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Discover China’s Most Beautiful Water Towns: A Comprehensive Guide

Barbara Griffin011 mins

The water towns of eastern China, located near Shanghai, are celebrated for their charming whitewashed houses, arched stone bridges, and lively canal-side streets. Most of these towns are situated in a region known as Jiangnan, meaning ‘south of the Yangzi River’. Many locals still continue their traditional lifestyles along the waterways, using the Yangzi’s tributaries and canals for various daily activities, such as washing clothes, catching food, and transportation.

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Explore Tashkent’s Stunning Soviet Metro: A Journey Beneath Uzbekistan

Michael Boone06 mins

On a busy weekday morning, trains arrive and depart as passengers navigate through Alisher Navoi station, which serves as an interchange between the central Uzbekistan and Chilanzar lines. Commuters are greeted by a sight that has become increasingly common: a group of tourists, cameras in hand, posing for photos beneath the station’s ornate blue-domed arches within the Tashkent metro system.

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Discover Unique Museums to Explore in Buenos Aires

Vodka Russia08 mins

Buenos Aires is a sprawling cultural hub with an enormous amount of established museums and galleries to visit. However, there are a plethora of distinctive, often smaller, places to glean knowledge of the city and its culture that may not appear on many “top 10” lists. Here are some locations that, although obscure for many, are worth a visit for their illustrative character and idiosyncrasy.

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Top 8 Artist-House Museums to Visit in the Northeastern USA

John Doe013 mins

When looking at a work of art, the setting counts. It’s a distinct and arguably more inspirational experience viewing paintings in the studio where they were originally created. You might gain a deeper understanding of maritime artist Winslow Homer by sharing the ocean view from his studio terrace, or better appreciate Jackson Pollock’s Abstract Expressionist technique by observing the state of his paint-caked floors.

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Discover Liverpool’s Architectural Heritage and History

Oscar Walters06 mins

Best known as the home town of the Beatles, the English city of Liverpool also boasts architecturally striking buildings that narrate the stories of its past. From Queen Anne style to Brutalism, Neoclassical to industrial Victorian, the historical architecture of Liverpool earned it Unesco World Heritage status in 2004. This architectural diversity draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

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Experience the Excitement of Wimbledon

Billy Conley05 mins

Years ago, while working in an investment bank in London, I found myself captivated by the intense atmosphere of a Wimbledon match happening nearby. During a pivotal point in the game, many of my colleagues joined in to watch. Despite being new to the job, I absorbed the experience and vowed to attend a match at Wimbledon someday.

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17 Breathtaking Temples in Japan You Need to Visit Now

Vodka Russia011 mins

When visiting Japan, there are a few things that absolutely need to be on your list: enjoying some (or a lot) of sake with the locals, ample time to explore all of Tokyo’s nooks and crannies, and—if you’re a lady who’s into anime or manga—a quick visit to the girls-only otaku cafe in Osaka. Oh, and then there are the breathtaking temples and shrines you’ll find around every corner in Kyoto. Each and every temple is special in its own rite—a space for housing sacred objects and worshipping. It’s the places like this where locals and tourists alike gather to partake in a peaceful moment that really catch our eye. In fact, you don’t even need to be in the presence of these stunning pieces of architecture to feel the effects—take a few moments to rest your eyes from the daily grind to take in some of Japan’s wondrous (and most cherished) sites.

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Explore the Pope’s Exclusive Summer Retreat at Castel Gandolfo

Jessica Proctor03 mins

The Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, a scenic lakeside retreat situated 15 miles outside of Rome, has served as the private escape of the papacy for centuries. This elaborate villa, continuously restored and updated since the time of Pope Urban VII in the 17th century, features an organic farm and stunning gardens that have recently opened to the public. However, the interior of the papal apartment has remained off-limits to visitors—until now.

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Top 13 Must-See ‘La La Land’ Filming Locations in Los Angeles

Jeffrey Johnson08 mins

At this point, it’s become cliché to say that a city plays a character in certain films. However, not every film spends as much time running around a city as “La La Land.” The hit movie, which has already beennominated for over 140 awards—including seven Golden Globes—dedicates significant time showing off the city of Los Angeles as it does to the love story between its two main characters, Mia and Sebastian. “The way the film mixes two people leading very hip, modern lives with all these iconic Hollywood locales is unique,” Marc Platt, producer for the film, said in a statement. “You get a feeling both of the romantic fantasy of the city and its grounding in real lives.” The film was a whirlwind around the city of angels; it was shot at48 locations in just 42 days. Here are 11 of the locations featured in the film that should be on any “La La Land”-inspired itinerary.

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