Guarding the port of Long Beach, California, the retired British ocean liner – Queen Mary – floats silently like a ghost. For most of us, she is a nostalgic memento of a bygone era. But few of those who marvel at the beauty of Queen Mary ship know the history of this Los Angeles icon.
How to Spend a Day at the Los Angeles County Arboretum
Peacocks! Waterfalls! A haunted mansion and so much more! If you have more than 3 days in L. A., don’t miss the beautiful Los Angeles County Arboretum. This mesmerizing botanical garden in Arcadia, is one of the best weekend getaways from Los Angeles.
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La Recoleta Cemetery – the Resting Place of the Rich and Famous
If you are lucky to visit La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires on a rare day when tourists don’t crowd its narrow alleys, you will get a sense sadness. Without the camera clicks and the visitors’ giggles, this places looks strange and unnerving, yet peaceful and fascinating. Cemeteries always trigger emotions. They are a perpetual reminder of our ephemeral existence. And yet …
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Chora Church in Istanbul and its Tumultuous History
Istanbul is famous for its amazing mosques and Ottoman architecture. But few people know that the city is also home to one of the most beautiful Byzantine churches in the world – the Chora Church. The church – which is known today as the Kariye Mosque – is situated in the Erdinekapı district of İstanbul.
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Grand Bazaar in Istanbul – a Great Shopping and Cultural Experience
Shopping in Istanbul Grand Bazaar tops my list of things to do in Istanbul. There is no greater cultural experience to have in this city! If there is one thing that best reflects the spirit of Istanbul, that is the Grand Bazaar. This place is one of the world’s liveliest markets I have ever seen …
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Visiting Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s Most Controversial Monument
For me, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Istanbul, or Turkey, is definitely Hagia Sophia. I can’t remember when I first heard about this magnificent edifice. It was probably way back, during my high school years. But ever since that day, visiting Hagia Sophia became a dream. It took me 40 years …
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Best Romantic Things to Do in Maui for Couples
Whether you are on Maui for your honeymoon, wedding anniversary or a romantic vacation you’ll find plenty of romantic things to do on this island as a couple. Maui is one of the most beautiful places in the world. And that’s not just my opinion. Maui No Ka Oi (Maui is the best), as the locals …
