most shops, markets, restaurants, and spas would be closed; even overnight bus transportation from Yangon to Bagan would be suspended during that time. So, our plans to visiting

Posted in: buddhism, celebration, city walk, festival, southeast asia, spring

Russia

Anticipation of Spring… Saint Petersburg

By knycx on June 5, 2017October 2, 2018

We landed in Saint Petersburg in April and it was still freezing cold with flakes. We explore the refined Russian historical architectures in the outskirt area: Peterhof Palace (a.k.a the Summer Palace) and Catherine Palace.

Posted in: architecture, culture, heritage, historic building, history, museum, palace, russian, spring, winter

Taiwan

Kenting, What to see & do?

By knycx on March 10, 2017October 2, 2018

Kenting is located at in the southernmost point of Taiwan Island; and the area is a popular travel destination that has more than a few nice beaches or local food markets – there are a lot more things to see and do!

Posted in: aquarium, beach, car, chinese, diving, festival, great view, hotel, let's get sporty!, market, music, national park, nature, photography, road trip, scenic trip, sea, southernmost, spring, top things to see & do, viewpoint

Spain

The Golden Triangle of Art

By knycx on April 11, 2016June 8, 2019

A travel guide to exploring the Golden Triangle of Art in Madrid – Museo Nacional del Prado, Queen Sofia Museum (MNCARS), and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Posted in: architecture, art, culture, design, exhibition, history, modern architecture, modern art, museum, renaissance, spring, top 10 museums, travelpass

Japan

Mini-Kyoto: Kurashiki

By knycx on April 3, 2016September 30, 2018

While Kyoto is simply irreplaceable, I had sweet moments walking in “mini-Kyoto” – Kurashiki, Japan, during the cherry blossoms season. Our first sight of the canal area was stunning – just like we were in a movie set of an old Japanese movie. I could imagine the canal would look much more vibrant when the willow on both sides of the canal turns green.

Posted in: blossom, boat ride, cherry blossom, flower, heritage, historic building, history, scenic trip, spring

Japan

A Dark Canvas for Cherry blossoms

By knycx on April 2, 2016September 30, 2018

A short cherry blossom “how-to” guide and night viewing experience in Shukkeien, Hiroshima!

It was the first time that I saw Sakura at night and the serenity and tranquility of the garden even calmed me more. Back home, as I flip through the photos the Sakura was illuminated from the complete darkness, as if a postcard with special printing effects on the flower…

Posted in: blossom, cherry blossom, flower, garden, nature, park, spring

Japan

Aso, Boy!

By knycx on September 26, 2015June 10, 2019

All you need to know to visit Mount Aso – Japan’s biggest active volcano. While our travel plans changed a few times, Mount Aso stays and it was truly breathtaking.この美しい自然は皆んなのもの大切にしましょう。

Posted in: cute animals, great view, hot spring, hotel, mountain, museum, natural wonder, nature, road trip, spring, train, viewpoint, volcano

France

Paris, Voici Le Mois de Mai!

By knycx on April 30, 2015March 9, 2019

Getting around the romantic Paris Vélib’ing to many iconic landmarks and attractions in a day for free (almost).

Posted in: art, bicycle ride, bridge, church, culture, design, heritage, history, let's get sporty!, modern art, museum, river, spring, sunset, top 10 museums, tour eiffel

Netherlands

Let’s Get Seasonal! Seasonal!

By knycx on April 23, 2015April 22, 2019

Let’s talk about Green Travel. The Keukenhof in Amsterdam is the biggest Tulip garden in the world and it’s the best time to view the tulip blossoms in mid-March to May!