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Donna The Explorer
Philippines
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2020
My passion in life other than family is travelling, food and creating memories. I was brought up unintentionally to a life of adventure.
This channel is to see the world from my eyes, to show you the places I have visited, the cultures, local food and anything else of interest.
This channel is to see the world from my eyes, to show you the places I have visited, the cultures, local food and anything else of interest.
AOMORI IN A DAY
This trip is our first trip in Northern Japan. Filmed in 05 Jan 2023. We purchased the 5days JR East Pass ( for ¥20,000) which we have fully utilised . We use the NEX ( Narita Express from NRT- Tokyo Station) then Tokyo Station Hayabusa Shinkansen to Shin Aomori ( which by the way if normal one way ticket that alone is already ¥16,000. Initially my plan was just to hop on and off the Shinkansen, but my husband suggested to just see 1 Prefecture in a day. This was our first full day. Since it was winter and the whole Aomori was covered by snow, you cannot do so much in a day so we choose just to do one activity which is to see the Siberian swans. From Aomori Station to Kominato only 40 mins journey 1 way, but then the train intervals are 1 hr so we have to plan carefully.
We had a bit of time roaming around the city area but most shops and restaurant are closed. We basically are mostly in a train or in the bus most of the time IN a day. I would like to go back in Aomori and spend more time not rushing. The same with Oirase Gorge, we have a beautiful hotel, and it was really in the middle of the woods but we were so tired that we choose to lounge in the hotel lobby. But in fairness the hotel lobby alone for me is worth the journey. The Hotel offers many activities at night, it was fully book, so we didn't had any activity like going to the forest at night, ( a guided tour) . I wanted to comeback in Oirase again, if possible spend 2-3 days. (during winter) as the whole place totally look different during summer or fall. I prefer the winter scenery.
We had a bit of time roaming around the city area but most shops and restaurant are closed. We basically are mostly in a train or in the bus most of the time IN a day. I would like to go back in Aomori and spend more time not rushing. The same with Oirase Gorge, we have a beautiful hotel, and it was really in the middle of the woods but we were so tired that we choose to lounge in the hotel lobby. But in fairness the hotel lobby alone for me is worth the journey. The Hotel offers many activities at night, it was fully book, so we didn't had any activity like going to the forest at night, ( a guided tour) . I wanted to comeback in Oirase again, if possible spend 2-3 days. (during winter) as the whole place totally look different during summer or fall. I prefer the winter scenery.
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GINZAN ONSEN (Silver Mountain Hot Spring)
มุมมอง 197ปีที่แล้ว
Ginzan Onsen is one of my bucket list to see/ visit here in Japan specifically during winter. I am so thrilled that first few days of 2023 that Bucket list is ticked. 500 years ago this mountain village is silver mining place. When the mining closed it gain popularity with amongst the Japanese for the village is picturesque during winter. good thing to know. the village is still not heavily com...
Activities Singapore, on our Day 5 (after the Pandemic)
มุมมอง 152ปีที่แล้ว
Filmed 23 Set 2022 This was our 5 th day on our September 2022 Singapore trip our - first trip to Singapore since the Pandemic. we woke up early to jog / walk around Fullerton bay, marina bay shoppes, mayan sutra and Esplanade theatre. We then just collected the stuffs we initially did on our first day. ( eye glasses, contact lenses) We then went to have High tea, ( which is also what I miss!) ...
FROM BATAM TO SINGAPORE
มุมมอง 354ปีที่แล้ว
This Vlog was film 22 Sept on our last day in Batam, we basically just had a relaxing time ( did nothing!) in Batam but feasted on hotel's breakfast, most of the restaurant nearby our area was close, so there's nothing much to do. The hotel's breakfast makes me feel at home, the boiled Pisang/ Saging/Banana Ube, sweet Corn is a taste of home to me. Love the Bubur, and all the fresh local fruits...
(How we spend) A Day in Batam
มุมมอง 2.8Kปีที่แล้ว
Batam Indonesia is just an hour away by ferry from Singapore. Its the easiest get away from Singapore, though the place are like stone throw away, it is totally different world. This time of our travel was not quite what we expected, Batam is still on the way to recover from the Pandemic, there are few establishments that are open but obviously not enough people to sustain them Yet! I had enjoy...
Singapore to Batam
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
This was our first trip to Batam ( for me and my husband) I lived in Singapore for more than 10 years, and Batam is just an hour away by Ferry, yet I have never been to. During our spur of the moment Singapore trip, I wanted to escape to Batam for full body massage, and seafood fix. This is why it is included in our schedule. This must be the wrong timing as Batam is still very quiet, most of t...
A day in Singapore
มุมมอง 200ปีที่แล้ว
2nd day of our short trip to Singapore Sept 2022. I'll summarised it by minutes: 1- 3:18 minutes ( Clark Quay Area) walk fr hotel towards Raffles Place 3:19 -4:27 mins Boat Quay /Raffles Place 4:58- Fullerton Hotel/ Raffles PLace 5:13 - Fullerton Hotel / Anderson Bridge 5:21- Fullerton Hotel 6:19- Lucky Plaza Singapore 8:27 - Bugis 10:05 - Singapore Road ( on board double decker bus) 10-:57 - B...
Singapore on a Rainy Day
มุมมอง 193ปีที่แล้ว
This is our first full day on our recent trip in Singapore Sept 2022, It was rainy morning. It happens that our first day plan was to do all our errands, buy all our personal stuffs etc so we don't have to be outdoor. There's many places to hang mourned during rainy days in Singapore, we had Buffet in The Rise in Marina Bay sands, ( it was really a walk in take a chance kind of) I didn't make a...
First Flight to SINGAPORE since 2019 (KIX-SIN) Flight
มุมมอง 152ปีที่แล้ว
Singapore is like a home to me. It is where I started my Professional career, my first trip out of Philippines, I was a resident here for 8 years. I came to love the food culture here as Singapore is a multi cultural country, Malays, Indian and Chinese Singaporean co exist peacefully. It naturally follows that the food culture here in Singapore is very diverse. I NEVER get bored of the food her...
FILIPINO IN JAPAN (in search for home comfort food)
มุมมอง 89ปีที่แล้ว
This Vlog is about 2 things, the process in buying second hand car in Japan comparing it to the UK ( where my Husband from) and the Phils where I am from. Also after collecting the care we deciding to have a road trip to test it, I decided to go to Mie prefecture which is more than 3 hrs drive from Osaka ( using NO TOLL road) Mie Prefecture is where I knew there's a small Filipino shop that sel...
Actual WWII cave where HIMEYURI Girls stayed
มุมมอง 247ปีที่แล้ว
this is film Sept of 2021. I wasn't aware of the story of Himeyuri Girls before. I only knew it when I was searching for places to go before our trip to Okinawa. Most of the Blogs, Stories written up I have read online, there was no specific cave where they serve. When we went to the manmade cave of the Imperial Japanese Navy in Naha, I thought that was the cave, but I then realised no informat...
MT FUJI YAMANASHI PREFECTURE
มุมมอง 62ปีที่แล้ว
This is in Fujisansaku Park in Yamanashi Prefecture. It was film in 26, Feb 2022. Became to see the park early in the morning, It's beautiful we decided to come back after our check out in the Hotel which is just 8-10 mins away from this park. When we came at between 6:30- 7AM the park's car park is still closed it was -10deg celsius cold. Just beautiful .
SUZUKA Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022 - Race day
มุมมอง 65ปีที่แล้ว
This is our first time to watch Grand Prix in Suzuka. When the Pandemic strike in 2020 The day on that year October 2020 was cancelled, until 2021. This was our first Live Grand Prix since The Pandemic. We knew it is going to Rain but we have not anticipated the SOLD out situation of Raincoats in Suzuka. ( we could have bought in Osaka but then again we have work until night on Friday) we drive...
SUZUKA Honda Japanese Grand Prix 2022 - Qualifying
มุมมอง 52ปีที่แล้ว
Suzuka Day 2 Qualifying day, Our first time in Suzuka Race Circuit, we drove from Osaka- Suzuka ( aprox 3.5 hrs) excluding our stops. We purchased our tickets online 11 hours after the ticket went on sale, all the grand stand tickets was sold out, so we have this walk about ticket, ( free seating).The tickets have to be collected near the main gate, it was really a hassle as it was our first ti...
OSAKA AUTO MESSE HALL 2
มุมมอง 27ปีที่แล้ว
( I apologised) for very late upload of this vlog. I was very sick. This is in continuation of the Osaka Messe Vlogs last Feb 2022.
SAGANO ROMANTIC TRAIN (SCENITIC RIDE) ARASHIYAMA KYOTO
มุมมอง 1142 ปีที่แล้ว
SAGANO ROMANTIC TRAIN (SCENITIC RIDE) ARASHIYAMA KYOTO
BAMBOO FOREST (ARASHIYAMA - KYOTO) AUTUMN 2021
มุมมอง 1642 ปีที่แล้ว
BAMBOO FOREST (ARASHIYAMA - KYOTO) AUTUMN 2021
OSAKA AUTO MESSE PART 3 (NISSAN FAIRLADY Z)
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
OSAKA AUTO MESSE PART 3 (NISSAN FAIRLADY Z)
SNOW ROAD TRIP(Nagano City -Snow Monkey)
มุมมอง 842 ปีที่แล้ว
SNOW ROAD TRIP(Nagano City -Snow Monkey)
GODZILLA PARK ( Awaji Island Hyogo Prefecture0
มุมมอง 2122 ปีที่แล้ว
GODZILLA PARK ( Awaji Island Hyogo Prefecture0
Merchants were below peasants?
This is sad.
Very😢
15: 51 I like the FACT that you mentioned 47 SAMURAI towards the end because that is correct! They restored their honor and status as Samurai after accomplishing their mission to avenge their Lord.
Mashalah
Great video. Thank you!
watched 47 ronin last night, this pops up today. weird...
I like Japanese car culture. It was brought to the forefront with some of the early Diaclone figures. A Formula 1 racer, the Vanette, Datsun 280Z, the Lancia Stratos, the old Hilux with a cover on the back, etc.
Hi from Scotland 🏴
Pretty kool. But man.. what a waste of life. Why would you WANT good soldiers/samuria to kill themselves???
this is amazing .. I want to goooo
Thanks. Definitely visit it when you are in Tokyo 💜
This is a fascinating exploration of the daimyo and samurai history. Thank you so much for sharing the history and the scenes from your cultural. Have a happy new year!
Aww thank you!!! History is always fascinating. Happy New year too💜💜
Struggling with the audio but good content !! 👍
If anyone is visiting now, the tombstones have the ronin’s names and ages.
Put off your sunglasses, if you make a video.
Thank you for your upload, my question is are there any living relatives of the samurais?
I had just finished watching the movie on Netflix. I must say this is fascinating and inspiring. Thank you! I will like to know what happened to their swords?
There’s a musuem i think on the complex ( I can’t remember now, but I have not explored it - as they close early)
it was because of the samurai philosophy that the Japanese committed the atrocities during ww2
I have watched this video till the end. I am also a fan of these 47 brave ronin. I have noticed that you have never mentioned about Kai,what happened to him?
Is there really a halfbreed?
Thank you Maam. Palagi akong nanonood ng mga samurai movies at napadpad ako ddto sa vlog mo. Much regards from Siargao island. Have a nice day.
Thank I love learning bout the Japanese history and culture
what a waste of good troops, its sad. they should have been hero's
bisaya diay c mam pero fluent kaayo mag-english. makabilib jud ang bisaya ba. hehe. btw mam, naay gitatak sa imong passport na stamp or papel lng gihatag from immigration? tfta.
They are all in hell fire
Hello every one kai the half breed lived his actually from Hawaii😂
Ronin #47 did not commit harakiri. He was sent to Ako to report on the death of Kira. It was a long journey and when he returned the other 46 Ronin had died. The Shogun pardoned him and he lived to be 87. He is buried with his 46 comrades. I'm not sure where Kira is buried.
Yes that’s actually what the “true” account accdg to my readings on diff sources.
😆 "promosm"
May I ask the travel restrictions? My friend has only 1dose of pfizer.
Thank you from Australia , just watched the movie .
Been there 3 years ago and it's an amazing place😍 Thanks for sharing this lovely video😍 I miss Aomori.
wow kAayo diha Don😍🥰
Hi sahabat bestie
Hello do you need to check-in to the hotel to visit this museum? How much is the hotel per night?
👍👍👍👍♨♨❄❄🙉🙉🐒🐒🕸🕸😊💖
Go eat pag pag
Watch the movie, one of my favourite, a little fictional but still based on the true stuff would love to visit
Don't waste your time watching the movie with Keanu Reeves. It's pure bullshit. Watch the 1941 movie _The 47 Ronin_ and it's free on TH-cam.
Hala ! Akala ko ba naman bumalik na tulad noon? Super dami ng tao dyan noon.dyan ako nakatira for 15years asawa ko taga indonesia umuwi kami ng pinas 2017.i miss batam.
Maka suroy pod unta dri puhon.
Whih hotel is this
Batam, Bintan & Balai Karimun.
thinking of going to Batam.. thanks for the video.. it is helpful !
Wow so yummy 😋 😍
So yummy 😋 😍
💜💜💜Takecare always.Godbless😇
Yummy 😋 😋 😋
Mas lami sa atoa Let!! Uli ta!
Nice Don😘❤ God bless and always goodhealth 🙏amping
Thanks Kaau Let!!!! Ikaw sab 💜💜💜💜
Nagpintas ken naimas dagita food
Apan tan to ditoy Mang!
Thanks for having me Don…❤
Thanks for being soo game💜 next ulet
Nice Don😘🥰God bless 🙏
💜💜💜 God Bless you too Let
Nice Don😘
Thanks Let!!!!! 💜💜💜💜