Within the spider's web of medieval narrow cobblestone streets of Prague's Old Town are churches, cathedrals, and synagogues, with their beautiful domes and spires that make the view from above the Old City a favorite subject for artists and photographers. Prague - capital of the…
The sight that immediately comes to mind when I think of Tibet, is a sky swimming in blue. We would draw open the curtains of our top-floor hotel room, and be awed by a picture postcard view of the Potala Palace, its white walls and…
THE TAJ MAHAL: The Fairest Beauty Of All. One’s first view of the Taj Mahal – as one steps through an imposing red sandstone archway inlaid with marble – is a breathtaking sight. We have all seen countless photos, but nothing prepares one for the…
Hoi An rests on the banks of the Song Thu Bon River, in Central Vietnam. For centuries it was a vibrant port of call for explorers from Portugal, Holland, England, Italy, France, Japan and China.While no longer a port, the old town draws visitors from…
A world away from the wide boulevards, and the crowded conveyor belt of humanity, sit three lakes: Qian Hai, Hou Hai, and XI Hai. Strung together they sound like the names of three exotic sisters. These are the Back Lakes of Beijing — tranquil, beguiling…
A bustling sophisticated town that boasts the presence of all the high end designer stores, five star hotels, food stores on a par with the iconic Fortnum and Mason and bakeries that turn out fabulous French patisserie. Among all this modernity nestle ancient neighborhoods, charming…
