…into water bottles like this one that might also be a good option (although the narrow straw will probably freeze up at the top of the mountain). Water taste Nuun: Past Formula Electrolyte Enhanced Drink Tabs, Citrus Berry Mix, Box… Check Price on Amazon Dehydration compounds the problems of altitude,…
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Wordie House, An Antarctic Home Very Far Away from Home
…of the relentless wind and the logging the temperature on a strict routine, keeping the huts with their thin wooden walls and uninsulated roof in one piece, just trying to keep warm and stop from going stir crazy. And waiting months for the sun to appear again. Their mission had…
Granada’s Market
…the sturdiest structure you’ve seen, and the market is not going to pass any fire code or accessibility inspections–or pretty much any inspections, for that matter. Someone presumably controls who can set up shop where–as well as regulating operating hours and mediating disputes between vendors–but it appears for all the…
Cu Chi Tunnels
…top level of tunnels, but there are several levels below this, now inaccessible. Below were small rooms to serve as living, meeting, and storage areas. Since it wasn’t safe to be on the surface during the day–or indeed, during many nights–residents spent most of their time below ground. The first…
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
…centralized marketplace like the Grand Bazaar seems a quaint throwback to old-fashioned commerce. But then, that’s precisely the Bazaar’s charm. In the centuries since, it has been damaged and restored several times, one of the downsides of putting a major city on top of one of the two major fault…
A Beautiful Underground Oasis at Cenote Dzitnup
…fresh water was one of the things that supported the many large Mayan cities that were scattered across the Yucatán in pre-Columbian times. Some of them, like the ones at Chichen Itza, look basically like small, open-top quarry hole that’s filled with water, and was used for both fresh water…
Ushuaia’s Maritime Museum
…counter is open. But it’s only a very short walk back into town. There are lockers at the entrance for storing bags and coats. You might think that one gift shop is plenty. But no–there are actually two gift shops in the complex that provide all sorts of Ushuaia, Antarctica,…
Portugal’s Maritime History Museum
…at the opposite end from the entrance to the Jeronimos Monastery. If you’re a fan of things maritime, the gift shop has some fun items. There is a very basic cafe next to it. And if you’re into scale models of ships you’ll be in heaven–they have an incredible collection….
Highclere Castle
…it’s open to visitors in the summer–you’re in for a real treat. The grounds look just like they do in the series–lush, rolling, and stately. Fancy a walk up the pathway to the castle that’s featured in the opening credits? It’s exactly as you’ve seen it. Want to sit on…
The Hanoi Hilton
…toward American pilots is aimed at further illuminating our just cause in order to win over the American people, support our enemy proselyting operations, and win the sympathy of world opinion for our people’s resistance war against the Americans to save the nation.[North Korean Politburo, 1969]2 Hanoi Hilton Hoa Lo…
Sydney Opera House, Australia
…The Sydney Opera House, dominating Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour next to Circular Quay, is one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the two main architectural icons of Sydney along with the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It serves as the venue not…
Tarangire National Park
…And only 3-4 hours outside of Arusha, Tarangire is easy to get to and is a prime stop of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. If elephants are your thing (or baobab trees, although that’s a little more niche), Tarangire is brimming with them. The park is reputed to have the highest…
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul’s Byzantine Jewel
…900 years later–he created a workforce of 5,000, split into two competing teams, each operating on a side of the building.1 Cathedrals typically take a long time to build. Notre Dame de Paris took about 80 years, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome about 120 years, and St. Paul’s in London…
Istanbul’s Beautiful Mosques
…“The beauty I see in Suleymaniye Mosque is in its lines, in the elegant spaces beneath its dome, in the opening out of its side domes, in the proportions of its walls and empty spaces, in the counterpoint of its support towers and its little arches, in its…
The Beautiful Beaches of St. John
…start at, especially with kids. There’s a modest admission charge. Cinnamon Bay One of the longest beaches, Cinnamon Bay is also one of the most exposed, so if the winds and waves are coming from the north, it’s not always the best option for swimming or snorkeling. But most of…
Gallows Point Resort
…steep and winding. If you’re only going to the occasional beach on the northern shore, probably a better bet is to catch one of the many open-back taxis lined up at the Cruz Bay ferry terminal. There’s a well-equipped scuba shop on the waterfront in Cruz Bay with daily dives…
Sydney Harbour at Night
…outcrops, and ringed by high ground. The combination makes for a spectacular place to put a city. And the layout of the city affords panoramic views from multiple vantage points of two of Australia’s architectural icons–the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The view from Kirribilli on Sydney…
The Tombs of the Sultans
…don’t look that impressive, but once you step inside they’re every bit as opulent as the most ornate imperial Ottoman mosque. These are the tombs of the Sultans. And they’re remarkable not just for their lavish decorations, each of which is different, but also because it wasn’t just the Sultan…
Ek Balam, Maya City of the Jaguar
…but getting to the top of the Acropolis at Ek Balam is well worth the effort. It is, quite literally, a view fit for a king. It’s also somewhat eerie. Like Chichen Itza and a number of other sites in Maya Mesoamerica, a thousand years ago this was once a…
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse on the Outer Banks
…there were a lot of ships searching for the entrance to Pamlico Sound. Ocracoke Island’s lighthouse is one of the oldest on the East Coast that’s still in operation. When the original, wooden lighthouse built 20 years earlier was destroyed by a direct lightning strike in 1818, a replacement was…
The Belfry of Bruges
…opportunity for a breather on the climb up the steep winding staircase. But historically it was in these rooms that the towns’ rights and charters were kept, symbolically in a prominent position in the center of town but also secure. Try to be at the top when the bells chime….
Tulum, The Original Maya Riviera
…city means walking through a narrow opening in a stone wall 8 meters thick and up to 5 meters high that protects three sides; the fourth side is protected by ocean-facing cliffs. Walls like Tulum’s weren’t typical in Maya cities. Some of the biggest cities, like nearby Coba and Tikal…
Panama City’s Seafood Market (Mercado de Mariscos)
…and is, as you would expect, bustling. It consists of two parts. To the left is the market proper, where you can buy freshly caught seafood fresh off the fishing boats you see in the bay. This part of the market opens early–around 5am, as the fisherman arrive in with…
Istanbul Naval Museum
…Palace next door. There’s no cafe on site–there’s a vending machine–but there are basic takeout food options across the street in the area nearby. Entry is TL6 for adults; children and students enter free. It’s self-guided–you just wander around at your leisure. Exhibit explanations are somewhat sparing but available in…
The View from Mexico City’s 44th Floor
…long as you don’t take your wristband off you can use it for multiple entries on a single day, so you can go during the day and return during the evening. The very top deck, on the 44th floor, is open air and exposed to the elements. In inclement weather,…
Panama City’s Biomuseo
…about 40 million years ago. And that means lots of rocks and fossils. So if you’re into geology, it’ll be right up your alley. Even if rocks aren’t your cup of tea, stop at the end of the geology section to check out the small exhibit on earthquakes of the…
Lemosho Route / Day 6
…it’s steep–it’s certainly that. But this is a real scramble climb over scree, rocks, and ice. There are no ropes, and this still isn’t technical climbing. But until we reach the top there’s plenty of opportunities for things to go horribly pear shaped very quickly, especially since we’re all definitely…
Ho Chi Minh City’s Reunification Palace
…to an aerial escape route on a helicopter that could land on the roof-top helipad–were the president’s family’s living quarters. Surprisingly spartan bedrooms surround an open rooftop courtyard decorated with an odd assortment of family keepsakes and gifts. Also known as Independence Palace, these days the Reunification Palace is primarily…
Granada Cemetery
…Granada’s city cemetery is Nicaragua’s oldest. And because of Granada’s historical significance, the cemetery is unusually beautiful and ornate and is considered a national treasure. The most opulent tombs and mausoleums belong, naturally, to the wealthy. They’re clustered around the chapel near the entrance. As you move further…
Trinity Church, The Church at the Bottom of the World
…it’s a Russian Orthodox church–the world’s southernmost eastern orthodox church–on Russia’s Bellingshausen Station on King George Island in the South Shetland Islands.1 It’s located on a rocky outcrop separate from but overlooking a cluster of research bases. Amongst hard-core Antarcticans, King George Island is regarded as a bit of a…
Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate
…massive drapes to block the view. The Gate formed the backdrop for President Reagan’s famous speech in which he called on Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” And well after the end of the Cold…
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City’s Cathedral of Art
…but not actually completed until the mid-1930s. The most eye-catching feature from the outside is the colorful roof dominated by three cupolas covered with orange and yellow tiles. On top of the main cupola is a cluster of statues depicting a Mexican eagle and figures representing the dramatic arts. The…
The Blue Mosque
…it holds its own facing the magnificent Hagia Sophia on the other side of the square, both standing high on the hill overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn. The architectural genius of the domes creates an open prayer hall with the monstrous columns well to the side and out…
Kronborg Castle / Hamlet’s Castle
…(but then, it’s also a lot newer). And it’s not over-the-top like Baroque castles with their impossibly ornate and whimsical flourishes. Rather, Kronborg is fittingly Scandinavian, with wooden floors, clean lines, and plenty of open space. When you visit today, there are some pieces of old furniture and decoration there…
Chapultepec Castle (Mexico’s National Museum of History)
…Sitting high above one of Mexico City’s best green spaces is Chapultepec Castle. It sits on top of a hill that has been a sacred place for Aztecs and housed a military academy, imperial residence, and presidential home. Now, it’s a museum. The castle that was once home…
A Colonial Town in the Heart of Maya Yucatan
…Valladolid is a place to stop and savor. A charming Spanish colonial town in the center of the Yucatán Peninsula, it’s within easy striking distance of Cancun and Merida. It makes for a pleasant, laid-back place to stop for a few days in its own right, but an…
Newark at Night from the Air
…the site, I took the opportunity to grab a few stills. We passed over downtown Newark, Newark Liberty International Airport, and the lights of Baywater Refinery. The lights of Manhattan get all the love, but the lights of Newark from above have their own beauty. All of the shots above…
The Rugged Charm of the Top of the Land of a Million Elephants
…all in Laos–so road is really your only option for getting around. The single-lane road winds its way along the tops of mountains and along ridges. In many places, it’s best not to look down if you’re nervous about heights, especially since this is not a place where the market…
Granada’s San Francisco Convent and Museum
…one of its walls completely covered in a large mural with panels depicting the history of Granada from the time of the indigenous peoples through the founding of the city during colonial times through the modern day. In one corner of the courtyard is the gift shop and ticket office….
Kronborg Castle’s Royal Apartments
…Coleman / havecamerawilltravel.com Queen’s Chamber. Mirroring the King’s Chamber on the opposite end of the bedrooms, the Queen’s Chamber was where she spent much of the day with guests and her ladies in waiting. Queen’s Gallery. This connects the Queen’s Chamber with the Ballroom and Chapel. Doorways off the hall…
Mexico’s Cultural Treasures
…a huge number of visitors before it feels crowded. Food options are limited. There is a cafe on site, but it’s not the most expansive. A better bet is to head across the street, the Paseo de la Reforma, to the sprawling Bosque de Chapultepec, where you’ll find anything from…
Taungbi Village Pagoda
…open dirt lot in the middle of Taungbi Village, just to the north of Old Bagan, and well off the main tourist route. Some of the horse and cart rides do pass nearby, but there wasn’t anyone around when I was there. But its colors and decorations are certainly striking,…
Bruges by Night
…wandering back to their hotels after a Belgian feast washed down with trappist beer. They walk past the shop windows full of chocolate or Flemish lace. Or they stop by a takeout window for dessert of a Belgian waffle topped with very un-Belgian whipped cream. And then it’s quiet and…
Lemosho Route / Day 1
…until we start getting a feel for the logistics of a trip like this. Everything has to go in and out with us. And by in, I mean up over the top of the mountain. That includes not just the obvious things like tents, sleeping bags, and climbing gear, but…
Iglesia San Jose
…The massive Golden Altar (or Altar de Oro) of Iglesia San Jose is remarkable in its own right. The towering structure isn’t actually solid gold–it’s carved mahogany that has been covered in gold leaf (and paint). But it looks every bit as opulent as you’d think. But perhaps…
The Luminaries of Portuguese History and Culture
…de Santa Engrácia What to Know Before You Go You can head up to the rooftop for some wonderful views out over the residential Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon and the Tagus River and port. Opening Hours: October/March 10-5. April/September 10-6. Closed: January 1, Easter Sunday, May 1, June 13, December…
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
…in the recent James Bond film, Spectre. It also appears in the movie Frida, where it plays a Parisian nightclub where Frida sees Josephine Baker perform. As you walk in the main entrance, just off the Zocalo, you walk under a massive Louis XV chandelier. Immediately opposite, across the atrium,…
Granada’s Waterfront by Lago Nicaragua
…from Parque Central, but it’s far enough removed to be an escape from everyday lives downtown. Build it and they will come. When it opened, it was no doubt shiny and exciting. But based on how it is now, it appears that they may not have come, at least not…
Lisbon’s Royal Town Square
…The royal palace used to stand here. Which is why, rather than its formal name of Praça do Comércio, locals know it as Terreiro do Paço, or Palace Square. King Manuel I moved the royal residence from Castelo Sao Jorge, the Moorish keep on top of the hill,…
National Palaces Painting Museum
…part of the Dolmabahçe Palace complex and a ticket to the palace includes entry to the Painting Museum. The Painting Museum is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Other days it’s open 9 to 5. Unlike the other areas inside the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Painting Museum is self-guided–no need to wait…
Up Close and Personal with the Great Barrier Reef
…a living nature preserve both in the water and above it. If a few tens of thousands of seabirds decide that they’re going to overrun the island for a while to nest, well, no-one’s going to stop them and you’d sure better get used to all the fun sounds and…
Maritime Museum of Denmark
…by film director Paul Greenaway and Saskia Boddeke that takes a broad brush and includes an odd assortment of pornography, sexualized natural objects like double coconuts, gifts for sweethearts and ship’s names, and open discussions of how the lonely and challenging conditions of life at sea can lead to different…
Chichen Itza’s Maya Ruins
…reenactments you’ll see at some of the tourist sites are basically just guesses. Unlike some other, smaller Mayan sites not far away like Ek’Balam, Chichen Itza has been converted into a quintessentially tourist-friendly site and makes for a great stop during a vacation in Mexico. The first giveaway is the…
Palace of Sintra
…Palácio Nacional de Sintra here. What to Know Before You Go The Palace of Sintra sits right in the heart of the old section of Sintra and is right next to the bus stop for the route up to the Moorish Castle and Pena Castle. Like everything else in Sintra,…
Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad
…The Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad (Church of the Holy Trinity) isn’t the most opulent church you’ll come across in Mexico City, a city chock-full of opulent churches. But it has a charm of its own. It sits on a busy pedestrian shopping intersection a few blocks from…
Ngorongoro Crater
…roads that criss-cross the crater looking for animals. And when one car finds something of interest–some male lions sleeping or an eagle devouring a small rabbit–others will swarm to it. So you can end up with quite a traffic jam even in this wide open space. But one way or…
Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar
…license & download this image. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image. A fish shop on one of the outside streets. I loved these lightbulbs, but when I visited again a few years later, unfortunately the bulbs had been replaced with ugly CFLs. Better for the…
North Stradbroke Island, Australia
…At one point, it was joined to what is now known as South Stradbroke Island, but a storm in 1896 blew a channel between the two sand islands. As you would hope for open ocean, marine wildlife thrives here. Dolphins play in the surf, whales come in nearby regularly each…
The Colors of Antarctica
…orange on the necks of King and Emperor penguins. And because penguins eat krill, their white feathers can often be stained orange. Seals are typically some kind of grey, sometimes with spots, but elephant seals, especially in their winter coats, can be different shades of brown. And when they open…
Nagayon Temple
…into English in various ways. You’ll also see it written as Naga Yon Hpaya. Nagayon Temple is about half a mile south of Myinkaba Village, close to Apeyadana Temple. If you’re heading down the Bagan-Chauk Road, it’s on the same side of the road as the morning market and opposite…
Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral
…altar, the Altar of the Kings, on the northern wall that stretches up to the towering ceiling. It manages to be even more ornate. And lining the sides of the nave are sixteen smaller chapels, each unique and ornate (only about four are open to visitors). Step into the sacristy,…
The Karakoy Waterfront
…Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image. What to Know Before You Go Karakoy is on the northern bank of the Golden Horn adjacent to the Galata Bridge. The closest tram stop is Karaköy on…
Chattanooga and Ruby Falls
…an elevator several hundred feet as the start of a hour-long guided walk-through the caves that culminates with a precisely timed stop at the titular falls. I’m torn about Ruby Falls. On the one hand, it’s highly commercialized, kitschy, and the guides’ jokes are well-worn and tired (although, I have…
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
…it still attracts something north of 5 to 6 million visitors annually. And perhaps most remarkably, it handles this crush of visitors with surprisingly few lines. Thanks to an annex opened in 2003, the Air and Space Museum is now actually two venues, one on the National Mall in downtown…
Lisbon’s Military Museum
…sizes. But, as with so much of this museum, it’s the room’s decorations that steal attention. It’s known as the Vasco da Gama Room, and every inch of its walls and its ceiling are covered with maps and paintings illustrating the Age of Discovery and the opening of trade routes…
The Golden Shwezigon Pagoda in Nyaung-U
…You Go Like so many Burmese words transliterated into English, you’ll come across variations. It’s also sometimes written as Shwe-zi-gon Pagoda. If you’re flying to Bagan, you’ll almost certainly be flying into Nyaung-U Airport. The airport is close to town, making this an easy first stop enroute to Bagan….
The Dimotiki Agora in Athens
…If you want to see where many of the Athen’s restaurants gets their seafood and meat, head to the Dimotiki Agora, or public market. The fish market forms the center of the covered market, with rows of stalls packed with mounds of ice on top of which the…
Australia’s Rugged Coastline
…I was particularly struck by this rugged headland at Tathra and decided to pull over for a short stop to admire the view. It’s not the first time I’ve found that the morning sunlight really helps to beautifully set off the eastern facing headlands of Australia’s East Coast. Map…
Australia’s Picture Postcard Beach
…no islands protecting the coast, it looks out directly onto the open Pacific Ocean. And that means that waves have plenty of room to get into a groove. It doesn’t have the same sudden depth changes that make Hawai’i’s monster waves, but the waves are pretty reliably good. And, of…
Vientiane, City on the Mekong
…where the landscape is mountainous and rugged, the topography around Vientiane is relatively flat, and the river banks here are sandy, not rocky. The nation’s capital, Vientiane, sits on the bank of the river. And the opposite bank is Thailand; the middle of the river markets part of a long…
Winter on St. Petersburg’s Neva River
…part of a row of trees lining the waterfront outside the Hermitage, the massive and renowned museum. At the time I was there, Russia was still very much reeling from the end of the Cold War. Day-to-day life for the average Russian was grim. Shop shelves were often bare and…
Nyaung-U Airport
…the passengers. It lies just outside the Bagan Archaeological Zone and serves prop planes–the rumble of jet engines pose too much threat to the nearby historic pagodas. One of the reasons that the airport is small is that they’re trying to limit the size of the planes arriving here. Even…
Winter Charms of Old Quebec City
…castle in every way (and it knows it–there’s a shop in the hotel catering specifically to little princesses and princes (or at least there was when I was there)). It was here that Churchill and Roosevelt met in 1943 to strategize about World War II. For Churchill, getting there wasn’t…
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Greece
…cathedral, by contrast, was dedicated in May 1862. In recent years, the cathedral (or Metropolis, as its often known) has been undergoing renovations. Here are some shots of what it looks like inside. It gets mixed reviews. It’s large and, in typical Greek Orthodox style, opulently decorated–some would say gawdy,…
Defending Charleston Harbor
…the site is exposed to the elements. A hat helps, and they’ll shut it down temporarily if thunderstorm cells are moving through. The Visitor Center includes some museum exhibits on the history of the fort and one on the slave trade on Sullivan’s Island. There’s also a gift shop and…
Lisbon’s Castelo de Sao Jorge
…and come back you’ll need a new ticket. The grounds are open 9am to 9pm from March through October and 9am to 6pm through November until the end of February. You can confirm the current hours here. Visits are entirely self-guided, and once you’ve paid for your ticket you can…
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
…Ho had read the Vietnamese Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, and when it opened in 1975, it became hallowed ground. Apparently oblivious to the ceremonial similarities they share with the honor guards of royal households, goose-stepping Vietnamese soldiers in white dress uniforms stand watch over the entrance, switching…
Zihuatanejo, a Gem on Mexico’s Pacific Coast
…memory. That’s where I’d like to finish out my life, Red. A warm place with no memory. Open a little hotel right on the beach. Buy some worthless old boat and fix it up like new. Take my guests out charter fishing. —The Shawshank Redemption (1994; dir: Frank Darabont)…
Granada, Nicaragua
…of Iglesia de la Merced. As you can see from some of the other photos here, you can climb to the top of it (after paying a small entry fee, of course). Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image. Photo by David Coleman. How to license…
Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora
…painted ceiling of the entrance hall, a 1710 painting by Vincenzo Baccarelli. On the rooftop. The Royal Pantheon of the House of Braganza. Inside the bell tower. Looking east from the rooftop over the Tagus River. The main entrance hall. More blue and white glazed tiles line the walls of…
Lemosho Route / Day 3
…Giant Lobelias with their concentric rings of leaves. Moir Hut Camp is a bit more protected than Shira 1 Camp, but it’s still pretty exposed. To the east, we have a drop off where we look down over the tops of the clouds. And to the west we have a…
On Top of Mandalay Hill, Myanmar
…away, Mandalay Hill hosts a cluster of monasteries and convents. One, in particular, is a major attraction. Sitting on top of Mandalay Hill, Sutaungpyei Pagoda features a large ornately tiled patio that offers a wonderful view out over Mandalay City to the south. And if you time it right, and…
Phonsavan’s Morning Market
…of Lao life are on full display. The market serves local communities for miles around, so it reflects more about them than it does about Phonsavan itself. Located about a block from the main stretch, it’s covered with a roof to protect against rain and sun but otherwise open-air. Fresh…
Lemosho Route / Day 7
…for almost a week suddenly come into play. As we move out of the scree, the path remains steep and rocky, but at least doesn’t move quite so much underfoot. We pass through an overcrowded Millenium Camp, with tents perched precariously on top of each other on any available space,…
Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda
…It’s one of the oldest–and from all appearances, richest–of the many pagodas in Sagaing. Sitting high on top of Nga-pha Hill, one of dozens of hilltops in the Sagaing Hills, it was built in 1312 by Minister Pon Nya, after whom it’s named. It’s not the most subtly…
Museu de São Roque
…for general admission. It’s free entry on Sundays before 2 pm. (More details) Guided tours are available by appointment. Email the Museum in advance at [email protected] to arrange one. Opening times: April to September: Monday, 2 pm to 7 pm / Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm /…
Catedral de Granada
…of the Catedral de Granada. The Spanish colonial Granada Cathedral dominates the south-eastern side of Parque Central. You can’t miss it. Two bell towers face the square, with the main dome over the altar at the opposite end. There’s been a church here since the late 16th century, but, along…
Holger the Dane at Kronborg Castle
…the castle gates, you’ll also walk by the Maritime Museum of Denmark, which is immediately adjacent to the castle in a repurposed drydock. Food & Drink. There are some cafes inside the castle defenses, outside the moat. There are many more options a short stroll away in the town….
The Buddha Statue Workshops of Mandalay
…of feet tall. Others will tower 8 to 10 feet of solid marble. With remarkable skill, the artisans add ever finer detail with their angle grinders. Others in the workshop, often women and children, will later polish the statue’s surface to a smooth finish. Myanmar lies in the historical heartland…
The Battlefield of Waterloo
…There’s a large mound of earth with the bronze statue of a lion on top. Appropriately enough, it’s known as the Lion’s Mound (or Butte du Lion). It provides a sweeping view of the battlefield, but it didn’t spring up until 1820, when the King of the Netherlands ordered it…
The Town that Defied God and the Government
…What To Know Before You Go Antigua is about 45-60 minutes from Guatemala City’s main airport. Your best bet is to pre-book a shuttle that will drop you at your hotel–your hotel will be happy to make the arrangements for you. You’ll often have a choice of a scheduled shuttle…
The Antikythera Mechanism, The World’s Oldest Computer
…on public display, scattered through the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. They include the Antikythera Ephebe, a large bronze statue. There’s the impressive head of a philosopher, with its eerie piercing glass eyes. And downstairs in the open courtyard next to the cafeteria, there are some weathered marble statues, including…
Our Lady of Pilar Basilica
…to 1720. These were originally off-limits to the public, but in 1997 they were opened up to visitors. The cloisters now house a small, three-level museum devoted to religious art with artworks from the church as well as small carved and ornately dressed religious figurines, valuable silver, and a small…
Myinkaba Village’s Morning Market
…Tucked away in a little dirt side street of Myinkaba Village, just south of Old Bagan, is the morning market. While the tourists and visitors flood to the Manuha Temple across the street, local women mind their makeshift stalls and shop for the day’s supplies. It’s very much…
Batfish in Blue
…masks to see what’s going on. This shot was a taken during a decompression stop at about 30 feet on the way up from MV Konanda wreck dive off the coast of Port Vila in Vanuatu. The Konanda is and old island trader that was damaged in a cyclone in…
Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
…Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción What To Know Before You Go The church is very easy to find–Plaza de la Independencia is the very heart of Casco Viejo–but the church itself isn’t open to visitors as much as many of the other historic churches in Casco….
Belem Tower, Guarding the Entrance to Portugal’s Global Empire
…impaired. I have more photos of Belem Tower here. What to Know Before You Go Paired with the Jerónimos Monastery, Belem Tower was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983. It’s very easy to see from the shore, and when it’s open during the day you…
On the Banks of the Blue Danube
…traditions and myriad performance venues, it is a prime destination for lovers of classical music and opera. And resplendent in lavish architecture, Baroque art, and wide boulevards, it is a pedestrian tourist’s paradise. Just outside the city center is the Schonbrunn Palace, the expansive summer retreat of a series of…
The London Eye
…on the Eye offers a birds-eye view of London’s most famous landmarks—the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, and more. The views are equally impressive both day and night (the Eye stays open until 9:30pm during the longest evenings of summer.) If you…
Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution
…a yellow colonial-style building that once served as the Trade Department Building in the Tong Dan area, just a block from Hanoi’s opera house. Its wide, tiled corridors are right out of 1950s Western government bureaucracy. Glass showcases have everything from weapons and flags used by revolutionaries on the front…