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 […]
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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 […]
Old Stavanger by Night
Stavanger is Norway’s third largest city, and fourth largest by population. It is also known as the country’s oil capital, home to energy behemoth Statoil and numerous off-shore drilling sites. […]
Ottawa and Parliament Hill
Set on a hill overlooking the Ottawa River, the buildings of the Parliament of Canada are the political and cultural heart of the nation’s capital. Built in dramatic Gothic-revival style […]
Canada’s Cold War Museum: The Diefenbunker
Located in Carp, a quiet rural farming community some 30 minutes west of Ottawa, is one of Canada’s most unusual buildings. Built in total secrecy at the height of the […]
