Five years ago, when I first came here, I really liked the misty atmosphere of Noboribetsu. Today, I finally had the chance to revisit this place. Noboribetsu is special to me because it's where I got to know my grandmother better.
When you visit Abashiri in Hokkaido, one thing you absolutely shouldn't miss is the Abashiri drift ice cruises!
Before Tadao Ando, who would have thought of using the interplay of space and depth to perfectly blend the solid, rigid cross with the surrounding natural?
On that day, my friend took me to the largest beer garden in Bavaria: Königlicher Hirschgarten. We arrived around 4 p.m., and since it was still before the end of the workday, the place appeared quite empty. However, I heard that on weekday evenings and holidays, it can get incredibly crowded.
During this European journey, visiting palaces became one of the highlights of the entire trip. The two palaces that left the deepest impression on me were located in Vienna and Munich. Vienna's palace, nestled in the hills, and Munich's palace by the water, each had its unique charm. However, compared to the Vienna Palace, Munich's Schloss Nymphenburg captivated me even more.
This is not a suitable place for a day trip. I left with many regrets because there was so much more to explore!
After more than half a month, my journey through Germany is coming to an end. On the train and along the railway, the diverse European travelers have enriched my imagination.
Located in northwest Bavaria, Germany, Rothenburg preserves various aspects of the Middle Ages. Its streets and buildings seem frozen in the 17th century, attracting numerous tourists. Every evening at 8 o'clock, a guide dressed as a wizard leads visitors to explore this place.
Hot air balloons, perhaps a symbol of happiness. A German couple living in Rothenburg used a hot air balloon ride to celebrate the wife's fiftieth birthday. Another California girl who came here to study also brought her boyfriend along to experience the balloon flight.
Starting from Alte Brücke, when you see the statues of the Elector and Athena, you are entering the city. Keep walking, and you will reach the steep section of the Philosophenweg. Why is this approximately two-kilometer-long path called the "Philosopher's Path"?