Around the World in Eighty Days: Yokohama

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Welcome to Yokohama, the next stop on our way around the world with Phileas Fogg. The second-most populous city in Japan was only the sixth in the days of Phileas. Today it attracts tourists with its historic port area, shopping centers, international restaurants, parks and futuristic architecture.

Besides Yokohama, let’s take a look at other remarkable places in Japan.

Torii Gate, Japan | Stock Photo © Depositphotos | Chuong Vu

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Around the World in Eighty Days: Hong Kong

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Phileas Fogg found that Hong Kong resembled Britain: “Docks, hospitals, wharves, a Gothic cathedral, a government house, macadamised streets, give to Hong Kong the appearance of a town in Kent or Surrey transferred by some strange magic to the antipodes.” What we see there today is a completely new world and a strange mixture of culture. Take a look: you are welcome to form your own opinion!

PS: And a little surprise for our readers: enjoy Hong Kong in motion.

Traffic in Hong Kong at night | Stock Photo © Depositphotos | Iakov

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Remembering the Dragon

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In honor of Bruce Lee, who would have turned 72 today, we have prepared a selection of creatures – some to be afraid of and some to admire. Tremble in fear: dragons are in the air!

Water dragon | Stock Photo © Depositphotos | papendesign

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