Cultural Heritage: Architecture
“Cities are the greatest creation of humanity.”
–Daniel Libeskind
The structures that surround us have helped shape and form almost every aspect of life. From the great iconic buildings and monuments around the world, almost every traveler will experience a structure that will leave an indelible impression in the mind. From marvelous ancient buildings that define our history to modern ones that inspire the imagination, exploring architecture is an inescapable part of almost any journey.
The world is full of beautiful cities and towns built over hundred of years. The unique architecture and amazing building designs have created some great wonders in the world. Travel to such architecture rich cities and admire the beauty of man-made creations!
The Cultural Mosaic of Lisbon
By Manali ShahPortugal lies in the southwest corner of Europe on the Iberian peninsula. Its mostly Mediterranean climate, flavorful cuisine, and the charm and friendliness of its people make it a place to visit again and again. As we dream of the days when we can travel again, I am treasuring my … Read more Read more
Europe Architecture Food & Drink History
Luxembourg: Spotlight on Sustainability
By Katy Spratte JoyceThe Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a lesser-known European entity sandwiched between France, Belgium, and Germany. Read more
Europe Architecture Food & Drink Sustainability
Why You Must Visit Warsaw: 30 Years After the Fall of Communism in Poland
By Patti MorrowCareening through the backstreets of Warsaw in a minibus that bumped and jostled us through a former Communist neighborhood, I immediately regretted that extra pierogi I’d had for lunch that now threatened to expel itself. As if clairvoyant, Tomas, our guide, stopped and shepherded us into an area where partially destroyed, … Read more Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path Architecture History
Royal Family Rents Palace Suite on Airbnb
If you like the idea of spending the night at a castle, you can live like royalty when you rent out a palace suite in Jaipur. Visit India in November, and you can book a suite on Airbnb in its 300-year-old City Palace of Jaipur, which is the home of … Read more Read more
Asia Luxury Travel Architecture
Indian Government Plans to Open Taj Mahal at Night
The iconic white marble mausoleum intricately decorated with motifs and calligraphy may be one of the world’s most recognisable sights, but being such a beautiful building comes with its own set of problems. Overcrowding has long been an issue for the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, but will opening the … Read more Read more
Asia Architecture Preservation
Far-east in Turkey: Sanliurfa city
By Tania BanerjeeA flood of flat-roofed buildings stands in sharp contrast to the blurry outlines of the distant hills. A chaos of dish TV antennas rules the rooftops. Several minarets of mosques stab the horizon. In southeastern Turkey, just 56 kilometres away from the Syrian border, from the window of my accommodation, … Read more Read more
Middle East Architecture History
Why You Should Visit Coventry at Least Once in Your Life
By Ali JenningsCoventry doesn’t feature much on most people’s travel bucket lists. It’s a city that is known predominantly for being razed to the ground during the Second World War and then rebuilt in questionable design. Read more
United Kingdom Architecture History The Arts
TODAY IN HISTORY: Dedication of the Empire State Building (May 1, 1931)
New York City’s Empire State Building was dedicated on this day in 1931. The iconic building was designed by the architectural firm of Shreve, Lamb and Harmon using earlier designs, for the Reynolds Building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Construction began on January 22, 1930. The Empire State building’s spire was … Read more Read more
North America Architecture History
City of David, Namibia, Tasting Sicily
Entrance wall to the City of David in Jerusalem, Israel. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick World Footprints will explore Biblical history at the City of David, Namibia’s political, economic and natural landscape and small town treasures that offer a taste of Sicily and more. According to Hebrew tradition, the area outside of … Read more Read more
The World Adventure Religious Travel Architecture History
TODAY IN HISTORY: Inauguration of the Eiffel Tower (March 31, 1889)
Along with the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, there may be no more instantly recognizable man-made structure than the Eiffel Tower, inaugurated on this date in 1889. The grand tower was built for the Universal Exhibition held that year in celebration of the French Revolution. The project began in 1884 … Read more Read more
Europe Architecture History
A Visit to the Marrakech Medina
By Ana Astri-O’ReillyThe reddish-pink ramparts around the Marrakech medina enclose a thousand years of history. The Almoravids, a confederation of Berber tribes, conquered North Africa and Muslim Spain in the 11th and 12th centuries and established Marrakech as their capital. The new city became a thriving political and economic center, as well … Read more Read more
Africa Architecture The Arts
Five Reasons to Visit Taipei
By Ali JenningsWhen planning a trip to Asia, not many people consider Taiwan as part of their itinerary. But this small island off the coast of China has a lot going for it, in particular, the capital city Taipei. For a relatively small capital city – it has a population of just … Read more Read more
Asia Religious Travel Architecture Food & Drink
Exploring in and around Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal is a beautiful, warm, affordable place to visit. Think of breathtaking views of red rooftops for miles on end, watching the sun set over the wide river Tagus while sipping a beer, perusing the streets of the old town and admiring the mosaic walls. Lisbon possesses so much … Read more Read more
Europe Architecture
TODAY IN HISTORY: Leaning Tower of Pisa closes (Jan. 7, 1990)
The cathedral in Pisa has a free-standing bell tower on which construction began August 9, 1173 and took 117 years to complete. Built on a small foundation in soft soil, however, the massive tower soon began to tilt and over the centuries came to be know as the Leaning Tower … Read more Read more
Europe Architecture History
Taj Mahal Ticket Prices Hiked
One of India’s most iconic and exquisite attractions the Taj Mahal has for years drawn increasing numbers of tourists. Over the years, millions of tourists have traveled to Agra, India to soak up the beauty of the 17th- century mausoleum, now more than ever because of the greater accessibility to … Read more Read more
Asia Architecture