In the southern part of Spain, in the region of Andalucia you will find the beautiful city of Seville. Famous for Flamenco dancing, and stunning Gothic architecture, Seville is bursting with antique charm. Seville is universally famous for being a joyous town. While the Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle, the... Continue Reading →
Bohemian Beauty!
The Bohemian city of Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The capital of Czech Republic, its history goes back millennia. The beer there is supposed to be the best in Europe. Visitors from all the world come to view this incredible city. The 1989 Velvet Revolution that freed the Czechs from communism... Continue Reading →
Que bonita Salamanca!
This city of Salamanca has a history dating back to the Celtic era. It is famous for its sandstone architecture, and for its University. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual centre in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population. The famous cathedral is stunning,... Continue Reading →
Portrait of Porto!
The pretty city of Porto is situated in the northwestern part of Portugal. Famous for its Stately bridge, and also for the production of port wine. Porto is the second largest city after Lisbon. Sometimes the city is also called Oporto. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western... Continue Reading →
Mad for Madrid
The stunning city of Madrid is the capital of Spain. The city centre is surrounded by elegant boulevards, and well manicured parks. In addition to its modern side, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. The main shopping area and tourist attractions start at C/Alcala and runs... Continue Reading →
Dancing Umbrellas, Sharks & a Reef
Recife is situated in the northeastern state of Pernambuco, Brazil. This city has many canals and a little island, and, because of this, was once known as the Venice of the north east. Recife is the fourth-largest urban agglomeration in Brazil with 3,995,949 inhabitants, the largest urban agglomeration of north eastern states. The town dates back to the... Continue Reading →
Cosmopolitan Catalan
The cosmopolitan city of Barcelona is situated in the region of Catalonia, Spain. This city is famously known for its incredible architecture, and also for modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudi, the Picasso Museum, and Joan Miro. When walking around the city, I couldn't stop admiring the beautiful architecture. Casa Mila was designed by... Continue Reading →
Twinkling Towers
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. The city skyline is dominated by the famous Petronas Towers. The Petronas Twin Towers, are a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. Petronas Twin Towers were once the tallest buildings in the world. Now the world’s tallest twin structures, the 88-storey buildings were designed by Cesar... Continue Reading →
Following The Summer Sun!
On a beautiful late summer day I decided to enjoy the River Thames by cycling along a path by its side, which offers beautiful scenery along much of its journey to the sea. I started my cycling tour in Twickenham, which is on the Thames Path. The route, mostly along the River Thames at its... Continue Reading →
Mystical Blue
The Blue Mosque is a historical site in Istanbul. It is a very popular tourist attraction. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the walls of the interior. The exterior façade of the spacious forecourt was built in the same manner as the façade of the Süleymaniye Mosque in... Continue Reading →