There is a lot to see and explore in Berlin, but since the Reichstag Building is one of the most visited attractions in Germany, I had to go and see it. As it stands today, after the reconstruction, which was completed in 1999, the building houses the Bundestag (German federal parliament). It’s open to visitors, and it is worth going to the rooftop where there...
The Saigon Skydeck is a glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views. It’s nice, very different from the rest of the city. It offers a unique 360-degree view from the very centre of the town. You get to see buildings below and the Saigon River (Sông Sài Gòn), which empties into the Soài Rạp, which in its turn...
A short ride on Vaporetto (Venetian public waterbus) will get you to the island of Murano, which is renowned for its long tradition of glass-making. I spent an afternoon walking around the island, visiting many galleries, shops and museums dedicated to its famous product. It’s a charming island, a less crowded part of Venice. Here are a few photographs which were...
Montreal is one of the more European-looking cities, next to New Orleans or Quebec City in North America. There are the walkup apartments, old town, parks, and more modern downtown. There are cobbled streets, cafes, and restaurants with extensive patios. There are galleries and shops everywhere. There is art. There is a lot to see in Montreal, especially in black and...
Mexico City’s Biblioteca Vasconcelos, or La Biblioteca de México sede Buenavista de la Secretaría de Cultura, is located in the Buenavista area in the north of Mexico City. It was designed by Alberto Kalach and completed in 2007. It is a must-see place when you are visiting Mexico’s capital city. The massive building is among lush gardens and covers an area of...
Kyoto’s Gion District shops and restaurants storefronts light up in the evenings. And they are beautiful. I spent one of these evenings getting lost in this district and admiring them while visiting the city. Here are some of my favourites: Kyoto’s Gion District Shops and Restaurants Kyoto’s Gion District Shops and Restaurants Kyoto’s Gion...
Train stations in Japan are real hubs within the city. They are often full of not only daily commuters or people travelling but also shops and restaurants. Some larger stations double as shopping malls. They are the real heart of the city. Kyoto Station is one of the few stations I went through several times on every single trip to Japan because it is so centrally...
The Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, also known as the Sagrada Família, is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by the Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And as much as it is an impressive building from the outside, the interior...
The Interior of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, which opened to the public in 2016, is spectacular, but that’s given since the glass-and-steel structure was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. I had seen the outside of the building a few times when I was in New York City when it was still under construction. It was a pleasure to step...
Located just a short drive from Palm Springs, California, is Joshua Tree National Park. It’s a beautiful and very unique place. I visited it while I was spending some time in Palm Springs, California. It’s characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua trees (as seen in the...