Know for its top-tier university, this quaint and historic college town is just to the northeast of London. It’s a small city mainly centered around the university campus, boating river and historic commercial center – which you can see in dazzling color from the photo collection below. Can only imagine how many smart people have […]
This is the largest city by population in India, which is the largest country by population in the world – so you can probably imagine how crowded it would be! Mumbai is set on a peninsula at the western egde of India, so it has a peculiar weather system known for torrential monsoon rainstorms. The […]
This is a nice coastal city in the south of France, straddling the Mediterranean sea. This area and the whole French Riviera is known for historic fortresses, rugged mountains and boat-filled marinas. Marseille in particular has its own character of history and culture, a bit different from other French coastal towns. I visited here in […]
This is one of the most beautiful in Canada, and probably the whole world! Nestled between waterways and mountains, it is certainly a scenic urban paradise — though with a high price tag to match. I visited here several times, most recently in the fall of 2021 right after Canada reponed for tourism post-pandemic. Most […]
This charming and historic city, know is Firenze in Italian, is the capital of the famous region of Tuscany (Toscana) and was home to many well-known cultural figures of the Renaissance period. These include the poet Dante Alighieri, and artists Michelangelo & Leonardo Da Vinci. The city is also famous for it’s built-up bridge known […]
This is a popular beach city in the south of Turkey, directly on the Mediterranean sea. Nestled between large mountains, the coastal strip is rife with hotel resorts and neatly-arranged beaches. It also has some historic mosques and the famous Gates of Hades. I visited in a hot summer period in 2024 and went around […]
This is the quaint capital city of Armenia, which is part of the beautiful Caucuses region in Southeastern Europe. I visited here once, in summer 2024. The charming central area is small enough to explore by foot, or by scooter which is my favorite way! There are lots of parks, historic building and museums around, […]
Montreal is the capital city of Canada’s French-speaking province of Quebec, and as such it mixed North American modernity with European artistry. The area is comprised of a group of islands amidst a network of rivers, providing it with a lot of waterways and seaside charm. I visited here way back in 2008 and more […]
Laying at the foothills of the majestic Himalaya mountain range, this city is a very popular for tourists who love hiking and climbing. I had a short visit here in late summer 2023, mainly experienced the city itself not yet the mountains – though I admired their beauty from the aerial views you’ll see below. […]
Belgium’s capital city is full of iconic locations such as the historic square, famous atomic structure and seat of the European Union parliament. I visited here in the summer of 2015 and took some good tours around to cover everything. Be sure to try some special rabbit meat if you’re into that and Just watch […]
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