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Peek the world's second largest traditional Market

After the famous Tsukiji Market in Tokyo, La Nueva Viga in Mexico City is the second largest fish market in the world. Three young men were raising fish amid the morning atmosphere of the La Nueva Viga market. But unlike the Tsukiji market, and other markets such as the Sydney Fish Market, La Nueva Viga has located hundreds of kilometers from the shoreline. This fish market is the largest in Latin America and is located in Iztapalapa, which is in the Mexican capital. A row of trucks comes every day from the coast to Mexico City, carrying fish, shellfish, octopus and fresh sharks. On average around 700 to 1500 tons of marine products are sold every day to thousands of visitors who have successfully captured this market. Lupita Hernandez lives in Alvarado, Veracruz, which is 400 kilometers east of the Mexican coast. His family holds fresh fish from Tabasco, Veracruz, Campeche, and Matamoros for sale at La Nueva Viga. Lupita estimates that they sell 1000 kilogra...

Shopping in Tokyo? This is the place you must go!

As one of the world-class modern cities, Tokyo is a shopping destination for everyone. Ranging from fashion, crafts, to peculiar Japanese items that we never thought could have existed before. Here are some areas in Tokyo that you can explore while shopping. Each place has its own uniqueness! Let's see below! 1. Asakusa This Asakusa is like the old city of Tokyo. Some buildings here even existed from the Edo period! On the road to Senso-ji Temple called Nakamise-dori, you can find lots of shops selling cute Japanese gifts and souvenirs. Starting from key chains, fridge magnets, to traditional Japanese ornaments. Many street food sellers here. Most are small meals like taiyaki and mochi. Food vendors will not hesitate to scold you if you eat while walking. They will ask you to eat in a special area beside the shop. 2. Ginza Ginza is a shopping district that has many international brand stores. Many department stores are lined up here. Startin...

Mae Hong Son : A Small City on the Northern Boundary of Thailand

Mae Hong Son is in northern Thailand. Just in the mountains that are close to the Myanmar border. To get here, you can use a plane directly from Bangkok, by first transiting in Chiang Mai. For those who have watched the movie The Melody (2012), surely I really want to come to Mae Hong Son. In the film Mae Hong Son looks very charming with its charming landscape, away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Well, there are a number of places you must visit in Mae Hong Son. Some of them are Pang Tong Palace, Wat Jong Kham, and several other interesting places! Pang Tong Palace Many people think this place is like a royal palace or something. But apparently it is not, this is a kind of royal family project created for agricultural research and development centers in the Mae Hong Son area. So it's actually not a tourist place either. But many tourists stop to rest here because the atmosphere is pleasant. The area is quite spacious and must u...

Shopping in Hong Kong? Here are 7 Cool Places You Can Visit!

Hong Kong is one of the shopping paradise in the world. Especially for fashion fans. From flea markets, wholesale markets, to international brands all here. Ranging from good quality branded goods at low prices, to international fancy brands at unimaginable prices, available in Hong Kong! So before you start shopping adventure in Hong Kong, let's look at the places you can go to below! 1. HongKong Industrial Center For fashion shopping at relatively affordable prices, Hong Kong has an area that you must visit! Its name is Hong Kong Industrial Center. On normal days, here are more wholesale sales. Only on Saturdays, shops will sell retail. On Sundays most shops close, so it's better to optimize your Saturday for shopping here. No need to be surprised, the clothes here can be like branded clothes but at prices that are far below them. Suitable for those of you who like to be funny! 2. Cheung Sha Wan Fashion Street This place is almost like...

Exciting things in Okayama during summer!

Visiting Okayama during the summer is mandatory. So this season is a holiday period, lots of festivals, and lots of fresh fruits! What can you do in Okayama? Let's see the list below! 1. Seeing Sunflowers Blooming in Hiruzen Sunflower, or in Japanese called Himawari, is a sign that summer has arrived. This photo was taken in the city of Maniwa, precisely at Hiruzen Jersey Land which is still in the area of ​​Hiruzen National Park. 2. While in Hiruzen Jersey Land, don't forget to eat ice cream from this jersey cow! Jersey cattle bred in Hiruzen have unique milk characteristics. It feels very buttery and soft, with a strong body character, indicating a lot of fat. If it is made into ice cream, of course it becomes ice cream that is very spoiled for the tongue. Pssst, of course this ice cream is rather expensive than if you buy the usual ice cream. 3. Soak in Yubara Onsen, Outdoor Onsen under the valley! Already know onsen right? Soaking ...

First time Traveling to Singapore? These Are 5 Things You Must Know

Vacationing to some developed countries is indeed one of the favorite choices for most people. One of the developed countries that travelers usually visit is Singapore. Well, the question has you been to Singapore yet? If you are planning to travel there for the first time, you must pay attention to this article. There are 5 things that a traveler must know before a vacation to the Lion City. Curious? Come see!  1. Have very strict rules This is what must be understood by travelers who are for the first time to Singapore. The Singapore state is known to be very disciplined with the regulations made, even against tourists. So, to avoid doing illegal actions there you should first understand the rules. Example: Littering, can be fined from 300 SGD, you know! Eat and drink on public transportation such as MRT and buses, or you can be fined 500 SGD. Spitting is not permissible, or you can be fined 500 SGD. And there are many more rules that must be obeyed ...

This Unique Thing You Can Only Find When Traveling to Switzerland

Who says Switzerland is just the Alps and chocolate? The country covering an area of ​​41 thousand square kilometers actually has a lot of unique things. For example, you will find some strange warning boards, cows roaming on the side of the highway, to bus stops that are unusual locations. Well, here are 10 unique things that you can only find when visiting Switzerland. 1. In Switzerland, when you are at the station, you can get free chocolate candy. Wow! 2. Cows are free to roam everywhere, but there is no need to be afraid 3. There is a slide in the train provided for children. Cool! 4. You can find a Toblerone chocolate that won't be eaten by one person 5. Only in Switzerland is a bus stop located on the top of a mountain. Who knows who is up? 6. Not only cars or motorbikes, people in Switzerland also use horses as a means of transportation 7. You will find lots of super weird warning boards 8. Swiss citizens believe in the existence of Unico...

Famous Country That Is Hard to Visit, other than North Korea!

Vacationing to someone else's country is certainly a fun activity. We can find different cultures, meet lots of people, and new places that are always interesting to explore. But in fact, not all countries can be visited easily. The reason is, there are some countries that are notoriously difficult to visit. Perhaps what is widely heard is North Korea, a country on the Korean peninsula that is so closed. But actually there are several other countries too, like some below. 1. Tibet Tibet is a small country. They came to filter incoming tourists by 99 percent so as not to be crowded because most people. For certain months, such as February to April, Tibet prohibits all tourists visiting. So if you really want to go to Tibet, plan well and choose the right time. 2. Bhutan A few decades ago, no one could find a way to get to Bhutan. This is because Bhutan's geographical conditions are complicated, and infrastructure is not available. But now, there...