In the 14th Century, Avignon, in Southern France, was seat to different Popes for almost seventy years. Popes came here fleeing corruption from Rome. The Palace (the world’s largest gothic structure) together with the Episcopal Ensemble and a 12th century … Read More
One of Europe’s most bizarre cities Tirana is a fun place to spend a weekend. The capital of once isolated Albania is great for strolling (between the main square and the University you will pass through Ottoman, Italian and Communist … Read More
When we visited Ayutthaya in 2014 it was raining like crazy, so we had to hide inside a temple where locals were praying amongst us tourists. Ayutthaya was the second capital of Thailand after Sukhothai for more than 400 years. … Read More
On my second time to Amsterdam I wanted to explore other nearby cities. I chose Utrecht because of its unique Schröder House. Strangely enough this beautiful Dutch city is off the beaten track. However, it turned out to be so much … Read More
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and its economic motor. Lying less than 100km away from the Mekong delta it is the perfect starting point for some excellent excursions. Much of old Saigon was lost during … Read More
If you ever plan a trip to Germany then Dresden is the place to visit. Once the capital of the Saxon Kingdom and the largest city of now defunct Eastern Germany. The Allies destroyed its heritage in 1945, but it has … Read More
We owed you photos from our time in Manila. It is very difficult to talk about Manila while you are there, so many impressions. The city is hard, moving around is science fiction, there is garbage everywhere, and the number … Read More
Hong Kong was the first and last stop on our two month trip around Asia. Although it belonged to the United Kingdom for 99 years not much heritage is left from that period. Instead it boasts some of the coolest … Read More
Going back to Kuala Lumpur after 2 years was a great decision. KL’s airport is a major hub for Southeast Asia’s low cost flights, and the city is the best place in the region to indulge in luxury. We stayed … Read More
On our way to Kuala Lumpur we made a short stop in Ipoh and enjoyed every bit of it. Surrounded by gorgeous mountains it contains fine examples of colonial heritage, but unlike George Town in Penang it is completely overlooked … Read More
