The Cathedral of Learning
Unmistakable on the city’s skyline, University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning is the centerpiece of the Oakland main campus and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Commissioned in […]
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Out and About: Pittsburgh
Known both at the “Steel City” and the “City of Bridges”, Pittsburgh is located in south west Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. The second […]
The Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Located in central Taipei, the Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914) is an event and exhibition venue hosting galleries, large scale installations, and theatre productions. This art park and creative space […]
Old Taipei – Dadaocheng and Dihua Street
Dadaocheng (大稻埕) is an area in the Datong District of Taipei and was an important trading port and center of commerce in Taiwan during the 18th century. Also known as […]
The Thatched Village of Miyama
A mountain retreat north of Kyoto, the rural area of Miyama (美山) is made up of small villages and hamlets scattered along winding valleys and heavily forested hills. The area […]
Osaka Temples and Shrines
Osaka is known for its trendy shopping and street food scenes, but like many cities in Japan has a rich cultural history that is reflected in its many temples and […]
A Night at the (Chinese) Opera
Hong Kong’s latest performing arts venue is the Xiqu Centre (戲曲中心), located on the eastern side of the West Kowloon Cultural District, a multi-billion dollar project that aims to develop […]
Art Nouveau Ålesund
After the beautiful drive along Trollstigen, we spent the night in Ålesund and explored this unique port town at the entrance of the famous Geirangerfjord. Often referred to as the […]
