Category: World
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Yardenit, the baptismal site in the Holy Land
Yardenit is a baptismal site along the Jordan River, claiming to be “the official baptismal site in the Holy Land” where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. I’m not so sure about that, though. My bit of research suggests that the baptism took place at Al-Maghtas, now located in Jordan, which is widely…
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Exploring Asakusa, Tokyo: A Photo Diary 📸
Asakusa is a major tourist destination, or one of popular ones, in Tokyo. Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, is a popular destination in Asakusa. To be honest, Asakusa was near the bottom of my list of places to visit in Tokyo because I felt like I’d already seen enough of it through…
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A Snoopy Day in Harajuku: PEANUTS Cafe SUNNY SIDE kitchen
A friend and I briefly talked about themed cafes, which we believe are currently non-existent in Metro Manila. It made me think back to whether I’d been to any in Tokyo, and yes, I have. 🙂 Just one, if memory serves. PEANUTS Cafe SUNNY SIDE kitchen Themed cafes aren’t usually high on my list of…
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My First Visit to Chevy Chase Library in Washington, DC
I know I said that the next in my current travelog series would be about Great Falls Park. But I only have a few pictures from this short side trip, and I want to show these to my book-lovin’ friends, especially Kat. 😁 Dad’s colleague drove me to the Chevy Chase Library, part of the…