Athens Landmarks: What to see and do
My first ever holiday abroad was in 1998 when I visited Greece on a school excursion. I remember I thought Metropolitan Athens was pretty gray, with few landmarks and too many monotone buildings from … Read More
Kanto Region: Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen
There is a saying in Japan that goes something along the lines of Never say you are satisfied until you’ve seen Nikko. Indeed! Nikko in the Kanto Region boasts some of the most magnificent … Read More
Bittersweet Kyoto – The best and the worst of traveling
Kyoto was a bit of a disappointment. I didn’t expect much from Osaka, and it turned out to be cool. But I thought Kyoto would Wow me. After all, it was a royal capital … Read More
Hunan: from Fenghuang to Zhangjiajie and Tianmen
We had to take our bus from Guilin to Hunan by mid morning. Our hotel had requested a taxi with one of those ubiquitous Chinese apps, but there we were and there was no … Read More
Vigan, Philippines’ Most Beautiful Town
North Luzon is the place to visit in the Philippines if you are into historical architecture: you will find several important medieval churches and the beautiful heritage town of Vigan. The City is great, … Read More
Heritage Cities of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is known around the world for its gorgeous beaches, stunning scenery, charming temples, delicious food and superior hospitality. However, for architecture lovers, there is an extra reason to love the region: impressive … Read More