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Famous swings of Ubud: Instagram VS reality πŸ˜‚
To be honest, I didn’t plan to make any clichΓ© photos on swings but when we arrived to rice terraces I suddenly found myself in a rented flowing dress being attached a swing by a safety strap. Some backstage of that is taken by my husband πŸ˜‚
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πŸ“ Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali

First of all, the Monkey forest is a sacred place - its full name is Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Around 1260 long-tailed macaques live here in the wild, and they are considered sacred animals by local population. In the centre of the forest there are three temples: Pura Dalem worshipping Shiva (it’s estimated to be built around the 14th century), Holy Water Temple worshipping goddess Gangga, and Cremation Temple worshipping Brahma Prajapati. The philosophical concept cherished here is Tri Hita Karana, or β€œThree ways to reach spiritual and physical well-being”. It comes without saying that visitors should behave politely because this is not an entertainment park.

We came to the park pretty early (around 9.10-9.15am while the park opens at 9) and were lucky to see the monkey feeding: they are fed 9 times a day and only by the staff. Visitors cannot feed the monkeys both for their own safety and maintaining monkeys’ wellbeing.

We came here expecting seeing angry monkeys greedy for food and stealing people’s iPhones because that’s what you find on internet. However I must say that monkeys were all pretty polite and indifferent to the most visitors - unless people were like really invading their personal space putting the phones right into the monkeys’ faces or luring the animals to climb on their shoulders and heads for selfies. Monkeys are not aggressive unless they feel you provoke them - please check the behavior guidelines for visitors here https://monkeyforestubud.com/guidelines-faq/

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Exploring Indonesia for the first time 🌿🌿🌿 ...

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I must admit that Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is 100% worth the hype - and its infinity pool is amazing! Let our epic Asian journey begin - more in my stories.

Aaaand… Happy International Women’s day!
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Calling all K-lovers in London: you must visit @delightexhibition 🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻
It is dedicated to Seoul and South Korea in general: vibes, myths, historical perspectives
There are 12 different art objects, and you also hunt for signs in Korean to learn about traditional k-desserts!
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ad Welcome new @petrossianuk pop-up boutique and cafe at @thesavoylondon’s the Upper Thames Foyer! What a iconic collaboration between a world famous Parisian caviar house and one of the best hotels of London 😍

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Visiting Himeji castle is a must when you’re in Japan!
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Himeji Castle, or the White Heron Castle, is one of the most visited castles in Japan, attracting visitors with its beauty and historical significance.

We went to Himeji Castle by train from Osaka. From far ahead, you can see its magnificent white keep standing high, reminding you of a white bird (in contrast with Matsumoto Castle, nicknamed Black Crow Castle). The first fortifications on this site were laid in the first half of the 14th century, and the castle as we know it was completed in 1609 under Ikeda Terumasa.

What’s so unique about it?

Actually, not that many Japanese castles you see today are original. Some were demolished on purpose by the Japanese themselves in the 19th century: in the rise of the Meiji Period (1868-1912), castles felt outdated because they were symbols of feudalism. Others were damaged during the wars or by natural disasters such as earthquakes. Some suffered during WWII.

Only 12 Japanese castles still hold the original tenshu – architectural structure. Himeji castle is one of 12 original ones that wasn’t destroyed by war or earthquake. Actually, in the 19th century it was sold to a private owner who planned to demolish it however the price of that appeared to be too high, and the castle eventually was left untouched.

Make sure you also visit Kokoen Garden nearby.

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If you haven’t been yet to this exhibition πŸ‘†πŸ», it’s a lovely introduction to the Japanese mythology, yokai aka demons and spritits and how they are reflected in popular culture! πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ ...

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