One of my favorite places in Europe is France’s Loire Valley. That’s partially because of its pastoral beauty — rolling hills, farmland, vineyards, forest, dairy herds — but largely because the people are much more relaxed and easier going than in the big European capitals.
The Old Mill is a survivor. Built onto a bridge to save money, it still stands, but the bridge is gone. Not only the one it first stood on, but several of its replacements.
Budapest’s Matyas Church has several names, but is mostly known from its naming for both King Mathias and the saint he was named for. Built starting in 1015, it was extensively rebuilt in the 15th and 19th centuries. Located at Budapest’s…
Based on simple geometric forms of two interlocking squares creating a shape of eight-pointed stars, these futuristic towers soar 88 stories and 452m (1,483 ft) above the street level of Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of the south-east Asian economic dynamo, Malaysia.
Ravenna is not at the top of most people’s lists of places to visit in Italy–it certainly wasn’t on mine–and I only added it to my trip at the strong urging of online friends. I’m glad I did. The city is not only a pleasant place to eat and walk–it…
TG member PortMoresby informed me of the following story, which I think is exciting and worth sharing with everyone! London will build another pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Thames. Looks like a beautiful project. .
Controversial architecture? – Parasol Sevilla
Dusk on the Tagus River, looking toward April 25th Bridge Every city’s history is reflected in its neighborhoods and its architecture, but in Lisbon’s case two important factors add to the picture. One is the incredible wealth that came to…
Seattle is a great city — a world-class travel destination! Situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, it has much appeal as a several day (or even week-long) stop especially when part of a circuit through other great sites in…
The new One World Trade Center beats out the Sears Tower . http://travel.france24.com/con…allest-us-skyscraper
One of my favorite places in Europe is France’s Loire Valley. That’s partially because of its pastoral beauty — rolling hills, farmland, vineyards, forest, dairy herds — but largely because the people are much more relaxed and easier going than in the big European capitals.
The Old Mill is a survivor. Built onto a bridge to save money, it still stands, but the bridge is gone. Not only the one it first stood on, but several of its replacements.
Budapest’s Matyas Church has several names, but is mostly known from its naming for both King Mathias and the saint he was named for. Built starting in 1015, it was extensively rebuilt in the 15th and 19th centuries. Located at Budapest’s…
Based on simple geometric forms of two interlocking squares creating a shape of eight-pointed stars, these futuristic towers soar 88 stories and 452m (1,483 ft) above the street level of Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of the south-east Asian economic dynamo, Malaysia.
Ravenna is not at the top of most people’s lists of places to visit in Italy–it certainly wasn’t on mine–and I only added it to my trip at the strong urging of online friends. I’m glad I did. The city is not only a pleasant place to eat and walk–it…
TG member PortMoresby informed me of the following story, which I think is exciting and worth sharing with everyone! London will build another pedestrian/cycle bridge over the River Thames. Looks like a beautiful project. .
Controversial architecture? – Parasol Sevilla
Dusk on the Tagus River, looking toward April 25th Bridge Every city’s history is reflected in its neighborhoods and its architecture, but in Lisbon’s case two important factors add to the picture. One is the incredible wealth that came to…
Seattle is a great city — a world-class travel destination! Situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, it has much appeal as a several day (or even week-long) stop especially when part of a circuit through other great sites in…
The new One World Trade Center beats out the Sears Tower . http://travel.france24.com/con…allest-us-skyscraper
