Author: Astra

(Spain) Toledo (Dec 25, 2018)

On Christmas Day, we decided to take a day trip to visit Toledo! It was just about an hour of train ride from Madrid. ===== From Wikipedia ===== Toledo is a city and municipality of Spain, capital of the province of Toledo and the de jure seat of the government and parliament of the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. Toledo was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in… Continue reading (Spain) Toledo (Dec 25, 2018)

(Spain) Madrid (Dec 22-28, 2018)

I had always dreamed of visiting Spain—a country with such a long history, I’m sure there must a lot of see! Finally, we have family trip to Spain during Christmas holidays, and it started from Madrid, the capital of Spain! We tried to look for the cheapest flight tickets, so we took AEROFLOT AIRLINE (for… Continue reading (Spain) Madrid (Dec 22-28, 2018)

Expectations

~~~~~ This is a fictional story. ~~~~~ “What?” “Nothing.” “Just spit it!” “You look awful.” “Why? Because I’m not wearing makeup?” “I don’t know… maybe.” This is June’s cousin’s wedding, and June is invited to be one of the bridesmaids. June is happy for her cousin, but she hates dressup, and she thinks herself will… Continue reading Expectations

(Netherlands) Meet Van Gogh @ Amsterdam (Aug 30-31, 2019)

This was either my first nor my longest visit at Amsterdam. In fact, I had stopped by or transited at Amsterdam too many times… Yet, this was my most joyful visit at Amsterdam, and I would like to share with you what I saw… ===== From Wikidedia ===== Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Found… Continue reading (Netherlands) Meet Van Gogh @ Amsterdam (Aug 30-31, 2019)

(Netherlands) A peek at college life @ Enschede (Aug 27-30, 2019)

I just stayed at a town called “Enschede” for business for a few days. Before visiting, I had no idea what kind of town it was, and I certainly did not expect much. However, Enschede turned out to be one of most lovely European towns that I ever visited. It reminds me of fun &… Continue reading (Netherlands) A peek at college life @ Enschede (Aug 27-30, 2019)

(Japan) Hitachi Seaside Park – Kochia (Oct 2021)

This is one of the popular big park in Tokyo area. We visited it before in Spring, and it was beautiful. So, we decided to visit it again in Autumn, to see different kinds of flowers. Now, is the season for Kochia — the cute red ball-looking plants. You’ll see!! https://hitachikaihin.jp/en/ Haha… again, of course,… Continue reading (Japan) Hitachi Seaside Park – Kochia (Oct 2021)

(Japan) Okutama – Tamba Area (Oct 30, 2021)

There are many areas in Japan popular for autumn leaves, Tamba area is one of them. It is just located at the west of Okutama, west of Tokyo area, makes it easily accessible from Tokyo for even just a day trip, 2 to 3 hour drive. Hence, at the Halloween time, we decided to take… Continue reading (Japan) Okutama – Tamba Area (Oct 30, 2021)

(Argentina) Just One Day @ Buenos Aires (Aug 15-16, 2019)

This is the final destination of my long-waited South America trip. Unfortunately, I have only one day in this famous city! Fly in, fly out — I always feel pity for so much money spent on so little time. Yet, I had many short trips like that. I do wish that I could stay longer…… Continue reading (Argentina) Just One Day @ Buenos Aires (Aug 15-16, 2019)

TIA, This is Africa

~~~~~ This is a fictional story. ~~~~~ She opened her door, trying to head out. Then, there stood a young man in pizza shop uniform, holding a letter. “Hey, sis.” “Ohh!! You almost gave me a heart-attack! What’s that?” “From your mother.” “Yeah!!!!!!!” She immediately snapped it from his hand, eye on the letter, but… Continue reading TIA, This is Africa