At this place in time in our world 2026, it's not a very nice place to be. With wars burbling or already underway, the poor succumbing to even more pain and suffering, it almost makes you want to give up. Streets are filled with the homeless, with some countries (guess who) don't seem to…
Watch more of this particular conundrum courtesy of the ever-interesting Jago Hazzard, above.
In the world of transit architecture, "over-designed" is a term often used by critics to describe spaces where the aesthetic ambition feels disproportionate to the simple act of catching a train. For the London Underground (the "Tube"), this phenomenon is usually a…
You world travelers out there who make a point of seeing everywhere, we salute you. Its big and its wide and there are a lot of moving parts to your journeys. So, if your eyes are set on Barcelona, sit back, relax, jump on the top deck if you can and then watch the world…
This post might ostensibly appear to be a discussion on religion, but it's not. There is an element of that, but we will leave it to you to decide. We recently returned from Chile (which was absolutely amazing.) The country is as modern as it is old, and as vast. We…
Most of us drive past at least one church each day, and may simply keep on driving: religion is not for everyone, but for those who do believe in something bigger, religion is there for whomever wants to take part. According to Wikipedia, there are about 40,000 worldwide, about 13,000 of which are in…
“Whether I’m in Lisbon and order an espresso for under $1, or an Americano for just over $1, many European café prices seem far less to me than grabbing the equivalent at an American coffee shop”.
“All great changes are preceded by chaos”. – Deepak Chopra
“We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star.
That's probably bit of a surprise to you. Why Central Mexico? What makes it so special? Central Mexico is often described as the "beating heart" of the country, offering a rich tapestry of high-altitude colonial cities, ancient indigenous ruins, and a vibrant modern culture.
Central Mexico is a fantastic travel destination due to…
The Cotton Mappa Mundi, is one of the earliest surviving world maps known to have been made in England, dates to the tenth
often highlight its stunning geography (Andes, coast, forests), rich literary tradition (Neruda, Allende), resilient spirit, and unique culture, portraying it as a land of poets, natural beauty, and historical depth, from its dramatic landscapes to its people’s determination.
Seeing China is one of the biggest thrills on the planet for many of us. How about you?
Ah, Paris. Beau, beautiful, vieux, old, cher, expensive, merveilleux, marvelous, amusant, fun, superbe, wonderful, à la mode, fashionable, bondé, crowded. The words escape us. Yes, Paris is all of that. That's why we always want to return, even though we've been there dozens of times. Most of us tend to…
You will be hard-pressed to find a unique hotel as this. Don’t miss it!
From a local perspective: “For us, people of Lille, it is the truth that counts, not the frills and fripperies.” – A saying featured on the Hauts-de-France Tourism website
“Treviso is a city that conquers at first sight. Strolling through the historic centre, you will come across elegant palazzi and ancient churches.”
You know, there are those hearty, hardy people who won't take no for an answer. The harder they come, the harder they fall. Never say never. There is a list as long as your arm, but in this post, were focusing on a place that, almost like the Phoenix, rose above and,…
Travel is a big thing, isn't it? That's no news. But what is news is how the travel industry is literally exploding with all things new. The "explosion" of travel in recent times is not a single event but a phenomenon driven by a powerful combination of technological, social, and economic factors.…
Boy, there's a stigma that needs to go away, pronto. Delhi, India is as big, bustling and modern as any world-class city. The old stereotype of crumbled architecture, barefoot residents and non-existent infrastructure is old hat. Delhi has established itself as a top world city by shedding its old stereotypes and embracing modernization, driven…
So . . . .you've got to please yourself. Le Corbusier, like most artists, was simultaneously a prophet and a pariah of sorts of the architectural world, a figure whose influence was as immense as the controversy he inspired. He was admired for his revolutionary vision of a new, functionalist architecture and criticized for his…