Shuhe, smaller, quieter. Ahhh.
Fake buildings are structures often used by governments to camouflage unsightly city utilities within residential areas. These faux constructions blend with local architecture, concealing equipment and maintaining aesthetic continuity. While visiting these hidden gems, don’t expect hospitality; they’re not actual homes, just clever urban disguises.
Norwich, a cathedral city in Norfolk, England, is celebrated for its historic building, Marble Hall, featuring a Palladian facade and an opulent marble interior. Once home to Norwich Union, it is an atypical mixture of workspace and historic architecture. Visitors can explore this unique space, highlighted by a 360° video tour, revealing its classic frescos,…
....on the Ivory coast. No surprise here. Crocodiles pull in the crowds. But don't let them pull you in, too, literally, as delicious as you think you look. Everyone loves a show, so please meet Félix Houphouët-Boigny, affectionately called Papa Houphouët or Le Vieux, (1905–1993) was a prominent Ivorian politician…
Here's another post for you where we excitedly present another pulse-racing location in the world that you may not know about but should . . and will. Many of these are available for all to wander through, at no cost other than what you pay to arrive. Some are spectacularly remote, others…
I always feel that somebody's watching me, especially in Sibiu. Does that ring a bell for you? Probably not, because Sibiu is one of those hidden gems that has still remained hidden. Sibiu, located in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, is a charming city with a rich history, stunning architecture, and a vibrant…
We recently happened upon a fascinating video featuring the calming and kind Bettany Hughes where she takes viewers into locations - many subterranean - in this most interesting country. Its history is beyond impressive, especially with so many countries taking control at one time or another. In fact, Malta has a history dating…
It's always a thrill to be able to write something new about our all-time favourite architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. It's one thing that his - without hyperbole - stunning buildings were actually built. But the fact that his work is so revered and - even more - loved by his army of fans…
