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Warsaw: the hanging gardens of the university library

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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Edinburgh: Dean Village, a hidden gem

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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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 […]