“Bruges had the air of a ghost town. The high towers, the trees along the canals withdrew, absorbed by the same muslin: impenetrable fog with not a single rift.
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Visiting North Korea is often described as a highly scripted, surreal experience, revealing a “political living fossil” where visitors see a meticulously curated version of the country. Tourists frequently note the intense security rules, the absence of advertising, and the stark contrast between the capital’s manufactured normalcy and the visible poverty of the countryside.
The Marquesas Islands are fascinating for their wild, dramatic volcanic landscapes, remote isolation, and rich, preserved Polynesian culture.
“Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine.” — E. M. Forster
Woo woo! Ready for year-round fun? Of course you are. So sit down, pour yourself a small snifter and whet your whistle when you see this combination. Artouste, or Artouste-Fabrèges, is a winter sports resort in the French Pyrenees. It is located in the commune of Laruns in the department of…
“Vagabonding is an attitude—a friendly interest in people, places, and things that makes a person an explorer in the truest, most vivid sense of the word.” – Rolf Potts.
One aspect of being an archaeologist is that you rarely run out of work. One minute, you've found one of the most important discoveries in decades. Or, your work has run dry (no pun intended) when newer finds take the spotlight, Either way, your place in the sun is always there, shining.…
We live in Canada, but have lived and traveled all around the globe for decades. The country is still somewhat of a haven if you want to bask in common sense, politeness, and general good vibes. There are many cities in The Great White North, but most of the accolades go to the…
“Laos is the kind of place that can easily capture your heart and not let you go. “Anthony Bourdain”
At the heart of Guangzhou, one of China’s most modern cities, lies a hidden world — **Shipai Village**. Just steps away from luxury malls and skyscrapers, this tiny 0.73 km² maze houses over **100,000 residents**. Once a rural village, Shipai became a vertical labyrinth of “handshake buildings” — where walls almost touch and sunlight barely…
