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Friday Escape [Cork, Ireland]
Today i found out about a City named Cork. What a funny name LOL. In fact Cork is the 2nd largest city in Republic of Ireland. The city centre is located on an island in the River Lee that positively hums with life, catering for every taste.

- taken from http://www.ecotec.com/idele/seminars/lisbon/ -
Besides the modern development and infrastructure, Cork City is a place with wonderful buildings from the past such as the Red Abbey, the church tower of Shandon and the City Hall itself among others. Cork also is the home to Ireland’s longest building – the Victorian mental hospital which is now converted to residential used. I can’t help but wonder why the overly large building as a mental institution. The number of mentally challenged in Cork must be darn high. -_-”.

- taken from http://www.flickr.com/photos/jwallace/92545392/ -
Another interesting fact. Cork is also known as “The Rebel County” or “The Rebel Cork” because of its reputation for rebelliousness going back to its support for English Pretender Perkin Warbeck in 1491. I guess the locals must still be very proud of this fact. How cool is that?
Friday Escape [Nepal]
Region around Mount Everest hails from Nepal; the spine of Himalaya, where lama and Sherpa people resides. Spectacular scenery, cultural treasures aside, Nepal is a land of time-worn temples and most important, the best hiking trail on earth. The magnificent mountain peaks is a magical tease to travelers out there.

- taken from http://www.healthline.com/blogs/ -
Nepal is on top 10 list of places i want to visit before i die. LOL. Well, trekking in Nepal is easier said than done. Besides the recent political protest in Kathmandu, there are alot of things to take into account.
Time to hit the gym for a more sculpted calf.
Friday Escape [Guilin]
Most famous for it’s panoramic landscape, especially the Rice Terrace (Terraced Paddy), Friday Escape brings to you the city of Guilin, China a lands of picturesque limestone mountains and formations.

- Guilin – taken from http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/ -
Located in Guangxai, Guilin is one of the many sites in China a that had made it into UNESCO World Heritage sites, preserving it’s unique natural scenery. There are many spectacular scenic places within Guilin itself that is worth a visit. Just to name a few, Shanjiang – Longshang with it’s Longji rice teracces, Li Jiang river, small city of Yangshuo, the magnificent stalactites and stalagmites of Red Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill with it’s arch resembling an elephant dipping into water, Yaoshan Hillpark for a hike and many more.

- Longshang Rice Terrace – taken from http://www.cnadventure.com/docc/ -
Friday Escape [Papua New Guinea]
I’ve almost forgotten today is Friday. Well, Friday Escape brings to you Papua New Guinea.

- Papua New Guinea’s gorgeous beach taken from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ -
I’ve heard many negative things about this strange land. Little is known yet the stories i’ve heard about this country is i bit terrifying. Call me a gutless chicken, but all i know of this place is that the crime rate and inter-tribal violence is very high and people are desperate for money. It might not be true but i’m still a coward.
However, Papua New guinea is indeed the last frontier. Rich in culture and diversity, not to mention the incredible (the word incredible is really understated) beaches and crystal clear water, i might one day shed my chicken suit for a visit. It’s like another world of it’s own, forgotten and buried in today’s modernization.
“The train is leaving… are you coming with me?”






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