Architecture
Yun Shui Yao Tulou in Fujian, China
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Tulou buildings in Fujian, China. Typical photos show large round buildings made of soil and mud, with dark roofs and an internal circular courtyard. Tulou in Chinese technically means “soil building”, thus can exist as rectangular buildings as well as round ones. These unique buildings are found only in […]
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Nan Putuo Temple, Xiamen, in Fujian, China
Overview:Attraction type: Architectural, Chinese Buddhist temple, lookouts over the cityEntry is freeHow to get here: Any bus that goes to Xia Da Nan Putuo “夏大(南普陀)站” Accessibility: With help, you can bring a pram. I did see multiple prams here, but being China, wheelchair accessibility might be harder as the ramps are generally steep and are […]
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Rothenburg is a small town in Germany with traditional architecture and cobblestone paths. It is a popular tourist destination and is often featured in travel catelogues.I am pretty sure you would have seen the scene in this photo in travel catelogues before if you have ever picked on up to research trips for Europe. Rothenburg […]
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Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
Okay so there’s not much to say about the Eiffel Tower, everyone knows about it, so this week’s post will be brief. Last week’s post was about Notre Dame Cathedral. There are tickets to access the top of the Eiffel tower, and you can use the tower as a lookout over the city. While you […]
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Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France – a photo post
Last week I reviewed The Louvre. This week’s post is about the Notre Dame Cathedral. The impressive and intimidating Gothic architecture the Notre Dame cathedral is free to visit and see. The cathedral was constructed in the late 1100’s. This is another popular architectural photography subject, and a great destination for traditional architecture lovers. I […]
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The Louvre, Paris, France
Last week I reviewed The Palace of Versailles. This week I am reviewing The Louvre. Apologies in advance for the lack of photos as I was spending the time exploring the huge museum. If you are planning a trip to Europe, the best way to get around Europe is by rail. It is fast and […]
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Versailles, Paris, France – A photo post
Last time I reviewed the beautiful La Secour cathedral. This post will be about the Palace of Versailles,the famous French palace and garden of King Louis the 8th, which is now a museum open to the public. Entry price varies according to the package you want (with or without access to the gardens, plus other […]
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La Secour, Paris, France
When you think of Paris, you probably think of the Notre Dame and the Eifel Tower. La Secour is a lesser known and undrated, yet still magnificent cathedral in Paris. It is free to enter, and located among grass and trees away from the main city.
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