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 →

Lost in the Caves

Visiting Batu Cave is a must. when you're in Malaysia. It is very close to Kuala Lumpur, and easily done as a day-trip from there.  These limestone caves harbour Hindu temples where murals of mythic scenes gleam behind stalactites, bats flutter in the shadows, and troops of monkeys prey on hapless tourists. The caves are guarded... 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 →

Going Coconuts!

Natal is the capital city of Rio Grande do Norte in the northeast of Brazil. It's known for its extensive coastal sand dunes. The beaches and dunes are beautiful, and the sky is very blue. The place where all the dunes are located is called Genipabu. Natal won't appeal to you too much if you seek out... Continue Reading →

Yerevan: Yes I Can!

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 →

Saturday at the Saatchi

The Saatchi Gallery is a nice way to spend a Saturday out, enjoying beautiful modern art in central London. You can go there and enjoy the artwork absolutely for free. There are various artist exhibiting at the gallery; the current exhibition is called "Iconoclasts".  All of the artists are doing something different from the usual.... Continue Reading →

Five Hundred Thank Yous!

  Just a quick post  to say a big thank you to all my followers. When I started blogging I wasn't expecting to get that many people following me - I had the idea that I'd probably get 10! I didn't imagine that so many people would be interested in my travels, and the things... Continue Reading →

For Auld Lang Syne, Edinburgh

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 →

Schön Cologne

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 →

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 →

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