Mont Saint-Michel, the seemingly fantastical spired abbey and church looming up from the center of a small island on the Normandy coast, is surely one of the most recognizable sights in the world, by day or by night.
But at night, it not only takes on a different aspect from a distance, with the centuries stripped away from our sight and only the outlines showing, it also gives a different light, a different solidity to the ancient walls at its base, and to the tiny town within.
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
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An exhibit organized by the Art Institute of Chicago explores another facet of the painter’s work
