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Hai, welcome to my life...I am Lai Zee Yun, 23 year old, I am still a student, matric number is A09A052 from faculty entrepreneurship and business major in tourism at university malaysia kelantan. Born on 11 Jan 1989 at Keningau, Sabah where a small town which always makes people misunderstanding that we are staying on the tree.


Life is short, i am enjoying the way i am live, i don't care how people think about me and i had no time to think about how people think about me. I didn't hurt people to make my life better, that's enough.


Being tourism student, I love to travel, I've always been a mad traveller and at every opportunity I strive to get out there and travel the world seeking to experience different cultures. I never wanted to forget any of my memories from travelling so I started this blog, where I could share my adventures and photos with my friends and family. Unfortunately for my blog, I spend too much time away and don’t have the time I would like to keep it as updated as I could do.

15) Para, Brazil

Teatro da Paz (Peace Theatre)

The Teatro da Paz (Theater of Peace) was founded on February 15, 1878, during the heyday of the boom, when there was a great economic growth in the region.

Belém has experienced a significant process of socio-economic transformation in this period, coming to be called "The Rubber Capital." But despite this progress the city has not had a large theater, capable of receiving spectacles of lyric. Seeking to satisfy the yearning of the society of the time, the provincial government hired the military engineer José Tiburcio de Magalhães that initiates the architectural design inspired by the Scalla Theatre of Milan (Italy).

In July of 1869 begins its construction, and highlighted the Neoclassical architecture. Opened as Our Lady of Peace, referring to the end of the war with Paraguay, had its name shortened to Peace Theatre two days after the inauguration.

Decorated simply was gradually embellished with new decorations and paintings highlighting the Italian Domenico D'Angelis and Capranezi. In 1905 a significant reform is reaching its final form.

ENTRANCE HALL
The lobby consists of decorative materials imported from Europe: English in the cast iron arches of the doors, Italian marble staircase, chandelier French, Carrara marble busts of the Brazilian writer José de Alencar and Gonçalves Dias, bronze statues French; floor Portuguese stone mosaics and glued to the stick Gurijuba (fish found in the region), painted walls and ceiling representing the Greek arts.

HALL OF FRIZ
In 1905 it closed the main door to access the concert hall, since it undermined the acoustics in its place is put a mirror in French crystal. In addition to the mirror were added in French stone statues and walls were set in enamelled iron plates containing the time the regulation stating that "smoking is prohibited." The floor was decorated in parks, using the woods as Acapu regional and yellow stick.

Concert hall

The theater originally had 1,100 seats, to 900 today. The chairs retain the style of the time in wood and straw to the appropriate climate. The balustrade is all in English iron gold leaf. The ceiling fresco painting presents central elements of Greco-Roman mythology an allusion to the God Apollo leading the Goddess Aphrodite and the Muses of the arts Amazônia.

The center of the ceiling has been adapted to American bronze chandelier that replaced a large fan that helped mitigate the heat. On the walls, floral, paintings mimic wallpaper. The lining of the boxes were painted obeying the social hierarchy of the time, for the first grade were used the following locations: balcony, the audience, friezes, cabins and procênios 1st order, for the 2nd class: galleries, boxes and procênios 2nd order and for 3rd class paradise.

The authorities were reserved procênios as mayor police chief and school. The imperial box, now the Governor is located in a first order of cabins is decorated with wood furniture regions. The curtain painted in France in the studio Carpezat titled "Allegory of the Republic" was opened in 1890 in celebration of the Brazilian Republic.

NOBLE HALL

The Main Hall (Foyer), where the nobility used to gather for dances, small recitals and during breaks of the shows, a space is highly decorated with mirrors and crystal chandeliers and French Carrara marble busts of two great composers time: Carlos Henrique Gomes and Gurjão. The mezzanine of the hall was the site used by musicians and social events attended by people of paradise in the evening of performances. As for painting the ceiling is made of Pernambuco in 1960 Armando Balon, which is inspired by the muses of music flanked by Amazonian flora and fauna. The walls, painted by the Italians, with neoclassical motifs depict bouquets of flowers.

FRONTERA

At the beginning of the twentieth century the façade was the most significant point of retirement. Because there's controversy in the standard neoclassical Italian: rule columns in pairs and odd entries, but instead opened with seven columns and six entries. In the reform of 1905 was the pediment retreated, removing a column and an entry placed medallions to decorate the muses who represent the arts, comedy, poetry, music and tragedy, the dance side. At the center of the Coat of Pará State Luminaires the balustrade represent a day and at night.

14) North Pole, Alaska

Santa Claus House 

The main tourist attraction in North Pole, Alaska is the world-famous Santa Claus House, located along St. Nicholas Drive. In addition to sitting on Santa's lap and giving him your Christmas wish list, you can visit Santa's reindeer living next door to the gift shop and have your photo taken in front of one of the world's largest Santa's, standing nearly fifty feet tall. Since 1952, Santa Claus House has provided millions of guests with a unique and exciting shopping environment and an abundance of photo opportunities.

 For almost sixty years the Santa Claus team at the Santa Claus House has put smiles on the faces of nearly two million children from all over the world with an original personalized letter from Santa.

CHENA LAKES RECREATION AREA 

One of the area's most popular outdoor parks is Chena Lakes Recreation Area, located just a few miles from North Pole. The park boasts a large system of bike, nature, ski, dogmushing and snowmachine trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming beach, boat launch ramps, and canoe and kayak rentals for fishing or a leisurely paddle along the shore of the lake. 

13) Tepic, Mexico

REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY

Built by Philip Linan and cave in the mid-seventeenth century. In the late nineteenth century stood here the German Consulate and in 1993, the State Government purchased the school property to install Fernando Montaño, who remained until 1948 and was subsequently used for various public offices.

In 19949 was opened as a museum, having then two galleries which were exhibited classical archeology and neoclassical period. In 1969, the entire building was devoted to museum and currently has eight showrooms where they display bones of prehistoric animals and atmospheres of our origins.

It exhibits a permanent collection of archaeological ceramics belonging to cultures that developed in western Mexico. These figurines are made of clay of different colors, into which vessels are fitomorfas representing pumpkins, cuajes, custard apples and other fruits of the region.

On the top floor of the building stands a large stuffed crocodile over four meters long, a species that lives in the marshes of San Blas, Nayarit.

The museum also has the ambience of a shaft tomb with characteristics similar to those found in other regions of western Mexico. In addition, a room of Cora and Huichol ethnography, and a room of religious paintings from the colonial era.

The facilities of the museum are often used for holding conferences and exhibitions of various artistic expressions. Attached to this building is the public library and an important historical archive.

HOUSE MUSEUM AMADO NERVO

Typical construction of mid-nineteenth century neoclassical style. This farm was born the famous poet Amado Nervo, who at 44 years of age was first acclaimed poet of America.

In 1967 by order of the State Government is instituted loved Nervo Museum.

The museum has exhibition halls that contain:

The poet's life and work through photographs, documents and period furnishings.

Paintings and sale of books.

Retablos with Nervo's poetry.

Amado Nervo nation in the city of Tepic on August 27, 1870. at 14 entered the school in Michoacan Jocona. He returned to Tepic later worked as a journalist in Mazatlan, Sinaloa. He was sent to Paris as a correspondent for the Examiner, where she meets Anna Cecilia Luisa Daillez his former wife. In 1905 comes to Mexico and returning to Europe achieves its great literary successes.

He died in Montevideo, Uruguay on May 24, 1919, four months later his remains were transferred to Mexico and deposited in the Rotunda of Illustrious Men. 

Santa Maria del Oro

Santa Maria del Oro, known among locals as "Samao", is an impressive lagoon set in a crater in the western Sierra Madre mountain range, situated 30 miles outside Tepic. Many locals from throughout the region take weekend trips to this beautiful site, swimming in the fresh lagoon waters, fishing, boating, admiring the plants and wildlife, or simply relaxing with the family. This lagoon has a magical and spiritual ambiance, thanks to its amazing and beautiful location. A rumor among the local people suggests that the deep lagoon waters are bottomless.

Surrounding the lagoon, there are many small restaurants where you can try traditional regional dishes, like fish chicharron and fried trout.

Cerro de la Cruz

Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross) is an important landmark in Tepic. From the top, you can admire views of the city in all its glory. Atop the hill, there's a terrace with three crosses, similar to the Hill of Corcovado in Brazil, but set to a smaller scale. This particular hill is popular among locals as a great place to exercise, and it's often used for walking, jogging, mountain biking or simply enjoying the fresh air and taking in the landscapes offered in this amazing setting.

12) Perth, Australia

Kings Park and Botanic Gardens

Kings Park and Botanic Gardens is made up of over 400 hectares of parkland and gardens and is one of the city's most popular attractions for Perth locals and tourists alike. Located just outside the city centre, the park is set high on Mt Eliza with breathtaking views of the city and Swan River. 

A large portion of the park is made up of native bushland with hundreds of native plant species and around 80 species of birds. Kings Park also has a number of open parkland areas, lookout points, the State War Memorial and statues, and is a great destination for sight-seeing, picnics, walking, cycling and taking in the magnificent views of the city. During the summer months, the park also hosts a number of events including outdoor concerts, outdoor moonlight cinema, as well as the Kings Park Wildflower festival each spring. Location: Fraser Avenue, Perth

Perth Zoo

Only 5 minutes from the city centre, Perth Zoo offers the opportunity to see wildlife up close, in natural habitat settings. Perth Zoo exhibits include the Australian Walkabout which houses Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Dingoes, Reptiles, Wetland and Rainforest animals; The African Savanna; The Asian rainforest; as well as the Nocturnal House and World of Birds. Open from 9am to 5pm each day, there is a lot to see so pick up a map at the ticket counter when you enter, and allow yourself plenty of time. 

For lunch you can cook yourself a barbeque meal on the facilities available, have a picnic, or stop by at the Zoo Cafe for a meal or snack. Special events are also held over the summer months, such as evening concerts on the main lawn. Free parking for the zoo is available on the corner of Labouchere Road and Richardson Street. Location: Labouchere Rd, South Perth 

Perth Bell Tower

The Swan Bell Tower was opened in Perth in December 2000 and has since been a popular attraction for Perth visitors. It comprises a green glass spire surrounded by copper 'sails', and is home to 18 bells making this the largest change ringing instrument in the world. The bells came from the Parish of St Martin in the Field of London, and were given to the City of Perth as a gift to celebrate the Australian Bicentennial. Location: Barrack Square Perth 

11) Port Hedland, Australia

Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve

Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve is situated on a picturesque beach with pristine white sands that stretch as far as the eye can see. The clear blue water is a spectacular welcome to the start of the famous Eighty Mile Beach. This well travelled stretch of beach is well placed on the tourist trail between Port Hedland and Broome.

Take one of several walk trails through the nature reserve to see a diversity of native flora and fauna that has made its home along this pristine coastline. Relax on the beach while the children collect shells as souvenirs to take home.

There is easy access for beach fishing, and even a few mud crabs around to tempt your taste buds. Camp overnight and catch the magnificent sunset over the ocean. Gaze at hundreds of stars lighting up the night sky in this secluded location.

With so much on offer in the reserve, allow at least one full day to explore the remote surroundings. Cape Keraudren Nature Reserve is a one and a half hour drive northeast of Port Hedland.

Dalgety House Museum

Dalgety House Museum provides an opportunity to gain an insight into the impact white settlement had on the Kariyarra Aboriginal people of the Pilbara. Explore the extensive collection of artefacts, photographs and documentation presented in the enlightening displays throughout the house. Listen to recordings of personal memoirs and view the informative and thought provoking audio visual displays.

Allow time to examine the architecture of this turn of the century house, both inside and out. The dwelling was initially built for employees of long standing international company Dalgety and Co. The English merchants set up a post in the town of Port Hedland in 1903 and Dalgety House remained the manager's residence until 1974.

Dalgety House Museum is located in the town centre of Port Hedland. The port town offers an array of attractions for visitors including historical buildings, a heritage trail and several museums. Port Hedland is a two hour flight from Perth. 

Don Rhodes Mining Museum

See the fully restored locomotives from the BHP Iron Ore railway at the Don Rhodes Mining Museum in Port Hedland. Be in awe of the ingenuity of the road, rail and transport technology which facilitated the significant industrial growth in the East Pilbara during the last century.

The Don Rhodes Mining and Transport Museum is an open air museum which pays tribute to the pastoral, railway, manganese and iron ore industries. Examine the historically significant displays as you read informative signs providing in depth information about the uses and development of the items on display.

Sit and rest on the provided seating under shade to reflect on the giant machines that opened up the Pilbara. Pack a picnic or make use of the barbeque facilities provided.

Port Hedland is a two or three day drive north of Perth, and is a popular stop off on the way to Broome. 

10) Daegu, South Korea

Gatbawi Buddha Daegu

Daegu, officially known as Daegu Metropolitan City, is one of the largest cities in South Korea, and it is the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do province, though it is not legally part of that province. Daegu and its surrounding area provide an admirable variety of leisure, entertainment and sporting amenities within easy reach. Daily half-day or one day tour events including English speaking guides, such as visiting museums, Buddhist temples, kings' tomb, old castle, folk village, zoo, city tour etc., are offered during the Congress. One of the must- see destinations of Daegu is Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu. Traditionally Buddhism was very strong in Daegu, and Confucianism was also popular in Daegu, with a large academy based in the city.

Gatbawi Buddha, the Buddha of Medicine, situated at Gwanbong, the southern peak of Palgongsan mountain. Carved in the 9th century, the statue Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu has become one of the major tourist attractions of Daegu and definitely, it is possibly the hardest to reach. The height of the place, where Gatbawi Buddha is situated, is more than 800 meters and takes almost an hour to climb. "Gatbawi" means "hat rock".

Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is famous for granting wishes, and it has attracted many visitors to Mt. Palgongsan from other regions of Korea. There is a proverb that Gatbawi helps people make only one wish come true. The original name of Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is Gwanbong Buddha as it is located at the summit of the Gwanbong peak (850 meters) on Mt. Palgongsan. The name of Gatbawi Buddha is a more famous than Gwanbong Buddha all over the nation as the Buddha has a gat, a Korean hat, on top. 

The hat is a flat 15?-thick stone slab. Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is also famous for its attractive tracking course. Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is almost a 4m tall sitting stone Buddha, and Its official name is Gwanbong Seokjoyeoraejwasang (Gwanbong sitting stone Buddha). The stiff lips of his closed mouth and his stout body demonstrate the feeling of impressive mercy. Gatbawi Buddha, Daegu is a representative work of art from the Unified Silla Kingdom, and this statue is designated as the Treasure Number 431.

Daegu National Museum

Daegu National Museum was built to preserve and exhibit the unique cultural heritage of Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do province. It is a neat brick building with two basement floors. There are three exhibit halls, a special exhibit hall, experiment study room, audiovisual studio and library. At the Archeology Gallery you can see relics ranging from the Neolithic Era to the Three Kingdoms Period chronologically. At the Art History Gallery you can see and learn about the Buddhist culture of Gyeongsangbuk-do province. 

Here you can see Buddhist sculptures, Buddha statues and Buddhist crafts. The Goryeo celadon and Buncheong ware are also displayed here. At the Traditional Folk Life Gallery you can learn about the Seonbi culture and the beliefs and rituals of the Yeongnam area, and see traditional Korean houses. You can also enjoy the Outdoor Gallery where a five-storied stone pagoda stands. There are other facilities where visitors can participate in museum activities. 

You can try traditional dyeing, explore the traditional herbs and learn about agricultural plants. Do not miss going here because this is where you can learn about traditional herbs used for medicine, plants and grains. Resting in the natural surroundings at the wildflower and plant walkway or the Ecology Valley can be very relaxing. 

Donghwasa Temple

Donghwasa Temple (동화사) is located on the south side of Mt. Palgongsan Mountain, about 22km northeast of Daegu. It was built by monk Geuk-Dal in the 15th year of the Silla King SoJi’s reign (493). The original name of the temple was Yugasa, but Simjiwangsa rebuilt the temple under King HeungDeok (reign 826~836) and named it Donghwasa. It means even during the winter season, the paulownia tree still blooms, and the present temple was last rebuilt in 1732. 

When you turn the corner, the first thing that catches your eye is the Seolbeopjeon Building. To the left of Seolbeopjeon is Daeungjeon, the main temple, and to the right of the building leads to the Geumgang Stairs. If you turn left in the direction of Daeungjeon you will see Bongseoru, aptly named to signify a Bonghwang (phoenix) with its tail pointed downward. Past Bongseoru are stairs that are typical of the ones leading into Daeungjeon, called "Nugak Stairs". On either side of the stairs are railings in the shape of a dragon, and in the middle of the stairs, there is a round stone marble that resembles a Yeouiju, a ball often associated with dragons. 

Donghwasa’s Daeungjeon is segmented into 3 sections at the front and side, and its natural looking pillars are one of its main attractions. It includes the statues of Seokgamonibul, Amitabul, and Yaksayeoraebul inside. If you come down the stone stairs beside Bongseoru and walk along the cement road for a while, you will come to the huge Seokjoyaksa Yeoraebul. Created as a prayer for reunification, this large Buddha statue is 17m high. The stone tower, stone light, the lion statue, and the lotus flower that decorate the Buddha statue are all very large in size. Behind the statue are also stones arranged in a circular form resembling a beautiful scroll painting. These are world-class size stone artifacts.