It’s just around the corner, but soon we will see the Louvre museum in Abu Dhabi. A spectacular – and complex design – makes this one of the most stunning designs in the world. Located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It runs under an agreement between the UAE and France, signed in March 2007, that allows…
Let’s get straight to the point. Most of us work hard in order to be able to squeeze just a little bit a pleasure into our lives. So, may we present the proverbial carrot to you now… The Luxury Lodges of Australia, a collection of 19 lodges and camps located throughout Australia, represent Australia’s diverse landscapes of outback, rainforest, reef,…
Mexico City is an exciting, sprawling, tangled, vibrant, diverse, crazy, inspiring and unforgettable place. If you’ve been, you know. Maybe you’ve even been able to cover a lot of ground there. With almost 10,000,000 inhabitants, there is a lot going on. You’ve got to be tough, but, boy, is it worth it. If you haven’t been, or if you might…
More than 1,600 years ago, close to the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, laborers were hard at work building a palace for a fledgling kingdom. They finished the foundation layer of the massive western rampart and then paused before beginning the next construction phase, a stone wall. The foundation, made from packed shells and earth, was complete from an…
If you’re a history afficianado, you’ll probably know lots about your chosen area of focus. Some of us focus on cities, whereas others focus on historic individuals or campaigns. No matter your preference, history is fascinating, especially as you learn more and put the pieces together. History makes us who we are. The video, below, discusses an unusual feature of…
New York is, of course, a marvel. Like so many other super-cities around the world, you never really run out of things to do, even if you live there. And, as always, there is constant change. But, what is equally as interesting is the “hidden” places that can fascinate. One such “hidden” place is actually contained in one of New…
At one point it seemed like the whole world was backpacking and trekking this tropical paradise in South Asia. Never one to miss out, we went to see for ourselves to bring you this guide to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is roughly the same size as Ireland and sits to the south-east of India. The island boasts impressive safaris, the…
…we’re not sure, but we don’t think so. But it does actually have a load of museums. And they give culture-rich places like Austin a run for their money. And is it really that surprising? This city not only has a fascinating history, it’s also a hub for otherworldly pursuits like innovative fashion, some of the best restaurants in Texas,…