Tag: Tour

Ah, Amsterdam, the city of picturesque canals, iconic windmills, and… bicycles? That’s right, in the land of tulips and stroopwafels, it’s the bicycles and bridges that truly rule the roost. So, grab your sense of adventure (and maybe a pair of sturdy walking shoes), because we&rs...

With its vibrant culture and fascinating history, Bangkok is the perfect destination for a holiday. But with so many things to do and places to explore, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on the best Bangkok tour packages for 2023, so you can...

Welcome to our Barcelona office. As you step off the elevator, you will be greeted by our lovely office staff. You’ll notice that each floor has a different theme: Inventors and inventions on 21, and symbolic artists and authors of Cataluña and Spain on 22.     We...

Remember when I decided to embark on a pet project of creating my own audio tour guide? Well, I’ve taken it a step further and added a video to the mix, making the audio narration even more visually captivating. The best part? I accomplished it all using Python, with just a few line...

Charles Follen McKim, 1847 to 1909, was born in Pennsylvania, and educated at Harvard University in Boston, and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris France, where he focused on the development of the Beaux-Arts architectural style. By 1877, he formed a partnership with William Rutherford Mead...

The entrance to the McKim building is through three double doors on Dartmouth Street across from Copley Square, where today it is used as a research library, museum, exhibition facilities, and administrative offices. At its opening in 1895 it was described as a “palace for the people” by...

It’s the end of the 19th century. Argentina is in an economic boom period, thanks to new refrigerator ships that can cross the Atlantic, delivering Argentine meat to Europe. You are part of a wave of European immigrants arriving in Buenos Aires. Guess what? You find a room in a former mansi...

On the streets of Istanbul there are faces so intertwined with time that you cannot trace them. They invite a vague flash of recognition as they pass through you, but you will never know them. On a bridge that connects Europe and Asia and two entire worlds between them, there are fishermen that l...

Most Tuesdays, the author will also take a walk around Lisbon to search for this city’s street photography. Yesterday, I went to the Panteão Nacional and Feira da Ladra flea market in the Alfama district of Lisbon’s old town. After the visit, I felt that it was worth a visit if th...

Madrid gave big city energy: lots of cars, lots of people, in all directions. And an obligatory big-city sprinkling of two-wheelers: present but relatively uncommon in the city centre, synonymous with the lack of dedicated bike paths. The paths that did exist were paved ambiguously, weaving through ...

Cancun is a popular tourist destination located on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. It is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, Cancun Nightlife, and rich cultural heritage. Cancun was originally a small fishing village until the Mexican gov...

Last week I went on a food and Art Deco tour in South Beach, Miami Beach, which was part of acting on my decision to “travel” where I live. The tour met my travel needs of learning new things, trying new foods, and meeting new people. But after the three-hour tour, rather than having to ...

Ahh, Paris! Despite our fatigue, we joined the throngs of people also exploring Paris in the middle of the afternoon. We left our terrible hotel in the 10th Arr. and walked toward the Seine to absorb all of the Parisian goodness. We walked past the Conciergerie, one of our favorite place...

The Nile River, often referred to as the lifeblood of Egypt, is not just a river; it is a symbol of life, culture, and history. Flowing through the heart of Egypt, the Nile has been a witness to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations and continues to play a crucial role in the lives of millions....