Our first foray into the world of “China English” signs was so much fun, we just could not resist a second look. The fact of the matter is that this is a topic with an apparently endless amount of fodder. For people who visit China and read English of course, one of the unwritten pleasures [...]
A luxury hotel is a luxury hotel, right? Wrong. Architects and designers around the world are constantly looking for the next best thing and in many cases designing a new hotel means breaking the traditional mold.
Today’s extreme hotels aren’t cookie cutter replicas of the same old hotels you see in every major city. They’re different, [...]
North America
Ian Harrison on January 5, 2009
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When most people think of tourist destinations in Canada, a few places immediately come to mind. Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City or Vancouver maybe. Natural and recreational destinations like Whistler, Mont Tremblant, Banff and Jasper National Park to be sure.
Canada is a big, gigantic country, but with such a diminutive population by comparison. As a result, [...]
Our technologically enhanced world may be quicker and smarter, but it’s one other thing as well - it’s louder. No matter where you go you’re sure to be greeted by the sounds of radios, construction, and the never ending rings of your neighbor’s cell phone.
While complete and utter silence might be just as bad, it’s [...]
Guides, last-minute-city-guide Jennifer Gregory on 0 
Istanbul has long been known as the undisputed capital of Turkey. It is within this astounding city that you’ll find a collection of museums, monuments, mosques, and cultural attractions that will keep you enthralled for days, if not weeks.
Teetering on the edges of Europe and Asia, Istanbul was once referred to as Constantinople and has [...]
Our recent exploration of hilarious “English” signs in China, photographed by tourists around the world, was a natural continuation of our popular “Weird and Wacky Signs” series. A friend who once taught English in Japan and China however, told us after a read of the two-part article that while signs in China are indeed funny, [...]
Forget the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty. The United States is littered with thousands of incredible historic and cultural landmarks but what about those off the beaten path? Some of the strangest and most interesting landmarks in America are where you’d least expect to see them. Hop in the car and check out [...]
With so much attention devoted to exquisite cathedral, basilica and church architecture, we thought it was high time to spread the love around and take a look at some superb synagogues. From the famous to the obscure, these peerless temples of worship serve notice that structural beauty is not simply the domain of one faith.
Garnethill [...]
Anyone who has ever been to China is well aware of the prodigious effort it takes to decipher the myriad street, retail and attraction signs. China has gone to tremendous lengths to make the country more tourist-friendly, with notable strides made in the wake of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Still, somebody somewhere in the [...]
Istanbul has long been known as the undisputed capital of Turkey. It is within this astounding city that you’ll find a collection of museums, monuments, mosques, and cultural attractions that will keep you enthralled for days, if not weeks.
Teetering on the edges of Europe and Asia, Istanbul was once referred to as Constantinople and has [...]
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Sea Temple Palm Cove, Queensland
Whether you are seeking luxury resort accommodation for a romantic getaway or a venue for 5 star meetings and events, the Sea Temple Palm Cove offers all the the amenities you need for an impressive break on the beaches of Australia’s famous coastline and is just 30 minutes from the city of Cairns.
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