The word “halo-halo” means “mixed up” in Filipino. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is truly a “halo” city.It has the face of a tropical metropolis, filled with the sounds of people passing by, car horns blaring, and a cheerful and lively atmosphere, but at the same time, the elegant atmosphere of the Spanish colonial era remains here and there.There is a chaos that is typical of Southeast Asia, and the people are friendly and warm. English is relatively well spoken in the Philippines, but even so, not all the people can speak it.There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor, so those with wealthy families and […]
San Jose is located on the south shore of San Francisco Bay, about 30-40 minutes drive from San Francisco. It is the central city of Silicon Valley, where many high-tech engineering, computer and microprocessor-related companies are concentrated, and is the self-proclaimed “Capital of Silicon Valley,” the leading world city in the western United States. Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is the common name for the Santa Clara Valley and the surrounding area, located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area. San Jose is located in one corner of the valley and is home to famous large companies such as Adobe. Google, which has its headquarters base in a […]
Gathering of People, Money and Information from around the world Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, beyond Malaysia. Facing the Straits of Johor, it is an island city-state consisting of Singapore Island and about 50 smaller islands. Since Singapore has no city divisions, it can be said to be a country without a real capital, or “capital = Singapore. The official language is English. Since Singapore is located almost directly above the equator, it is an ever-summer country where it is warm enough to swim in a pool all year round.It is connected by land to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and Bangkok, the […]
Taipei City is the economic, political, and cultural center of Taiwan. As the capital city, Taipei is a metropolis of bustling shopping streets and modern buildings, full of diverse and dynamic culture. It is also home to many night markets, including the huge Shilin Night Market, known for its variety of delicious street food. The number of night markets, tea houses, Chinese restaurants, massages, spas, etc. is by far the largest of any city in Taiwan, making it a good choice for those who want to enjoy Taiwan in a small amount of time. Two Major Airports, Gateway to the Skies Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is one of the largest […]
The City of London is a district located in the center of London, England. It is also known simply as “the City” or “the Square Mile.As a financial center, it is home to the London Stock Exchange, Bank of England, etc., and leads the world economy along with Wall Street in New York. Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament The Palace of Westminster (World Heritage Site) is located along the River Thames in the center of London, and is currently used by the British Parliament as the seat of government. Together with the clock tower (Big Ben), it is one of the most representative views of London.The iconic clock […]
A popular city in Asia that continues to develop Shanghai is a city directly under the jurisdiction of the People’s Republic of China, located at the mouth of the Yangtze River Delta. It is a commercial, financial, industrial, and transportation center, and is designated as one of the National Central Cities by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. At the end of June 2012, the permanent population was 24,334,000, of which 14,511,000 were Shanghai households and 9,823,000 were foreign residents. For the past ten years, Shanghai’s population has been growing by an average of 660,000. Popular Night View Spots The Bund, which was a British and American […]