Paseo de San Francisco: Where Old and New Puebla Meet

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The east side of Puebla’s Historic Center is pierced by the Boulevard 5 de Mayo. Many visitors faced with the wide and transited street, prefer to turn back to the safe haven located around the Zocalo (the most popular part of town).  Nonetheless, a quick (and careful) street crossing reveals a different face of the [...]

Chinatown, Los Angeles

Pink Building, Chinatown, Los Angeles

I like to visit ethnic neighborhoods.  There is no easier way to travel far away than by visiting a place full of the aromas of a distant country. The most well know communities are the so called “Chinatowns”.  It is like every big city has one of these (and almost every travel guide recommends a [...]

Papillon Photos: New York City’s Chinatown

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The second time I went to New York, I was able to explore a lot.  One day I headed with my mom to Chinatown.   I have heard about the incredible shopping opportunities you can find in Canal Street.  The rumors were true.  The mentioned street is a shopper’s paradise.  Tons of stores offer jewelry, bags, [...]

Thailand’s Blue Tiger: Day 2 (Scene 6)

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Filming Location: Bangkok Day 2 Scene 6 After a long day where we had to deal with crazy tuk-tuk drivers, aggressive salespeople and suffocating heat, we decided to relax a little at the end of the day. We went to the Silom area to explore the surroundings and visit the night market. Upon arrival, we [...]

Thailand’s Blue Tiger: Day 2 (Scene 2)

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Filming Location: Bangkok Day 2 Scene 2 After visiting the temple, the tuk-tuk driver took us to a jeweler seller, a tailor and two souvenir shops.  Every time we entered one of the mentioned retailers, the shop owners grabbed us by one arm and showed us around.  There was no opportunity to browse on your [...]

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