The University Library Garden (Dobra 56/66) is a hidden gem and was one of our favorite discoveries in Warsaw. The garden opened in 2002 and covers over a hectare of land. It’s made up of two parts, connected by a cascading stream on a soft slope. The lower part serves as an entryway to the upper garden, […]
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Dean Village, a hidden gem of a neighborhood in the Scottish capital’s New Town, is a collection of picturesque houses nestled along the lush banks of the Water of Leith. Walking the cobbled streets lined with stone and brick buildings and half-timbered houses feels like travelling back in time to the Victorian period, much to […]
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Oslo: a twilight swim in Bjørvika
Oslo has evolved a lot and reinvented itself in recent years. New neighborhoods have popped up in different areas around town – and among these is Bjørvika, near the Opera House. Bjørvika was originally an area of little interest, where the docks of the city were located. The construction of the Opera was the first […]
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Tokyo: skyscraper views in Shimbashi
One of our first memories from our trip to Japan was the view from our hotel room in Tokyo’s Shimbashi district. When we opened the door to our room, the curtains were closed. Probably to take advantage of the element of surprise. The Japanese certainly have a sense of showmanship. As soon as we pulled […]
The Poi Kalan Complex, a true architectural gem in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, consists of a harmonious mixture of influences from Arab, Turkish and Persian art. In this monumental square, you will find a great mosque (16h century), a medersa (Quranic school, from the 16th century), and a tall minaret (12th century). The Kalan Mosque is the second […]
The top of the hill in Montmartre is one of the most iconic places in Paris, and the highest viewpoint in the city. From the top of the stairs at 130 meters, the sweeping, panoramic view is stunning. The French capital stretches out in all its glory as far as the eye can see. The […]
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