Cologne is a German city on the western stretch of the River Rhine. A landmark of high Gothic architecture set amid a reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The Cologne cathedral is about 160 meters high, and it is a reference point for... Continue Reading →
Versatile Blogger Award
I would to give a massive thank you to https://fitness9555.wordpress.com for choosing me for the Versatile Blogger Award. According to the Versatile Blogger Award Rules, I need to do five things to preserve the spirit of this award: Nominees should know that if you are nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award, you have already won Write... Continue Reading →
Double Delight
Cyprus is a beautiful country mostly know for it beaches. I visited the capital which is called Nicosia. It's a divided city. The south is Greek, and the north is Turkish. This city is often overlooked by tourists, who normally do a one day side trip from their beach resorts. There are lots of... Continue Reading →
Searching for Athena
I was in Athens recently and was thinking what I could do in a day there. I came up with a very good itinerary idea. I woke up early and had breakfast. At first, the forecast was for rain all day, but I don't always believe in them and hoped for a sunny day. ... Continue Reading →
Côte d’Azur
The beautiful city of Nice is on the French Riviera. It has an incredible sea front, and is very glamourous. It is an all year round destination. In winter, the light will be limpid, and the weather maybe warm enough to eat lunch outdoors. The Promenade des Anglais is adorable, you could spend an entire... Continue Reading →
Ooh La La Lyon!
Lyon is a very relaxed but also magnificent French city. It is famous for its art and gastronomy. The architecture is diverse and charming, and, if you are interested in this, you won't be disappointed by your visit. What struck me was the fact that I could walk around the old city very easily. ... Continue Reading →
When Buda Meets Pest
Budapest is a beautiful city situated by the Danube. If you love architecture, bridges and beautiful views this is a place that you must visit. It is a paradise for travellers. Everywhere you turn is a beautiful view. Just by walking by the River Danube you will see beautiful architecture. The bridge you can... Continue Reading →
Konnichiwa Kyoto!
Kyoto is a beautiful city in Japan. While the rest of Japan has adopted modernity, the old ways are hanging on in Kyoto. There are said to be over 1000 Buddhist temples here. You will find masterpieces of religious architecture. I first thought that Kyoto was a tiny village where I would be able... Continue Reading →
Yo Tokyo!
Tokyo is a megalopolis. It is one of the most exciting cities, regardless of when you visit. It is a very challenging place to visit: the language barrier, the cultural differences, and the ever present possibility off getting lost; yet all this makes it very interesting. Although most people think it's a very expensive place... Continue Reading →
Summer at Ham House
Ham house is a historic house, situated beside the River Thames in Ham, south of Richmond in London. Ham House and garden is an unusually complete survival from the 17th century. It is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in Britain. I had the pleasure to enjoy a nice walk... Continue Reading →