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Soho Village Plaza upgraded

October 1, 2019 by David Herd

Soho Village Plaza upgraded

Soho Village Plaza upgraded since I published my first photo blog for this food market in 2015. Not only have they added a whole new section at the back they have improved most of the kitchens etc on both sides of the market.

Lots of fresh seafood here.

Mussels, crab, prawns, oysters, lobsters, you name it they have it. 🙂

Tanks of live seafood.

It does not get any fresher than this. 🙂

Here are more choices

Just wander around until you see something you like. 🙂

How about spares ribs & skewers?

So many choices & such little time.

Here is the local serpent

To find him just walk to the back of the market and up the stairs. This will also lead you too the new section which has recently opened. Check it out on THIS LINK.

The view from beside the serpent

As you can clearly see it is far from full, however it’s only 9pm on a Monday night.

There are many choices other than seafood

All sorts of Thai & Chinese dishes are available.

Live lobster November 15

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Reasonably priced compared to Walking St.

B1600 or $77 AUD at Soho Village Plaza upgraded. Photo taken with his new iPhone. The staring price was around 2400, so make sure you negotiate. 🙂

Directly across 2nd Road

Another market has opened, I don’t know if it is owned by Soho Town or not.

Soho Village Plaza upgraded

Thanks for visiting my Soho Village Plaza upgraded photo blog, as you can see the choices are endless & the prices are reasonable. Here is a LINK to my original post in 2015. Also follow THIS LINK for the new section adjacent to the serpent.

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Kagoshima restaurant village

November 6, 2016 by David Herd

Kagomma Furusato Yataimura

Kagoshima restaurant village

Kagoshima restaurant village near the railway station is called Kagomma Furusato Yataimura. There are about 25 small restaurants that seat only 8 or 10 people.

Kagoshima restaurant village

Many of the places are so tiny it’s hard to get a seat. 🙂

Some have seats outside as well

Big & small, it doesn’t matter, the atmosphere is fantastic.

Big crowd for a Sunday

I’m guessing this place is crowded every night.

Yakitori washed down with hot sake.

One of my favourite Japanese dishes.

Such a busy place

The action never stops here. There really isn’t any English spoken however you can get by just pointing at the menu. 🙂

This nice guy spoke a little English

Not only that he was in Thailand on holiday the previous week. He took great delight in telling me how much he enjoyed Soi 4 & Nana Plaza. 🙂

Lots of narrow little alleys

This village reminded me so much of “Piss Alley” in Shinjuku in Tokyo.

Wonderful smiling faces

Some things in Japan you can be sure of, happy smiling faces, they love to be in a photograph, & people are just so nice & polite.

Hot sake coming up sir. 🙂

I realised after my first two glasses of sake the waitress was adding about 30% hot water, I thought they were tasting a little weak. Perhaps she did me a favour. 🙂

Great location & excellent hotel

My hotel was only 10 minutes walk to lots of restaurants & the ferry terminal, a great location and a great room rate if you book through THIS LINK.

A very busy village

I didn’t see any other foreigners here, I was the only one.

Kagoshima restaurant village

Here is a wonderful documentary

The village is quite close to the railway station which is adjacent to the Ferris wheel.

Keeping the rain out

Rain is absolutely no problem here.

Happy customers

You gotta love the Japanese people, as soon as they see a camera they want to be in the photo. 🙂

Here is a map of the village

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Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul

October 24, 2015 by David Herd

Traditional Korea village

Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul

Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul with it’s narrow streets showcasing restored traditional homes from the 14th century. Originally the residential quarter for high-ranking government officials and nobility.

Very narrow streets

Th village is home to hundreds of traditional houses called ‘hanok’ which date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name, ‘Bukchon,’ which translates to ‘northern village.

Wonderful old door

Many of these hanoks operate as cultural centres, guest-houses, restaurants and tea houses.

And another one

I have always had an attraction for interesting doors, perhaps a psychologist could explain the reason why?

Lots of hotels here with great room rates.

Another door & a beautiful roof line

Subway, Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2.
– Go straight for about 300m to arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village.

Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul

Distinctive Korean roof lines.

Local cafe

A short taxi ride from Bukchon Hanok Village takes you to Changdeokgung Palace, here is my photo blog link.

Nice coffee shop opposite village

Here is where I stopped for coffee before visiting the palace.

What a monstrosity

This strange looking sculpture is near the airport, I had no idea what it represented when I first saw it. The JD my taxi driver explained it was a ballistic missile pointing at North Korea. He also added many females had quite a different explanation for it. 🙂

Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul, thanks for visiting.

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Sospel village near Monte Carlo

August 17, 2015 by David Herd

North of Monte Carlo

Sospel village near Monte Carlo

Sospel village near Monte Carlo is a small town situated about 15km inland from the coastal resort of Menton & close to the French border with Italy. We were based in Breil Sur Roya just a short drive through the mountains.

Briel Sur Roya to Sospel & Monte Carlo

A short drive to the coast.

Medieval town

This small medieval town feels almost Italian in character, maybe because it was part of Italy until 1860.

Relaxing in the town square

Sospel became prosperous in the 13th century when an important salt trading route between Nice and Turin passed through the town and those using the route paid tolls to use the bridge across the Bévéra river.

Houses along the riverbanks

The streets of the old town contain numerous attractive medieval houses, many with decorative painted facades.

Toll Bridge

The tower in the centre of the fortified bridge was originally the toll gate for the mules using the trade route. A bridge has stood here since at least the 13th century, although it is likely the original version was built of wood. In 1522 the wooden bridge was replaced by a stone version, much as we see it today.

Viaduct beside the village

You can spend many days exploring the beautiful part of France.

Coffee with Deborah

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La Brigue ancient French village

August 16, 2015 by David Herd

La Brigue

La Brigue ancient French village

La Brigue ancient French village north of Menton was originally part of Italy, the village was annexed to France as part of the Treaty of Paris in 1947.

Donjon tower

The village is both pretty and interesting, with colourful buildings, ancient churches, arcades, vaulted passages, streets to explore, and the pleasure of a fast-flowing river that’s joined by a mountain stream in the centre. The stream is called “Rio Sec”, or dry river, but was full of spring water when we were there. Many of the buildings are of natural stone and many are nicely renovated with pastel facades and green doorways and steps. The 14th-c medieval Chateau des Lascaris perched above the village is in ruins, with only some walls and a tall, round donjon tower remaining. Partial reconstruction, however, has been started, and the castle is used for medieval festival weekends. Reconstruction will be followed by archaeological digs on the site.

Medieval stone structures

La Brigue is very attractive with steep rocky hills rising either side, also there are several important monuments.

ANCIENT STONE FOUNTAIN

This fountain is dated 1741.

The water tastes so pure & cold

This water is worth bottling.

Homes in La Brigue

Wonderful ancient stone buildings.

La Brigue French village

As you can imagine there are not too many hotels in La Brigue, Hotel Le Terminus is a good choice, excellent rates if you book through this link.

St Martin collegiate church

I rarely enter a church however in La Brique I made an exception.

St Martin collegiate church

A great shot of the local church.

Ancient buildings & narrow lanes

One of the fascinating cobblestone lanes.

La Brigue ancient French village

La Brique is a great example of a typical French mountain village.

La Brigue is on the Roya river

Perched on the banks of the Sur Roya.

Looks like it will last 1000 years

I’m guessing it has been there 1000 years already.

Deborah Holliday & Jodie ONiell

These lovely ladies from the Gold Coast were my travelling companions. We were based at Breil Sur Roya between Saorge & Airole.

David Herd at La Brigue

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Saorge beautiful French village

August 15, 2015 by David Herd

This village is spectacular

Saorge beautiful French village

Saorge beautiful French village was classed as one of the “40 most beautiful villages of France”. The main village streets traverse narrowly between the buildings at very different levels, with smaller streets and steps leading up and down between them. The view from anywhere in the village is spectacular, looking outward to snow-capped mountains in the middle distance (into May and June) and the deep gorge and rushing white-water river below.

Road to Saorge

The region belonged to the old County of Nice. From 1388 to 1860 Saorge was part of Sardinia-Piedmont when it was ceded to France. In June 1793 the armies of the First French Republic and Sardinia clashed here. In the Battle of Saorgio on 24–28 April 1794, the French wrested the town from the Piedmontese. The town was returned to Sardinia-Piedmont after the overthrow of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Saorge beautiful French village

Saorge is 11 km north of Breil Sur Roya where we were based. There are so many interesting French & Italian villages in this particular area, you can spend weeks exploring these fabulous part of Europe.

Bath house or wash house?

Whichever one it is or was I can guarantee it is old, very old. 🙂

Saorge homes

The tall solid stone houses date from the 15th-17th centuries and line the narrow steep cobbled street that climb up through the village.

Narrow streets & Alleys

Exploring the village is straightforward as the village mostly follows one long street that climbs the hill through Saorge, with lots of smaller alleys climbing the hill to either side.

My travel buddies

Deborah Holliday and Jodie ONiell from the Gold Coast in Australia spent a couple of weeks with me exploring the French & Italian villages, French Riviera & the Cinque Terre. My best travel tip for this area is to base yourself in the central village of Breil Sur Roya, from here you can easily reach all the wonderful surrounding villages similar to Saorge.

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Airole beautiful Italian village

August 15, 2015 by David Herd

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Let the games begin

Airole beautiful Italian village

Airole beautiful Italian village has a quintessential main town square where everybody gathers to play chess, socialise and relax in the sunshine.

Early evening in Airole

One of my favourite Italian villages 14 km south of Breil and 14 km north of Ventimiglia on the coast. A beautiful Italian medieval village with a population of 461, it has a delightful town square where the locals meet to chat, play chess & enjoy a vino or an espresso.

Airole beautiful Italian village town square

Everyone gathers here to chat & socialise.

Discussing serious business

The world cup was being played & I’m guessing these gentlemen were discussing the teams.

Enjoying a cold beer

Well it was a beautiful summers day. 🙂

Deborah & Jodie

Australian blonds drinking wine in Italy

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Homes in Airole

Very peaceful & quiet.

The quintessential town square

The local will gather here later to watch the world cup football on TV.

July 2010 and the World Cup is on.

The TV is set up in the village square.

The Roya river

On the road to Airole just south of Breil Sur Roya. The Upper Roya Valley begins at the Col de Tende (1871 m) on the French-Italian border. It runs south about 35 km to Breil-sur-Roya and then another 8 km to where it crosses back into Italy. (The Lower Roya Valley flows into the Mediterranean at Ventimiglia.) TheUpper Roya Valley is a region of mountains and valleys, with swift rivers, thick forests, and villages with an Italian flavor.

Airole beautiful Italian village

Located just beside the French border.

Road to Airole

The road winds up to the village.

Airole beautiful Italian village narrow lanes

OK, time to find a nice restaurant in Airole beautiful Italian village.

Local restaurant

And here it is. 🙂

Veal scallopini al funghi

My favourite Italian dish, so far this trip I have had it in Como, Fanghetto & now Airole.

Airole beautiful Italian village

It’s now July so to warm for firewood.

Nestled in the mountains

The village is sheltered by the mountain range.

Ancient water fountain

In Airole there are hidden treasures around every corner.

Is David Herd in Airole? I’m looking for David Herd.

A guy can dream can’t he? 🙂

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Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

July 27, 2015 by David Herd

Soho Village Plaza

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya is an outdoor market on 2nd Rd near Soi 1 & Big C. Good low price food and a pleasant outdoor atmosphere & lots of fresh seafood. 250 Baht is about $7.20 USD as at July 2015.

Decisions decisions

Decisions decisions.

Scallops, Calamari, Octopus & roast pig

Too much food is never enough. 🙂

Vietnamese tourists

Last year in 2014 the place was full of Russians but with the collapse of the Rouble they have all disappeared. I much prefer these gorgeous Vietnamese girls anyhow. 🙂

Fresh fish, wine from 7 11 and my Kindle.

They do sell Thai wine at the market however if you prefer an Australian drop just buy it from 711 across the road.

Location

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya is diagonally opposite the Sabai Empress, which is a good value budget hotel with nice rooms.

Sabai Empress

Also around the corner is the Sabai Wing which is a little cheaper.

Soho Village Plaza Pattaya

Fabulous Thai street food here.

Open air dining

Good food at low prices.

Beautiful fresh prawns & scallops

Fresh seafood is hard to beat.

Barbecue

Watch the food being cooked.

Thai wine

It’s drinkable and very cheap, however as I said if you prefer an Australian drop just buy it from 711 across the road.

Fresh fruit

Mango & sticky rice is a Thailand specialty.

Sophisticated cocktail bar.

There is a clown in every market. 🙂

Lots of variety available here

Lots of fresh product to choose from.

Eye candy as well

A long legged Russian no doubt. 🙂

Phad Thai

Only B100.

Roast chicken

This stall has gone since the renovation in 2016.

Ribs

The ribs are excellent.

Fresh seafood

The seafood is my favourite.

What a way to finish

Mango and sticky rice one of Thailand’s great dishes, only 50 Baht here or $2 aud.

A very pleasant place to eat

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Riomaggiore Cinque Terre Italy

December 10, 2014 by David Herd

Spectacular & beautiful

Riomaggiore Cinque Terre Italy

Riomaggiore Cinque Terre Italy is the 5th and final village that are called in English “the five lands.” Then we have Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The village, dating from the early thirteenth century, is known for its historic character and its wine, produced by the town’s vineyards.

Riomaggiore, one of the five villages at Cinque Terre

Riomaggiore is in the Riviera di Levante region and has shoreline on the Mediterranean’s Gulf of Genoa, with a small beach and a wharf framed by tower houses. Riomaggiore’s main street is Via Colombo, where numerous restaurants, bars and shops can be found.

Morning gossip in Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore Cinque Terre is the most southern village of the five Cinque Terre, all connected by trail. The water and mountainside have been declared national parks.

Boat repairs

This wonderful village, dates back to early in the thirteenth century.

The locals at Riomaggiore Cinque Terre

Also quite well known for the wine they produce in their own vineyards.

Riomaggiore Cinque Terre Italy

Over the centuries, people have carefully built terraces on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the sea. Part of its charm is the lack of visible corporate development. Paths, trains and boats connect the villages, and cars cannot reach them from the outside. The Cinque Terre area is a very popular tourist destination.

Boats are everywhere

The villages of the Cinque Terre were severely affected by torrential rains which caused floods and mudslides on October 25, 2011. Nine people were confirmed killed by the floods, and damage to the villages, particularly Vernazza and Monterosso al Mare, was extensive.

Lots of little restaurants tucked away.

Every nook and cranny holds another surprise.

Relaxing by the sea

Everybody here seems to enjoy a glass of local wine sitting by the sea.

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Manarola seaside village Italy

December 9, 2014 by David Herd

Magnificent Cinque Terre

Manarola seaside village Italy

Manarola seaside village Cinque Terre Italy seems to cling to the side of the cliff, it is the fourth village in the Cinque Terre and quite spectacular. I couldn’t believe how the people would sunbathe on the jagged rocks. 🙂

Manarola on the rocks

Manarola Cinque Terre may be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338. The local dialect is Manarolese, which is marginally different from the dialects in the nearby area. The name “Manarola” is probably dialectical evolution of the Latin, “magna rota”. In the Manarolese dialect this was changed to “magna roea” which means “large wheel”, in reference to the mill wheel in the town.

That concrete looks soooo comfortable. 🙂

Grabbing some sun anywhere you can in Manarola

Narrow streets of Manarola.

Wonderful narrow streets wind through the village.

Manarola seaside village Italy

Manarola may be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338. The local dialect is Manarolese, which is marginally different from the dialects in the nearby area. The name “Manarola” is probably dialectical evolution of the Latin, “magna rota”. In the Manarolese dialect this was changed to “magna roea” which means “large wheel”, in reference to the mill wheel in the town.

Manarola cute restaurant

Beautiful small restaurants here in Manarola.

Manarola gorgeous flowers

There is a photo opportunity around every corner.

Inportant business in Manarola

Solving the world’s problems in this seaside village.

Manarola seaside village Italy

Manarola’s primary industries have traditionally been fishing and wine-making. The local wine, called Sciacchetrà, is especially renowned; references from Roman writings mention the high quality of the wine produced in the region. In recent years, Manarola and its neighbouring towns have become popular tourist destinations, particularly in the summer months. Tourist attractions in the region include a famous walking trail between Manarola and Riomaggiore (called Via dell’Amore, “Love’s Trail”) and hiking trails in the hills and vineyards above the town. Manarola is one of the five villages. Mostly all of the houses are bright and colourful. Manarola was celebrated in paintings by Antonio Discovolo (1874-1956)