This “Queen of the Hills” sits on the border between Sikkim and Nepal, high up in the Himalayas at 2,134 m (7,000 ft). It is one of lndia`s best-loved hill stations, set in some of the most spectacular scenery in the World. During the Raj, the British came here in droves to escape from the [...]
Known chiefly for three major monuments, Qufu is a beautiful city. It was the birthplace of the philosopher Confucius, and his presence still infuses the city. Kong Miao, the Temple of Confucius, is a large complex, Which together With the cemetery and the Kong family mansion, makes up a World Heritage Site. Among its most [...]
This one-time capital of the Mughal and later the Sikh Empire is a city steeped in culture, learning and the arts. Lahore Was already renowned as a cultural centre by the 12th century, but really came to prominence in the 16th, When it came to be regarded as the quintessential Mughal city When the British [...]
Everything about Vladivostok sets it apart from the rest of Russia. Open to visitors only since 1991, it’s revealed as a major seaport and naval base in a landlocked country, developed in geographical and political isolation as an extrovert, and now rejoicing in the opportunity to join the great cities of the Pacific Rim. It [...]
- This is a simple travel blog presenting cities worth travelling to, for the location or the experience. I hope you enjoy the read, and if you can, enjoy the travel.
