The London skyline has been peppered with, if not dominated by domed cathedrals, soaring spires, majestic clock towers, royal palaces and other historic, traditional, and architecturally important buildings and structures since its beginning […]
Many of us have seen Viking’s television ads, most often on PBS that show the beautiful ship cruising the beautiful river along the beautiful European countryside, beautifully narrated by no doubt a […]
Our cultural tour of Bhutan began the day after we completed our 5-day trek from Paro to Thimphu (as described in an earlier post). Having hiked that first 35 miles, the remaining […]
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Emperor Shahjahan established Chandni Chowk in 1650, after shifting his capital from Agra to Delhi; it was designed by […]
After a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, we had the opportunity to visit two more Agra landmarks before our long drive back to Delhi – Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah Mausoleum, both of […]
UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has recognized the Taj Mahal as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.” In terms […]
A variety of historic and modern architectural styles, building types, and urban environments exist in the City Centre on each side of the Yanna River. This page, and the two […]
Melbourne is well known for its vibrant downtown cultural, recreational, and entertainment venues . . . and for good reason. Located in central Melbourne, Federation Square has become one of […]
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