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Four Prague Towers – Where to See the City’s Incredible Skyline

January 30, 2023 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Prague is a city steeped in history and culture, and one of the best ways to experience it all is by climbing one of its many towers. The city’s skyline is dotted with these towering ancient structures, each offering unique views of the city below. You should climb these four

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, China

Ancient Zhuge Village in the Evening

May 6, 2022 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Zhuge Village is an ancient Chinese settlement in China’s Zhejiang Province. Unlike other remaining ancient villages in China, Zhuge stands out differently from the rest. It is one of the two ancient villages in China whose layout is based on the Yin and Yang emblem. Thus, the locals call it

Vietnam

This Dragon Bridge in Danang Breathes Fire and Water

May 10, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This Dragon Bridge in Danang breathes fire and water – in the evening. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen it in action. I walked the bridge a couple of times in my two-week stay there but I didn’t know about the evening show – until my last night there. Yep, I missed

Malaysia

Petronas Towers – The World’s Tallest Twin Towers

March 24, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Petronas Towers are identical towers that are synonymous to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. They’re the most iconic skyscrapers and architectural wonders in the city’s skyline. No visit in KL without a glimpse of these silver-colored twins. The first time I saw them eons ago, I thought they resemble a

, Slovak Republic

The President of Slovakia Lives in This Palace

December 31, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The President of Slovakia lives here – at the Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava. I was surprised that the surroundings were not heavily-guarded with Presidential guardians. It was early June when I was there – and boy, it was quiet! As you can see in the photos below, I was the

Germany

Inside Berlin Cathedral

December 12, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The dome of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) is a prominent symbol in the city’s skyline. Unknown to many, this wondrous piece of Neo-classical and Baroque architecture is a Protestant church. From the outside, the imposing dome is painted green, and its highly-decorated facade arouses curiosity. In fact, its dome

China

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower is a Photographic Jewel

October 21, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower was once the tallest building in China – from 1994 to 2007. Then, it was later eclipsed by the modern Shanghai World Financial Center. Today, the tower is the 5th tallest in the world. A friend of mine once told me that his Shanghainese friend

, UNESCO Sites

Travel Itinerary: A Day in Pisa

June 7, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Located in the Tuscany region of Italy, Pisa is undoubtedly one of the ancient, and therefore, most visited cities in the country. Of course, a day in Pisa is not enough to explore every nook and corner of it, but it suffices if you’re looking to visit the following major

Why You Should Visit Segovia Cathedral / 5 Places to Visit (Spain).

, UNESCO Sites

Spain: Why You Should Visit Segovia Cathedral

May 21, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Most of the churches around Spain have the title of the cathedral – and Segovia Cathedral is one of them. It adorns the premises of the town’s Plaza Mayor. You can’t miss its giant structure coated in yellowish color. This might be the only Gothic Cathedral you’ve seen with such

Spain

Palau Guell in Barcelona is a Mansion With a Splendid Interior

May 13, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Palau Guell in Barcelona may look ordinary outside but wait until you step inside. It’s splendid! Truly Magnifique! Barcelona is love not because of its 24/7 party scenes but also because it has some of the most architecturally and artistically revered ancient buildings, such as the Paul Guell Mansion.

Spain

The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca Has No Place For A Dictator

May 10, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Plaza Mayor in Salamanca has no place for a dictator – especially for Francisco Franco who brutally ruled Spain from 1939 – 1975. Nowadays, Spain is continually trying to erase everything that’s related to this Nazi sympathizer. Salamanca has finally done what should have been done long time ago.

Italy

City Skyline: Climbing to the Top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

May 9, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yes, it is possible to climb to the top of the leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. You just don’t pose like you’re saving the leaning tower from falling with your tiny hands but you have to climb and see what’s up there. The views aren’t really impressive but climbing

Italy

City Skyline: Views from the Top of Milan Cathedral

May 8, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

If standing on top of Milan Cathedral won’t take your breath away – you better check in yourself to a hospital. 😀 No, I’m not kidding. Milan Duomo is one of the very few man-made architectural wonder that blew my mind away. It’s one of those places you don’t only

Spain

Catalan Modernism – 5 Interesting Facts About Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona

May 4, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A historic concert hall built in 1908, the Palau de la Musica Catalana is a turn-of-the-century piece of modern architecture by Lluis Domenech I Montaner. Its immaculate design, stained glasses, detailed mosaics, and expressive façade are some of the few things that attract tourists from around the world. The building

Italy

This Arena in Verona is Older Than the Colosseum in Rome

April 26, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Standing in all its grandeur, this Arena in Verona has been around in the city for well over 2000 years. I have been to the Colosseum in Rome and although it is larger, unlike Verona Arena, it does not hold immense history in its folds. That is fact no. 1. When

Italy

The Splendid Mosaics of Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna

April 21, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Ravenna is called “The City of Mosaics” for places such as the Basilica di San Vitale. I was dazzled by the Byzantine mosaics that played before my eyes and I couldn’t help but contemplate all its historical attributes of this place, not to mention its architectural magnificence. The first stone