Author: Peter-Wang-Mobile-2026

Notes:
ample: (余るほど)十分な;
renowned: 有名な;
proximity: /prɔksíməṭi/ 近接;
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CNN has listed the following three attractions in Asia as “The best destinations to visit in 2023” in its travel edition. They are:

Laos: Laos is a country in Southeast Asia that shares borders with several other countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and Myanmar. It offers a wonderful experience for travelers who have ample time to explore Southeast Asia.

Mustang Valley, Nepal: The Mustang Valley in Nepal is renowned for its mountain paths, which were historically used for trade between the Himalayas and India. It is located in close proximity to Tibet.

Naoshima, Japan: Naoshima is one of the five small islands situated in the Seto Inland Sea in Japan. These “art islands” can be easily explored on foot and are positioned amidst the main islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
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Notes:
loaf: のらくら遊び暮らす; ぶらつく;
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1. “A little learning is a dangerous thing.” – 「少しの知識は危険なことである。」
2. “Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.” – 「他人が寝ている間に勉強し、他人が怠けている間に働き、他人が遊んでいる間に準備し、他人が願っている間に夢を見なさい。」
3.”All study and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but all play and no study makes Jack a mere toy.” – 「勉強ばかりで遊ばないとジャックはつまらない男になるが、遊びばかりで勉強しないと、ジャックはただのおもちゃになってしまう。」
4. “Learn as if you were to live forever; live as if you were to die tomorrow.” – 「永遠に生きるつもりで学び、明日死ぬかもしれないというつもりで生きなさい。」
5. “Leisure is the mother of philosophy.” – 「余暇は哲学の母である。」
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