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[pt.2]: Chinese Cultural Plaza - nighttime tour

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:49:01 GMT

Honolulu's "Chinatown Cultural Plaza" during "shutdown" time, when virtually all business establishments have packed it in for the night and when the main plaza areas proper are "officially" closed to the public. The peacefulness & near-serenity of the facility during this time takes on a unique character quite different from its more crowded & active periods. This video was shot on a Nikon "COOLPIX" L18 digital camera on my first night of its use (technically my "2nd" time of use: prior to that I was forced to use it to take snapshots of damage some a**hole inflicted to my motorcycle... this was when I learned, after only 9 snapshots, I needed something called a "memory card" in order to take more pictures or record motion media -- so I did not use it again until I received my 4GB Sandisk memory card). The night this video was shot it was moderately windy, but the built-in microphone is so overly sensitive that I decided to mask over the original 'natural' audio with the accompanying music soundtrack instead. *TERMINOLOGY* In Hawaii, rarely do we use standard English terms to indicate direction. Rather, you are far more likely to hear the terms: "mauka" ("toward the mountains") and "makai" ("toward the sea"). In the heart of Honolulu City, these Hawaiian terms are generally (BUT NOT ALWAYS) equivalent to "North" and "South" respectively... but again, these designations change meaning entirely depending on which coast of the Islands you happen to be physically nearest to. In Honolulu, "Mauna Leahi" (b.k.a. "Diamond Head Crater") and the "Ewa ("EV-ah") Plain" fill out (again, "generally") "East" and "West" respectively.

By kidbrother

Tags : Buddhism, Buddhist, Businesses, Chinatown, Chinese, Closed, Cultural, Downtown, Empty, Hawaii, Honolulu, Kwan, Late, Night, Plaza, Quiet, Shops, Shrine, Tourism, Vacation, Yin

[pt.1]: Chinese Cultural Plaza - nighttime tour

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:41:00 GMT

By kidbrother

Tags : Buddhism, Buddhist, Businesses, Chinatown, Chinese, Closed, Cultural, Downtown, Empty, Hawaii, Honolulu, Kwan, Late, Night, Plaza, Quiet, Shops, Shrine, Tourism, Vacation, Yin

Handcrafted Ales: Gahan House in Charlottetown - Prince Edward Island, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:35:01 GMT

Charlottetown boasts a wide variety of restaurants, breweries and festivals that celebrate the local bounty -- all of which are reflected during the annual Fall Flavors Festival, which takes place during the harvest season. Join Chef Dwayne MacLeod from Gahan House Brewery, as he explores the rich culinary traditions of Prince Edward Island, Canada. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : agriculture, ales, ambassador, authentic, beer, bounty, canada, celebrity, charlottetown, chef, chef at home, comfort, culture, dining, farm, food, food network, gahan, house, keepexploring, local, michael smith, orga, pei, prince edward island, restaurants, tourism, travel

Rossignol Vineyard in Little Sands - Prince Edward Island, Canada

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Rossignol Estate Winery is located in Little Sands, along the picturesque shore of Prince Edward Island. It is a popular attraction for both local residents and tourists alike, and provides many unique offerings such as blackberry mead and roasted liqueur. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, alcohol, blackberry, canada, culture, dessert, fresh, honey, ingredients, keepexploring, liqueur, little sands, maple, palate, pei, prince edward island, rossignol, sweet, tourism, tradition, travel, vines, vineyard, wine, winery

Prince Edward Island's Tradition of Hospitality - Prince Edward Island, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:42:02 GMT

Prince Edward Island boasts a large selection of popular bed and breakfast inns, which showcase the natural landscape and offer a unique experience for visitors. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, accommodation, b&b, bed and breakfast, breakfa, canada, fitzroy hall, history, hotel, innkeeper, judy pye, keepexploring, local, luxury, motel, pei, prince edward island, robert jourdain, shipwright inn, stay, tourism, tradition, travel

Yorkville, Toronto - Ontario, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:54:01 GMT

Yorkville is a tremendously popular shopping district in Toronto, Ontario. Boasting some of the country's best selection of shops and retail outlets, it is popular amongst both local residents and tourists alike. Join local shop owners, as they explore the area and showcase Yorkville's vibrant range of shops and art galleries. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, bloor, canada, culture, district, fashion, galleries, gallery walk, harry rosen, history, hollander york gallery, keepexploring, leonardo galleries, over the rainbow, retail, shopping, sophisticated, toronto, tourism, travel, variety, yorkville, zoya balija

St. Lawrence Market, Toronto - Ontario, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:11:01 GMT

Toronto's St. Lawrence Market is over 200 years old. Today, it boasts an exciting and wide variety of products such as fresh local produce, meats and cheeses. Join the weekend crowds and tour the Carousel Bakery with Robert Biancolin -- or learn more about the meats at White House Meats with Stanley Janecek. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, bruce bell, canada, canadian, crowds, culinary, culture, deli, farming, farms, food, friendly, fruit, history, keepexploring, local, market, meat, on, ontario, organic, people, produce, sandwiches, sausages, shopping, st. lawrence, toronto, tour, tourism, travel, vegetables

Nightlife in Toronto - Ontario, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:03:00 GMT

Explore the vibrant nightlife and bar scene in Toronto, Ontario. With a bustling club district that sprawls across several blocks, Toronto provides numerous restaurants, bars, clubs and lounges for both visitors and locals alike. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, ON, bars, canada, city, club district, clubbing, clubs, cn tower, dining, friends, keepexploring, kit kat, lounge, martini, music, nightlife, ontario, party, partying, patios, queen street, restaurants, top 40, toronto, tourism, travel, urban, vibrant, young people

New Life in Old Buildings: Distillery District, Toronto - Ontario, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:59:01 GMT

The Distillery District is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It was built in 1832 as the Gooderham and Worts Distillery, and has since been renovated and re-developed to feature numerous boutique retailers, cafes, restaurants, shops and art galleries. With over forty heritage buildings, the Distillery District boasts the largest collection of Victorian-era industrial architecture in North America. It is interesting to note that the Distillery District is the largest Hollywood set outside of Hollywood. Movies such as Chicago, Dont Say a Word, The Recruit and Cinderella Man were all filmed at this location. Join real estate developer Matthew Rosenblatt on a tour of this beautiful urban space. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, ON, balzac, brewery, canada, canadian, chocolate, coffee, dining, distillery, district, downtown, entertainment, fac, gooderham and worts, history, keepexploring, matthew rosenblatt, mill street, ontario, patios, real estate, toronto, tourism, travel, urban, whiskey

Lobster Feast in Charlottetown - Prince Edward Island, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:24:00 GMT

Charlottetown boasts a wide variety of restaurants and festivals that celebrate the local bounty -- including the tremendously popular seafood. Join Captain Mark Jenkins, as he explores the waters off of P.E.I. to show visitors how local fishermen catch fresh lobster. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, boat, boating, canada, captain, charlottetown, culinary, culture, fishing, food, keepexploring, lobster, lobster feast experience, mark jenkins, market, pei, prince edward island, seafood, tour, tourism, traps, travel, year-round

Duck Festival in Lac-Brome - Quebec, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:09:01 GMT

The Duck Festival takes place every September, in Lac-Brome (Lake Brome). It is a popular event held in the heart of Knowlton, and celebrates the best that Quebec's Eastern Townships has to offer. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : "denis, #ctc#, brome lake, canada, chamber of commerce, culinary, culture, dining, duck, event, festival, food, healthy, heritage, history, joelle chartrand, keepexploring, lac-brome, local, organic, quebec, restaurant, tourism, travel, ville, wine

Orford Express in Sherbrooke - Quebec, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:31:00 GMT

The Orford Express is a unique tourist train that sweeps through the countryside between Sherbrooke, Magog and Eastman. With great emphasis placed on the luxury service and sophisticated cuisine, this is one of the area's most popular tours. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, canada, conductor, donald thompson, elsie olney, express, guide, heritage, history, keepexploring, luxury, nature, orford, outdoors, president, quebec, railroad, railway, sherbrooke, summer, tour, tourism, train, trains, transportation, travel

Montreal Botanical Garden - Quebec, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:59:01 GMT

Join Montreal Botanical Garden's Director, Gilles Vincent, as he tours the celebrated park and showcases its diverse range of plant species and thematic areas -- which include a Japanese garden, a Chinese garden, and a First Nations garden. The Montreal Botanical Garden is popular among both local residents and tourists alike, and is known for its strong commitment to conservation, education and research. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : "magic, #ctc#, asian, botanical, canada, chinese, culture, first nations, flowers, garden, history, japanese, jardin, keepexploring, lantern, lanterns, magic, montreal, nature, of, plants, quebec, shanghai, themes, tourism, tradition, travel, world-famous

Íslendingadagurinn Festival in Gimli - Manitoba, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:49:01 GMT

Gimli is located on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, about 75 kilometers north of Winnipeg. Originally founded by Icelandic settlers in the late 1800's, this town is celebrated for its vast array of unique cultural events such as the Gimli Film Festival, and Íslendingadagurinn - the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, canada, culture, family-friendly, festival, food, free, gimli, heritage, history, icelandic, icelandic festival of manitoba, immigrants, keepexploring, manitoba, music, robbie rousseau, summer, sun, tourism, travel, winnipeg, Íslendingadagurinn

Au Diable Vert in Glen Sutton - Quebec, Canada

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:49:01 GMT

This treetop cabin in Glen Sutton affords visitors an opportunity to escape into the calm, bucolic splendour of Quebec's Eastern Townships. Join Linda Graham and Jay Sames, as they explore the spectacular outdoor sights -- and the small town charm of neighbouring villages. Want to plan your trip to Canada? Visit http://www.canada.travel

By canadiantourism

Tags : #ctc#, cabin, colours, eastern townships, fall colours, forest, getaway, hiking, intimate, jay sames, keepexploring, linda graham, maple, mountain station, quebec, quiet, tourism, townships, trails, travel, treehouse, treetops, villages,  canada

Dublin's Galleries and Museums

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:22:01 GMT

In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at some of Dublin’s most important cultural institutions.

By watchmojo

Tags : &, Archaeology, Art, Barracks, Celtic, Collins, Decorative, Dublin, Europe, Galler, History, Ireland, Museum, National, Writers, and, art, attractions, culture, destination, galleries, museums, of, tourism, travel

Dublin's Famous Statues and Memorials

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:15:01 GMT

In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at some of Dublin’s most beloved statues and memorials.

By watchmojo

Tags : Canal, Clerys, Dublin, Dublin's, Europe, Famine, Grand, Ireland, Irish, Jim, Kavanagh, Labour, Larkin, Malone, Memorial, Molly, Party, Patrick, attractions, destination, famine, memorials, monuments, statues, tourism, travel

Ireland's Malahide Castle

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:56:01 GMT

In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com we take a closer look at Ireland’s Malahide Castle.

By watchmojo

Tags : Castle, Dublin, Europe, Ireland, Malahide, Talbot, attractions, castle, destination, family, ghosts, history, restaurant, tour, tourism, travel

Travel to the Irish National Botanic Gardens

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:52:01 GMT

In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com travels to Ireland to take a look at the beautiful Irish National Botanic Garden.

By watchmojo

Tags : Botanic, Curvilinear, Dublin, Europe, Gardens, House, Ireland, Irish, National, Palm, Range, attractions, destination, flowers, garden, greenhouse, plants, tourism, travel

Travel to Dublin, Ireland

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:35:02 GMT

In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com continues our travel series by traveling to Dublin, Ireland.

By watchmojo

Tags : Bar, Dublin, Ireland, Liffey, Park, Phoenix, River, Temple, artist, attractions, climate, culture, destination, finance, nightlife, pub, rain, tourism, travel, weather