I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.
Yerevan is the capital of Armenia situated between Europe and Asia. The city is fast becoming a major tourist destination thanks to its numerous landmarks, extensive nightlife, great museums and lovely parks. The best way to immerse yourself in Armenian culture is to do a walking tour. The city centre is, of course, the place to do... Continue Reading →
The mystical city of Istanbul has hosted many civilisations, the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires being the most famous. The iconic Hagia Sofia was a church, and later on was turned into mosque. Hagia Sophia was the centre of Orthodox Christianity until 1453 when the city was conquered by Ottomans. Five hundred years following the conquest Islamic... Continue Reading →
Cabedelo is a small city located about 20 km from the capital of Paraiba state in Brazil. The enormous Trans-Amazonian Highway (BR230) starts in Cabedelo and goes all the way on its 4000 km journey to the Amazon Rainforest. The Santa Catarina Fort is Composed of an architectural complex with 20 compartments, among them the Chapel... Continue Reading →
João Pessoa is the capital of the state of Paraiba in the northeast of Brazil. Its old town is known for its baroque and art nouveau architecture. It was also held by the Dutch for around 20 years in the 17th century. Its name has changed several times and its current name, literally translated as “John Person”,... Continue Reading →
The Ruins of Jerash are amazing and well preserved; they are also known as The Ruins of the Walled. They are situated in Jordan, north of the capital Amman. They are a mix of Greco-Roman and the ancient Arab traditions. This place is full of history dating back to the pre-classical period of the 1st... Continue Reading →
I had another enjoyable time by the River Thames when I decided to visit the Tate Britain. The gallery has a stunning permanent collection and a changing programme of very interesting exhibitions which are well worthy of a visit. On the way there I passed these beautiful views of the river. The green glassed building... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh is a great city which has a lot to offer. It's the Scottish capital. It is an elegant city with some Georgian building in the New Town (although not so 'new' any more as it is nearly three two hundred years old!), and stunning medieval architecture. The Royal Mile is a beautiful stretch of... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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