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# Visions of Travel

Traveling the world, exploring cultures

## Posts

- [Visions of Kending : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kending-taiwan/) - Taiwan is my old home, so whenever I visit I'm overwhelmed with strong feelings of nostalgia and yearning. I used to visit once or twice a year, but haven't since the pandemic, and so when Taiwan finally opened up in December 2022, I was one of the first to visit. I spent newyears eve in
- [Visions of Hua Hin : Thailand 2024](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-hua-hin-thailand-2024/) - Thailand is famous for its beautiful beaches, but if you're mostly in the Bangkok area then you'll need to venture a bit further to get to a decent beach escape. Many of the Bangkokians choose Hua Hin to the south west, an easy car ride away. I finally had a chance to check it
- [My 2025: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2025-yearly-travel-summary/) - The year 2025 was pretty crazy and full of experiences and adventures. Where to even begin? This year I left Hong Kong and am in the process of moving to Austria. I have lived in Hong Kong on and off for 12 years, and have considered it my home and my base for a very
- [My 2022: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2022-yearly-travel-summary/) - 2022, what a relief. After disastrous years 2020 and 2021, I was worried that 2022 is going to be another horrific pandemic year, but, luckily, the world slowly started getting back to normal. Being based in Hong Kong in January I remember feeling very pessimistic about it all, but once I got away from Hong
- [My 2023: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2023-yearly-travel-summary/) - The year 2023 marked the full return to travel normality. After years of pandemic and slow recovery in 2022, 2023 felt like the world was open again and full of opportunities. I got to see new countries I never thought I'll get to visit (Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt), revisit some old favorites (Greece, Japan, Thailand, etc.),
- [My 2024: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2024-yearly-travel-summary/) - The year 2024 was a mix of experiences. The first half of the year I continued to wander around the world, and things were pretty positive. But, in May I met with some unfortunate unexpected circumstances around a medical emergency, many of my plans for this year had to be cancelled or postponed. Even in
- [Visions of Takamatsu and Hiroshima : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/takamatsu-japan-visions/) - I was looking for a place to escape to from Hong Kong on reading week, and in the autumn months of October Japan just seems like an easy fabulous choice. Been all over Japan so was looking for a new destination in Japan that flies from Hong Kong and found Takamatsu. Didn't do much homework,
- [Fo Guang Shan grand temple complex : Kaohsiung Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/fo-guang-shan-grand-temple-complex-kaohsiung-taiwan/) - Fo Guang Shan in southern Taiwan near Kaohsuing is one of the largest temples in Taiwan. I have only visited once, long ago, when my mom came to visit me in Taiwan in 2009. Back then, we had a female Buddhist monk showing us around and were in a bit of a schedule, so I've
- [Luo Shan Feng Recreation Area : Kending Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/luo-shan-feng-recreation-area-kending-taiwan/) - Kending (/Kenting) in southern Taiwan has a lot to offer, with gorgeous white sand beaches and fun local culture attractions. When Taiwan just opened up after the pandemic quieted down a bit, I visited Taiwan for a month starting in Taipei, then a couple of weeks in Kaohsuing, and to wrap things up I rented
- [Visions of Cancun Mexico : Chichén Itzá Pyramids](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-cancun-mexico-pyramids/) - Cancun isn't all white sand beaches and clear blue water. Within a couple of hours drive are some world-class pre-Columbia ruins of the Mayan culture, the Chichen Itza Maya Pyramids and the Tulum seaside Walled City. If you've never visited Mexican pyramids before, these are bound to blow your mind away, ancient cities spread over
- [Visions of Liverpool : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-liverpool-united-kingdom/) - Liverpool was the first city in my tour of northern England. I knew very little about the city, aside from the Beatles, ofcourse, and the famous football/soccer team, and so realized that there's a lot going on and many things to explore. Very lively music scene, lots of cultural events, many places to hang out,
- [Herodion National Park : Outskirts of Jerusalem Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/herodion-national-park-outskirts-of-jerusalem-israel/) - Although I know Israel and the Jerusalem area quite well, there's always been this one spot that was on my TODO list and I didn't get a chance to visit - King Herod's tomb, the Herodion. I've heard so much about it, with the remarkable story of the tragic fall of the person who found
- [Visions of Jeju Island : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-jeju-island-south-korea/) - In my last few months in Hong Kong as my home base I was trying to say good bye to the region and was looking for a new destination in a familiar setting, a quick getaway for a weekend+ that would offer something new and exciting. I've been to various parts of South Korea a
- [Visions of Doha : Qatar](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-doha-qatar/) - I've always wanted to explore more of the middle east, but it is only 2-3 years ago that I was really able to overcome a technicality that allowed me to visit. Since then, I was able to get a bit of the Emirates with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but not much more. So, when I
- [Walking tour of Coimbra : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-coimbra-portugal/) - Coimbra is home to one of the world's oldest universities, and so doing a road trip around Portugal, I had to stop over and have a look. I spent an overnight and a day exploring the city, which looked and felt very different during night time and day time. I was there during a time
- [Visions of Chester : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-chester-united-kingdom/) - When touring around London and before heading up to northern England, I asked a friend what to see beyond the obvious big cities of Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds, and he replied very confidently that I should make a stop in Chester. I haven't heard of Chester up until that point, and I had very little
- [Visions of Tulum : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-tulum-mexico/) - On 2016 I had my first visit to Quintana Roo with a brief visit to the Mayan Pyramids Ruins at Tulum Archeological Site. I've been meaning to go back and explore more of the region again for many years, but it was only in 2024 that I had the chance to get back, revisit the
- [Aya Show : Dubai](https://visionsoftravel.org/aya-show-dubai/) - Immersive shows are popping up everywhere, and I've been to quite a few of those in recent years. Managed to catch TeamLab in atleast 6 different locations, the most memorable of which was in Osaka, Japan, in 2023, out in gardens surrounding a lake, and in Tokyo, in 2024, with water and plants. Dubai also
- [The Art of Banksy exhibition - without limits: Frankfurt](https://visionsoftravel.org/art-banksy-exhibition-frankfurt-without-limits/) - I keep running into Banksy in various places in the world. At the beginning it felt more of an underground thing, but in recent years the artist has made it mainstream in the world stage and so exhibitions and media-art shows keep popping up across many locations in the world. In one of my recent
- [Universal Studios : Osaka](https://visionsoftravel.org/universal-studios-osaka/) - In 2023, I had a chance to come back and visit Osaka again. The previous time I visited a decade earlier in 2014, I only did a one day stop in Osaka on the way to Kyoto and Nara, and since it was after a red-eye night flight, I ended up not seeing much, mostly
- [Visions of Ho Chi Minh : Vietnam](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-ho-chi-minh-vietnam/) - It's been 20 years since I last visited Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City. In 2005 I was a backpacker and lingered for far too long trying to figure out this very messy place in the world. My recent visit was far easier and more civilized. Ho Chi Minh has changed and transformed. I thought
- [Visions of Macau](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-macau/) - Living in Hong Kong, over the years I've visited Macau many times, typically with a few years in between (see my old itinerary from over a decade ago). Almost every time I visit I'm surprised by the contrasts of how on one side it keeps changing fast with new casinos and tourist attractions, and how
- [Visions of Porto : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-porto-portugal/) - Ever since I first visited Portugal, to Lisbon and Sintra, I've been meaning to come back and explore more, and this year managed to make my way back and explore more of the north. First stop, Porto, with a grand river set between two hills, connected by a series of bridges. Walkable old town, lots
- [Visions of Reading : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-reading-united-kingdom/) - In 2024 I flew in to visit University of Reading, with a long flight from Hong Kong for a short weekend, exploring a bit of the small town. This was winter time, so it was cold and gloomy, and I had limited time to explore, but still managed to do quite a bit. I started
- [Visions of Philadelphia : Pennsylvania](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-philadelphia-pennsylvania/) - Philadelphia has been on my radar for quite some time, but I never really got around to visiting. A conference in New York City and a quick visit to Princeton University brought me close enough to be able to pop in for a quick visit, and I discovered a really charming city, with a great
- [Visions of Nice : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-nice-france/) - While wandering around the London area in England, and before making it to northern parts of the United Kingdom, I decided to do a bit of a detour and hop over to southern France to warm up a bit and see a bit of sun and blue waters. There was a flight to Nice, and
- [Visions of Monaco](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-monaco/) - Monaco was always a bit tricky for me to get to, been waiting for the right opportunity to visit this small European country for a very long time, and finally got the chance to come by when visiting the nearby French Nice. Took the train and spent a day wandering around the lovely city and
- [Visions of Chang Mai : Thailand](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-chang-mai-thailand/) - Chang Mai was my first stop in Asia. Before Chang Mai, I had no idea what Asia was like. I was originally set to start from Bangkok, but then everyone warned me that I should aim for a softer landing and immediately take a domestic flight to Chang Mai. And they were right, later when
- [Visions of Bangkok 2022 : Thailand](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-bangkok-2022-thailand/) - I've been to Bangkok several times before, but it seems like every time I have a different experience and find a new side to the city. In my visit during 2022 escaping the Hong Kong lock-down measures against the growing Omicron panic, Thailand was easing up, and all I needed to do was a hotel
- [IT Business in Taiwan : The Tainan Science Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/it-business-in-taiwan-the-tainan-science-park/) - Two weeks ago I finally discovered the number one sales pitch for studying in Tainan-Taiwan. NCKU is among Taiwan's top 3 schools and all that, but why would anyone come to study International Business here? The Tainan Science Park and the highly successful Taiwanese IT companies. It's a mystery as to how small Taiwan was
- [Temple Fortune Telling : Passing the Qualifying Exams](https://visionsoftravel.org/temple-fortune-telling-passing-qualifying-exams/) - There’s something comforting about putting your faith in the heavens and asking for guidance from the Gods. Though my background has made me over-skeptic and despite this not being of my religious background I find fortune telling and the ceremonies surrounding it quite magical. I have had close Taiwanese friends for whom I hold nothing
- [Tsiu Hang Natural Trail, Lion's Center, & Trio Beach : Sai Kung](https://visionsoftravel.org/tsiu-hang-natural-trail-lions-center-trio-beach-sai-kung/) - I know Saikung pretty well, lived in a nearby area for years, and so I thought there was no more for me to see and explore. But ofcourse, I was wrong, Saikung is an area of endless wonders, and I haven't covered everything, even something as basic as the Tsiu Hang Natural Trail, which features
- [Razor Hill Clear Water Bay : Hong Kong Hike](https://visionsoftravel.org/razor-hill-clear-water-bay-hong-kong/) - Razor Hill in Clearwater Bay in north-eastern Hong Kong is a fairly easy hike with some gorgeous panoramic views of the Sai Kung peninsula and islands, as well as the Clearwater Bay Hong Kong University of Science and Technology campus, stretching all the way towards Tsuen Kwan O. I started from the Rise Park Villas
- [Cupnoodle Museum Tsim Sha Tsui : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/cupnoodle-museum-tsim-sha-tsui-hong-kong/) - I thought that by now I've seen all the museums in Hong Kong, but this city never ceases to surprise me with hidden gems and new attractions. A new "museum" opened up for Cupnoodle, half promotion, half history/fun, thought it was worthwhile to go check it out. It's a small place with a bit of
- [PEEK&POKE Computer Specialty Museum : Rijeka](https://visionsoftravel.org/peekpoke-computer-specialty-museum-rijeka/) - If, like me, you have a geek nerd history then you are really going to enjoy the PEEK&POKE Computer Museum, a specialty museum that I found in Rijeka, Croatia. I love specialty museum, especially those maintained by individuals. This one has a remarkable collection of =working= old machines, and you can hang out and play
- [Nabegataki Falls : Kagoshima](https://visionsoftravel.org/nabegataki-falls-kagoshima/) - The last stop in the Kagoshima trip before heading back through the Fukuoka airport, was the Nabegataki Falls. An easy walk down a paved path taking you to a series of lovely falls, falling over large caves. It's a magical little spot. Though by that time it was a bit gloomy the trip through the
- [Barcelona walking tour : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/barcelona-walking-tour-spain/) - A couple of years ago I spent Christmas time in Barcelona with family and had a chance to revisit and explore this gorgeous city. We had a lovely Airbnb in the central area, near Avenue del Parallel, walking distance from the old town and the heart of Barcelona. We first explored a bit of
- [My 2021: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2021-yearly-travel-summary/) - So what did 2021 look like? 2021, gosh, where to begin? This has been a very challenging year, trying to make the most of a stuck situation during a raging world pandemic. It’s been so bad that doing a summary of travels almost seems pointless, bordering on inappropriate. But even in dark times, it’s maybe
- [Visions of Jerusalem #2 : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-jerusalem-2-israel/) - Although I've lived in Jerusalem for most of my young life, Jerusalem remains a treasure of hidden gems and spectacular beauty. Every time I visit back I get to see and capture more of its beauty, appreciate things that I've taken for granted before. Though my photography skills are still quite basic and I mostly
- [Visions of Lisbon : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-lisbon-portugal/) - During the one week off for carnival in the Netherlands, I took off for a first visit to Portugal. I knew very little about Portugal, and had absolutely zero expectations. Despite rainy gloomy weather most days I visited, I can summarize my visit to Lisbon and Sintra as a huge success. Once again, I found
- [Visions of Dubai : UAE Emirates](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-dubai-uae-emirates/) - Up until a few years it was not possible for me to visit Dubai, but things have changed a lot in the region in the last few years, and so this year after the pandemic started to ease up I got my first chance to visit a middle-eastern country, and see the Emirates. I've heard
- [Visions of Madrid : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-madrid-spain/) - Been meaning to visit Madrid for quite some time, but it wasn't until the holidays this year that I finally had a chance to make it. On the first night of my arrival I was pretty overwhelmed, the whole city was overrun by tourists, with the big squares featuring holiday markets and huge Christmas trees,
- [Visions of London : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-london-united-kingdom/) - The nice thing about living in the center of Western Europe is that all the big cities are within reach. A 3 hour train will get me to Paris, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt, and in 4 hour I can be in London. A few weeks after moving here I decided to test it out and give it
- [Visions of Vienna : Austria](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-vienna-austria/) - Last time I visited Vienna I was an elementary school child. I have what I think are flashbacks of specific moments around Vienna with my Viennese grandma, riding a rocking boat on the Danube river, going up what was at the time seemed to me like a massive ferris wheel, and, oddly enough - checking out
- [Haeundae Beach, Igidae Coastal Walk & Dongbaek Park : Busan](https://visionsoftravel.org/haeundae-beach-igidae-coastal-walk-dongbaek-park-busan/) - On the east side of Busan is the lovely Igidae Park with nice walks featuring great views of the Busan coastline and leading all the way to the lively Haeundae Beach. Start from the Igidae Coastal Walk Entrance & Tourist Information, enter the park, follow the trails along the coastline, and end the walk at
- [Maizuru and Ohori Parks : Fukuoka ](https://visionsoftravel.org/maizuru-and-ohori-parks-fukuoka/) - Fukuoka has really nice area to its west, that includes a couple of large parks, a lake, historical sites with castle ruins, and a number impressive temples. I started off my tour from the Ohori Park(Fukuoka Art Museum) train stop, made my way to Maizuru Park, visited the Fukuoka Castle Ruins to take in
- [High Junk Peak Country Trail Hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/high-junk-peak-country-trail-hong-kong/) - Some time ago I lived in the Clearwater Bay area, over on the eastern side of Hong Kong, with easy access to lots of amazing beaches and hikes in Saikung. One of the most accessible beautiful hikes I did quite a few times was High Junk Peak Country Trail and in the past year returning
- [Hiking the Hong Kong trail Section 7 Tai Tam Harbour to Stanley](https://visionsoftravel.org/hiking-the-hong-kong-trail-section-7-tai-tam-harbour-to-stanley/) - Hong Kong trail section 7 connects with the Tai Tam reservoir trails and Dragon's back. I've done the Dragon's Back hike in south eastern Hong Kong many times, and I was looking for something new in the area. Hong Kong trail section 7 begins very close to the end of Dragon's Back, and continues around
- [Visions of Penang : Malaysia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-penang-malaysia/) - I've heard so much about Penang over the years and have always wanted to go, but had some technical difficulties in being able to visit Malaysia. Two years ago these technical difficulties were resolved and I finally got to wander different parts of Malaysia and make my first visit to Penang. Before Penang I only
- [Visions of Kos island : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kos-island-greece/) - After a somewhat challenging first half of 2023 in visiting Malaysia and Indonesia, Greece seemed like a very calm and charming place to rewind and recharge. I visited around Easter time, which meant that everything was off season very quiet. Not hot enough for the beach mass crowds, and not too cold to stop me
- [Visions of San Francisco : California US](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-san-francisco-california-us/) - This year in between East Asia and Europe, I made a stop in Northern America, starting from west coast United States, down to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and then back up to the east coast United States. In the west coast, I flew in to San Francisco and lingered for a few days. I had
- [Visions of Merida and Valladolid : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-merida-and-valladolid-mexico/) - This year I got a chance to return to one of my favorite areas in the world - Yucatan province in Mexico, and explore a bit more. Some of the things were revisits of my previous visit almost a decade later, but I also got to linger a bit longer and explore the lovely towns
- [Visions of Tokyo 2024 : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-tokyo-2024-japan/) - Funky Tokyo. Been to this city many times and it never ceases to amaze me with new things to see and explore. In February 2024, I spent a couple of weeks in the city, touring around and finding new areas and attractions, from Team Labs, through Onsens and quirky bars, to Tokyo's statue of liberty
- [Campus visit to Swarthmore College : Pennsylvania, US](https://visionsoftravel.org/campus-visit-to-swarthmore-college-pennsylvania-us/) - Last spring I spent a few weeks in Pennsylvania, and was invited to see Swarthmore College. It's a small prestigious college, in the half a day I spent there I believe I covered most of it. Some old buildings, a bit of forest nature and open spaces, and a quiet student vibe, much more quiet
- [Visions of Windsor and Painshill Park: United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-windsor-and-painshill-park-united-kingdom/) - In my most recent visit to the London area to visit the Royal Holloway University of London campus, I visited a friend in the area, and we took a day out to explore Windsor. We walked around a lot, saw the Windsor center, walked the castle grounds, and enjoyed some of the local charm. The
- [Visions of Santo Domingo : Dominican Republic](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-santo-domingo-dominican-republic/) - On the way from Mexico to the United States, I was looking for a destination I have not been to yet that would allow me to continue towards Philadelphia, and saw a flight going through Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. I have never been, and wasn't sure what to expect and so without any
- [Eluanbi Lighthouse Park : Kending Southern Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/eluanbi-lighthouse-park-kending-southern-taiwan/) - Taiwan is my old home and so every visit back is a treat. In early 2023, I ventured out of the Covid craziness in Hong Kong, just after Taiwan eased up restrictions, and spent some time in Taipei and Kaohsiung, to wrap things up with a trip around Kending (Kenting) national park. I've been there
- [Visions of Nashville Tennessee : United States](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-nashville-tennessee-united-states/) - I've heard that Nashville is one the world's country music centers, its music scene competing with places like Austin Texas, and a bustling happening place with fast growing economic status with main branches of some of the US biggest companies and a thriving healthcare industry. So, in my last visit to the US, I decided
- [Visions of Yale University : New Haven, Connecticut](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-yale-university-new-haven-connecticut/) - Yale University has always been on my TODO list for visiting US college campuses, but the location in New Haven, Connecticut, made that a bit difficult. In 2024, while visiting Philadelphia and the east coast was invite to join my sister for a weekend conference up in Yale. She attended her conference, and I got
- [Visions of Nha Trang : Vietnam](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-nha-trang-vietnam/) - Long ago, in 2005, I spent a few months in Vietnam roaming around the country. At some point, as I was planning a trip from Ho Chi Minh, to Dalat, and then to Nha Trang, I had a serious accident in Dalat and opened my chin, so made it back to Ho Chi Minh to
- [Visions of Johannesburg 2 : South Africa](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-johannesburg-south-africa-2/) - It's a bit embarrassing that I've seen so much of the world but have never been to Africa before 2022. Though the world was still coming out of a pandemic, I was long overdue to visit, and so my first stop ever to the continent was Johannesburg, South Africa. I've heard many things, but honestly
- [Visions of Bali : Indonesia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-bali-indonesia/) - I've heard so much about Bali, and have always wanted to go, but there was technical reasons that prevented me from going. Three years ago, those technical challenges just suddenly disappeared, so I had to wait a bit for the pandemic to calm down, and finally was able to visit Malaysia and Indonesia, and so
- [Visions of Bodrum : Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-bodrum-turkey/) - Bodrum is a coastal city in Turkey, a quick ferry ride from the Greek island Kos. Wanting to reach Istanbul from the Greek islands, I took that ferry and stayed for a night to explore a bit. There were nice beaches, a lovely fort, and a happening pedestrian board walk with lots of restaurants and
- [Visions of Jakarta : Indonesia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-jakarta-indonesia/) - Been hoping to make it to Indonesia for many years, but was only finally able to make that happen in 2023. I've been warned that Jakarta is perhaps not the best introduction to Indonesia, with places like Bali being nicer and more friendly, but ofcourse I had to have a look and see for myself.
- [Visions of Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kuala-lumpur-malaysia/) - I've long wanted to visit Malaysia, and in 2023 I finally got the chance to do it. I started off with Kuching and Kota Kinabalu were okay, though I liked Penang a lot better, and for me the highlight, strangely enough, was Kuala Lumpur. Given all I've been told I've come to expect so little
- [Visions of Kuching and Kota Kinabalu : Malaysia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kuching-and-kota-kinabalu-malaysia/) - For many years I wanted to visit Malaysia but due to technical reasons I was not allowed to visit. In 2021 things changed, and I could finally go and visit. Given the pandemic, I had to wait a bit, so finally, in 2023, I managed to make it happen. I know close to nothing about
- [Visions of Bratislava : Slovakia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-bratislava-slovakia/) - Last year, my dad and I were visiting Vienna Austria, and were looking for something new to do in the area. Since I've never been to Slovakia, and it was so close, we decided to do quick weekend getaway to go explore Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It was charming, laid back old town with
- [Visions of Brno : Czechia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-brno-czechia/) - It's been many years since I last visited the Czech Republic, and I've always wanted to see more of the country. When visiting Austria last year, I was looking for an easy escape to try and see something new, and after a quick search of what's possible I realized that Brno is an easy train
- [Visions of Milan : Northern Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-milan-northern-italy/) - This year the Expo is hosted in Milan, and since we were in the area and curious about the fashion capital of the world, we decided to stop by for a few days to get a feel of the city and cruise around world cuisine at the Expo 2015. There's no doubt that Milan is
- [Visions of Rhodes island : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-rhodes-island-greece/) - Whenever I'm in Europe or the Middle East and need to chill, Greece comes to the rescue. It's one of my favorite destinations anywhere in the world, and so after a hectic first half of 2023 my first stop in my western European tour was to Greece. I decide to go see an island I
- [Visions of Lyon : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-lyon-france/) - Been to France many times, but always in the area of Paris or to the north, and it was long overdue for me to visit the southern part of France. In 2023, when visiting Paris, I decided to take a trip down to Lyon during the weekend, and very glad I did. Paris was bustling
- [Visions of Oslo : Norway](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-oslo-norway/) - Norway has been on my TODO list for many years, but I never got around to visiting it, until 2023. Finally, the world opened up, and following a European tour I finally managed to schedule something in Norway, and spend over a week in Oslo. I was hoping to also see some of the wonderful
- [Visions of Paris : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-paris-france/) - After many years of being away, this year I was finally able to spend more time in Europe. Earlier I visited the Netherlands, which increased my appetite, and so after wrapping up my life in Hong Kong I decided to stop in Paris for a couple of weeks before moving on west to my new
- [Visions of Munich : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-munich-germany/) - Following short visits to Cologne and Frankfurt, I made my way to Munich as the last city on the current tour. Cologne was rather small, Frankfurt was somewhat commercial/industrial, but Munich... Munich was exactly what I was hoping for. I didn't get to do much, but all the places I visited were gorgeous, even in
- [Visions of Frankfurt : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-frankfurt-germany/) - On my European tour I started up in Amsterdam, continued to Cologne, and then made my way down to Frankfurt. Time was somewhat limited and I couldn't stay as much as I wanted, but I still managed to enjoy a bit of what the city has to offer. Although Frankfurt isn't as charming as Cologne
- [Visions of Padova Padua : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-padova-padua-italy/) - Earlier this year I attended a one week workshop in Padova (Padua) in northern Italy. Padua University in one of the oldest universities in the world with famous folks like Galileo Galilei as resident scholars. When not in the workshop, we enjoyed tours of the university campus and the city. We visited some lovely historical
- [Visions of Okinawa : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-okinawa-japan/) - After three hectic months stuck in Hong Kong, the last stage of a long pandemic, I was finally able to venture out in December 2023 to visit one of my favorite countries - Japan. I've previously visited and enjoyed the nearby Ishigaki, so I thought I had a general idea of what Okinawa would feel
- [Visions of Istanbul : Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-istanbul-turkey/) - It's been over a decade since I last visit Istanbul, and a new visit was long overdue. I somehow timed it after Easter and at the height of Eid al-Fitr at the end of the Ramadan, which I thought was going to be interesting but was very challenging, loads of tourists, the locals in the
- [Museum Homo Sapiens : Crete Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-homo-sapiens-crete-greece/) - On my last day before returning my car and departing Crete, I ventured up to the mid-Crete mountains for some last-minute adventures. One of those, I admit, sounded promising but ended up being pretty odd - Museum Homo Sapiens. It offered some good views of that part of the mountains, but the attraction itself was
- [Visions of Kaohsiung : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kaohsiung-taiwan/) - Long ago, I used to live in southern Taiwan, but have left around 2009, and have not made it back since. This month, decided to take an unexpected trip to Taiwan, starting from Kaohsiung. It's an easy pick, because the airport is right next to town, connect by the MRT, and Kaoshiung is just a
- [Soweto and Mandela House : Johannesburg South Africa](https://visionsoftravel.org/soweto-and-mandela-house-johannesburg-south-africa/) - Visiting Johannesburg, I joined a tour of Soweto. Having listened to Trevor Noah's book on his childhood growing up in Soweto, it was interesting to try and make sense of what life might have been like growing up in that neighborhood and during Apartheid regime. It's difficult to get a real sense of things, though
- [Tel Lachish Tel Beer Sheva : Southern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tel-lachish-tel-beer-sheva-southern-israel/) - On my way to Beer Sheva in the southern desert part of Israel I was looking for nearby local attractions, and noticed a couple of historical sites I have not been to before, and decided to stop by. Well, surprise. Israel is one of those places where a random site where I was the only
- [Kat O Crooked Island hike: Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/kat-o-crooked-island-hike-hong-kong/) - Hong Kong has many wonderful getaway islands, offering good day-trip hike getaways from the hustle bustle of Hong Kong urban life. The longer I stayed in Hong Kong, the harder it became to find new escapes, so it was wonderful when I discovered a few new ones up in the north-eastern region of Hong Kong,
- [Museum Siam : Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-siam-bangkok/) - Bangkok has a lot of hidden gems, and every time I visit I get to see new wonderful things that I missed in previous visits. In my last visit in Bangkok I got to linger a bit longer and make some nice discoveries, like the lovely Museum Siam, close to China Town. It features an
- [High Island Reservoir and Pak Lap Loop : Sai Kung](https://visionsoftravel.org/high-island-reservoir-and-pak-lap-loop-sai-kung/) - Sai Kung has some of Hong Kong's most gorgeous scenery, and it's always a treat to be able to explore more of that region. Though I've covered many of the main hikes in that region, I occasionally am able to discover new ones that show me yet another gorgeous side of the geopark that takes
- [Visions of Johannesburg : South Africa](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-johannesburg-south-africa/) - Gosh, Africa. Gosh, South Africa. It's difficult to convey just how long I've waited to make it to Africa. It's been on my TODO list since forever, and I've always felt regretful and a bit shameful that I have not been able to make it. When I finally thought I might, the pandemic hit, and
- [Visions of Abu Dhabi : Emirates](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-abu-dhabi-emirates/) - Never expected to be able to visit Abu Dhabi, up until recently this seemed very unlikely to those with my passport, but things have really changed in the last few years, and the Emirates were some of the first worldwide to open up following the pandemic. So, after a short visit to Dubai, I ventured
- [Visions of Lima : Peru](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-lima-peru/) - Whenever travelers tell me about their adventures in South America, Peru usually comes up as one of the highlights, so in my first long trip to South America I figured I have to stop by and have a look. I know, Lima isn't the most exciting place in Peru, but I figured I should atleast
- [Visions of Cusco and Machu Picchu : Peru](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-cusco-and-machu-picchu-peru/) - How to summarize Cusco? It was both one of the biggest highlights and the lowest of lows of my 2022. I was extremely lucky to land on the day of the sun festival with some crazy local festivities, and to arrive in Machu Picchu with a cheerful group on gorgeous weather during a time when
- [Visions of Córdoba : Argentina](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-cordoba-argentina/) - I haven't had the chance to do many roadtrip in my trip this year to South America. The pandemic was still a thing, and I didn't plan the weather very well, arriving in the local winter. But when I was in Buenos Aires, and the forecast was for a few sunny days I decided to
- [Visions of Santiago : Chile](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-santiago-chile/) - This was my first ever visit to Chile, while the world was still recovering from the pandemic. Heard so much about it, and wanted to do so much, but restrictions and weather concerns limited my visit to Santiago, the capital city. Had a few interesting visits to the local university, and explored the different areas
- [Visions of Buenos Aires : Argentina](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-buenos-aires-argentina/) - Buenos Aires Argentina was probably one of the nicest surprises I've had in my last trip around South America, though with a bit of a sad twist to it. On the one side, I never expected it to be this wonderful, every neighborhood has something to offer, adventures, culture, and local beauty and quirks in
- [Visions of Thessaloniki and Northern Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-thessaloniki-and-northern-greece/) - Every few years my father and I do a trip together to explore another part of the world. Because of the pandemic we haven't had a chance to do that in a while, and in 2022 when things eased up a bit and Greece opened up we made the most of the opportunity and go
- [Visions of Victoria Falls : Zimbabwe](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-victoria-falls-zimbabwe/) - My second stop in Africa after Johannesburg was to Zimbabwe, one night stopover at Victoria Falls. On the border with Zambia with the Zambezi river separating between the two you have a huge area with massive falls. You can definitely linger for more than a day, there seems to be a lot to see and
- [My 2018: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2018-yearly-travel-summary/) - So what did 2018 look like? After over 3 years of being away from Asia, being based in North American and Europe, I returned to Hong Kong, to take the next step in my professional career. I enjoyed my life in Europe very much, and was already very familiar with Hong Kong, so was a
- [My 2019: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2019-yearly-travel-summary/) - So what did 2019 look like? After a year of being back in Hong Kong, following the return from Europe, the 2nd year was surprisingly nomadic. I spent most of the year in and out of my base, almost constantly on the road, so this year - perhaps more than ever - pushed my boundaries
- [My 2020: Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2020-yearly-travel-summary/) - So what did 2020 look like? 2020, what can I say? This has been a disaster year, on so many levels. It's been so bad that doing a summary of travel almost seems pointless, bordering inappropriate. But even in dark times, it's maybe good to go back and reflect on our journey and try to
- [Visions of Medellín : Colombia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-medellin-colombia/) - This year I set to see more of South American and visit Colombia for the very first time. I could only make a brief one-week stop, and chose Medellin, without doing too much homework or know what I'm in for. I do not speak any Spanish, and safety is something that I care about, so
- [Visions of Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-hong-kong/) - On and off I spent over 5 years living in Hong Kong. It's where I lived the longest out of my home country, and it therefore has a special place in my heart. This summer was the first time I went back to visit since I left in 2014, and - as expected - it
- [Visions of New York City #2 & #3](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-new-york-city-2/) - In the year I spent living in the US I made two trips to New York City. I've been to New York City many times before in different stages of my life and with different people, but every time I visit I discover something new and exciting, aspects of New York City I've never seen
- [Lhong 1919 19th century Chinese mansion : Bangkok Thailand](https://visionsoftravel.org/lhong-1919-19th-century-chinese-mansion-bangkok-thailand/) - On the western banks of the Chao Phraya river crossing Bangkok in Thonburi, is a newly renovated area of an old 19th century Chinese mansion, that is worth a visit. I visited during the pandemic, discovering it by staying nearby close to Icon Siam, and so it was dead quiet, and I had the whole
- [Mitzpe Ramon and Sde Boker : Negev southern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/mitzpe-ramon-and-sde-boker-negev-southern-israel/) - One of my favorite spots in Israel is the southern desert, and I don't often get to visit. During the pandemic I took a car down to Sde Boker and Mitzpe Ramon to warm up a bit and remind myself of the beauty of the area. I started with a visit to Sde Boker until
- [Dubai Miracle Garden : Emirates](https://visionsoftravel.org/dubai-miracle-garden-emirates/) - Dubai is a fascinating place, with all kinds of weird tourist attractions. The Dubai Miracle gardens are a nice example of that, but as far as weird attractions go - this is pretty great, lots of great, lots of flowers, with all kinds of themes. Kiddie paradise, but even adults are likely to find something
- [Bar Ilan University campus walk : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/bar-ilan-university-campus-walk-israel/) - Last year I had the chance to revisit some early life memories and go back to a campus I have not visited in many years - the Bar Ilan University campus, near Ramat Gan, in Israel. It was during the pandemic and when semester was out, so the campus was very quiet, I basically had
- [Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-of-contemporary-art-moca-bangkok/) - Lots of fun attractions and things to do in Bangkok. Since I've been to Bangkok a few times, I thought I pretty much covered it all, but seems like I've barely scratched the surface. Bangkok has a selection of interesting specialty museums, but also a bit of the more common arts museums. If visiting arts,
- [Reichman University IDC campus : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/reichman-university-idc-campus-israel/) - The Interdisciplinary Center private college at Herzliya in Israel has recently gained university status and named Reichman University. Lots of unique properties about this initiative in the Israeli academia landscape, they have tried to deviate from the class university directions and offer a more global and up-to-date private education, slowly moving from being more about
- [Dubai Expo 2020 : UAE](https://visionsoftravel.org/dubai-expo-2020-uae/) - I've been waiting for an opportunity to visit the UAE and Dubai for a very long time. There were some passport challenges up till a few years ago, and then the pandemic hit, but once things opened up a bit, passport issues were resolved, and the UAE decided to welcome tourists again, I stopped by
- [University of Haifa campus : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/university-of-haifa-campus-israel/) - The Haifa University is set in a strategic location on top of the Haifa Carmel mountains overlooking the northern coastline of Israel and far into the Galilee region. It's a rather small but well-known university in Israel, and the campus is quite green and can be easily toured in an hour. I had a few
- [Snake Farm (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute) : Bangkok Thailand](https://visionsoftravel.org/snake-farm-queen-saovabha-memorial-institute-bangkok-thailand/) - Bangkok has its fair share of quirky attractions, and I thought I've been to most of those, but in my recent visit I was able to discover a few new ones, and among those was the Snake Farm. Also called the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, it's part of a research facility in the nearby hospital.
- [Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) : Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/wat-phra-chetuphon-wat-pho-bangkok/) - In Bangkok, right after visiting Wat Arun and before visiting the Thai Royal Palace, I made a quick stop in another famous royal temple - Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho), or Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It features, well, a very large 50m reclining golden Buddha, chilling inside a big building surrounded by an impressive
- [Rocca a Mare Fortress : Heraklion](https://visionsoftravel.org/rocca-a-mare-fortress-heraklion/) - Heraklion is the capital of Crete, but most see it just as a getaway to other nice spots on the island. Still, it has quite a bit to offer, with some wonderful historical attractions. One such attraction is the Rocca a Mare Fortress on the northern coast near the entrance to the old city of
- [Tsz Shan Monastery & White Buddha : Northern Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tsz-shan-monastery-white-buddha-northern-hong-kong/) - I've lived in Hong Kong for such a long time, that there are very few places that I have not visited. For year I've been planning to go visit Tsz Shan Monastery to see up close and in person the magnificent White Buddha they feature there. Alas, you need to book well in advance, you
- [Tung Lung Chau hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tung-lung-chau-hike-hong-kong/) - Tung Lung Chao is an island to the east of Hong Kong island and south of the Clearwater Bay area. There are a few ferries from both HK island and Kowloon sides, and many HK hikers like to stay on that island camping over night. It's a very easy getaway offering a wonderful 4 hour
- [Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse and Waterfalls : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/cape-daguilar-lighthouse-and-waterfalls-hong-kong/) - Cape D'Aguilar is a cape at the most south-east point of Hong Kong island, very close to Shek O. It's a scenic spot with lots of funky little things to see and explore, with a lighthouse, a marine reserve, caves, and "waterfalls". You have uninterrupted panoramic views towards the east and the south, with some
- [Hoi Ha Wan marine park hike : Sai Kung Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/hoi-ha-wan-marine-park-hike-saikung-hong-kong/) - Saikung area in north eastern Hong Kong has some of Hong Kong's best hikes, and it's an area I always enjoy exploring. Though I've done many, if not most, of the trails in Saikung, I always discover something interesting and new when I head back to redo some of the old paths. Last time I
- [Kabira bay : Ishigaki Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/kabira-bay-ishigaki-japan/) - Ishigaki is a gorgeous island worth exploring and back in 2019 before the plague I was fortunate to have a chance to do a scooter trip around the island and explore. One of the nice wonder spots was Kabira bay, with clear blue turquoise waters, and funky rock island formations, with gorgeous mountains in the
- [Split Walking Tour : Croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/split-walking-tour-croatia/) - Split was a lovely surprise as the bridge to the gorgeous Hvar islands. I came in not knowing much or expecting anything and I enjoyed everything I saw, from the old city, to the surrounding beaches, it's all very pleasant and welcoming. I started off exploring the old city, then headed west to climb the
- [Coyoacan & Cuicuilco : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/coyoacan-cuicuilco-mexico-city/) - I've been to Mexico City a few times already, but each time I find new things to do and new areas to explore. In my last visit to Mexico City, I had a talk at UNAM, and so was looking for interesting things to do in the nearby area. After a quick search for attractions
- [Sydney Harbour and Tower Eye: Australia](https://visionsoftravel.org/sydney-harbour-and-tower-eye-australia/) - One of the first things I did in my recent visit to Australia, during bushfire mania in 2020, was to take a walk from my hotel towards China Town and up towards the Sydney Darling-side Harbour. Later, to get some grand panoramic views of the center of Sydney I went up the Sydney Tower Eye.
- [Walking tour of Hvar : Croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-hvar-croatia/) - Croatia is gorgeous, and I had a really good time exploring various parts of the beautiful country and the breathtaking coastline, but the highlight of the last Croatia trip, by far, was a trip for a few days to visit Hvar, an island an easy ferry ride from Split. I spent a few days exploring
- [Walking tour of Chania : Crete Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-chania-crete-greece/) - I didn't get to travel much in 2021, but I did get to do a trip to Crete, and one of the highlights of that trip was a visit to Chania, at the center of the island. It was a very picturesque little town, with a nice ancient 14th century Venetian port harbor, gorgeous old
- [Museu De Agua & Amoreiras observation : Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/museu-de-agua-amoreiras-observation-lisbon/) - My last day in Lisbon was spent touring away from the center of the city to some of the lesser known attractions. The first was the Museu De Agua, water canals outdoors "museum", with water cistern, aqueduct, and a walking path with grand views of Lisbon from above. Not too far away is the Amoreiras
- [Heraklion walking tour : Crete](https://visionsoftravel.org/heraklion-walking-tour-crete/) - Heraklion was my first stop in Crete, flying in from Cyprus. I didn't expect to linger very long, as other parts of Crete seems to have many more wonders to cover, but even in the short time I stayed I enjoyed the vibe very much. There are old walls surrounding the city that you can
- [Balos Beach : Crete](https://visionsoftravel.org/balos-beach-crete/) - One of the highlights of my visit to Crete was Balos Beach. An unexpected treat, as far away off road as you can get in Crete, it involves some rough driving for almost an hour, and then an hour hike to and from. You could also join the one daily boat tour coming in from
- [New Yuan Ming Palace : Zhuhai](https://visionsoftravel.org/new-yuan-ming-palace-zhuhai/) - In my most recent trip to mainland China, to try out the new bridge from Hong Kong to Macau, I went for my first visit of Zhuhai. I think Zhuhai is generally an underrated tourist destination in our region, with all the nearby cities, but it has quite a bit to offer. One of my
- [Central Kitakyushu walk : Fukuoka](https://visionsoftravel.org/central-kitakyushu-walk-fukuoka/) - In one of my last visits to Japan, back when the world was open, I visited the western region of the Fukuoka, and had several daytrips to explore the area. One of those was a trip towards the east, to see the city of Kitakyushu, where I got to go up the mountains with the
- [Hoi An Impression Theme Park & Memories show](https://visionsoftravel.org/hoi-an-impression-theme-park-memories-show/) - One of the most touristy things one can do in Hoi An is to visit the Hoi An Impression Theme Park and see the grand Memories show. It's a whole evening planned out, where you get to see some of the local folk life and history in different parts of a very large theme park,
- [Ma Shi Chau Nature Trail : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/ma-shi-chau-nature-trail-hong-kong/) - An unexpected treat is the Ma Shi Chau Nature Trail hike in northern Hong Kong. It's a short trail, easily approachable through a local village, taking you deep into the UNESCO Global Geopark, with wonderful views of the nearby peninsula. You start from the Sam Mun Tsai village, make your way up the hill through
- [Cape Collinson walk : Eastern Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/cape-collinson-walk-eastern-hong-kong/) - For a nice chill hike walk on HK island, with some nice sea views and cliffs, can head over to the furthest tip of north eastern Hong Kong island for Cape Collinson. It's approachable from Siu Sai Wan, just off from the last stop on the MTR - Chai Wan. Start off from the Siu
- [Lychnostatis Open Air Museum : Crete](https://visionsoftravel.org/lychnostatis-open-air-museum-crete/) - In my final day in Crete I was exploring the region east to Heraklion, and I started my day at the Lychnostatis Open Air Museum that shows Cretan traditional life. It started with a brief presentation (can skip) and then you have an audio tour that takes through several buildings and areas with different traditional
- [GoGreen Pineapple and Alpaca farm : Northern Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/gogreen-pineapple-and-alpaca-farm-northern-hong-kong/) - In one of my northern Hong Kong stays I was looking for something new and exciting to do, having done most of the hikes in that area, when I came across the GoGreen Pineapple and Alpaca farm. That seemed, well, different. I'm typically aversive to zoos and animals on display, but this one was positioning
- [CUHK museum of climate change : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/cuhk-museum-of-climate-change-hong-kong/) - I've been to Chinese University of Hong Kong a few times long ago, but haven't had a chance to explore in recent years. I recently was staying in the area and thought I should probably go and do a campus tour to see what's new. To my surprise I discovered a museum in the campus
- [Greek Mythology Thematic Park : Crete](https://visionsoftravel.org/greek-mythology-thematic-park-crete/) - During my last day in Crete, I was hoping to do something near Heraklion to learn more about the mythological aspects of Crete. You get glimpses into that as you go through the historical sites of the islands, and I remembered a bit from high school and old books and movies, but thought I'd enjoy
- [Tai Tam to Stanley hike: Wilson Trail Section 1](https://visionsoftravel.org/tai-tam-to-stanley-hike-wilson-trail-section-1/) - There are a few wonderful hikes on Hong Kong Island, and Wilson Trail Section 1 is a treat, combining different scenes of the island. Can start from a taxi up to Park View (a residential project that should not have been approved), and start the hike up towards Violet Hill. Mountain scenery, with views of
- [Visions of Cyprus](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-cyprus/) - This pandemic year was a travel disaster, as I spent most of the year stuck and exploring my own hood/city. But, mid year, when things eased up a bit, I ventured out to visit Cyprus and Crete and travel around a bit. What a relief that was, and Cyprus turned out to be absolutely wonderful.
- [Visions of Heraklion : Crete](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-heraklion-crete/) - Been wanting to explore more of Greece, and so after a trip to Cyprus decided to take a short flight out west to visit the island of Crete. Haven't done my home work well, so wasn't sure what to expect, yet the island and everything I saw on that trip was wonderful. First stop, Heraklion.
- [Apollonia national park (Tel Arsuf) : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/apollonia-national-park-tel-arsuf-israel/) - Apollonia national park (Tel Arsuf) is set in one of the most gorgeous parts of the Israel coast, near Herzliya. Wasn't expecting to find anything that nice in that area, but to me this is a world-class archeological site with spectacular views of the Israeli Mediterranean sea-side. This site dates back to 5-6th century BC,
- [Cyberport Waterfall Bay Park hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/cyberport-waterfall-bay-park-hike-hong-kong/) - Cyberport isn't an area I'd normally expect to "hike" or find anything exciting, so it was a real treat to find a hidden gem, a waterfall, and a short hike, near a residential area. One weekend I was looking for a new adventure in a new area I haven't had the chance to explore yet,
- [Nam Chung : Hong Kong's Country Side](https://visionsoftravel.org/nam-chung-hong-kongs-country-side/) - Was looking for new adventures up in northern Hong Kong so decided to venture all the way up north, to the countryside area of Nam Chung. Really reminded me of my years in Taiwan, and some of the visits to Guangdong's countryside, it's a whole other side of Hong Kong. Small villages, lots of nature
- [East Po Toi Island hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/east-po-toi-island-hike-hong-kong/) - Last time I visited Po Toi Island was in 2014, doing my last hike before leaving Hong Kong and moving to the United States. It was a glorious day on a gorgeous island, but I only managed to see the western half of it and ever since I've wanted to return and see the rest.
- [Sai Wan Pavilion to High Island Reservoir East Dam : Sai Kung](https://visionsoftravel.org/sai-wan-pavilion-to-high-island-reservoir-east-dam-sai-kung/) - The Maclehose Trail Sections 1 and 2 in Sai Kung are some of my favorite hikes in Hong Kong. They include some of the best scenic views and natural beaches in the region, with breath-taking views of the Sai Kung UNESCO national geopark. There are many ways to hike these trails, but on this occasion
- [Stanley Ma Hang Park to Chung Hom Kok Park : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/stanley-ma-hang-park-to-chung-hom-kok-park-hong-kong/) - One weekend, I went on a getaway hike to Po Toi Island, and instead of returning to Aberdeen decided to catch the ferry back to Stanley. Once in Stanley, I decide to try and tour areas of Stanley I have not yet been to, and an easy choice was a pleasant walk from Stanley Ma
- [Revisiting Kowloon Walled City Park : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/revisiting-kowloon-walled-city-park-hong-kong/) - It's been almost a decade since I last visited the Kowloon Walled City park, so it was time to go check out the area again. It was actually one of the places I saw on my first ever visit to Hong Kong, long before I made Hong Kong my home, and I still have some
- [Taketomi Island Iriomote Ishigaki National Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/taketomi-island-iriomote-ishigaki-national-park/) - One of the nicest treats when visiting Ishigaki island was a little detour I did taking a ferry ride to visit Taketomi Island and explore the Iriomote Ishigaki National Park. That island is like a trip back in time, with gorgeous island scenery featuring crystal clean beaches and lagoon , and lots of wonderful little
- [Mui Wo to Discovery Bay hike : Lantau Island Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/mui-wo-to-discovery-bay-hike-lantau-island-hong-kong/) - Lantau island has some wonderful beaches and scenic hikes, and it's also home to several communities with different vibes. Discovery Bay is mostly expat families in what feels a bit like Florida vibe (golf carts, etc.) versus Mui Wo which is the more hippie expat/local community, much more village life like. There is no direct
- [Wun Chuen Sin Koon Daoist temple : Northern Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/wun-chuen-sin-koon-daoist-temple-northern-hong-kong/) - While visiting northern Hong Kong and the Ping Yeung Mural Village I was looking for some veggie food and saw that I could find one in a nearby Taoist temple - Wun Chuen Sin Koon. Since there wasn't much on this in English anywhere I wasn't expecting much, but oh my, was I in for
- [Ljubljana city walking tour: Slovenia](https://visionsoftravel.org/ljubljana-city-walking-tour-slovenia/) - On my trip from Croatia to Austria, I made a stopover in Ljubljana Slovenia for a long weekend. It was an unexpected treat, with a lovely old town center, a hipster vibe, and some interesting attractions with the hill top castle, museums, ad. Shall we take a walk? Old city center, starting with
- [Ibaruma Sabichi Cave : Ishigaki](https://visionsoftravel.org/ibaruma-sabichi-cave-ishigaki/) - One of the hidden treasures I came across when in Ishigaki was the Ibaruma Sabichi Cave. I wasn't planning to stay long, and this was in the area of other things to see in the area, but it turned out to be a nice little attraction, a combination of a nice cave and a nice
- [Three Village Pavilion & Ping Yeung Mural Village : Northern Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/three-village-pavilion-ping-yeung-mural-village-northern-hong-kong/) - Three Village Pavilion and Ping Yeung Mural Village were two attractions that I found while looking for a while when staying in northern Hong Kong. I was looking for something that would introduce me to some of the local cultures of north-eastern Hong Kong villages, and found a trail that took me through some really
- [Mount Tabor and Safed: Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-tabor-and-safed-northern-israel/) - During dark pandemic times, I was left stranded in Israel, and while there were a few weeks when things eased up a bit, I took a car and drove around to explore as much as I can before they hit us with another curfew. This gave me a chance to revisit places I have not
- [Old Tai Po Police Station and Green Hub : Northern Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-tai-po-police-station-and-green-hub-northern-hong-kong/) - One weekend I was staying in northern Hong Kong near the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and was looking for veggie food in the area. One of the options that popped up was Green Hub, which seemed like a commune that grows organic food and has a cafeteria. I went to have a look, and
- [Durbar Square & Around Kathmandu : Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/durbar-square-around-kathmandu-nepal/) - Kathmandu is quite the lovely mess, and so part of the charm is walking around and taking it all in. There's a hectic tourist area in the center, from which you can simply walk to the main temple sites in the city. Durbar Square is where most start out, with lots of places to visit,
- [Rokach House Museum and Neve Tzedek : Tel Aviv](https://visionsoftravel.org/rokach-house-museum-and-neve-tzedek-tel-aviv/) - Neve Tsedek is one of the loveliest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. In my last visit to the city, during gorgeous weather, I did a short walking tour in that area to try and reconnect. I discovered a few new gems, like the wonderful Rokach House Museum, belonging to an artist who is the grand-daughter of
- [Fu Tei country trail hike : Lam Tei Reservoir to Tuen Mun](https://visionsoftravel.org/fu-tei-country-trail-hike-lam-tei-reservoir-to-tuen-mun/) - I was looking for an easy pleasant shaded hike in the Tuen Mun area when I noticed Lam Tei Reservoir and decided to check it out and do the hike up all the way back to Tuen Mun. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise. An easy hike, lots of shade and water along
- [Tsuen Wan and Park Island : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tsuen-wan-and-park-island-hong-kong/) - I stayed for a few days in the Tsuen Wan area hoping to make new discoveries. It's a mostly residential area, lots of shopping malls, harbor front overlooking the bridges connecting to Lantau, so I wasn't expecting much. Walking around I noticed a ferry fier, and decided to hop on a ferry taking me to
- [1000 islands hike Maclehose Trail section 10 : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/1000-islands-hike-maclehose-trail-section-10-hong-kong/) - The long winding Maclehose Trail that cross Hong Kong from east to west, ends in the section 10 at the west near Tuen Mun at a unique scenic spot that some refer to as the 1000 islands. Not exactly a thousand, but the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir has been created in a way that there
- [Tin Hau Kung, Western Monastery, Yuen Yuen Institute: Tsuen Wan temples](https://visionsoftravel.org/tin-hau-kung-western-monastery-yuen-yuen-institute-tsuen-wan-temples/) - The Tsuen Wan area in Hong Kong has some local temples well worth visiting, all not too far away from one another. You could easily spend a day touring around, walking between temples and monasteries. In my last visit to the area during a public holiday, I visited three of those. First ,I walked over
- [Kowloon Peak to Little Hawaii Falls hike : Wilson Trail sections 3 and 4](https://visionsoftravel.org/kowloon-peak-to-little-hawaii-falls-hike-wilson-trail-sections-3-and-4/) - An easy Hong Kong hike with spectacular views is the Wilson Trail section 4 going all the way from the Kowloon Peak viewing point down towards Little Hawaii Falls. You can climb to the Kowloon peak, though an easier way is to take a taxi all the way to the viewing point, enjoy a few
- [Mount Davis historical hike : Western Hong Kong Island](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-davis-historical-hike-western-hong-kong-island/) - Sometimes I accidently discover wonderful strange hikes in Hong Kong. One afternoon at Hong Kong University I decided I needed a break and was looking for an easy walk to do in the area. Having done the morning trail countless times, I checked my Google Maps and saw the nearby Mount Davis and realized I've
- [Revisiting Lung Ha Wan Country Trail : Clearwater Bay Country Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/revisiting-lung-ha-wan-country-trail-clearwater-bay-country-park/) - Lung Ha Wan Country Trail at Clearwater Bay Country Park used to be one of my favorite hikes, when I was living nearby. It's a fairly easy hike starting from Tai Hang Tun kite flying site with a short incline to the top and then it's gorgeous breath-taking views of the Clearwater Bay area all
- [Fung Ying Seen Koon Temple and Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail : Fanling](https://visionsoftravel.org/fung-ying-seen-koon-temple-and-lung-yeuk-tau-heritage-trail-fanling/) - While looking for interesting bits of Hong Kong up north, I came across a heritage trail, but it was only when I was on the trail did I realize I actually visited this trail before, a decade back. Actually, looking it up, my previous post from 2014 came up - "Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail
- [Tai Mo Shan Country Park hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tai-mo-shan-country-park-hike-hong-kong/) - In the last year, as the pandemic was preventing me from traveling, I set a goal for myself to do 1-2 hikes a week in Hong Kong. I've been able to keep to it, for the most part, from July 2020 till now (April 2021). I've seen much of Hong Kong during this time, and
- [Bet She'an National Park : Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/bet-shean-national-park-northern-israel/) - During a pandemic year, after a lockdown and curfew of over 1.5 months, Israel finally eased up a bit and opened the public parks. People were still hesitant but I immediately hit the road and set out to explore what I could in northern Israel. After taking the eastern dead sea road up north, one
- [Fu Tei Au to Wo Keng Shan hike : Northern Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/fu-tei-au-to-wo-keng-shan-hike-northern-hong-kong/) - While staying in northern Hong Kong I was looking for new hikes, and while browsing one of the local hiking apps came across the Fu Tei Au to Wo Keng Shan hike, that takes you along the most northern mountain ridge in Hong Kong, overlooking the insane Shenzhen skyscraper skyline from afar. It's a winding
- [Yim Tin Tsai deserted Hakka Christian ghost village : Sai Kung](https://visionsoftravel.org/yim-tin-tsai-deserted-hakka-christian-ghost-village-sai-kung/) - I thought I've seen all that there was to see in the Sai Kung national park, having lived in the area for a while, but seems like I keep discovering new things. This time, Yim Yin Tsai, a deserted Christian Hakka village, which felt like a trip back in time. A quick fishermen boat from
- [Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre : Sha Tin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tao-fong-shan-christian-centre-sha-tin/) - Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre is a hidden gem I only discovered recently. I came across Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre when browsing the Google Maps for Sha Tin looking at possible observation points. I was curious and after a quick taxi up I realized just how wonderful this Christian retreat is. It's an entire
- [Dragon's back to Shek O hike : Hong Kong trails](https://visionsoftravel.org/dragons-back-to-shek-o-hike-hong-kong-trails/) - One of the most famous hikes in Hong Kong is Dragon's Back. It's the nicest hike on Hong Kong Island, offering some of the most spectacular views of Hong Kong Island's towards the east, south, and a bit of the west. It's a fairly easy hike, and it ends in the wonderful beaches of Shek
- [Lau Shui Heung Country Trail hike : Pat Sing Leng Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/lau-shui-heung-country-trail-hike-pat-sing-leng-hong-kong/) - In the last few months I've been exploring more of northern Hong Kong. One of the first hikes I did in the area was Lau Shui Heung Country Trail connecting to, but deviating from the famous Pat Sing Leng. You start from a reservoir, make your way up the mountains, to discover more reservoirs and
- [Ma On Shan to Sai Kung hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/ma-on-shan-to-sai-kung-hike-hong-kong/) - For some truly panoramic views of the best of Hong Kong overlooking Sai Kung from the west, is Ma On Shan. The highlight is the Ngong Ping Viewing Point, where some wind gliders take off towards Sai Kung, and the views are nothing short of breath-taking. It's not even that difficult, half way to
- [Tai O village Fu Shan hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tai-o-village-fu-shan-hike-hong-kong/) - In my last visit to Tai O village, I lingered longer, and had time to try a new trail in the hills surrounding the village, the Fu Shan hike. It's typically used as an observation point to look towards the sea and look for white and pink dolphins that sometimes hang out over there (Dolphin
- [Traveling in South Korea : Seorak-san National Park Gondola and Big Buddha](https://visionsoftravel.org/travling-south-korea-seorak-san-national-park-big-buddha/) - Seorak-san National Park (설악산국립공원) is in the east side of South Korea in Gangwon province. I spent the night at the local 5 stars hotel resort and woke up to take a quick hike up to the local Gondola, which goes up to one of the mountains. No stands all the way up, just
- [Touring South Korea : Everland Amusement Park and Caribbean Bay](https://visionsoftravel.org/touring-south-korea-everland-amusement-park-carribean-bay/) - Everland is Korea’s biggest amusement park, a combination of a local Disney World, a Zoo and a water park that runs all year, hot or cold, called Caribbean Bay. One hour away from Seoul, the theme park is located in Yongin in Gyeonggi-do province and is ranked among the world’s best parks. Arriving there,
- [Pok Fu Lam reservoir from Victoria Peak : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/reservoirs-hike-at-pok-fu-lam-hong-kong/) - To all those visiting or living on Hong Kong island who want a nice easy accessible hike, I recommend starting with an easy hike, taking a taxi up to Victoria Peak and making your way down slowly towards the Pok Fu Lam reservoirs. It's shaded most of the way, and down at the end you
- [Peng Chau local island life : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/peng-chau-local-island-life-hong-kong/) - Peng Chau is a small outlaying island that seems to be stuck in time. Visiting this island is really like taking a trip back in time, to a more quiet local life, perhaps reflecting what former life in Hong Kong felt like before it became a bustling hectic metropolis. Every time I visit this island
- [Sharp Island Sai Kung : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/sharp-island-sai-kung-hong-kong/) - Sharp Island is at the heart of the gorgeous Sai Kung National Park in eastern Hong Kong. It's the absolute best of Hong Kong. White sand clear water beaches, lush green mountains with geo-park rock formations, and curious island formations, with local life. I lived close by for a while back in the day, and
- [Breathtaking Mount Tabor : Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-tabor-northern-israel/) - Although Israel is tiny, the differences between north and south are huge. The south is mostly desert land, while the north - especially during spring - is lush and green. During my last visit to Israel in March, the north is the perfect place to be. Blue skies, fluffy clouds, rivers with rushing waters, trees
- [Shing Mun Country Park hiking trail : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/shing-mun-country-park-hiking-trail-hong-kong/) - The Shing Mun Country Park hiking trail is a lovely easy hike around the Upper Shing Mun Reservoir. I did it on a rather gloomy rainy day, which added a bit to the magic. It features, well, a reservoir, views of Kowloon from afar, and, the main attraction perhaps, lots of monkeys. Naughty monkeys. Over
- [House of Art : Arad](https://visionsoftravel.org/house-of-art-arad/) - In my last tour of southern Israel, I made a stop at Arad, to check out a peculiar attraction - House of Art. Itzik Gamliel, a local artist, has turned his home in Arad, into quite the museum, all things that he made himself, featuring all sorts of things from dragons, to cannons, to guitars,
- [Stone Ana Chata at São Bento do Sapucaí](https://visionsoftravel.org/sao-bento-do-sapucai-stone-ana-chata-sao-paulo/) - One of the best weekends I've had in 2020, was also my last real travel weekend, before COVID hit hard. I was in Brazil, being naive to think that things wouldn't affect that region, and I went on a long weekend out to São Bento do Sapucaí, 2-3 hours from Sao Paulo. It was a
- [Pokhara Walking Tour : Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/pokhara-walking-tour-nepal/) - Pokhara, the gateway to the Himalayas, was one of the highlights of the trip to Nepal. I was fortunate to have a gorgeous mountain top B&B overlooking the lake on one side and the scenic views of the Himalayas on the other side. The touristy part of the city is quite small, but there are
- [Ancient Susya National Park & Anim Synagogue](https://visionsoftravel.org/ancient-susya-national-park/) - During my last visit to Israel, time of the first COVID pandemic round, after a long lockdown cases went down to almost nothing and national parks opened up again. Most folks were fairly hesitant to explore, so I got to go around Israel and have all the national parks for all for myself to explore.
- [From ancient Tel Arad to the Dead Sea : Southern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/from-ancient-tel-arad-to-the-dead-sea-southern-israel/) - Israel has a lot of ancient cities spread throughout the tiny country, dating back thousands of years, giving a glimpse into the history of long gone empires. One such treat in southern Israel is Tel Arad, near the city of Arad. Earlier in 2020, I went for a trip around the south, and made a
- [Pousada Refugio Mantiqueira : São Bento do Sapucaí](https://visionsoftravel.org/pousada-refugio-mantiqueira-sao-bento-do-sapucai/) - The last weekend getaway I was able to do when I was in Brazil just before the pandemic hit, was in the area of Sao Paulo, about two hours away into the mountains towards São Bento do Sapucaí, staying at the gorgeous jungle retreat Pousada Refugio Mantiqueira. Lovely little huts, plenty of chill out places,
- [Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi : Oita Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/kokonoe-yume-otsurihasi-oita-japan/) - One of the last stops on my tour of the Kagoshima to Fukuoka Japan volcano tour was a stop at the lovely Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi at Oita Japan, with a hanging suspension bridge over a steep valley, and scenic views of mountains, waterfalls, and the forest of Narukogawa-Keikoku. There are a few walking paths and
- [Chinese Garden of Friendship : Sydney](https://visionsoftravel.org/chinese-garden-of-friendship-sydney/) - It's a bit ironic that one of the first things I visited when visiting Sydney Australia, coming in from Hong Kong, is the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Well, it was right at the heart of down town, very close to my hotel, so I have an excuse, and, to be fair, it is a very
- [Galilee Galil park : Karmiel](https://visionsoftravel.org/galilee-galil-park-karmiel/) - The last stop on my tour of northern Israel ended in Karmiel, which I've been meaning to visit for quite some time but never quite made it. It was a short visit, and nearing the local Shabbat, the Friday night holy Saturday everything closing down Israeli ritual, so I only had time for one attraction
- [Mount Nakadake Aso Kuju Volcano National Park : Kumamoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-nakadake-aso-kuju-volcano-national-park-kumamoto/) - The trip in Kumamoto was remarkable, with lots of unexpected treats. That region of Japan is best known for its volcanos, so I got to explore quite a few of those. The closest I got to the heart of the volcano was in my visit to Mount Nakadake in the Aso area, at the Kuju
- [Bondi Beach to the Gap Lookout : Eastern Sydney Hike](https://visionsoftravel.org/bondi-beach-to-the-gap-lookout-eastern-sydney-hike/) - One of the nicest adventures I had in my recent visit to Sydney, Australia, was a daytrip hike walk in eastern coastline side of Sydney. I started off from Bondi Beach, then made it north, and did the walk along side the harbor coastline, from Rose Bay Beach, through Queen's beach, Milk Beach, Shark Beach,
- [Swayambhu Monkey Temple: Kathmandu](https://visionsoftravel.org/swayambhu-monkey-temple-kathmandu/) - While traveling around Nepal I visited many temples, but the one at hill top Swayambhu in Kathmandu, infested with crazy wild monkeys was one of the more interesting ones. It's one of the most holy and oldest of the temples in Nepal. There are some spectacular views of Kathmandu from that hill, but the biggest
- [My 2017 : Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/2017-yearly-travel-summary/) - So what did 2017 look like? The year 2017 was very hectic summing up my 2 years European experience and finally ending up back in Asia. It's been a crazy year, both personally and professionally. I like Europe very much, and was hoping to stay longer, making the most of the opportunity to travel across
- [Royal Botanic Gardens and Opera House : Sydney](https://visionsoftravel.org/royal-botanic-gardens-and-opera-house-sydney/) - I started this year with a visit to Australia and a stop at Sydney, so this will be a good way to wrap this year. My last day in Sydney before heading back out I spent exploring the Royal Botanic Gardens and Opera House, which was within walking distance from my hotel in the center
- [Annapurna basecamp : Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/annapurna-basecamp-nepal/) - One of the highlights of my previous year was a visit to Nepal during Christmas-newyears, with various quick stops in some of Nepal's top attractions. The best of those was the remarkable visit to the Annapurna Sanctuary basecamp, high up on the mountains, with several day difficult hikes originating from Pokhara going up the 13,550ft
- [Forest of the Martyrs : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/forest-of-the-martyrs-israel/) - At the center of Israel is a large forest - Forest of the Martyrs - to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. I must have driven nearby more times than I can count, never bothering to take the time and venture in to take a look. So, one weekend, I decided to try and explore
- [Nahariya Beaches : Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/nahariya-beaches-northern-israel/) - In my last trip to northern Israel, staying in the area of Acre, I ventured out further north for the first in over a decade to make a stop in Nahariya and visit the beaches. Israel has a gorgeous stretch of beaches, some nicer than others, but the one in Nahariya turned out to be
- [Dali old town : Yunnan](https://visionsoftravel.org/dali-old-town-yunnan/) - Yunnan has bee my favorite trip in China so far, and I think it had a lot to do with Dali being one of my first stops there. With a gorgeous old town, surrounded by mountains and a large lake, it combines the best attractions one can hope for in China, with history, scenic beauty,
- [University of New South Wales campus walk : Sydney](https://visionsoftravel.org/university-of-new-south-wales-campus-walk-sydney/) - Earlier this year I did academic visits in Melbourne and Sydney, which allowed me to visit various campuses and enjoy the OZ academia vibe. The more engaging visit was at UNSW, and before and after the talk I walked around the campus a bit. It was during their summer break (January), so it seemed deserted,
- [Walking around Sao Paulo : Brazil](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-around-sao-paulo-brazil/) - Earlier this year I was planning to tour across south America and explore Brazil. Then the pandemic hit, and I had to retreat, so all I really got to see in Brazil was Sao Paulo. Still, Sao Paulo far exceeded my expectations, and in the short time I was there I got to see quite
- [Visions of Holland : The Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-holland-netherlands/) - During April of last year I had a few days to visit the Netherlands and after many years of being away from Europe it was just what I needed to remind me of the beauty of this region of the world. The Netherlands are nothing short of spectacular, everywhere you point your camera you get
- [Visions of Amsterdam : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-amsterdam-netherlands/) - I've visited Amsterdam many many times, especially while I was living in the Netherlands, but somehow have never dedicated a visions post to share some of the beauty of this remarkable city. Despite being overrun with tourists and having some dodgy areas, Amsterdam has a charm like no other, and every visit is a treat.
- [Seoul N Tower : Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/seoul-n-tower-korea/) - What’s one of the must see tourist attractions in any city? You got it. Hong Kong’s got the Sky 100, Taipei’s got the 101, and Korea has the Seoul N Tower. When you get into a new city, it’s always not a bad idea to pay an overpriced ticket to go up some fancy modern
- [Viking Ship Museum : Roskilde Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/viking-ship-museum-roskilde-denmark/) - When touring around Denmark, I wanted to learn more about Viking culture, so I made a stop at Roskilde Denmark, where there's a small culture village and a museum dedicated to the regional folk history with some about the vikings. It was interesting to go around and explore on my own, but the most revealing
- [Visions of Danxia Mountain Park : Guangdong China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-danxia-mountain-park-guangdong-china/) - By now, I've explored most of what Hong Kong has to offer and so I find myself venturing out to the nearby mainland China Guangdong province. When I ask my Hong Kong friends if they go travel in Guangdong they usually reply there isn't much to visit or see there, it's not like Guangdong is
- [Chandragiri Hills : Kathmandu](https://visionsoftravel.org/chandragiri-hills-kathmandu/) - On my last day in Nepal, I wanted to get away from the hustle bustle of Kathmandu city and say my farewell to the snowy mountains of the Himalaya, and so Chandragiri Hills were the perfect spot. I'm also a sucker for cable cars, the longer and higher the better, if there's a good one,
- [Yehiam Fortress National Park : Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/yehiam-fortress-national-park-northern-israel/) - Northern Israel is filled with wonders and gems, both for scenic nature and historical spots. In my last tour of northern Israel I set out to try and explore a few new attractions I have not been to before, and so I stumbled across Yehiam Fortress National Park featuring a fort dating back to the
- [Walking tour of Porto : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-porto-portugal/) - A couple of years back I visited Europe for Christmas new year and set out to do a roadtrip around Portugal. I started from northern Porto, and then drove down all the way to Lisbon. It was a wonderful trip, and I saw some gorgeous places, and Porto was what set the tone for it
- [En Afek Nature Reserve : Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/en-afek-nature-reserve-northern-israel/) - Even after all the years exploring Israel, I occasionally find a new spot that surprises me. En Afek nature reserves, wetlands meet archeological site, is a gem. You get to explore history, surround yourself by nature, and enjoy scenic calming views, strolling around an easy walking path. What more can you ask for? Within easy
- [Baber Mahal Vilas Hotel & Shopping : Kathmandu](https://visionsoftravel.org/baber-mahal-vilas-hotel-shopping-kathmandu/) - In the last couple of nights in Nepal's Kathmandu I wanted to try something a bit different and Baber Mahal Vilas delivered. It's a stunning boutique hotel in a posh shopping area, far removed and completely disconnected from the Kathmandu hustle. To be honest, I felt a bit guilty for staying in a place like
- [Ex-Hacienda de Chautla : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/ex-hacienda-de-chautla-mexico/) - On the way from Mexico City to Puebla I did a stopover in one of the attractions I noticed along the way. I wasn't sure what I'll find, but once I was there I realized it is quite a treat. An 18th century estate, by the former colonizers, that has been turned into a lovely
- [A tour of Havana : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/a-tour-of-havana-cuba/) - Before moving from the Netherlands to Hong Kong I took some time off to travel to see new parts of the world. For years I've been dreaming of visiting Cuba, so I thought that would be the perfect opportunity to go visit. I spent a couple of weeks roaming around the country, and exploring as
- [Walking tour of Puebla : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-puebla-mexico/) - Been wanting to visit Puebla for quite some time, but it was only in the last visit to Mexico that I finally had a chance to take a road trip away from Mexico City and explore this lovely city. I spent the weekend touring around, surrounding one of the big local festivals, and had a
- [Walking tour of Bhaktapur : Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-bhaktapur-nepal/) - Bhaktapur in Nepal, the "city of temples", is a day trip away from Kathmandu, 13km to the east. It once served as the capital of one of the local kingdoms, back in the 15th century, and features, well, you guessed it, a lot of temples. At the heart of the site is the typical palace
- [Chojabaru Plateau : Oita Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/chojabaru-plateau-oita-japan/) - Touring the Aso area in Kumamoto on the south western part of Japan, I ran into some funky places. Wasn't sure what to expect of Chojabaru Plateau, just off the Yamanami Highway, but when I got there I saw some great walking trails around the Tadawara Marsh. The area is usually lush and green, but
- [Sengan-en Gardens : Kagoshima](https://visionsoftravel.org/sengan-en-gardens-kagoshima/) - Japanese gardens are always a treat, and the Kagoshima Sengan-en Gardens are a wonderful example. Overlooking the bay, with the scenic backdrop of the volcano mountains surrounded by water, it's a magical place to explore, both for the gardens and for the views. I was visiting during autumn season with colorful leaves, which made it
- [Obidos walking tour : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/obidos-walking-tour-portugal/) - Obidos is a beautiful old town in central Portugal that I visited during my road trip going from Porto in the north down towards Lisbon in the south. I did an overnight stay in Obidos, beginning of January, so people were still celebrating their holidays, so upon arrival late night it was fairly quiet. The
- [Helsinki walking tour : Finland](https://visionsoftravel.org/helsinki-walking-tour-finland/) - I spent a couple of days in Helsinki before and after a car road trip around Finland. Though I didn't linger for long, there was much to do and explore and I ended up doing and seeing quite a lot. Helsinki has lovely parks, waterfronts, museums, and chill hipster vibes, every neighborhood had something charming
- [Jingshan Park Sante cable car & Mermaid park coast : Zhuhai](https://visionsoftravel.org/jingshan-park-sante-cable-car-zhuhai-mermaid-park-coast/) - Zhuhai is a quick ferry ride trip from Hong Kong, and with the new bridge connecting Hong Kong and Macau, you can even get there with a bus ride. I've honestly never given Zhuahi much thought, but when I decided to go visit for some circus acrobat festival that took place in the city, it
- [Gozo island : Malta](https://visionsoftravel.org/gozo-island-malta/) - One of the more memorable unexpected trips of the previous year was a quick getaway I did when visiting Italy, and on the way to France, with a long weekend+ hop over in gorgeous Malta. Up in northern Malta is the stunning Gozo island with breath-taking scenic views everywhere on the island. I arrived with
- [Wandering around Koh Samui : Thailand](https://visionsoftravel.org/wandering-around-koh-samui-thailand/) - During previous year Chinese New Year I ventured to Thailand, and decide to do an unplanned trip to the south to tour some of the islands. It's been over 15 years since I last visited, and it was about time I returned. I remember preferring the smaller Phangan over the larger Koh Samui, but for
- [Toy Museum Old Mexico Street Art : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/toy-museum-old-mexico-street-art-mexico-city/) - Mexico City is an exciting city full of surprises. Truly a world city, I've ran into lots of exotic fascinating places while visiting Mexico City, and every time I visit I see a different side of this city that makes me appreciate it even more. In my last visit to Mexico City I was looking
- [St Kilda daytrip from Melbourne : Australia](https://visionsoftravel.org/st-kilda-daytrip-from-melbourne-australia/) - To get a bit away from the hustle of big city Melbourne, already far quieter than most big cities I visit, I headed down to the ultra chill St. Kilda hood to look for some OZ penguins. I managed to find some, though they come in extra small size which means you really need to
- [Sakurajima volcano : Kagoshima Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/sakurajima-volcano-kagoshima-japan/) - First stop when I visited the Kagoshima region in Japan, was to go see the very active Sakurajima volcano. It's spectacular and visible from very far away and as you get closer it gets easier to see just how active it is. There are attractions surround the mountains, with hotspring, observation points, walking paths, and
- [Walking tour of Turku : Finland](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-turku-finland/) - Turku was my final stop in Finland, before heading back to Helsinki to catch my flight back. When I was visiting there was some major event with a big music festival, and the city was very lively. Didn't have much time to explore too much and linger for long, but I was able to do
- [Takachiho Gorge : Kumamoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/takachiho-gorge-kumamoto/) - On a road trip going from Japan's Kagoshima up north towards Aso-Kuju National Park in Kumamoto, I made a stop to see Takachiho Gorge. The fall autumn leaves add color to the already gorgeous gorge, making the views spectacular and atmosphere magical. There's a nice walk along the gorge with lots of little Japanese attractions
- [Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria & St Kilda Botanical Gardens : Melbourne](https://visionsoftravel.org/royal-botanic-gardens-victoria-st-kilda-botanical-gardens-melbourne/) - Though I didn't spend very long in Melbourne, I did do a lot of walking around and exploring and I really enjoyed discovering some of the Melbourne parks and gardens. I especially came across two that stood out - the huge Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, a real delight, lots of walking paths, lakes, open cinema,
- [Gujiming Temple, Confucian Temple, & Qinhuai River : Nanjing](https://visionsoftravel.org/gujiming-temple-confucian-temple-qinhuai-river-nanjing/) - In my recent trip to Nanjing I had a bit of time to wonder around and explore a bit more of the city, saw some new places, and revisited old favorites. Xuanwu Lake wasn't too far away from the university I was visiting, so walked over to that park, and just before the lake found
- [Taiwan's Cosplay Themed Restaurants](https://visionsoftravel.org/taiwan-tainan-cosplay-themed-restaurant/) - Tired of standard dining? Taiwan offers a wide variety of themed restaurants for you to choose from. I previously wrote about Taiwan's toilet restaurants, and there are also Hello Kitty places (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), but this next one I think is slightly more interesting, especially to the male audiences. While driving in
- [Visions of Melbourne : Australia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-melbourne-australia/) - My last visit to Australia was 15 years ago, in 2005, during my first year traveling the world. I was curious to see how I'd feel about Australia after all this time and in a completely different stage of my life, combining business and pleasure. First stop, Melbourne. I stayed at the heart of the
- [Mount Dandenong & Red Bluff: Daytrip from Melbourne](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-dandenong-red-bluff-daytrip-from-melbourne/) - In my recent visit to Melbourne Australia I took a weekend to go explore a bit of the area, and headed east, towards the Dandenong mountains. There are some spectacular views from those mountains in all directions, and if you look to the west you can see all the way to the Melbourne skyline. At
- [Ibirapuera Park & Museu de Arte Contemporânea : Sao Paulo](https://visionsoftravel.org/ibirapuera-park-museu-de-arte-contemporanea-sao-paulo/) - Had a few wonderful weeks in Sao Paulo before the pandemic hit South America and I had to venture back out, but during the time I spent there I saw lots of nice areas. Sao Paulo has a few parks, but the nicest one I visited was Ibirapuera Park. It's a very large park, with
- [Chikuzen Sumiyoshi & Hakata Gion Yamakasa Shrines: Fukuoka](https://visionsoftravel.org/chikuzen-sumiyoshi-hakata-gion-yamakasa-shrines-fukuoka/) - Upon arrival in Fukuoka I set out for an introductory walking tour of the area, to try and get a feel for the city, and within a minute I hit the first neighbor shrine. Throughout the time I wandered around Fukuoka, I came across quite a few lovely shrines, all with the special Japanese charm
- [Ex Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam : Oaxaca Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/ex-convent-of-guerrero-cuilapam-oaxaca-mexico/) - When coming back from a daytrip out of Oaxaca to see the Monte Alban pyramids, I did a little detour to go see the ex monastery of Santiago Apóstol at Ex Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam. It's quite local, and has a unique feel to it, blending colonial influences with something that seems more local. Dating
- [Atzompa Archaeological Site : Oaxaca](https://visionsoftravel.org/atzompa-archaeological-site-oaxaca/) - One of the many things I love about Mexico is the unexpected well preserved historical towns spread throughout the country, with incredible pyramids, and very large archaeological sites spanning kilometers of large old cities representing former civilizations. When visiting Oaxaca, a few hours south east of Mexico City, I visited a few such sights, all
- [Technion campus tour : Haifa, Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/technion-campus-tour-haifa-israel/) - Technion is a university in northern Israel at the city of Haifa. It's considered the regional MIT, of sorts, focusing mainly on engineering, technology, and exact sciences, though also accommodating other fields, like business/economics. I recently visited the Technion for the first time, and before my meetings did a quick tour of the campus, and
- [Kaohsiung Pier Harbor Arts Area : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/kaohsiung-pier-harbor-arts-area-taiwan/) - Kaohsiung has changed a lot during the decade since I last visited. Coming back to visit, I discovered a few areas I was not familiar with from before. One such area is the pier harbor areas, which Kaohsiung has transformed into a lively arts area, with several museums and small crafts shopping malls, and renovating the
- [Zhonghe Cableway : Dali China](https://visionsoftravel.org/zhonghe-cableway-dali-china/) - My trip to the Yunnan province in China has so far been one of my most memorable trips in China. Kunming was alright, for a big city, but the real gems started from Dali, which honestly was above and beyond my expectations. One of my favorite things to do, is take cable cars up to
- [Seaside and local life : Sokcho South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/seaside-and-local-life-sokcho-south-korea/) - A couple of years back I explored a bit of the eastern coastline of South Korea in the Sokcho area. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much but found nice beaches, lovely local vibe, and gorgeous natural scenery nearby. I was a really nice treat. There are lots of cabins and nice hotels room to rent
- [UNAM campus: Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/unam-campus-mexico-city/) - I've heard quite a lot about UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico), one of Latin America's best universities situated at the southern part of Mexico City. If you don't have a reason to visit for the local academics, then atleast consider visiting for the interesting campus they have. On one of my visits to Mexico
- [Singapore walking tour](https://visionsoftravel.org/singapore-walking-tour/) - A year ago I spent a few weeks visiting one of the local universities in Singapore, and in between had a bit of time to explore more of Singapore and revisit some of the sights I remembered from a previous visit, 5 years prior. It was hot and humid, and yet somehow it didn't matter
- [Old Melbourne Gaol](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-melbourne-gaol/) - In my last visit to Melbourne I tried to see some of the local attractions, and one of the more interesting ones was the Old Melbourne Gaol, built in 19th century and active until 1929, holding some of Australia's most famous criminals. The OZs are quite good at building a story, and so a an
- [Bangkok Art & Culture Centre & Jim Thompson House Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/bangkok-art-culture-centre-jim-thompson-house-museum/) - Bangkok's an exciting city with lots of see and do with lots of small unexpected gems. Two such gems, not too far away from one another are the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and the Jim Thompson House Museum. The first is, well, it's an arts center, with cute shops and various exhibitions in an
- [Baan Kang Wat artist village : Chang Mai](https://visionsoftravel.org/baan-kang-wat-artist-village-chang-mai/) - I was looking for something a bit off the beaten track to do in Chang Mai, and one of the surprising attractions a bit outside the city was the Baan Kang Wat artist village (Tripadvisor). I must admit, I was not expecting it to be this lovely, a bit of an unexpected hidden gem, but
- [One Liberty Observation Deck & Rodin Museum : Philadelphia](https://visionsoftravel.org/one-liberty-observation-deck-rodin-museum-philadelphia/) - In my last revisit to Philadelphia I got to see two new attractions I have not been on my first visit to the city. One of my favorite things to do in any city is get to an observation deck and view the city from above and the One Liberty Observation Deck downtown is where
- [Walking tour of Linkoping : Sweden](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-linkoping-sweden/) - End of last summer I received a professional invitation to spend a few days in Linkoping, and so got to explore a bit of this town. Not sure if I'd make it here if I was just exploring Sweden, but since I was already there I was trying to make the most of it and
- [Khaosan Road & China Town : Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/khaosan-road-china-town-bangkok/) - In 2005, during my backpacking year, I started from Thailand, and at some point made my way to Bangkok. Everyone warned me not to start from Bangkok, so I actually directly flew in to Chang Mai and only after about two months made it Bangkok. I could see why folks warned me to not start
- [Monte Albán pyramids : Oaxaca Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/monte-alban-pyramids-oaxaca-mexico/) - Mexican pyramids are very impressive. Every site that I visit in Mexico just blows my mind. The scale, the level of preservation, and the history is remarkable. The UNESCO heritage site Monte Albán is one such extraordinary site, dating back to 500 BC and holding strong until about 750 AD, with a population of more
- [Taiwanese Temples of Lotus Pond Zuoying : Kaohsiung](https://visionsoftravel.org/taiwanese-temples-of-lotus-pond-zuoying-kaohsiung/) - One of my favorite parts of Kaoshiung is the ultra-funky Lotus Pond in Zuoying. It's a large lake surrounded by crazy temples and traditional Taiwanese culture attractions. For anyone from non Buddhist/Daoism cultures, this area gives a theme-park feel, with lots of creatures and Gods, gorgeous lake scenery combines with odd temple structures. It's a
- [British Consulate at Takow : Kaohsiung](https://visionsoftravel.org/british-consulate-at-takow-kaohsiung/) - It's been over 10 years since I last visited Kaohsiung, and I've always had the fondest memories, so I was excited last year to go back and revisit the city and have a chance to check out old spots. First up on my Kaohsiung tour was the area around the old colonial British Consulate at
- [Revisiting Philadelphia : Pennsylvania](https://visionsoftravel.org/revisiting-philadelphia-pennsylvania/) - In 2015 I visited Philadelphia shortly, and got a chance to explore a bit of the city. In 2019 I came back for longer, and had a chance to revisit many of the old places and see a few new ones. Moved around and stayed in different sections, got to do a lot of interesting
- [Open University Campus: Raanana Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/open-university-campus-raanana-israel/) - In my last visit to Israel I went to visit a university that I knew very little about - the Open University of Israel in Raanana. Open University was meant for remote education to allow anyone to have access to education, but in recent years has really revamped and advanced to also do high quality
- [Visions walking tour of Taichung : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-walking-tour-of-taichung-taiwan/) - I've lived in Taiwan for some time long ago, and but haven't really paid much attention to Taichung. I've been there maybe twice, and if asked I can't really say that I could recall much about the city, but rather about the daytrips from Taichung. In my last visit to Taiwan, I decided to make
- [Chitwan National Park & Bharatpur : Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/chitwan-national-park-bharatpur-nepal/) - I flew in to Nepal on a last minute unplanned Christmas getaway from Hong Kong, without any planned. Winged it, completely, so wasn't really sure what I'd find, and how things would work out. From Kathmandu, I made my way to Pokhara, and I then realized I have a day or two to explore more
- [Visions of Dead Sea : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-dead-sea-israel/) - Dead sea is only a short trip away from Jerusalem, but somehow I rarely went to visit when I was in Jerusalem. In my last trip to Jerusalem, I took a daytrip out to the northern tip of the Deadsea just to remind myself of that area. I made a stop along the way, in
- [Visions and scooter tour of Tainan : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-and-scooter-tour-of-tainan-taiwan/) - Long ago, I spent some time living in Tainan, and have not been back to visit for over 10 years. End of last year, I finally made it back, and it was an emotional nostalgia trip for me. I honestly thought I'd remember more, I have such strong memories from this city, but as I
- [Oaxaca Town walking tour : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/oaxaca-town-walking-tour-mexico/) - Oaxaca was one of the highlights in my last visit to Mexico, and I spent some time exploring Oaxaca Town and enjoying the Mexican desert vibe. It's a good base for some terrific day trips to explore the fascinating area with pyramids and extraordinary desert scenery. Thought I'd share with you a walking tour
- [Visions of Sao Paulo : Brazil](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-sao-paulo-brazil/) - I've been traveling the world for 15 years now, but somehow I've never made it to two important continents, Africa, and South America. Lots of technical reasons, or excused, for why that was, but this year - prior to the Corona outbreak - I made it a goal for me to go and explore more
- [Visions of Caesarea National Park : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-caesarea-national-park-israel/) - Caesarea is one of the most intriguing places to visit in Israel. Built by Herod around 1st century BC as the center of his rule over Israel, or Roman Judea at the time. Nowadays, it's a national park and a well done tourist attraction that really takes you back in time. The national park includes
- [Visions of São Bento do Sapucaí : Brazil](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-sao-bento-do-sapucai-brazil/) - In the last weekend before the crisis caught up to me in Brazil, I managed to do a lovely nature weekend escape from Sao Paulo to visit the gorgeous region near São Bento do Sapucaí. Vast green valley, curious rock formations, waterfalls, winding roads, little atmospheric colonial building towns, spas, good restaurants, it has it
- [Visions of Jaffa : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-jaffa-israel/) - I have visited Jaffa many times, very briefly, but never really took the time to linger. In my last visit to Israel I stayed in the area for a few nights and so could explore more of its magic. It's definitely my kind of place. The area around the old flee market has been completely
- [Visions of Sydney : Australia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-sydney-australia/) - It's been 15 years since I last visited Australia, and so I've just been waiting for an opportunity to go back and visit. Finally, got a chance to do that this year, with a business trip to Melbourne and Sydney, and so I got to revisit old memories and see some new things. Due to
- [Hebrew University Givat Ram campus walk : Jerusalem](https://visionsoftravel.org/hebrew-university-givat-ram-campus-walk-jerusalem/) - Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, has two campuses. I am more familiar with the Mount Scopus campus, mostly centered on social science, law, medicine, and humanities, but there was a time when I frequented the Givat Ram, centered around exact sciences and engineering, mostly for its facilities. It's been a very long time since I
- [Royal Palace & Wat Arun : Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/royal-palace-wat-arun-bangkok-bangkok/) - In my last visit to Bangkok, 15 years after my previous visit, I also went to visit all the good old highlights, and Bangkok has quite a few remarkable attractions. Two of them, at the center of the city are the Royal Palace and Wat Arun Bangkok. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings
- [La Mexicana Park : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/la-mexicana-park-mexico-city/) - I've visited quite a bit in Mexico City and so in my last quick stopover I wanted to see something a bit off the tourist track, and was looking for something a bit different. What I found was La Mexicana Park, a large modern park on the west side of Mexico City. Surrounded by contemporary
- [Visions of Graz : Austria](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-graz-austria/) - Following travel starting from Croatia, to Italy and Slovenia, I ended up crossing the border from Maribor to stay for a few days in Austrian Graz. There's a lively old town next to a hill with a fortress and a clock offering some panoramic views of the city from above. Under the hill there's an
- [Bangkokian Museum : Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/bangkokian-museum-bangkok/) - The Bangkok Folk Museum or the Bangkokian Museum in, well, Bangkok, was a pleasant surprise and definitely not what I expected to find when I went to have a look. An old house surrounded by green, taking you back in time to more innocent days of Bangkok. It's an estate of a upper-middle class Surawadee
- [Washington DC Trip Summary : Suggested 5 Days Itinerary](https://visionsoftravel.org/washington-dc-trip-summary-suggested-itinerary/) - There's lots to see and do in Washington DC and everything is really top notch attractions. Even though I was only there for a few days I was able to see much of what Washington DC has to offer. To summarize my Washington DC trip, here are some of the highlights I posted
- [Visions of Cholula : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-cholula-mexico/) - On my return from a roadtrip east from Mexico City, after visiting Puebla and Oaxaca, I stopped over in Cholula, not far from Puebla. It hosts the "great pyramid" and the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios on top of the mountain next to it, with lots of spooky underground tunnels discovered in the
- [Visions of Puebla : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-puebla-mexico/) - In my last visit to Mexico, I did a quick roadtrip away from Mexico and ventured east, towards a new area I've wanted to visit for long - Puebla. I first made a stop on the way to see Ex-Hacienda de Chautla, a 17th century estate with a nice lake and park, and then arrived
- [Walking tour of Stockholm : Sweden](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-stockholm-sweden/) - I had some time in Stockholm following a visit to Linkoping in Sweden, so spent the day walking around and seeing as much as I could on foot. It was all very walkable, and quite lovely, and though it was only a short visit, I felt like I was able to see many of the
- [Visions of Oaxaca : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-oaxaca-mexico/) - Oaxaca, a 2 day trip from Mexico City to the south-east, has it all. Remarkable ancient pyramids, gorgeous volcano mountains, desert life mixed with Mexican culture colors lively vibe and the old colonial architecture. I wish I could stay longer, but even with my short visit I was able to see and explore quite a
- [Walking tour of Antigua : Guatemala](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-antigua-guatemala/) - Antigua is a charming colonial town in Guatemala, the highlight of my visit. Spent a couple of days exploring the town and nearby area. Gorgeous architecture, old times brick roads, spectacular volcanos in the the background, and with a very chill atmosphere, seems like the ultimate place to take things easy and maybe pick up
- [Coastline southwestern drive: Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/coastline-southwestern-drive-portugal/) - One of the highlights of my visits to Portugal was a road trip I did from Porto in the north down towards Lisbon, visiting the mountain area, and then riding along the coastline. Every stop I made on that trip was dead gorgeous. Beautiful towns, gorgeous beaches, breath-taking scenic views. From those I'll share three
- [Copenhagen walking tour: Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/copenhagen-walking-tour-denmark/) - Copenhagen was charming. I only had a couple of days to tour around, but the canals and the relax atmosphere during blue skies summer days made me feel like I could definitely linger here for long. I was surprised to learn that there are nice beaches, a hipster scene, and had no idea the canals
- [Visions of Orizaba : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-orizaba-mexico/) - On my last visit to Mexico I had a few days to try and explore a bit more. I've been to different parts of Mexico, but have never ventured east of Mexico City, so I decided to rent a car and do a little road trip and explore the area. This is how I ended
- [Visions of Pokhara & Chitwan National Park : Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-pokhara-chitwan-national-park-nepal/) - Kathmandu was a nice intro to Nepal, but the real highlights for me were 30min flight west, in Pokhara. A base for hikers planning to hike up the Himalayas, it's set with the most beautiful mountain scenery, next to wonderful wide lakes with a chilled local vibe. A 4 hour car drive to the south
- [Wat Phra That Doi Kham : Chiang Mai](https://visionsoftravel.org/wat-phra-that-doi-kham-chiang-mai/) - Going a bit off the beaten track in Chang Mai, on my second day I rode my scooter down south west to explore the mountain top Wat Phra That Doi Kham, a 7th century with a 17m sitting Buddha. Some good people watching to do up there, as I think it get more locals than
- [Visions of Kathmandu : Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kathmandu-nepal/) - Nepal has been on my travel TODO list since I first arrived in Asia, and somehow in the ~15 I've been in the area I failed to find the opportunity to visit. Until finally I decided to do an unexpected Christmas trip away to go have a look. Time was limited, so couldn't see as
- [Cheung Chau's local life : Hong Kong's Outlying Islands](https://visionsoftravel.org/cheung-chau-local-life-hk-outlying-island/) - Cheung Chau has a special charm. Every time I visit this little island - one of Hong Kong's many outlying islands - I discover something new, and every time it's a very pleasant and relaxing retreat. These photos captured on my mobile show a bit more of the local life on the island, as
- [Visions of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-hong-kong-university-science-technology/) - I recently revisited my old home of Hong Kong and stayed over as a guest on the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) campus at the new hotel next the new buildings for the business school and the Institute of Advanced Studies (Conference Lodge). Although I know this campus and the Sai Kung
- [National Taiwan University campus : Taipei](https://visionsoftravel.org/national-taiwan-university-campus-taipei/) - Taiwan has a special place in my heart. In 2006 I landed for the first time in Taipei and I soon realized I want to linger longer. I got myself a flat in the Gongguan area, near the National Taiwan University (NTU) and spent some time exploring Taiwan and trying my luck with Mandarin Chinese.
- [National Cheng Kung University campus : Tainan](https://visionsoftravel.org/national-cheng-kung-university-campus-tainan/) - A decade ago I spent some time at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and living in Tainan, and have not visited back since. Until this year. I went back to revisit the city and the campus. It brought back lots of old memories and was quite emotional. I also had a chance to meet some
- [Ruiguang Tower pagoda and gardens : Suzhou](https://visionsoftravel.org/ruiguang-tower-pagoda-and-gardens-suzhou/) - My last stop in Suzhou after a day of going through the local gardens and canals was the Ruiguang Tower pagoda and gardens, dating back as far as 3rd century. It features several vast gardens, a very tall 44.4m pagoda, and a series of temple structures. Can spend an hour or so doing the park
- [Serra da Estrela Natural Park : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/serra-da-estrela-natural-park-portugal/) - After a night stay over in Viseu I headed up to the mountains to visit the tallest mountains in Portugal, part of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. First stop, Casas do Soito, a nice Jesus statue overlooking some spectacular mountain view. Then off to a reservoir Barragem Marques da Silva, with nice sky mirror
- [Golden Bay, Bugibba St Pauls Bay, & Red Tower : Malta](https://visionsoftravel.org/golden-bay-bugibba-st-pauls-bay-red-tower-malta/) - Malta is gorgeous, and I spent a few days roaming around by car. It's all very small so you can easily cover that. One day was spent going to Gozo island by ferry, and so it was planned to stay close to the northern tip of the main island, at the gorgeous Golden Bay where
- [Zagreb walking tour and attractions : Croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/zagreb-walking-tour-and-attractions-croatia/) - Zagreb is a lovely city full of attractions, and all within walking distance. The old city offers lots of streets filled with wonderful food and drinks options, and is very lively during night time. I also features a few funky museums, like the Museum of Broken Relationships, and the 80s Nostalgia museum, small, but with
- [Costa Rica northwestern coast beaches](https://visionsoftravel.org/costa-rica-northwestern-coast-beaches/) - To wrap up my trip to beautiful Costa Rica, let me leave you with a visit to some of the gorgeous beaches on the northwestern coast. I rented a scooter and just did a beach cruise, stopping in for a short while, taking a swim, and moving on to the next beach. Crystal clear water,
- [Viseu and mountains around Porto : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/viseu-and-mountains-around-porto-portugal/) - After starting in Porto, I headed south-east through the mountains towards Viseu. Made a few stops along the way to take in the views, in some small church, and then a nice mountain-side waterfall, and finally stayed the night in Viseu. It was a very relaxed scenic view, and the town was charming to wake
- [Visions of Baltimore : Maryland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-baltimore-maryland/) - After spending some time in Philadelphia and Washington DC I stopped by for a few days to try and explore more of Baltimore. Last and only time I was there was on a father-son trip from Canadian Toronto to Washington DC, and our stop was very brief. All I have to show for it, really,
- [Visions of Ishigaki Okinawa : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-ishigaki-okinawa-japan/) - Japan is one of my favorite destinations, though I never really pictured it as a beach destination. Without really knowing much about Okinawa, I decided to take a low-cost flight for a few days and check out a new part of Japan I have not been to before. Boy, was I in for a surprise.
- [Visions of Antigua & Guatemala City: Guatemala](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-antigua-guatemala-city-guatemala/) - Still much for me to explore in Central America and so in my recent visit to the US, I decided to go and explore the region a bit by doing a short trip to Guatemala. I didn't have much time to explore much, and did the mistake of spending too long in Guatemala City, but
- [Ghibli Studios exhibition: Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/ghibli-studios-exhibition-hong-kong/) - Beginning of September I was feeling a bit bored in Hong Kong and was looking for interesting things to do when I ran into an announcement of an unusual exhibition at Kowloon Bay - Ghibli Studios. I watched many of the Ghibli studio classics over the years, and even though I couldn't remember them all
- [Leiria castle & Batalha monastery: Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/leiria-castle-batalha-monastery-portugal/) - After visiting Portugal's Coimbra and Obidos, I continued down south to a lovely mountain top medieval castle/fort in Leiria, followed by a very large 14th century Gothic monastery in Batalha. Spent a couple of hours exploring each, with almost no one around, and the views from the top on Leiria and the grand architecture in Batalha
- [Gardens by the Bay - Super trees Grove & Skyway : Singapore](https://visionsoftravel.org/gardens-by-the-bay-super-trees-skyway-singapore/) - I've been around the world, I've seen some impressive artificial garden constructions, but nothing prepared me for what awaited me in Singapore - Gardens by the Bay. Honestly, I thought these are just going to be gardens just like any other gardens I've visited. But the second you come out from the metro station (MRT)
- [Pingjiang historical blocks : Suzhou](https://visionsoftravel.org/pingjiang-historical-blocks-suzhou/) - In my last visit to Suzhou I stayed for a couple of days in the area near the old town, next to the Pingjiang historical blocks. Straight off the main road and into the old town is an array of little canals and old buildings, featuring little cafes and restaurants. A lovely area for a
- [Hmong Village and Doipui Waterfall : Chang Mai](https://visionsoftravel.org/hmong-village-and-doipui-waterfall-chang-mai/) - My last stop on the Doi Suthep motorbike trip up on the mountains to the west from Thailand's Chang Mai were the Hmong Village and Doipui Waterfall. It's a quiet village of Thai minorities, the Hmong, and you can see their folk arts and crafts throughout the village. There is a symbolic museum of the
- [Icon Siam shopping mall : Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/icon-siam-shopping-mall-bangkok/) - Bangkok is a shopping mecca, and a lot of people come to the city to do shopping. It's quite remarkable just how many posh shopping malls are in this city, appealing to all tastes and budgets. The latest addition, I think, is the iconic Icon Siam shopping mall, which is possibly one of the grandest
- [Opera House : Zhuhai China](https://visionsoftravel.org/opera-house-zhuhai-china/) - An unexpected treat in my last visit to Zhuhai was the futuristic Zhihai Opera House. These are visible almost from everywhere in Zhuhai, and look like aliens have invaded early, two large saucer like building structures, set right on the water front. In that area, they built an array of posh shopping and dinning, and
- [Visions of Mdina Old Town : Malta](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-mdina-old-town-malta/) - Mdina is an 8th century fortified town near the center of Malta, with well preserved city walls and picturesque old city streets. We came in for a few hours to catch some of the local attractions, one of those the strange dungeon exhibition of old tortures (see far down below), and then enjoyed panoramic views
- [Visions of Maribor : Slovenia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-maribor-slovenia/) - Maribor is a sleepy little town in Slovenia, on the border with Austria. Only stopped here briefly before crossing the border, wanting to see another Slovenian city that's not Ljubljana, but when it comes to tourist attractions, there's mostly the old town, more serving as a base to take a nice drive out to the
- [Visions of Stockholm : Sweden](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-stockholm-sweden/) - Been hoping to see Sweden for quite some time, but it was only recently in an invite to Linkoping that I got the chance to see the region. It was hectic intense times, so didn't have time to do much beyond that visit, but just before flying out I took a day to explore a
- [Visions of Linkoping : Sweden](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-linkoping-sweden/) - When visiting a conference in Rotterdam beginning of summer I got an unexpected opportunity being invited to visit Sweden. I wasn't going to pass on that, and so even though it during a very hectic time for me and a bit off the tourist path, I said yes. That's how I ended up staying a
- [Visions of Rijeka : Croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-rijeka-croatia/) - After a cold weekend in mid-summer at the Netherlands, I decided it was time to warm up, and headed down to Croatia. The flight took me to Rijeka, on the north-west of the country, and instead of rushing out to Zagreb and Split, I decided to stay for a few days to get some work
- [Visions of Trieste : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-trieste-italy/) - After exploring a bit of Croatia, and before venturing off to Slovenia, I wanted to see a part of Italy I have not been to before, just near those two countries - Trieste. I've made it to Venice a few times, but always failed to take the two hours east to the border to visit
- [Visions of Split : Croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-split-croatia/) - Split is a gorgeous town at the center of Croatia, with the best mix: great old town with lots of history, pristine beautiful beaches, quick island getaways, and high mountains. It doesn't get much better than this. Though it's touristy, if you know where to go, and you don't mind venturing off a bit, you
- [Bangkok Design Week 2019 Fusion Forward](https://visionsoftravel.org/bangkok-design-week-2019-fusion-forward/) - In my last visit to Bangkok I was located in the old part of Bangkok not too far away from China Town where the Bangkok Design Week titled "Fusing Forward" was taking place across several locations in the area. Check out the event map and you'll see it was basically all over Bangkok:
- [Visions of Zagreb : Croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-zagreb-croatia/) - In my recent visit to Croatia, I spent a few wonderful days in the capital city Zagreb. It's a wonderful cultural city, with a pleasant old town, lovely parks, a large selection of specialty museums (museum of broken hearts, 80s, and war photography, to name a few), and lots of funky bars and restaurants. I
- [Visions of Arnhem : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-arnhem-netherlands/) - I lived in the Netherlands for two years with lots of visits when not based there, and still - I have failed to make my way to Arnhem. I wasn't even sure what I'll find once I get there, but in one of my recent visits to Netherlands for a conference, I decided to go
- [Visions of Ljubljana : Slovenia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-ljubljana-slovenia/) - Been hoping to get around to visit Slovenia for quite some time, and this year I finally got the chance. From Trieste in Italy, I took a disaster Flixbus to Ljubljana and stayed for long weekend. I wasn't sure what to expect, and so was very pleasantly surprised at the somewhat hipster vibe in the
- [Visions of Hvar Island : Croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-hvar-island-croatia/) - This summer I needed a retreat following a European work visit, so I took a quick flight to Rijeka in Croatia so get closer to the coastline and get some warm weather. After a quick visit to Zagreb, I took a flight down to Split, and after a couple of days decided to take the
- [beMINE mining colony museum : Beringen](https://visionsoftravel.org/bemine-mining-colony-museum-beringen/) - Beringen in northeastern Belgium is a former mining colony, turned cultural center, with a museum, various culture and community activities, and some food and shopping options. I came by to learn about the transformation the town has gone through in the first half of the 20th century, with immigrants coming from all across Europe to
- [Dingli cliffs, Ħaġar Qim, & Blue Grotto : Malta](https://visionsoftravel.org/dingli-cliffs-hagar-qim-blue-grotto-malta/) - The last day in Malta I spent touring the west coast, taking in some gorgeous coastal views and historical sites. I started off at Dingli cliffs with breakfast and a short walk, made my way down to the 3200 BC Ħaġar Qim ruins, the Stonehenge of Malta, and the spectacular Blue Grotto natural caves.
- [Walking tour of Valletta highlights : Malta](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-valletta-highlights-malta/) - Valletta was my first stop in Malta, the largest city in the very small country of Malta. It's a gorgeous city, all walkable, and with some grand views and wonderful attractions. The time I was visiting was the time of the carnival, so that added to the fun. I spent a day and a bit
- [Fresco Village Grafitti neighborhood : Danang](https://visionsoftravel.org/fresco-village-grafitti-neighborhood-danang/) - While walking around in Danang I came across a lovely unexpected local attraction. An inner neighborhood, a bit hidden away from the main streets, that was covered with beautiful Graffiti art painting. It covers a few blocks, in which most of the walls are painted. It makes for quite the Instagram attraction, if you ask
- [Humble Administrator and Lion Grove Gardens : Suzhou](https://visionsoftravel.org/humble-administrator-and-lion-grove-gardens-suzhou/) - Suzhou has a lot of wonderful Chinese gardens. In my last visit to Suzhou in wonderful weather I visited quite a few of those. The first two were the Humble Administrator and Lion Grove Gardens, dating back to the 12th and the 13th century, and are now UNESCO heritage sites. Aside from just being very
- [National Playing Card Museum : Turnhout](https://visionsoftravel.org/national-playing-card-museum-turnhout/) - In my last visit to Belgium, I toured the north eastern part of Belgium to explore areas I've never visited before. Up north, close to the border with the Netherlands, is a town by the name Turnhout that has an interesting history - it was once the center of manufacturing of playing cards. Because of
- [Amish Farm and House : Lancaster](https://visionsoftravel.org/amish-farm-and-house-lancaster/) - Earlier this year I revisited Philadelphia Pennsylvania to spend time with family in the area. After some time exploring Philly we went on a short road trip in the region, and did a few of the Amish community attractions in the area. One nice example is the Amish Farm and House near Lancaster with a
- [Uminonakamichi Seaside Park : Fukuoka](https://visionsoftravel.org/uminonakamichi-seaside-park-fukuoka/) - Uminonakamichi Seaside Park on the northern part of Fukuoka is a gorgeous park with large fields of flowers, playgrounds, and children activities. It occupies a very large area, so you can easily walk around and explore for half to full day, and just take it all in. Fukuoka itself it's very pretty, but that park
- [TEFAF Maastricht 2017 & 2019](https://visionsoftravel.org/tefaf-maastricht-2017-2019/) - TEFAF, The European Fine Art Fair, is one of the world's largest art fairs, and for some reason it annually takes place in Maastricht in the Netherlands. I lived in Maastricht for a while, so that was the first time I had the chance to visit, back in 2017, and felt a bit out of
- [Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep : Chiang Mai](https://visionsoftravel.org/wat-phrathat-doi-suthep-chiang-mai/) - Revisiting Chang Mai 14 years being away, there were a few spots that I was looking forward to seeing again. One of those was the Doi Suthep National Park and Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, set high on the mountains overlooking the city of Chang Mai. I rented a scooter, and headed up the winding roads
- [Canglang Pavilion : Suzhou](https://visionsoftravel.org/canglang-pavilion-suzhou/) - I recently went back to revisit Suzhou after 5-6 years of being away. First time I visited it was cold and gloomy, and on top of that there was heavy pollution, making it very difficult for me to enjoy the beauty of Suzhou. Coming back, most time is was gorgeous sunny weather with fairly blue
- [Guandu Ancient Town : Kunming](https://visionsoftravel.org/guandu-ancient-town-kunming/) - Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province and probably your first stop in the area. A few highlight well known attractions in the area, like the nearby Shilin Stone Forest, and Green Lake Park at the center of town. Down towards the south east is the Guandu Ancient Town, an older section of the city
- [Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Folks Art Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/philadelphias-magic-gardens-folks-art-museum/) - In my last revisit to Philly, I got to see a few new attractions I have not explored the first time around. There were all sorts of hidden gems and quirky experiences, but the weirdest of them all - by far - was Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, a non-profit folk art museum with works by mosaic
- [Siriraj Medical Museum : Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/siriraj-medical-museum-bangkok/) - Bangkok has a number of funky museums but I think Siriraj Medical Museum tops them all. On the surface, it seems quite straightforward. It's a medical museum in a hospital, showcasing some of the regional medical history. Yet there is something about this museum that made this specific museum a hit, their displayed collection of
- [Son Tra Mountain (Monkey Mountain) Danang Vietnam](https://visionsoftravel.org/son-tra-mountain-monkey-mountain-danang-vietnam/) - After 14 years of being away from Vietnam I made my way back to visit Hoi An. What I have not done when I previously visited 14 years ago, was to really explore Danang, and so before heading down to Hoi An I spent a couple of days exploring more of the city. There are
- [Padova University campus tour : Padua](https://visionsoftravel.org/padova-university-campus-tour-padua/) - The University of Padova is one of the oldest universities in the world, dating back to the 13th century. A few months ago I attended a seminar at the university, and there would be all sorts of tours taking us to see various historical parts of the campus. The first session was held in the
- [Visions of Namhansanseong National Park : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-namhansanseong-national-park-south-korea/) - A quick trip from Seoul in South Korea towards the south east is the wonderful Namhansanseong National Park. A historical old city on top of mountain with dense forest, surrounded by fortified walls, used as the emergency backup castle for the Korean kings. It offers vast panoramic views of Seoul city, where you can get
- [Buddha Eden Gardens near Obidos : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/buddha-eden-gardens-near-obidos-portugal/) - A short drive away from Obidos in Portugal was an unexpected delight that took me completely by surprise. A funky attraction in the most unlikely place. The Buddha Eden Gardens are so out of place, and so strange, yet so nice, that I wasn't entirely sure how I feel about this place. At the beginning
- [China Town : Koh Samui](https://visionsoftravel.org/china-town-koh-samui/) - During Chinese/Lunar New Year I escaped Hong Kong to Thailand, and found my way to the southern island of Ko Samui. I did not intend to but the beach hotel I got was right next to China Town and so I was very lucky to catch the very lively local celebrations near the local template.
- [Bhubing Palace : Chiang Mai](https://visionsoftravel.org/bhubing-palace-chiang-mai/) - At the end of my Thailand trip, I spent a couple of days in Chang Mai after 14 years of being away. I rented a scooter and headed up the mountains to explore temples and see Chang Mai from above. After making a stop at the lively Doi Suthep, I continued onwards and saw a
- [Royal Park Rajapruek : Chang Mai](https://visionsoftravel.org/royal-park-rajapruek-chang-mai/) - After 14 years of being away I made my way back to where it all began - Chang Mai, my first stop on the 14+ years travel journey. I revisited places I've already been to, but also got a chance to see new things. I rented a scooter for a couple of days, and on
- [Singapore Botanical Gardens](https://visionsoftravel.org/singapore-botanical-gardens/) - My last visit to Singapore I was hosted on the far western side of Singapore in the NTU campus area, near the border with Malaysia. Most of the Singapore attractions are far away from that area but there's one attraction that's really worth visiting - Singapore Botanical Gardens. It features Chinese gardens, Japanese gardens, and
- [Visions of Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-mexico-city/) - I wasn't planning anything special for Thanksgiving, but two weeks of -10c average daytime temperatures in Champaign ignited the need to escape to warmer climates and so - way past last minute - I begun looking for cheap tickets and ended up booking a trip to Mexico City. To be completely frank, I had no
- [Faro Della Vittoria and Basilica of Superga : Turin](https://visionsoftravel.org/faro-della-vittoria-and-basilica-of-superga-turin/) - Last summer I visited Turin in Italy, and rented a car to roam around to surrounding mountains. I first headed east, to catch grand views of the city from above, starting from Faro Della Vittoria, an old lighthouse from the 1920s to commemorate the victory of Italy on Germany and Austria during the 1st World
- [Sigiriya Lion Rock ancient fortress hill : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/sigiriya-lion-rock-ancient-fortress-hill-sri-lanka/) - I had a week to roam around Sri Lanka, and a few remarkable things happened to me on that short trip. I got a strong delayed allergic reaction to Sri-Lankan "traditional medicine" I tried at the beginning of the trip, the trip was interrupted by an army curfew given riots between the Muslims and the
- [Education University of Hong Kong campus walk](https://visionsoftravel.org/education-university-of-hong-kong-campus-walk/) - After all these years in Hong Kong there are still areas and university campuses I have not been to. One such example is the Education University of Kong campus, up near Tai Po Market. It is only recently that I made my way up to the northern part of Hong Kong to finally visit that
- [Castello di Rivoli Museum of Contemporary Art](https://visionsoftravel.org/castello-di-rivoli-museum-of-contemporary-art/) - After a few days of touring around Turin (:), I headed out to the nearby mountains, first stop at Rivoli Castle, a large 17th century castle turned contemporary art museum, with wonderful exhibits and the most wonderful scenic views of the area. I adore contemporary art museums and so spent a couple of hours wandering
- [Hebrew University Mount Scopus campus walk : Jerusalem Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/hebrew-university-mount-scopus-campus-walk-jerusalem-israel/) - I spent many years coming in and out of the Hebrew University Mount Scopus campus, and never really appreciated it much. It was only earlier this year that I had the chance to come back and visit after many years being away and roam around a bit, experiencing nostalgia, and even being able to enjoy
- [Naksansa temple & Lighthouse Observatory : Sokcho](https://visionsoftravel.org/naksansa-temple-lighthouse-observatory-sokcho/) - The north-eastern coast of South Korea is a quiet laid back area within a few hours drive of the capital, offering a wonderful escape from Seoul. It's quite popular on weekends, but if as a tourist you are able to visit during the week you'll find most of the area almost deserted and prices very
- [Nanyang Technological University Campus : Singapore](https://visionsoftravel.org/nanyang-technological-university-campus-singapore/) - Last time I visited Singapore was in 2014, so a visit was long overdue. I got an invite to come over and spend some time with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) at the very far west side of Singapore, away from the Singaporean hustle bustle center, though nothing in Singapore is ever very far. I spend
- [Visions of Malta](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-malta/) - Malta has been on my TODO list for years, especially when I was living in Europe, but I never really got around to it. Until this year. Finally. I had a few days, a weekend plus, to roam around and enjoy this beautiful country. It was everything I was hoping for, and more. Lots of
- [Visions of Chaozhou : Guangdong China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-chaozhou-guangdong-china/) - This year saw a few exciting changes to Hong Kong. The world's longest bridge opened connecting Hong Kong and Macau, and Hong Kong hooked up to the China high-speed rail network. It is now possible to get to lots of destinations straight from Kowloon station at the heart of Hong Kong. So, I needed to
- [Visions of Maastricht : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-maastricht-netherlands/) - Maastricht is a small town in the southern Limburg province of the Netherlands on the border with Belgium and very close to Germany. In my previous visits to the Netherlands it was a bit far off my travel route and I honestly haven't heard much about it as a travel destination. But, academia led me
- [Visions of Stunning Singapore](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-stunning-singapore/) - How time flies. It's been 9 years since I visited Singapore during my backpacking tour of Asia. I have fond memories of Singapore, I remember it as the first place I saw of developed Asia. It truly impressed me and has lit up my interest in seeing more of Chinese cultures. This month, I was
- [Visions of Koh Samui island : Thailand](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-koh-samui-island-thailand/) - This Chinese new year, I returned to Thailand after 14 years of being away. I can't imagine why it took me so long. Especially having lived in Asia for a few years since. But I'm very glad that I did. My visit to Koh Samui, which I remembered as an over-touristy commercialized island, compared to
- [Chuncheon : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/chuncheon-south-korea/) - I visited Chuncheon in South Korea as a daytrip from Seoul. The area is quite spectacular, with nature scenic views of mountains, rivers, and lakes, a lovely Korean countryside atmosphere. It’s mostly catered for Korean domestic tourists, with attractions like water sports , cable cars, slides, observation decks, sky walks, and an endless array of
- [Visions of Bangkok : Thailand](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-bangkok-thailand/) - Thailand was my first stop in Asia, where I spent over 3 months, on and off. It's been 14 years since I left, and did not have a chance to visit back until this year. I was curious to see what I'll remember and how I'll feel about things. To my surprise, there's very little I
- [Mount Sarakura cable car : Fukuoka - Kitakyushu](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-sarakura-cable-car-fukuoka-kitakyushu/) - While visiting the Fukuoka area in Japan I took a one day getaway trip towards the east to see the Kitakyushu area, and make a stop on the way to do one of my favorite things when I travel - go up cable cars. The higher the better, the more spectacular the views - the happier
- [Fuerza Bruta crazy show at Seoul](https://visionsoftravel.org/fuerza-bruta-crazy-show-at-seoul/) - In one of my recent visits to Seoul I was looking for something fun and cultural to do and saw that there's a funky Argentinian show in town - Fuerza Bruta. I bought tickets without doing too much digging and so wasn't sure what to expect, and so I was completely taken by surprise and
- [Yingxi Fenglin Corridor Scenic Area : Guangdong](https://visionsoftravel.org/yingxi-fenglin-corridor-scenic-area-guangdong/) - Just when I think I covered all the main attractions in my region of Hong Kong someone brings up something new I have not heard of before resulting in me rushing over to have a look and look for new adventures. The Yingxi Fenglin Corridor Scenic Area is only a couple of hours drive from Guangzhou,
- [Seoraksan National Park : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/seoraksan-national-park-south-korea/) - During the last autumn, I went to South Korea to get a bit of real autumn feeling with some colors. Of all the places I visited, the nicest autumn colors were at the lovely Seoraksan National Park. I was originally planning to take the lift up to the mountains and hike a bit, but it was
- [Visions of Coimbra and Obidos : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-coimbra-and-obidos-portugal/) - On my last trip to Portugal, I did a road trip down from Porto towards Lisbon, going through the mountains and making stops in key cities along the way. There are quite a few remarkable cities to visit on that route, of which I choose two - Obidos and Coimbra. Obidos is a small fortified
- [Tel Aviv University Campus Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tel-aviv-university-campus-israel/) - Beginning of this year I had the chance to go back and revisit a lovely university campus in Israel - the Tel Aviv University. Following a meeting in a nearby coffee shop with some of the local faculty, I spent a couple of hours roaming the lovely campus. I've been here before, I'm sure of
- [Galata Museo del Mare Muma : Genoa Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/galata-museo-del-mare-muma-genoa-italy/) - Had less than a day to roam around Genoa, so had to prioritize visits to attractions. Of all the museums available in Genoa, I decided on Galata, the maritime and history museum of the city and region with some funky addition of visiting a submarine. The main museum has great exhibitions about sea travel and sea
- [Marble Mountains : Danang Vietnam](https://visionsoftravel.org/marble-mountains-danang-vietnam/) - To me, the top attraction while visiting Danang at the center of Vietnam, were the marble mountains. About 20 min down south are five marble and limestone hills rising out of nowhere. Offering grand views of Danang and the central Vietnam coastline, you can hike all over the mountains, going up to mountain top to
- [Daewangam Park : Ulsan](https://visionsoftravel.org/daewangam-park-ulsan/) - Ulsan in south eastern South Korea isn't quite a tourist destination that Busan, Gyeongju and other nearby cities are. It's mostly industrial, and not quite as charming. Still, there are a few things to see, and during the day stopover that I visited, I got to see a bit of the better parts, like Daewangam
- [Château de Chantilly : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/chateau-de-chantilly-france/) - In my last visit to Paris I was hoping to see something new in the area I haven't explored yet. That's becoming increasingly challenging, as I've been to Paris quite a few times already, but the Paris region never fails to introduce me to new attractions within a daytrip. Sometimes I get Château overload, but even
- [Visions of Viseu and surrounding mountains : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-viseu-and-surrounding-mountains-portugal/) - I recently returned to Portugal to do a roadtrip from Porto up north slowly down towards Lisbon, and on the way managed to see beautiful mountain scenery surrounding the area around Viseu, which served as a base for the night. To give you a taste of Portuguese glory, here are my photo summary visions of the
- [Gulong Xiayuan Ecology Tourist Zone : Qingyuan Guangdong China](https://visionsoftravel.org/gulong-xiayuan-ecology-tourist-zone-qingyuan-guangdong-china/) - By now, I've explored most of what Hong Kong has to offer and so I find myself venturing out to the nearby mainland China Guangdong province. When I ask my Hong Kong friends if they go travel in Guangdong they usually reply there isn't much to visit or see there, it's not like Guangdong is
- [Medieval Centre Living History Museum: Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/medieval-centre-living-history-museum-denmark/) - To take a trip back in time to experience Denmark in the middle ages go to one of the living history museums around Denmark. I visited the Middelaldercentret Denmark at the south-eastern part in Nykøbing Falster and enjoyed it very much. Lots of actors, old houses, live demonstrations, and thought-provoking life-like exhibits about old 'technology' and life back
- [Visions of Barcelona : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-barcelona-spain/) - It took me 15 years to revisit the beautiful city of Barcelona, and I can't imagine why I waited this long. During Christmas vacation I took off to warm up at the south touring the east coast of Spain and spending a few days to re-explore Barcelona. Needless to say, it was nothing like I
- [Gamcheon Culture Village : Busan](https://visionsoftravel.org/gamcheon-culture-village-busan/) - Lots to see and do in Busan, and yet the Gamcheon Culture Village is probably one of the most famous and quirky attractions. In 2009, the government took a slum location on a mountain ridge that has lots of small alleys and narrow streets and renovated everything, transforming this neighborhood to something quite unique, filled with
- [Visions of beautiful Sintra : Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-beautiful-sintra-portugal/) - My visit to Portugal during carnival week in the Netherlands was a trip to remember. Flying in with zero knowledge and expectations, I had the most wonderful time exploring Lisbon, but the nicest day was - by far - the daytrip to Sintra. Unlike most days I had in Lisbon, the weather cleared up, the
- [Haedong Temple : Busan](https://visionsoftravel.org/haedong-temple-busan/) - Lots of things to see and do in Busan, including several temple complexes, but perhaps the nicest one I've been to which combines some coastline sea views is the Haedong Temple, dating back to the 14th century. A series of mini temples, bridges, and a collection of Buddhas, you can spend a couple of hours walking
- [Dambulla Rock Temple : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/dambulla-rock-temple-sri-lanka/) - One of the first stops on my roadtrip around Sri Lanka was to see an old temple Dambulla Rock Temple, a UNESCO heritage site, one of the best preserved cave temples in Sri Lanka, dating back to 1st century BC. There are a series of caves with a large collection of Buddhas, and some great panoramic
- [Green Lake Park and Yunnan University : Kunming China](https://visionsoftravel.org/green-lake-park-and-yunnan-university-kunming-china/) - Yunnan province was one of my highlights so far touring around China, and the base was Kunming. Dali, Lijiang, and the smaller towns in Yunnan are the real attraction, but Kunming also has a few attractions worth visiting. I spent a day walking around the central area and exploring, the main attraction there - shopping
- [Sigiri Safari : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/sigiri-safari-sri-lanka/) - I came in to Sri Lanka with zero plans, figured out in Colombo that I should rent a car and head out, and since driving myself wasn't possible I got a driver with the car. He was pretty decent, and I was open to whatever, so most things he suggested I followed. One of the
- [Hong Kong visit summary : 7 days suggested itinerary](https://visionsoftravel.org/hong-kong-visit-summary-seven-days-suggested-itinerary/) - (last updated March 2013, see the Hong Kong summary post for summary of posts about HK, see the Hong Kong category for more recent posts on HK) Following is a summary of the posts of my little sister's visit to Hong Kong. Symphony of Lights @ Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui
- [Sacra di San Michele & Lago Grande di Avigliana : Northern Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/sacra-di-san-michele-lago-grande-di-avigliana-northern-italy/) - After my visit to Turin northern Italy, I took a short road trip up to the northern mountains, before heading down to Genoa. I have heard it's a nice ride, but nothing prepared me for the spectacular views of that region. Sacra di San Michele, up high, is the perfect observation point for the mountains and
- [Suomenlinna fortress island : Helsinki](https://visionsoftravel.org/suomenlinna-fortress-island-helsinki/) - Much to see and do in Helsinki, but one of the nicest things I did was to take a short boat trip to one of the outlaying islands to explore some of the local history with the Suomenlinna fortress, and 18th century defensive island protecting Helsinki from invasions. There are a few stops for the boat
- [Cable Car To Amnam Park : Busan](https://visionsoftravel.org/cable-car-to-amnam-park-busan/) - I have a slight obsession with cable cars, if I'm visiting somewhere, one of the first things I look for is whether they have a cable car or an observation deck. Coming in to Busan without doing much homework, I googled that, and quickly found that there's the Song Marine Cable Car from Songdo Beach, that goes
- [Toto toilet museum : Kitakyushu Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/toto-toilet-museum-kitakyushu-japan/) - I love specialty museums. I'm so tired of the same old typical museums in each city that every time I run into something different, I'm ecstatic. In a recent trip to Japan to the Fukuoka region, I did a quick trip to the nearby Kitakyushu and while on the bus from one cable car to another
- [Visions of Dali : Yunnan China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-dali-yunnan-china/) - Yunnan province in China remains one of the best trips I've ever done in China, and I've done plenty in China. One of the unexpected treats was Dali, specifically the gorgeous old town and my visit to the huge mountains nearby. I'm a sucker for cable cars, and Dali offered one of the most amazing
- [Visions of Kagoshima : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kagoshima-japan/) - On my last visit to Japan I visited a new region. Kagoshima is down on the south western part of Japan, an area with lots of volcano mountains, which together with the Japanese islands landscape offers some spectacular scenery. In Japan this also means hotsprings and spa, which the Japanese know how to do very
- [Visions of Zhuhai : China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-zhuhai-china/) - In late 2018 China opened the Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuahi bridge, the longest bridge in the world and an archaeological wonder. I've been to Macau many times, but I've never visited Zhuhai, so opening of the bridge gave me the opportunity to experience the bridge and see a new place. Zhuhai exceeded my very low expectations. Sure,
- [Visions of Hoi An : Vietnam](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-hoi-an-vietnam/) - I recently made a nostalgia trip to Vietnam, after 13 years of being away. Long ago, in 2005, I was backpacking through south-east Asia, and somehow got stuck for 2 months in the little town of Hoi An. The only reason I left was that my visa ran out. There was a special charm to
- [Visions of Danang : Vietnam](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-danang-vietnam/) - I recently made a nostalgia visit to Hoi An Vietnam after 13 years of being away. Although I stayed in Hoi An for 2 months, I did very little to explore Danang, which back then seemed to me like a big boring and "expensive" city, compared to the Hoi An little town charm. During this
- [Visions of Aso : Kumamoto Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-aso-kumamoto-japan/) - Japan is one of my favorite travel destinations. I've been to Japan many times, and it has always proved a unique cultural and aesthetically beautiful experience challenging much of how I previously experienced Asia, or travel anywhere else in the world. In my most recent visit I set out to start from Kagoshima in the
- [Visions of Paris : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-paris-france-2/) - This year I was fortunate to have a couple of weeks to spend in Paris and go and explore beyond what I already saw in my previous visits. I've been to Paris quite a few times, but it seems like every visit my understanding of the city becomes more nuanced, I notice different things, my
- [Visions of Lijiang : Yunnan China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-lijiang-yunnan-china/) - Lijiang in Yunnan province was one of the nicest visits I’ve had so far to China, and I’ve been around – to many parts of China. A beautiful well kept old town, little streams and canals, with some world class attractions. This is a photo walk summary of my visit to Lijiang, in Yunnan
- [Heilongtan Park and Black Dragon Pool : Old Lijiang Yunnan China](https://visionsoftravel.org/heilongtan-park-and-black-dragon-pool-old-lijiang-yunnan-china/) - On the northern side of Lijiang, starting from Wufeng Pavilion, is a large area that extends the old town of Lijiang, with a beautiful lake park, with grand views of the snowy mountains in the back (like Jade Dragon Snow Mountain). At the center of the lake are pagodas, and a few attractions (like the Lijiang
- [Gyeongju Tomb Park : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/gyeongju-tomb-park-south-korea/) - My last stop in the trip of southern South Korea was Gyeongju, the city of strange old tombs. I started my walk on the northern side, and soon came across large green unnatural looking hills, that marked the beginning of a large park of gardens and tombs with various old archaeological sites, like an old observatory,
- [Lion Rock Mountain Wangu Tower : Lijiang China](https://visionsoftravel.org/lion-rock-mountain-wangu-tower-lijiang-china/) - Yunnan province and Lijiang were some of the nicest visits I've had to China so far, and I've been around - to many parts of China. Lijiang has a very well kept old town, and some world class attractions. At the center of the old town is Lion Rock Mountain with its Wangu Tower overlooking
- [Cyberport Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/cyberport-hong-kong/) - After so long of living in Hong Kong there are very few places I have not yet visited. Strangely enough, western HK island, between Kennedy Town and Pok Fu Lam, was one of them, so I never got to see the new large business area with the big complex of residential buildings and shopping malls
- [Southern Lamma island hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/southern-lamma-island-hike-hong-kong/) - I've visited Hong Kong's Lamma Island several times in the years I've lived in Hong Kong (example1, example2), but the last time was over 7 years ago, and it was mainly on the same path crossing the island from north to south-east (Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier). This year, I went back to revisit, and
- [Visions of Rouen and Northern Coast : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-rouen-and-northern-coast-france/) - In my recent visit to France, I rented a car and did a drive towards the northwest to see Rouen and the French northwest coastline, to see Fécamp & Étretat. This is a photo summary of my trip, starting from Roeun, my visit to the NEOMA business school campus, and then the breathtaking coastline.
- [National Museum of Cinema : Torino Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/national-museum-of-cinema-torino-italy/) - I love specialty museums, and I love the cinema, and so there is little that can excite me as coming across a cinema specialty museum, like the one I found out about when visiting Turin. It's one of the best museums I've visited in recent years, and it is so well done I wish I
- [Møns Klint white chalk cliffs : Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/mons-klint-white-chalk-cliffs-denmark/) - Denmark has some wonderful natural scenery and one of the main attractions is the south-eastern tip of Denmark - the Møns Klint cliffs. These are 6kms of white chalk cliffs near to clear blue waters and surrounded by forest green. Lots of lovely hikes in the area, and some fancy old estates to visit, and
- [Visions of Kitakyushu : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kitakyushu-japan/) - In my recent visit to Japan I had a chance to visit the Fukuoka region, and a quick fast train away is Kitakyushu, an old industrial city. Near a very large trading port, surrounded by mountains, one of the first things I did was - ofcourse - to catch a cable car to the top to
- [Visions of Sokcho : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-sokcho-south-korea/) - In one of my recent visits to South Korea I made my way to the east coast near the coastline around Sokcho. Aside from the quite beach-side getaway from Korea, there were lots of nice little attractions, such as lively local food markets, gorgeous Buddhist temples, and great observation decks with panoramic views of the area.
- [Visions of Fukuoka : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-fukuoka-japan/) - Japan is one of my favorite places to travel. Even short trip to places to non touristic places seems to end up as being very enjoyable, and me generally being very impressed and delighted with the Japanese. Even my trip to Fukuoka, that didn't have any specific highlight in min, ended up being quite nice.
- [Ecocentro Danaus La Fortuna : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/ecocentro-danaus-la-fortuna-costa-rica/) - La Fortuna, north from San Jose in Costa Rica, is a gem of a city. Lots of wonderful things to do in this volcanic regions, and La Fortuna is most famous for hikes and hotsprings. It also features a few other attractions, like the chocolate/coffee tours, and a few eco parks where you can explore
- [Shuhe ancient water town : Yunnan China](https://visionsoftravel.org/shuhe-ancient-water-town-yunnan-china/) - Shuhe was a delightful unexpected surprise, a recommendation I received when I was visiting Lijiang, to get away from the tourist crowds. A 30min taxi toward the northwest, and you're there. It's an ancient water town offering tranquility, peace, and quiet. A bit like Lijiang, it also offers long winding alleys with small water canals,
- [Thorsvang Denmark Collector Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/thorsvang-denmark-collector-museum/) - Visiting Denmark, I headed off from Copenhagen towards the southern Møns Klint cliff, and on the way noticed an interesting attraction. A specialty museum featuring a large collection of Danish nostalgia, an opportunity to explore Danish culture and compare their nostalgia to my own. It's quite a comprehensive collection, with endless exhibits, and the complex is
- [Bulguksa Temple : Gyeongju South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/bulguksa-temple-gyeongju-south-korea/) - On my recent visit to South Korea I somehow found myself in Gyeongju, a small town with great historical attractions and some wonderful scenic views. One of those is the UNESCO heritage site Bulguksa Temple, dating back to the 8th century and affiliated with the royalty, whose odd large tombs are a grand attraction nearby near
- [Visions of Chuncheon : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-chuncheon-south-korea/) - Chuncheon in South Korea, is a quick daytrip from Seoul, offering nature, with scenic views, mountains, rivers, and lakes, with Korean countryside atmosphere. It's all very catered to the Korea tourists, with lots of water sports attractions, cable cars, slides, observation decks, sky walks, and an endless array of food and entertainment options along the
- [Visiting Hans Christian Andersen in Odense : Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/visiting-hans-christian-andersen-in-odense-denmark/) - Odense is a charming Danish town best known for being the home town of Hans Christian Andersen. You have the Hans Christian Andersen museum, Hans Christian Andersen's old home, where he grew up, etc. if Hans Christian Andersen did something in that town, then be sure there will be something to commemorate it. His statues are spread throughout town,
- [Kandy Royal Botanic Gardens : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/kandy-royal-botanic-gardens-sri-lanka/) - My trip to Sri Lanka was cut short due to riots taking place in central Sri Lanka between the Buddhists and the Muslims. As I was coming out from the lovely Kandy Royal Botanical Gardens, my driver rushed to me and told me we have to get out of Kandy fast and pointed to arriving
- [Monteverde Zipline : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/monteverde-zipline-costa-rica/) - During my trip across Costa Rica, I rented a 4x4 and made my way up north towards the border with Nicaragua. After visiting La Fortuna and the nearby volcano mountains I turned back south to tackle some rough roads to get up the mountain to the Monteverde mountain top getaway, famous for its adventure zip-lining
- [Walking tour of Rouen : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-rouen-france/) - In my recent visit to France, I was based in Paris for a few weeks, and then decided to rent a car and do a short getaway from the big city towards the northwest to see Rouen and the French nortwest coastline. I spent a lovely day walking around Rouen city, from the river bank,
- [Xuanwu Lake and old city walls : Nanjing](https://visionsoftravel.org/xuanwu-lake-and-old-city-walls-nanjing/) - Following a visit to Nanjing University I had half a day to explore the area and so set off from campus towards the north east to go see Xuanwu Lake and the nearby Nanjing old city walls. I was lucky with the weather and pollution levels were fairly low, and since it was a weekday,
- [Cienfuegos city walk : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/cienfuegos-city-walk-cuba/) - Coming down from Havana and Vinales to explore a bit of central Cuba, I only had a day to spend in Cienfuegos, but even during that day I was able to see and explore quite a lot, much in thanks to my very friendly and efficient Airbnb host. After taking half a day to explore Castillo
- [Shilin Stone Forest : Yunnan China](https://visionsoftravel.org/shilin-stone-forest-yunnan-china/) - In my recent visit to Yunnan province in China I spent a few days roaming around, from Kunming, to Dali, to Lijiang and Shuhe, and then back for a final day near Kunming to fly back to Hong Kong. In that last day before going back I was looking to do something a bit different
- [Northwest coast France : Fécamp & Étretat](https://visionsoftravel.org/northwest-coast-france-fecamp-etretat/) - In my recent visit to France, I was based in Paris, and decided to rent a car and head northwest towards the coast. I first made a stop in Chantilly, with a quick stop at NEOMA in Rouen, and then all the way up to the north-western coastline. First stop was the breathtaking Fecamp cliffs,
- [Visions of Tampere & Turku : Finland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-tampere-turku-finland/) - With a few days to see Finland, we decide to do the classic triangle road trip, heading north from Helsinki towards Tampere, then heading south west to Turku, and then heading back east to Helsinki. We had great adventures in both. Tampere offered a variety of funky museums, a great observation deck overlooking the gorgeous
- [Castillo de Jagua : Cienfuegos Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/castillo-de-jagua-cienfuegos-cuba/) - Coming down south from Havana Cuba to explore the southern coastline, I had very limited time to visit Cienfuegos and see the area. I arrived at my airbnb with a lovely local host, and asked for help in trying to make the most. With his help, I was able to really see a lot of the
- [Visions of Genoa : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-genoa-italy/) - This summer I spent some time in Europe, and after a visit to France and Denmark and before a visit to Finland, I had a few days to explore new regions of Italy I haven’t explored before. I first did Turin and the nearby mountains, and then made it down to the coastline for a
- [Spectacular Hong Kong Views from ICC Sky100](https://visionsoftravel.org/spectacular-hk-views-international-commerce-centre-sky-100/) - If you're looking for truly panoramic views of Hong Kong, then it would make sense that the best place for that would be Hong Kong's tallest tower - the International Commerce Centre, which just so happens to be located in one of Hong Kong's best locations overlooking Victoria Harbour. With all the new skyscrapers popping
- [NEOMA business school campus visit : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/neoma-business-school-campus-visit-france/) - In my recent visit to France I had a chance to visit some of the local universities. I spent some time in Paris Nanterre University and roamed around Paris, but also had a chance to go visit Normandy and visit a former classmate now faculty in NOEMA, one of the French international business schools. It's a nice
- [Visions of Gyeongju : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-gyeongju-south-korea/) - On my recent visit to Busan in southern South Korea I wasn't expecting to go far from the city, but somehow made it all the way up to Gyeongju, a small town with great historical attractions and some wonderful scenic views. I started off with the royal tombs - Daereungwon, Cheonmachong, and Gyelim - with a very
- [Paris Nanterre University campus visit](https://visionsoftravel.org/paris-nanterre-university-campus-visit/) - During the summer of 2018 I was invited to visit Paris Nanterre University and was hosted by some of the local professors. I arrived after several hectic weeks of student demonstration, so the campus was severely damaged, and filled with graffiti, all quite shocking. That tragedy aside, the old campus is quite compact and easily walkable,
- [Tap Mun Grass Island Hike : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tap-mun-grass-island-hike-hong-kong/) - Just when I think I've visited everything that there is to visit in Hong Kong I accidentally come across a new spot that reminds me how wonderful Hong Kong is. From an unexplored nearly deserte ferry pier next the Chinese University of Hong Kong departs a one hour ferry take goes through beautiful Plover Cove area,
- [Old residences & Fuxing park : Shanghai](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-residences-fuxing-park-shanghai/) - On a recent visit to Shanghai in China I took the opportunity to visit an area I had not yet had the chance to explore well at the center of old colonial Shanghai near the Fuxing park. I started off with the park, with some great people watching, continued to the nearby commercial area and
- [Visions of Denmark roadtrip](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-denmark-roadtrip/) - I had the most wonderful time roaming around Denmark for a few days and experience Danish culture. Starting off in Copenhagen, I did a circle towards the south, heading north-west, and finally completing the circle heading back east to Copenhagen. On that route, I visited Viking culture in Roskilde, the cliffs of Møns Klint in the island of
- [Visions of Chantilly : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-chantilly-france/) - This summer I was invited for a few weeks to Paris, and was looking for new things to explore in the area. A local I met who grow up in Chantilly strongly recommended I check it out, a quick daytrip from Paris, so I decided to rent a car and combine Chantilly with exploring the
- [Shenzhen : Massage & SPA](https://visionsoftravel.org/shenzhen-massage-spa/) - There's an added bonus to living in Hong Kong that most people not from region are not aware of. An hour away from almost any point in Hong Kong are endless options for terrific SPAs and massage places that are both generally high quality, quite affordable and very relaxing. Cross the border to Shenzhen, and
- [Repulse Bay Beach and Tin Hau Temple : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/repulse-bay-beach-and-tin-hau-temple-hong-kong/) - Even after so many years roaming around Hong Kong, I still somehow manage to find new spots to cover. Repulse Bay is a beach on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, with big shopping malls and hotels nearby, and a large expat community. To me, not really a sun boy, it was something I
- [Visions of Turin and surrounding mountains : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-turin-and-surrounding-mountains-italy/) - This summer I got to spend some time in Europe, and after a visit to France and Denmark and before a visit to Finland, I had a few days to explore new regions of Italy I haven't explored before. The chosen base was Turin, up on the north west near the mountains, and so I
- [Visions of Helsinki : Finland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-helsinki-finland/) - Was hoping to take my sister to cool down a bit from the hot summer down in southern Europe and when I mentioned Finland she was immediately into it. We've both been wanting to visit, and this seemed like a good opportunity. Helsinki was our first stop, a pretty laid back capital city with a
- [World Culture Expo Park & Bomun Lake : Gyeongju](https://visionsoftravel.org/world-culture-expo-park-bomun-lake-gyeongju/) - My last stop on my recent trip to southern South Korea around Busan was to Gyeongju. About to wrap things up on my last day I went to visit Bulguksa Temple, and when taking the bus back to city center I noticed a funky building and a big sign for Expo. I quickly realized I probably
- [A day in Colombo : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/a-day-in-colombo-sri-lanka/) - My first day in Sri Lanka was spent roaming around Colombo, the capital city, on foot. I wasn't sure what to expect, and whether it's at all walkable, but it all turned out alright, with various minor attractions along the way, and a walkable coastline, to get a taste of local life. I started off
- [Else Kientzler Botanical Gardens : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/else-kientzler-botanical-gardens-costa-rica/) - There are a few nice attractions away from Costa Rica's capital San Jose that are worth stopping by. I fast realized I'd rather venture out of San Jose and rented a car to explore the region. On my various excursions in the area I was looking for somewhere to chill for a couple of hours
- [Vinales day trip: Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/vinales-day-trip-cuba/) - When visiting Cuba I landed in Havana and spend a few days exploring, and I then headed out for a circular tour of Cuba, starting from northwestern Cuba in the Vinales region. It's a beautiful country side with lots to see and explore, and some people linger for long. I did a daytrip from Havana
- [Sam Tung Uk Museum Tseun Wan : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/sam-tung-uk-museum-tseun-wan-hong-kong/) - Just when I think I've seen everything in Hong Kong, especially museum wise, I run into a new surprise. Away from the tourist beaten track in Tseun Wan, just near the MTR is the Sam Tung Uk Museum, a 200 years old walled village turned museum. Will give you a feel for the Hong Kong history,
- [La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park-costa-rica/) - La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park was a bit of a surprise. It was my first "eco" attraction in Costa Rica and after having heard of how well Costa Rica does eco preservation I admit to expecting a very authentic dirty jungle experience with tarzan guides taking us on an adventure. La Paz is not
- [Visions of Copenhagen : Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-copenhagen-denmark/) - Made it to Denmark, finally, after so many years of making plans for it. I guess it took getting away from the Netherlands and moving to Asia to be able to make a plan to make that happen. So, when visiting back in Europe, decided to make a short detour from a visit to France
- [Visions of Nanjing : China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-nanjing-china/) - It's been 6 years since I last visited Nanjing with my father, and I recently had a chance to go back and visit for a work-related trip. I had a day or so to also wonder around the university area and explore Nanjing on foot, which led me to see Nanjing in a new light
- [Visions of Ulsan : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-ulsan-south-korea/) - Following my quick getaway from Hong Kong to Busan, I headed up north for a quick visit to Ulsan. It's a rather industrial town without too many well-known tourist attractions, but I made the most of it, by going to the beach side and hiking one of the small islands overlooking the coast line. I
- [Walking tour of Granada : Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-granada-nicaragua/) - Granada was, by far, my favorite place in Nicaragua. Yeah, I guess I'm a bit spoiled, and Granada is so more easier to like than everything else I visited in Nicaragua, so it is possible that if I had longer to linger and explore the rest and took more time to get used to things,
- [Visions of Kunming : Yunnan China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kunming-yunnan-china/) - Kunming was my starting point for the Yunnan adventures. Kunming is a big Chinese city, and lacks the charm of the other places I visited in Yunnan, but in the day I arrive and the day I had before flying back I did manage to see a few charming places like green park and Longmen
- [CEIBS campus : Shanghai](https://visionsoftravel.org/ceibs-campus-shanghai/) - China Europe International Business School is one of the largest EMBA/MBA schools in the world with over 800 students each year. Located in Shanghai, it's considered a very prestigious program for Chinese future leaders offering intense short programs to train the next generation managers in China and the world. One of the business professors I
- [Visions of Mycenae : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-mycenae-greece/) - One of the oldest ruin sites that we visited in Greece was Mycenae to the east of the Peloponnese. Dating back as far as the 18th century BC the Mycenae served as a regional stronghold overlooking the region from a mountain top. There are ruins, and not much is left standing, still there is enough that with a
- [Visions of Corinth : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/corinth-greece/) - Our final stop in Greece, just before heading back to the Athens airport and flying out, was Corinth. We were staying in a nearby Airbnb, and a mere 10 minute drive away we arrived at the almost deserted archeological site. A demanding hike up, which I was very proud that our little team was able
- [Taipei City : 7 Days Trip Suggested Travel Itinerary](https://visionsoftravel.org/taipei-city-7-days-trip-suggested-travel-itinerary/) - Taipei is one of my favorite cities. Can't really explain why, but it was love at first sight and what got me hooked up on wanting to live in Taiwan and get to know more about Taiwanese culture. Over the years, I've been to most of what people would consider the top tourist attractions, with
- [Masaya Volcano & Fortaleza El Coyotepe : Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/masaya-volcano-fortaleza-el-coyotepe-nicaragua/) - Some of the greatest attractions in Nicaragua are about volcanoes. There are active volcanoes in Nicaragua that you can get very close to. Typically, like in the Masaya Volcano I visited coming up from Granada on the way to Leon, Exposure time is limited to 15 minutes, tightly controlled, and after going through some basic
- [Visions of Busan : South Korea](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-busan-south-korea/) - To escape my destiny (aging and birthdays, you know...), I made a quick getaway from Hong Kong to try and find a place in the region I've never been to before, Busan in the southern part of South Korea. As usual with me recently, I did absolutely no homework, and so arrived blank slate with
- [Walking tour of Kaunas : Lithuania](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-kaunas-lithuania/) - My last stop on my quick weekend getaway from the Netherlands to Lithuania after visiting Trakai was Kaunas, where I flew back from. I spent a few hours exploring the central are of the city on foot. First, the main Vilniaus street, with various eating and shopping options, from the Kaunas Cathedral Basilica and nearby Kaunas City
- [Visions of Suzhou : China](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-suzhou-china/) - It's been almost 6 years since I last visited Suzhou and the city of Suzhou has changed dramatically. Sure, you have the old areas with the canals (unjustifiably promoted as "Venice of the east") which we all know of, but then you have the amazing new area surrounding the lake. That area, to me, signifies
- [Visions of Kandy : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kandy-sri-lanka/) - Unexpectedly, Sri Lanka was my last official stop in Sri Lanka. As I was exiting the botanical gardens ~3 hours walk my driver pointed to what seemed like a mass army presence and announced that a curfew was to take place in an hour following riots between the Muslims and the Buddhists and that we
- [Isletas de Granada : Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/isletas-de-granada-nicaragua/) - Was looking for something fun to do near Granada and someone mentioned to me I should head down to the east coast a short drive from Granada to check out Isletas de Granada, the small islands of Granada where the Nicaraguan expat wealthy have turned small islands into small kingdoms. You bargain a bit for a
- [Hiking the Stoos : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/hiking-stoos-switzerland/) - One of the nicest hikes I've done in the previous year was the Stoos, with an impressive break-taking "hike" on the mountain ridge overlooking glorious snow-top mountains and clear water lakes. With gondola cable-car and ski-lifts taking you up all the way, it's as easy as can be, making this possibly the best easy hike
- [Visions of Shuhe ancient town : Yunnan China](https://visionsoftravel.org/shuhe-yunnan-china/) - Roaming around Yunnan I visited most of the obvious tourist destinations, starting from Kunming, then Dali, and finally Lijiang. What I didn't plan, but found a delightful surprise, was an ancient water town about 30 minutes north-west of Lijiang called Shuhe which I visited to escape the endless tourist crowds visiting the very same destinations.
- [El Nicho national park : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/el-nicho-national-park-cuba/) - I arrive in Cienfuegos without a plan, last minute down from Havana, and made my first stop at the Airbnb to leave my luggauge. I was greeted with a cold lemonade, a quick overview explanation of what's available in the area. After figuring things out in the Cienfuegos area, I was heading town towards Trinidad and asked
- [Trakai Castle : Lithuania](https://visionsoftravel.org/trakai-castle-lithuania/) - After enjoying the lovely Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, I wanted to explore quick getaways in the are, and so was recommended to head off to the west to see Trakai, which features the Trakai Castle - a 14th century beautiful fortified stone castle set at the middle of a large lake. An hour's bus away,
- [Two days travel in Athens : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/two-days-travel-in-athens-greece/) - I'm not exactly sure why, but I've heard - a number of times - that Athens isn't a very pleasant city. Which just made my enjoyment of this gorgeous city even greater. I expected little, and got a world class capital city, with the obvious remarkable Greek history sites, but also with lots of terrific
- [A walking tour of Zurich : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/a-walking-tour-of-zurich-switzerland/) - During my last month in Europe before heading off to Central America and relocating to Asia, I tried to do as much as I could around Europe, and that included heading off to the German side of Switzerland to explore cities I've long wanted to see. I finally made it to Zurich, arriving late night,
- [Visions of Dambulla and Sigiriya : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-dambulla-and-sigiriya-sri-lanka/) - Following a short stay getting my bearings in Colombo, I decided to head to the mountains. I had very limited time and public transport is time consuming, and so the visitor's center made a good argument for renting a car with a driver, something I'm typically very reluctant to do. But it worked out nicely,
- [Mirador de Catarina & Parque Malecon de Masaya : Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/mirador-de-catarina-parque-malecon-de-masaya-nicaragua/) - Heading west from Granada in Nicaragua, towards Leon, I made a few stops along the way to admire some of the local nature and volcano mountains. First stop, the Mirador de Catarina, overlooking the Apoyo Lagoon (Laguna de Apoyo), with grand panoramic views of the lagoon from the west. I then continued to the Parque Malecon de Masaya
- [Walking tour of Vilnius : Lithuania](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-of-vilnius-lithuania/) - Vilnius was one of my last minute rush weekend getaways during my last month in Europe to try and see as much as possible. Haven't been to Lithuania before, so this was meant to give me a taste of the country, people, and culture, and the weekend far exceeded my expectations. Vilnius was a lively
- [Visions of Colombo : Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-colombo-sri-lanka/) - Back to exploring Asia, and so been looking for a new exotic destination. I've been eyeing Sri Lanka for many years, but have not had the chance to go. A "reading week" at uni combined with low airfare resulted in last minute booking and so I found myself in Colombo Sri Lanka with no plan
- [Christ of the Mercy: San Juan del Sur Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/christ-of-the-mercy-san-juan-del-sur-nicaragua/) - Crossing the Costa-Rica Nicaragua border I went straight to the car rental, got my ride, and headed to San Juan del Sur for my first glimpse of Nicaragua. The contrast to Costa Rica was apparent, the beach wasn't as nice, the town seemed less developed, and prices were way down. After grabbing a meal and
- [Rainforest Chocolate Tour La Fortuna : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/rainforest-chocolate-tour-la-fortuna-costa-rica/) - Do you know where chocolate comes from? how it's made? I didn't. Costa Rica is a good place to figure that out, it still, somehow, has an active Chocolate growing market, even if competition from cheaper labour countries is driving local farmers toward tourism to replace the mass plantations. So what you basically have are
- [A day around Leon : Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/a-day-around-leon-nicaragua/) - Leon, the revolutionary capital of Nicaragua, presents a much more rough colonial history than Granada. It's more lively here, but you'll also get to see far more poverty and it's less developed and overall feels a bit rundown. Even the "attractions" don't really make much sense. I'm not sure why, but I ventured into the
- [Itea & Delphi : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/itea-delphi-greece/) - Our first target after renting a car in Athens and hitting the road was Delphi. We stayed in the nearby quiet town of Itea, with a lovely hotel overlooking the coast, and spending the evening walking the boardwalk and eating local gyros. The next day we opened up with a visit to Delphi, with the
- [Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/mistico-arenal-hanging-bridges-park-costa-rica/) - After visiting La Paz Waterfalls, La Fortuna, Monteverde north of San Jose in Costa Rica I continued coasting around the volano area in northern Costa Rica Alajuela region and doing various attractions and hikes. One of the nice walks in the area, taking you on paved roads through the winding jungle on hanging bridges above waterfalls
- [Engelberg Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/engelberg-switzerland/) - Engelberg-Titlis is one of the largest ski parks in Switzerland, but during the summer it’s just a gorgeous place to hike, deep in crystal clear freezing water, and enjoy the Swiss breath-taking mountain view from above. Because of the ski resort, you have cable cars and ski lifts taking you almost all the way to
- [San Jacinto & Ruinas de Leon Viejo : Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/san-jacinto-ruinas-de-leon-viejo-nicaragua/) - After a visit to revolutionary Leon in north west Nicaragua, I drove in the area to explore some of the nearby ruins of ancient Leon and see some of the volcanic activity in the area. Both, to my great surprise, were completely deserted, I was the only person there. When I arrived in San Jacinto two
- [Mystras & Nafplion : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/mystras-nafplion-greece/) - The Peloponnese Greek island offers lots of wonderful historical sites and some spectacular scenery. In one of the last days of our visit to Greece we made our way to Mystras, a UNESCO heritage site of a Byzantine mountain city dating back to the 12th century. No longer would you have to visualize ancient times like in
- [Museum of Genocide Victims & KGB : Vilnius](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-of-genocide-victims-kgb-vilnius/) - Some of the cities in eastern Europe look so nice that it's sometimes easy to forget that not till long ago they were experiencing very hard times and authoritarian regimes under Soviet Union (USSR) control. It is only when you go to some of the local history museums are you really faced with the horrible
- [Around Trinidad town : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/around-trinidad-town-cuba/) - Trinidad was definitely one of the highlights of the trip to Cuba. An old colonial Spanish style town, lots of old buildings, bustling with cafes, restaurants, markets, and music. There are quite a few things to do in the area (e.g., Torre de Manaca Iznaga & Los Ingenios Valley), but there are also quite a few
- [Nijmegen cultural festival : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/nijmegen-cultural-festival-netherlands/) - In my last few weeks in the Netherlands I was trying to see as much as possible by taking all kinds of strange train routes and making stops in places I have not been to before. A trip to Tilburg and a block train rail in Eindhoven got me to transfer through Nijmegen, and since I've
- [Cambridge University campus visit : England](https://visionsoftravel.org/cambridge-university-campus-visit-england/) - In my last visit to the UK I had a few days to explore the lovely old town of Cambridge and venture into some of the inner courts of the college campuses with a host professor. During that time there was also an open day for the university, so there was unrestricted access to some
- [Santuario de lapas NATUWA : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/santuario-de-lapas-natuwa-costa-rica/) - Costa Rica prides itself to be an eco destination with preservation of nature and wild life. All across Costa Rica are sanctuaries meant to protect wild animals, with different sanctuaries specializing in different animals and species. In all my tour around Costa Rica I have only visited one sanctuary, and I was lucky to choose Santuario
- [Torre de Manaca Iznaga & Los Ingenios Valley : Trinidad](https://visionsoftravel.org/torre-de-manaca-iznaga-los-ingenios-valley-trinidad/) - Trinidad is a lovely colonial town, but with a dark history. The day following my arrival I took a private taxi guide to take me around the nearby highlights, without really looking into what it's going to be about. To my great surprise it was a day dedicated to the sugar slavery taking place in
- [Visions of Santa Clara : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-santa-clara-cuba/) - Santa Clara is often skipped when traveling in Cuba, and I can understand why. Compared to the other destinations in Cuba, it's unimpressive, and the tourist highlights may seem disappointing. Perhaps the only reasons people do make it over is to hear a bit about revolutionary hero Che Guevara and visit his exaggerated Mausoleum and the near by
- [Banat Village Museum : Timisoara](https://visionsoftravel.org/banat-village-museum-timisoara/) - One of the nicest attractions in Romanian Timisoara is a step back in time to visit an old Romanian Banat village. It's a bit out of town, easily approachable by Uber, and I was the only tourist visiting at the time. Lots of old houses, furnished with old furniture to give you a taste of
- [Sanatorium Dr. Carlos Duran Cartin : San Jose CR](https://visionsoftravel.org/sanatorium-dr-carlos-duran-cartin-san-jose-cr/) - I didn't spent much time in San Jose, but I did get to venture out and see some funky attractions in the area. One of those is the Sanatorium Dr. Carlos Duran Cartin, about half an hour to the east on the way to Irazú Volcano. It's not entirely clear how this became a tourist attraction, but
- [A day in Luxembourg](https://visionsoftravel.org/a-day-in-luxembourg/) - One gloomy day on a weekend last year I decided to rent a car and head out to see Luxembourg City. I spent the day exploring the city highlights (e.g., Casemates du Bock), making the circle heading east and then north to take in the scenic views overlooking the valley and the nearby mountains. Even
- [Lelystad, Hoorn, Volendam, & Marken : North of Amsterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/lelystad-hoorn-volendam-marken-north-amsterdam/) - After coming back from the central America trip and on my way to moving back to Asia I had a layover in the Netherlands for a day, just enough time for me to say my farewell to this wonderful country and see a bit more of an area I have yet to explore north of
- [Visions of Varadero : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-varadero-cuba/) - The last stop on my trip to Havana, just before wrapping up the two weeks roaming around this fascinating land, was in expat mecca Varadero beach east of Havana on the northern coastline. It's essentially a very long beach stretch with fluffy white sand and translucent blue waters. I was based a bit outside the tourist
- [A day at Olympia : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/olympia-greece/) - Olympia is considered one of the important tourist sites in the Peloponnese island, where the olympic games started back in 8th century BC. As in many of the Greek sites, what you'll mostly see are ruins, accompanied by a decent museum neary, a taste of the former glory and worship of human anatomy and competition. There
- [A weekend in Timisoara : Romania](https://visionsoftravel.org/weekend-timisoara-romania/) - During my last month in Europe before moving to Asia, I was on a rush to try and taste as much as possible in Europe, and a quick Wizzair flight away from my base in the Netherlands was the Romanian Timisoara. So I spent a weekend there, exploring the streets of "Vienna of the East"
- [VILNIL Museum of Illusions : Vilnius Lithuania](https://visionsoftravel.org/vilnil-museum-illusions-vilnius-lithuania/) - Those who know me personally probably know these two things about me - (1) I really like funky speciality museums, and I'd choose those over fancy old school museums any day, (2) I take a special interest in the human mind, especially biases and heuristics. Which is why the VILNIL Museum of Illusions in Vilnius was
- [Visions of Lucerne : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-lucerne-switzerland/) - Earlier this year I had a chance to visit Geneva and Lausanne, at the French speaking side of Switzerland, but it was only later that year that I was able to take a trip to see the northern German speaking side, with Zurich being the big city of that area. I did a few gorgeous mountain top
- [Bond in Motion exhibition : London Film Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/bond-motion-exhibition-london-film-museum/) - During my last visit to London I stumbled upon a great exhibition at the London Film Museum - Bond in Motion, featuring lots of vehicles from the 007 James Bond movies. Each car had the Bond scene it was from, with an explanation about the car features. Beyond that, an extensive collection of all things
- [Visions of Trinidad: Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-trinidad-cuba/) - After starting off my Cuba travels up north in Havana and Vinales, I made it down to explore the center of Cuba, stopping over at Cienfuegos and El Nicho national park, and finally arriving at the very lovely Trinidad. It's a very nice colonial town, with lots of arts, restaurants, cafes, live music, and magical
- [Alhambra Moorish palace : Granada](https://visionsoftravel.org/alhambra-moorish-palace-granada/) - This summer I finally had the opportunity to visit Granada in Spain with a conference taking place in the area. I roamed the city in the little time I had before and after the conference, some with conference organized tours (which I rarely do). Granada met and exceeded my expectations, with one of the main highlight being
- [Agriturismo Conte Ruggero Easter celebrations : Sicily](https://visionsoftravel.org/agriturismo-conte-ruggero-easter-celebrations-sicily/) - During our tour of Sicily we did a two nights stop at a lovely homestay Agriturismo Conte Ruggero in what seemed like the middle of nowhere, but a short ride from Mount Etna. We weren't really expecting much in terms of events that evening, but we ventured into the nearby local town and were surprised
- [My 2011 : Year Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2011-year-summary/) - So what did 2011 look like? to me, this was a year of general stability compared with previous years. As I enter my third year of PhD and in Hong Kong, things have become strangely familiar and oddly routine, which is something I was sort-of looking forward to after years of moving around and trying
- [My 2009 : A year‘s summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2009-year-summary/) - So what did 2009 look like? to me, this was yet another year of hectic changes and adventurous uncertainties. To give you quick insight into my 2009, here are some of the highlighted posts from 2009 : January 2009 My mom’s the first of my family to visit me in Taiwan. I make the very
- [My 2010 : Year Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/summary-my-2010-year/) - So what did 2010 look like? to me, this was a year of exploration and realization. To give you a quick insight into my 2010, here are some of the highlights of my 2010 as it was reflected in my blog posts: January 2010 I visit Japan for the first time. Tokyo was absolutely
- [Visions of Engelberg : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-engelberg-switzerland/) - Engelberg-Titlis is one of the largest ski parks in Switzerland, but during the summer it's just a gorgeous place to hike, deep in crystal clear freezing water, and enjoy the Swiss breath-taking mountain view from above. Because of the ski resort, you have cable cars and ski lifts taking you almost all the way to
- [Visions of Cienfuegos & El Nicho : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-cienfuegos-el-nicho-cuba/) - Coming down from Havana and Vinales to explore a bit of central Cuba, I only had a day to spend in Cienfuegos, but even during that day I was able to see and explore quite a lot, much in thanks to my very friendly and efficient Airbnb host. Once I arrived, a taxi driver took
- [My 2014 : Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2014-yearly-travel-summary/) - What did 2014 look like? 2014 marked an important change in my life. After 5 years as a PhD student living in Hong Kong I finally defended my dissertation and graduated the PhD to leave Asia and begin a postdoc in the United States. Most of this year was surrounding these big events, and so
- [My 2016 : Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/2016-yearly-travel-summary/) - What did 2016 look like? The year 2016 marked my transition to European life. After ~10 years mostly spent in Asia and the US, I moved to the Netherlands. It's been a terrific year, both personally and professionally. The new location in Europe offered great new opportunities for travel around Europe, with new adventures in
- [Visions of Catania, Enna & Monreale : Sicily](https://visionsoftravel.org/catania-enna-monreale-sicily/) - Earlier this year I had the chance to join my family to a holiday trip around the gorgeous Italian island of Sicily. From Taormina, with the beaches of Cefalu and Mondello, to the gorgeous Etna active volcano mountain. Along the way, we also made several stops in interesting towns, Catania, Enna, and Monreale, with historical
- [Visions of The Hague : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-hague-netherlands/) - My first visit to the Hague was back in 2014, as I was transitioning from Asia to the US and was just blown away by how nice the Netherlands. It took me over a year, to somehow make it back to live in the Netherlands, but further down south in the Limburg province. I thought
- [MC Escher Museum : The Hague](https://visionsoftravel.org/mc-escher-museum-hague/) - Though I never knew much about art, during my high-school years I became especially fascinated with a group of artists that I perceived as visual revolutionaries. Dali, whose work was up on my grandmother's wall, with sci-fi fantasy apocalypic painting, and MC Escher - playing endless visual tricks on our feeble minds. I was thrilled
- [The Hague : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/the-hague-netherlands/) - While in the Netherlands, I spent my first night at the Hague. Didn't do much homework, so wasn't sure exactly what to expect but the town was quite charming, with lots of history and the mandatory canal atmosphere. The location of my stay was next to the Haagse Bos park, so I started my day
- [Visions of Olympia, Mystras & Delphi : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-olympia-mystras-delphi-greece/) - Greece has been very high on my travel TODO list for long, but have never found the time to go visit. I’ve recently concluded two years of living in Europe and then had to move back to Asia and realized that I might have spent all that time in Europe but not visit Greece. I
- [Riding around the Penghu islands : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/riding-around-penghu-islands-taiwan/) - More that a year later, I realized I have not summed up my wonderful summer trip to the magical Penghu islands in Taiwan. That trip reminded me of everything I loved about Taiwan. Crazy temples, gorgeous beaches, breathtaking scenic views, Taiwanese village life with Fijianese architecture houses, ancient Dutch and Japanese forts, amazing local food, and very
- [Old town & Muslim Quarter : Granada](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-town-muslim-quarter-granada/) - This summer I finally had the opportunity to visit Granada in Spain with a conference taking place in the area. I roamed the city in the little time I had before and after the conference, some with conference organized tours (which I rarely do). Granada met and exceeded my expectations, especially with the gorgeous Muslim
- [Visions of Trakai & Kaunas : Lithuania](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-trakai-kaunas-lithuania/) - After realizing I have not visited much of north-eastern Europe I took a quick look on a weekend getaway to Lithuania. First stop was Vilnius which left a very positive impression on me. With the little time I had, I also had the chance to venture out of Vilnius towards the west and visit Trakai,
- [La Paz Waterfalls, La Fortuna, Monteverde : Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/la-paz-waterfalls-la-fortuna-monteverde-costa-rica/) - I began my Costa Rican adventures renting a car at San Jose and heading off to the north towards La Fortuna. First stop the La Paz Waterfall, a waterfall areas turned eco-Disney land that made me realize just how touristic and commercial Costa Rican "eco-travel" is. Still, can't beat paved hikes to some gorgeous nature,
- [Visions of Zurich : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-zurich-switzerland/) - Earlier this year I had a chance to visit Geneva and Lausanne, at the French speaking side of Switzerland, but it was only later that year that I was able to take a trip to see the northern German speaking side, with Zurich being the big city of that area. I was expecting much larger
- [Visions of Lausanne : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-lausanne-switzerland/) - Switzerland has been on my TODO list for quite some time, but it was only recently in 2017 that I finally had the chance to go visit, following an invitation to visit Lausanne University. Lausanne is a very charming city, with the large Geneva lake, the tall mountains in the background, the historic old city between
- [My 2015 : Yearly Travel Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2015-yearly-travel-summary/) - What did 2015 look like? 2015 marked yet another change in my life. After moving to the US following ~10 years on and off in Asia, I moved to the Netherlands in Europe to start yet another adventure. The time spent in the US provided me with some significant challenges, also on the travel side, but
- [Visions of Vinales : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-vinales-cuba/) - I had a month to explore Central America, and took the opportunity to visit Cuba for almost two weeks, a destination I’ve been meaning to go visit for a long time. First stop was Havana, the capital, the center and by far the most developed of the cities in the country, for better or worse.
- [London Eye ferris wheel : England](https://visionsoftravel.org/london-eye-ferris-wheel-england/) - I have a thing for gondolas and ferries wheels, even the most unnecessary ones. So, when there's an actually exceptionally good one, I must try it. London Eye, one of the world's largest ferris wheels definitely qualifies, but thing is - it costs a fortune, and so in my backpacking years I just couldn't bring
- [Visions of the Nicaragua Volcanos : from Granada to Leon](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-nicaragua-volcanos-granada-leon/) - The last stop on my trip around Central America after Cuba and Costa Rica was Nicaragua. Compared to the ease of travel in Costa Rica, Nicaragua was rough and far less developed for the midrange to upscale tourist. I rented a car at San Jose in Costa Rica and returned the car at the Costa
- [Hokkaido Shrine & Government Office: Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/hokkaido-shrine-government-office-sapporo/) - Wrapping up my long stay at Sapporo in Hokkaido last summer, there are two places I left unmentioned in Sapporo the Former Hokkaido Government Office near the train station and the Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Shrine I visited on the way to the cable cars. The government office you'll probably stumble upon a few times when roaming
- [Tel Aviv Harbor, Old Jaffa, City Center : Photo Walk Tour](https://visionsoftravel.org/tel-aviv-habor-old-jaffa-city-center-photo-walking-tour/) - Earlier this year in one of my visits to Israel I got to do one of my favorite walking tours in Israel. Going all the way from the renewed Tel Aviv Harbour in the north, through the Tel Aviv boardwalk (Tayelet) along the beachside all the way to the old city of Jaffa, and then
- [Coloane Village & Cheoc Van Beach : Macau](https://visionsoftravel.org/coloane-village-cheoc-van-beach-macau/) - While I was visiting Hong Kong I ran into an old schoolmate who invited me to come visit her department at the University of Macau, and so I had a chance to see Macau again. Macau is a really small place, and I've visited a few times, and so I was wondering if there was
- [Visions of Timisoara : Romania](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-timisoara-romania/) - During my last month in Europe before moving to Asia, I tried to see as much as possible from Europe in parts I have not visited before. Examining the Europe map I realized I have not visited any of the former Soviet north-east, aside from Russia, which was said to be very different, and so
- [Visions of Breda & Nijmegen : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-breda-nijmegen-netherlands/) - In my last month living in Europe I visited Tilburg University and took the opportunity to explore the area a bit. Not too far away from Tilburg is Breda, which I've been planning to stop by and see for a while. It's a small lovely town, with the typical Dutch canals, public parks, and some
- [Visions of Granada : Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-granada-nicaragua/) - The last stop on my trip around Central America after Cuba and Costa Rica was Nicaragua. Compared to the ease of travel in Costa Rica, Nicaragua was rough and far less developed for the midrange to upscale tourist. I rented a car at San Jose in Costa Rica and returned the car at the Costa
- [Visions of Vilnius : Lithuania](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-vilnius-lithuania/) - During my last month in Europe before moving to Asia, I tried to see as much as possible from Europe in parts I have not visited before. Examining the Europe map I realized I have not visited any of the former Soviet north-east, aside from Russia, which was said to be very different, and so
- [Visions of Koblenz : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-koblenz-germany/) - One of the last getaways I did before leaving Europe and relocating to Europe was a daytrip to Koblenz in western Germany, on the intersection of the Rhine river with the Moselle river. The point where the rivers meet is spectacular, if you take the cable car nearby to the mountain top Ehrenbreitstein Fortress on the other
- [Visions of the Costa Rica beaches](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-costa-rica-beaches/) - I had a month to go explore Central America moving between jobs, and took the opportunity to visit Costa Rica after visiting Cuba and before wrapping it up in Nicaragua. Compared to Cuba and Nicaragua, Costa Rica is easy travel, very touristy to the point of almost being too touristy. Everything is well organized, people
- [Visions of Stoos Ridge : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-stoos-ridge-switzerland/) - During my last month of two years in Europe I had an opportunity to do some quick getaways that proved quite amazing. One such unexpected treat was Switzerland. I've done Geneva and Lausanne before in the French part of Switzerland, but this time made my way up to the German part of the country in
- [Visions of Havana : Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-havana-cuba/) - I had a month to go explore Central America moving between jobs, and took the opportunity to visit Cuba for almost two weeks, a destination I've been meaning to go visit for a long time. First stop, Havana, the capital, the center and by far the most developed of the cities in the country, for
- [Visions of Athens : Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-athens-greece/) - Greece has been very high on my travel TODO list for long, but have never found the time to go visit. I've recently concluded two years of living in Europe and then had to move back to Asia and realized that I might have spent all that time in Europe but not visit Greece. I
- [I will be 20 in 2030 exhibition : Liege Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/will-20-2030-exhibition-liege-belgium/) - Lots of great exhibitions going on in Liege. I previous attended the wonderful "From Salvador to Dali" in 2016, and returned in 2017 to visit the "I will be 20 in 2030", a funky look at our not so distant future with all that's happening now with science and technology and the changes happening in
- [Visions of Breda : Netharlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-breda-netharlands/) - Breda is just a small Dutch town bordering Belgium, but it's quite delightful and definitely worth a few hours of exploring. Canals, old town, plenty of cafes and restaurants, and some historical buildings and local attractions. Here's a brief tour of my few hours walking around small Breda... Location:
- [Communist Consumers Museum : Timisoara](https://visionsoftravel.org/communist-consumers-museum-timisoara/) - While visiting Timisoara I was looking for something a bit different, and not too far away from my hotel I saw there was a Communist Consumers Museum, which sounded really promising. I expected some kind of a big overpriced museum, like the DDR Museum in Berlin, but to my surprise this museum turned out to be a
- [Visions of Aachen : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-aachen-germany/) - Aachen is a quick getaway trip from my base in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and although it was very near, I never really took the time to explore much and see the town. So before leaving the area, I spent half a day going through the old town and taking the cathedral English tour, and
- [Bagan Day 2 Temple Run Part 2 : Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/temple-run-day-2-part-2/) - While touring Burma I made my way to Bagan to do a two-days temple run. The first day I spent walking on foot around the temples in the old Bagan area (see temple run day 1 Part 1 and Part 2), . On the second day I had an electric scooter, so that made life easier, and started
- [Ehrenbreitstein Fortress & Cable Car : Koblenz](https://visionsoftravel.org/ehrenbreitstein-fortress-cable-car-koblenz/) - Did a weekend trip to Koblenz during gorgeous weather and was pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. The highlight, ofcourse, was the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, reachable by a cable car from across the river in the old town area. On a nice day, with fluffy clouds on a bright sunny day, it's as good as it gets.
- [Bryan Adams performance at Eindhoven 2017](https://visionsoftravel.org/bryan-adams-performance-eindhoven-2017/) - One weekend I had family visit, and was looking for something interesting to do, and a quick search revealed that Bryan Adams was in town, with warmups by famous bands I knew from back in high-school but never realized were from the region - like K's Choice (Dan Owen, and DI-RECT). So, we set off
- [Velorama National Bicycle Museum : Nijmegen](https://visionsoftravel.org/velorama-national-bicycle-museum-nijmegen/) - If you live in the Netherlands, then you probably own a bike, or two, and biking is a serious mode of transportation for you, and possibly an important aspect of your life. The very flat Netherlands and the ultra efficient Dutch have managed to make the Netherlands into one of the most bike friendly countries
- [Visions of Utrecht : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-utrecht-netherlands/) - Been in the Netherlands for about two years, passed by Utrecht lots of times from the south going up to Amsterdam, but never really took the time to go around and explore. The closest was during my parents trip, but even then we just did a quick walk and grabbed a bite, and didn't even
- [Cambridge University Botanic Garden](https://visionsoftravel.org/cambridge-university-botanic-garden/) - On my last day in Cambridge, during a gloomy rainy day, I made my last stop at a local 'attraction' to visit the Cambridge University Botanical Gardens, which was close to my B&B near the train station. It started out gloomy, but ended up fairly sunny, which somehow got my mobile camera to over-correct and
- [Venice farewell walking tour : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/venice-farewell-walking-tour-italy/) - To wrap up my visit to Venice to meet my family for the holidays, I'll just give you a photowalk around the city on my last day in Venice on my own after my family left. It's very picturesque so almost every photo you take in whatever direction is likely to look gorgeous. Canals, colors,
- [Asahikawa Ice Museum & Parks : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/asahikawa-ice-museum-parks-hokkaido/) - I did lots of daytrips around Hokkaido, and the last one I'll mention was on the way to Furano, stopping by Asahikawa. Really wasn't sure what to do in the area, didn't do my homework, and had very little time, but the person at the hotel suggested taking the shuttle to see the local ice museum.
- [Antwerp Museum Night 2017](https://visionsoftravel.org/antwerp-museum-night-2017/) - Museum nights are great. You get to visit as many museums as you'd like in an evening, and there are lots of funky events going on in each. This is especially true for a city that has lots of interesting museums. The only limitation is, well, your museum tolerance. Even though mine is rather low,
- [Samba festival Heerlen Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/samba-festival-heerlen-netherlands/) - A samba festival in the Netherlands? In Heerlen? Yep, you got it, one lazy weekend I noticed a weird Facebook event near Maastricht and decided to go check it out. Turns out some of the regional Samba groups decided to throw a festival by taking over the small town of Heerlen, 20min from Maastricht, to
- [Visions of Cambridge : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-cambridge-united-kingdom/) - Cambridge is one of the top universities in the world, and one of the first, with centuries of top notch academia and some of the world's greatest minds. It is also a very pretty university/college town with lovely old architecture and pretty canals. I've been wanting to visit for a very long time, but only
- [Pukkelpop 2017 Hasselt Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/pukkelpop-2017-hasselt-belgium/) - The summer highlight for the Limburg region are the many music festivals in the area. This year I went to Pukkelpop in Hasselt, about 30mins from Maastricht, for a day of music, and got to see London Grammar, Bastille, George Ezra, Hasley (?), and others. The event was very well organized and laid out, lots
- [Furano Ropeway & Ningle Terrance : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/furano-ropeway-ningle-terrance-hokkaido/) - While spending the summer in Sapporo in Hokkadio, at the northern region of Japan, I made a number of daytrips to explore a bit of the mountainous region of Furano. I ended up in a mountainous cultural village Ningle Terrance located next to fancy hotsprings of the New Furano Prince Hotel Onsen with a nearby cable car, the
- [Les Grottes de Remouchamps : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/les-grottes-de-remouchamps-belgium/) - A quick getaway from Maastricht to the south across the Belgium border, about half an hour from Liege, are the Les Grottes de Remouchamps, hidden stalactites underground caves and underground rivers with guided tours and boat rides taking you through the complex underground system. There's typically no English available, but for some reason when I was visiting
- [Mondello Beach : Sicily](https://visionsoftravel.org/mondello-beach-sicily/) - My last day in lovely Sicily included a visit to the gorgeous Mondello, very close to Palermo. Clear waters, fluffy white sand, and mountains rising in the background, as far as crowded Mediterranean sea beaches go, this is one great beach. Was a bit crowded when we were there, but still was pleasant overall, if you
- [Bagan Day 2 Temple Run Part 1 : Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/bagan-day-2-temple-run-part-1-burma/) - While touring Burma I made my way to Bagan to do a two-days temple run. The first day I spent walking on foot around the temples in the old Bagan area (see temple run day 1 Part 1 and Part 2). On the second day I had an electric scooter, so that made life easier,
- [Walking tour of Vienna's park, canals, and university](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-viennas-park-canals-university/) - To wrap up my conference trip to Vienna, I'll take you on a walking tour I did on the last two days around the Vienna canals, parks, and university area. The two days had very different weather, so you'll be able to see rainy and cloudy Vienna and blue-skies Vienna. Shall we? Canals
- [Historical Village of Hokkaido : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/historical-village-hokkaido-sapporo/) - One of the most interesting attractions in Sapporo is an open-air Historical Village of Hokkaido museum on the eastern side of the city featuring 50+ historical buildings from all over the northern Japanese region of Hokkaido from the Meiji and Taisho periods of Japan (1868 - 1926) to take you back in time to a
- [Four Four South Village market : Taipei 101](https://visionsoftravel.org/four-four-south-village-market-taipei-101/) - Near the Taipei 101, once the tallest building in the world, is a historical KMT army village that was turned into a culture village - the Four Four South Village. Long ago I wrote about the disappearing Taiwanese Juan Cun culture and some of what I discovered of what little is left from those KMT villages.
- [A tour of Piotrkow Trybunalski : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/tour-piotrkow-trybunalski-poland/) - Piotrkow Trybunalski is a small Polish town, about an hour train ride from Lodz. There's nothing very particular about it, it's off the beaten track, and not what you'd consider a tourist destination, yet I was there to explore some of the Jewish history in the city and understand a bit about their lives when
- [Teatro Romano and Alcazaba : Malaga](https://visionsoftravel.org/teatro-romano-alcazaba-malaga/) - Last Christmas I had the pleasure of visiting the lovely Spanish Malaga. Lots to see and do in the city, and I managed to see most of the main highlights, the old historic center, Palmeral De Las Sorpresas with a boat trip, Castillo de Gibralfaro, and even Noria Mirador Princess ferris wheel. But the biggest attractions of
- [Shihli beach and Shetou Hill : Penghu](https://visionsoftravel.org/shihli-beach-shetou-hill-penghu/) - Last summer I did a scooter trip roaming through the Taiwanese islands of Penghu. Combing gorgeous beaches, fascinating local cultural life, war history, it was a trip to remember, exactly the kind of adventure I like. Each of the spots I stopped at had something special and me being there on my own made it
- [Visions of Granada : Andalusia Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-granada-andalusia-spain/) - I've been to southern Spain before, touring Malaga, Seville, and other gorgeous cities in the area, but haven't made it to Granada and have been meaning to go back. This summer I finally had the golden opportunity with a conference taking place in the region, and so I could roam the city before and after
- [Ostrow Tumski : Poznan](https://visionsoftravel.org/ostrow-tumski-poznan/) - Last spring I discovered Poland in a first visit to the lovely town of Poznan, a cheap Wizzair flight from my European base town. It far exceeded my expectations, which would explain why I visited Poland four more times in the year since. It has a charming old town square area, a large lake area
- [Bagan Day 1 Temple Run Part 1 : Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/bagan-day1-temple-run-burma/) - Following a morning flight from Yangon to Bagan, I took a taxi to Old Bagan to begin my temple run. There are those who do this with horse carriages, some who do this with electric scooters (which is what I did on day 2), but for the first day, I just did my Bagan temple
- [Beaches and Old Town : Cefalu Sicily](https://visionsoftravel.org/beaches-old-town-cefalu-sicily/) - While roaming around Sicily with my family we made a stop to the northern town of Cefalu with a gorgeous beach stretch and a charming old town. It captures the essence of the Sicilian experience, historical forts and cathedrals, old pedestrian area with narrow streets offering a variety of restaurants and shopping options, beach chill-out
- [Old town walking tour : Laussane](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-town-walking-tour-laussane/) - I was invited to visit Lausanne University, and was put up in the old city center of Lausanne. The city is gorgeous, and the old town is spread out of a few hills and valleys. I didn't have much time to explore everything, but I did take a few strolls around the center, visiting the
- [Nagoya walking tour: Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/last-nagoya-walking-tour-japan/) - To wrap up my visit to Nagoya last summer, I want to share a few more Nagoya gems with you that I neglected to mention so far. There are several Nagoya attractions, like the Nagoya Castle and the Toyota Museum of Industry and Technology, but most big Japanese cities are just fun to explore around on foot.
- [Walking tour of Czestochowka : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-czestochowka-poland/) - Earlier this year I visited Lodz in Poland to tour the area and attend a local conference. During my stay, I did a couple of day trips, and one of those was to Czestochowka, perhaps best known for its Black Madonna of Częstochowa at Jasna Góra. We had a local guide take us around the town, starting out
- [Museum Judenplatz & City Jewish Museum : Vienna](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-judenplatz-city-jewish-museum-vienna/) - During my visit to Vienna I visited two local museums exploring the history of the former lively Jewish communities. One is the Jewish Museum of the City of Vienna, with very interesting exhibitions and a modern look, and the second was Museum Judenplatz at the heart of the former Jewish area that's a bit smaller. Entrance to
- [Schonbrunn Palace : Vienna](https://visionsoftravel.org/schonbrunn-palace-vienna/) - Vienna is a gorgeous city, with much to see and do, but perhaps one of the top attractions is the Schonbrunn Palace and gardens. Since my time in Vienna was somewhat limited, and I've seen my fair share of European castles and palaces, I decided not to take the tour inside, but rather just explore the
- [Art Park and Sculpture Garden : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/art-park-sculpture-garden-sapporo/) - Lots of curious things happened when I was staying at the Sapporo area in the northern Hokkaido region of Japan during the summer. Happened a few times that I took a bus hoping to get to one attraction and then through some misunderstanding and miscommunication with the local Japanese ended up visiting a completely different
- [Parc des Bastions - Geneva University - Swatch Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/parc-des-bastions-geneva-university-swatch-museum/) - I arrived at Geneva early morning and had half a day to explore around before work called. I started with the Saint-Pierre Cathedral for grand views of the city and the Geneva lake, and then made my way to the university area, located near the Parc des Bastions, a lovely area to explore and see face to
- [Andre Reiu live performance 2017 : Lodz](https://visionsoftravel.org/andre-reiu-live-performance-2017-lodz/) - If you tell someone you're from Maastricht and they've heard of Maastricht before, then it's probably because of Andre Reiu, Maastricht' local export and pride, roaming around the world with his orchestra bringing popular folk and classical music to the eager masses. His Maastricht concerts around July are world famous, and his concerts are very
- [Burg Stolberg : Aachen](https://visionsoftravel.org/burg-stolberg-aachen/) - Roaming around the area surrounding Aachen, we made a quick stop to see Castle Stolberg, a well kept 12th century in the Stolberg old town. It's nowadays mostly used for medieval themed events and offers accommodation and a restaurant. There are some grand views of the area from the castle, and the nearby old town
- [Valencia Old Center : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/valencia-old-center-spain/) - A while back I made a quick 2 day visit to Valencia in Spain. The last post summarizing this visit is about the lovely old center. Lovely Spanish architecture, lively markets, parks and gardens, cathedrals and museums, and plenty of great places to eat and drink. I spent about a day roaming around the center
- [Bagan Day 1 Temple Run Part 2 : Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/bagan-day-1-temple-run-part-2-burma/) - Following a morning flight from Yangon to Bagan, I took a taxi to Old Bagan to begin my temple run. There are those who do this with horse carriages, some who do this with electric scooters (which is what I did on day 2), but for the first day, I just did my Bagan temple run on foot.
- [Walking tour of Rotterdam : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-rotterdam-netherlands/) - Back in January 2016 I did my first visit to Rotterdam during newyears with a walking tour of the cold deserted streets. A couple of months ago I visited Erasmus University and had a chance to explore and see a bit more of the city. I did a few big circles around the city, from the
- [Nostalgic walking tour : Taipei](https://visionsoftravel.org/nostalgic-walking-tour-taipei/) - I lived in Taiwan on and off for about two years, and so my last visit was filled with nostalgia. My strong connection with Taiwan started in the very first day I arrived in Taipei in the middle of the night some day back in 2005, and the next few days roaming around Taipei were
- [Walking tour around Windsor and Great Fosters](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-around-windsor-great-fosters/) - I recently had the pleasure of visiting Royal Holloway University of London, on the outskirts of London close to Windsor and so had the chance to see a bit of the area. On this visit, I decided not to spend the little time I had to see the castle, which I visited on other occasions
- [Taormina Sicily](https://visionsoftravel.org/taormina-sicily/) - Taormina was our first stop in Sicily. A gorgeous little old town overlooking the active volcano Etna mountain from afar, with a great stretch of sea side beaches down below, and mountain top fortresses to take in the view. We came in late evening, to see the old town at night, and then spent the
- [Reichstag Building : Berlin](https://visionsoftravel.org/reichstag-building-berlin/) - The Reichstag Building is where the German parliament seats. It's quite magnificent with very interesting history, and so it's no surprise that this is one of the highlights of the visit to Berlin and considered one of the top tourist attractions. This is also why, if you want to visit, you need to book your
- [Nożyk Jewish Synagogue : Warsaw](https://visionsoftravel.org/nozyk-jewish-synagogue-warsaw/) - When visiting Warsaw I had a flat not too far away from the central train station, which is about 20-30 minutes walk from the old center of Warsaw. Turns out that on that route there's the old Nożyk Jewish synagogue which somehow managed to survive the second world war. It dates back the the end
- [Brussels museum night](https://visionsoftravel.org/brussels-museum-night/) - I don't visit Brussels very often, but I recently had a chance to see new parts of Brussels and experience some of its cultural life during the Brussels Museum Night. With one ticket, you can attend many of Brussel's galleries and museums with live performances and special events taking place in practically every corner. Didn't
- [TV Clock Tower, Ramen Street & Maid Cafe : Susukino](https://visionsoftravel.org/tv-clock-tower-ramen-street-maid-cafe-susukino/) - During my summer stay in the northern Hokkaido region of Japan, I was based in Susukino. Lots of funky things to see and do in Susukino, it's quite the Japanese adventure, but here I'll mention four of the tourist/cultural things I did during the time I was there... Maid Cafe Lots of Otaku
- [Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/takino-suzuran-hillside-national-park-sapporo/) - Lots of curious things happened when I was staying at the Sapporo area in the northern Hokkaido region of Japan during the summer. Happened a few times that I took a bus hoping to get to one attraction and then through some misunderstanding and miscommunication with the local Japanese ended up visiting a completely different
- [Historic old town center & Ogrod Saski : Warsaw](https://visionsoftravel.org/historic-old-town-center-warsaw/) - The historic old town in Warsaw is in the image of what the old town used to look like, to give visitors the feel of former glory, but because of the mass destruction during world war II, much of of the area is a reconstruction. It is a remarkably well done reconstruction, it looks authentic,
- [Casemates du Bock : Luxembourg](https://visionsoftravel.org/casemates-du-bock-luxembourg/) - One gloomy weekend I decided I should head out and see more of the area before it becomes too cold and rainy. So, two hours south through clear roads and thick fog I made it to Luxembourg. It's a charming city to just walk around, and there are a few top attractions, perhaps the most
- [Park Güell & La Sagrada Familia : Barcelona](https://visionsoftravel.org/park-guell-la-sagrada-familia-barcelona/) - Barcelona is an exciting vibrant city, with lots of tourist attractions, but perhaps the most famous of those is the La Sagrada Familia, which has been under renovations for ages. It's not the only cathedral worth visiting, and in the Gothic quarter is the Cathedral of Barcelona which had lots of open markets and artists
- [Lake Geneva, Parc Barton, and Botanical Gardens](https://visionsoftravel.org/lake-geneva-parc-barton-botanical-gardens/) - On my last day in Geneva I had a few extra hours before my flight, and since the airport is very close to the city I decided to had out and spend these hours walking north from Lake Geneva up to Parc Barton and the botanical gardens. It's a gorgeous green walk and the Geneva
- [Walking tour around Bristol : England](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-around-bristol-england/) - Had the pleasure of visiting the Bristol area twice briefly in the past year, and each time was a different time of year showing different aspects of the Bristol charm. The first time, it was autumn-winter, the next spring-summer. I previously wrote about the lovely Clifton Suspension Bridge and Observatory and the intriguing Underfall Yard
- [University area walk : Venice](https://visionsoftravel.org/university-area-walk-venice/) - Venice is gorgeous. Not even the endless tourist crowds and over-commercialization can ruin this beautiful town, but you should try - when possible - to avoid the crowds and take the time to venture out of the main tourist traps a bit. After spending some time with family, and visiting little treasures like Murano Island,
- [Shiroi Koibito Park & chocolate factory : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/shiroi-koibito-park-chocolate-factory-sapporo/) - There are quite a few tourist traps in Sapporo, but perhaps the biggest one of all is the Chocolate Factory, catered especially for the mass Chinese tourist crowds. It's run by Ishiya, a local chocolate company, that has devised a brilliant theme park like attraction around its chocolate. I've visited two other such disasters, the Hershey
- [Walking tour of Ronda : Southern Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-ronda-southern-spain/) - Between Malaga and Seville up in the mountains and close to national parks (Sierra de las Nieves and Sierra de Grazalema) is the lovely old town of Ronda. Dating back to the 9th century BC (yes, BC, not AD), it's one of the region's oldest towns and has seen all conquerors and rulers. The mountainous
- [Visions of Antwerp : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-antwerp-belgium/) - My first visit to Belgium was to the lovely town of Antwerp at the northern side of Belgium, less than an hour by train from Brussels. Although it was a gloomy and cloudy day during turbulent times of a country under the threat of terrorist and a rather short stay, the little I saw of
- [Danube Observation Tower Donauturm  : Vienna](https://visionsoftravel.org/danube-observation-tower-donauturm-vienna/) - My tour of Vienna started with the area next to the conference center, following the end of the conference I was attending, and so I set out to get grand views of Austria from above in the Danube Tower Donauturm and walk around the nearby park. The views from up there are spectacular, especially on a clear
- [Erasmus University Campus : Rotterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/erasmus-university-campus-rotterdam/) - I recently visited Rotterdam for a quick visit to see Erasmus University on a weekend. Dutch academia is doing very well, and Erasmus is one of the more modern Dutch universities that has been climbing up the world rankings, especially when it comes to the business school. It's young, diverse, English friendly, and quite international.
- [Old historic center : Malaga](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-historic-center-malaga/) - To wrap up the visit to Malaga, no summary is complete without mentioning the old historic center. The apartment I had was very close to the center, and so I had plenty of opportunities, day and night, to walk around and explore. It's quite lovely, all pedestrian area, lots of cool restaurants and bars, with
- [Old Town & Graffiti Street : Ghent](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-town-graffiti-street-ghent/) - Ghent is one of Belgium's top city attractions, featuring a charming old town center, filled with canals and cathedrals, with a laid back bohemian feel, plus lots of options for drinks and food, with music and culture everywhere. During my very short visit I strolled around a lot, did a boat trip around the main
- [Visions of Lodz : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-lodz-poland/) - Up till a year ago, I have seen very little of Poland aside from a trip at a very young age that I barely remember. In the year since, I've seen quite a bit of Poland - Poznan, Warsaw, and Gdansk. My most recent visit was to the Lodz area, to explore a bit of
- [Visions of France : Road-trip photo summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-france-road-trip-photo-summary/) - After a long absence from Europe, I got to spend a couple of wonderful weeks in Paris and roaming around France. To my delight, I was joined by some of my charming family to head out from the Paris airport east to explore the wonders of Champagne province. From there, we roamed around circling Paris
- [Lausanne university to town lake walk](https://visionsoftravel.org/lausanne-university-town-lake-walk-switzerland/) - I was invited to visit Lausanne University located at the western side of beautiful Lausanne and so took the opportunity to take a long stroll along the Geneva lake all the way back to the old town. What a stunning area, lucky students and faculty, lucky locals. A clear water lake, wonderful beaches, fresh breeze,
- [Visions of Rotterdam : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-rotterdam-netherlands/) - Around newyears time I was visiting the Hague area and had a chance to drop in to the nearby Rotterdam for the first time to see the city in the freezing cold following a night of buzzing and partying. The city was pretty much deserted, and in most parts I could see left-overs of the wild
- [Terrific Chinese Opera, Acrobatics and Dancing at Taipei Eye](https://visionsoftravel.org/terrific-chinese-opera-acrobatics-dancing-taipei-eye/) - Upon my mother's arrival to Taiwan, we started off with a few days in Taipei (check out the super detailed Taipei visit itinerary on Taiwanderful, professional, eh?). After a visit to National Palace Museum in Shilin an hour of excruciating foot massage that helped my mother relax a bit after the long flight we headed
- [Shenzhen SEZ 30s Anniversary Firework Display : Huge Disappointment](https://visionsoftravel.org/shenzhen-30s-anniversary-firework-display-huge-disappointment/) - Somebody's going to pay for this mess, I assure you. Such a big disappointment! With Hu Jin Tao and China’s greatest leaders lining up in Shenzhen to watch the 30th anniversary grand fireworks together with hundreds of thousands of local Chinese, there couldn’t have been a greater fall. The fireworks lasted only a minute before
- [Rheinaue Park & Contemporary History Museum : Bonn](https://visionsoftravel.org/rheinaue-park-contemporary-history-museum-bonn/) - Around this time last year I made a quick daytrip during a very hectic month to see the nearby Bonn. During that time there was a hot-air balloon festival taking place at the Rheinaue Park, a large park at the center of Bonn, although there were only setting up when I visited. I took a stroll
- [Jesuit underground art tunnels : Maastricht](https://visionsoftravel.org/jesuit-underground-art-tunnels-maastricht/) - Like caves and tunnels? Then Maastricht is just the place for you. In this very small area of the Limburg province in the southern part of Netherlands are an endless array of tunnels dug deep into the regional hills. You don't get many hills in the Netherlands, and since they're made from lime stone they're
- [St. Stephen's Cathedral & Old town : Vienna](https://visionsoftravel.org/st-stephens-cathedral-old-town-vienna/) - During the last day following my conference in Vienna I had a bit of time to roam around and explore the old town. I did that the previous days but only night time, and on a clear blue sky day Vienna was absolutely gorgeous. Wonderful architecture, culture and art in every corner, magnificent buildings which
- [A walking tour of Otaru : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-otaru-hokkaido/) - I spent the last summer in Sapporo in Hokkaido, and was looking for daytrips from Sapporo. Otaru was a daytrip promoted to me as the Japanese Netherlands, in that it featured 'canals’. Japanese tourists from all over Japan who flew in to cool down in the north would go to Otaru in expectation that it would
- [Mount Etna : Sicily](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-etna-sicily/) - Visible from almost every corner or Sicily is the impressive active volcano mountain - Etna. Occasionally it erupts and has a devastating impact on the area, but most time it's on fair low heat and visitors can hike up all the way to the top and get a glimpse of the volcano. We were less
- [Burg Drachenfels & Godesburg : Bonn](https://visionsoftravel.org/burg-drachenfels-godesburg-bonn/) - Around this time last year I made a quick daytrip during a very hectic month to see the nearby Bonn. The best way to get your bearing and see some of the beauty of Bonn is to go to one of its several mountain top castles. I'll mention two I've been to - Burg Drachenfels &
- [Royal Palace of Madrid](https://visionsoftravel.org/royal-palace-madrid/) - Madrid has long been on my TODO list, but it was only the end of last year around holiday time that I finally made it. Since it was the holidays, most of the things in Spain were closed, but I was able to visit a few attractions that were open, and perhaps the most famous of
- [Visions of Bruges : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-bruges-belgium/) - Ever since moving to Europe and living next to the Belgium border, I've been hearing that I have to go visit Bruges, but it wasn't until fairly recently that I found the opportunity to go for a short visit before flying out of Brussels. Yep, Bruges is gorgeous, history, gigantic cathedrals, canals, windmills, chocolates, swans,
- [Visions of Geneva : Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-geneva-switzerland/) - Switzerland has been on my TODO list for quite some time, but it was only recently in 2017 that I finally had the chance to go visit, following an invitation to visit Lausanne University. I took the flight over to Geneva, and was able to spend some time in Geneva before and after Lausanne. Geneva is
- [Kandawgyi Park : Yangon](https://visionsoftravel.org/kandawgyi-park-yangon/) - In blazing hot 37-40 degrees I set out to explore Yangon on foot. I started out from the Shwedagon Pagoda, without doubt the top attraction in Yangon, and then searched for the next thing to do in the area. Locals I talked to suggested the nearby park - Kandawgyi Park, which turned out to be quite
- [East Berlin walking tour](https://visionsoftravel.org/east-berlin-walking-tour/) - The complicated story of 20th century Berlin involves many nuances, with Berlin split between the western powers and Russia following the end of the second world war. For decades, Berlin was separated into East and West and was united around the time of the USSR collapse in 1989. Still, almost three decades, the differences between east
- [Saint-Pierre Cathedral : Geneva](https://visionsoftravel.org/saint-pierre-cathedral-geneva/) - I arrived at Geneva early morning and had half a day to explore around before work called, and so a quick search indicated that the best place to get a view of Geneva and the region from above was Saint-Pierre Cathedral. It's high on the central old town hill, and has old stairs going up to
- [Lake Toya & Showashinzan : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/lake-toya-showashinzan-hokkaido/) - In the last few days before leaving the scenic Hokkaido region in northern Japan I took a few quick day trips around Hokkaido to see the beauty of this island. One of those were to Lake Toya and the Showashinzan cable car, with gorgeous mountain-lake scenery and some breathtaking views overlooking the lake, the coast and nearby
- [Freud house museum : Vienna](https://visionsoftravel.org/freud-house-museum-vienna/) - Not sure why, but in my self-created memories of my visit to Vienna Austria as a kid there is a bit about us visiting Freud's home. Whether my parents support this claim or not is almost irrelevant, if Freud has taught us anything it's that our inner world guides much of how we think and
- [Jewish Quarter : Toledo Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/jewish-quarter-toledo-spain/) - Toledo is a gorgeous mountain-top fortified city with a very rich history dating back the 2nd century BC, passing through the hands of many different regional powers. One of the fascinating things to see in Toledo is how they've built on this history to boost up tourism, and one of the prime examples is the local
- [Shwedagon Pagoda : Yangon Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/shwedagon-pagoda-yangon-burma/) - The number one highlight of Yangon in Burma is the Shwedagon Pagoda. Digs in the area suggest that this worship site dates back as far as 6-10th century BC. This (possibly) 3000 years old Pagoda is the most sacred place in Burma, and includes various relics linked with important Buddhist figures. It's also a place for families
- [Gdansk old town : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/gdansk-old-town-poland/) - To wrap up the posts about my visit to Gdansk in Poland last year, I'll take you through the main highlight in Gdansk - the old city. It's very Polish and colorful, taking you back hundreds of years to the medieval times. Like many of the Polish treasures, this city was hit hard in the second
- [Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/okurayama-ski-jump-stadium-sapporo/) - During the summer I spent in Hokkaido one of my favorite things was to go up the cable cars. The Hokkaido region is perfect for that, with high mountains surrounding the urban regions. During the freezing winters, all those mountains become ski slopes, but during the summer, they make for some spectacular observation decks down
- [Palmeral De Las Sorpresas & boat trip : Malaga](https://visionsoftravel.org/palmeral-de-las-sorpresas-boat-trip-malaga/) - Malaga is on the coastline and has a port, and so once you're done roaming around the hilltop castles and the old city you can head to one of the marinas nearby and catch a boat-trip to take you out to sea and see a different view of Malaga. Palmeral De Las Sorpresas is the newly
- [Visions of Malaga : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-malaga-spain/) - Visited Spain during holiday time to warm up a bit, starting my adventures in the southern city of Malaga. It's a charming coastal town, with an imposing fortress on a hilltop overlooking the entire region, with some picturesque mountains in the background. The entire center has been cleared for pedestrians and is filled with bars,
- [Noria Mirador Princess ferris wheel : Malaga](https://visionsoftravel.org/noria-mirador-princess-ferris-wheel-malaga/) - To get your bearings in a new place or just to get a feel for a city's beautiy, it's best to find a good spot to see the city from above. Tall skyscrapers, mountain tops, observation decks, and, ferris wheels. On my visit to Malaga I went up the Noria Mirador Princess ferris wheel to see beautiful
- [Rathaus & Rathausplatz : Vienna](https://visionsoftravel.org/rathaus-rathausplatz-vienna/) - On my last day in Vienna I was looking for some organized tour to offer me some interesting insights to Vienna. I started off with Freud's home, just because psychology has been a big part of my life, and somehow made my way to the Rathaus, the Vienna City Hall. The grand city hall offers several English
- [Walking tour of Jiufen : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-jiufen-taiwan/) - Last summer I made a stop in my old home of Taiwan on the way back to Europe from a summer conference/visit to Japan. To me, Taiwan is filled with nostalgia. In the time that I lived there I think I did a pretty good job of covering all the highlights and so it doesn't
- [Visions of Sicily : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-sicily-italy/) - I don't get to see my family very often, so the time we do get to spend together is very precious to me. Thing is, I am so used to traveling on my own, that adjusting to travel with others always comes at some cost. As a traveler, I am used to knowing exactly where
- [Sapporo summer festivals : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/sapporo-summer-festivals-hokkaido/) - My trip last summer to Sapporo was completely unplanned. I was originally planning to tour the Nagoya area following a conference, but the scorching heat of 35-38c had me looking for cooler alternatives, and Hokkaido seemed like a good alternative. And so, when I arrived in Sapporo, I had absolutely no idea what to expect.
- [Design in Motion : Hong Kong Design Institute](https://visionsoftravel.org/design-in-motion-hong-kong-design-institute/) - The Hong Kong Design Institute is one of the most interesting buildings I've seen in Hong Kong, and just next to my apartment complex at Tiu Keng Leng at the Tseun Kwan O area in eastern Hong Kong. It's devoted to art and design and the only time I visited was to sit down in
- [Walking tour of Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-lisbon/) - Lisbon is gorgeous. I last visited around February, and although it was mostly cloudy it was for the most part pleasant and without rain. And so every time that I would head up the hills to see the city from above the city would emerge in full glory with heavy clouds in the background with just
- [Sule Pagoda : Yangon Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/sule-pagoda-yangon-burma/) - During my first night in Burma, I landed in Yangon and made my way to the hotel in China Town, put down my stuff and went out for a first walk in the way. The first 'attraction' I visited in Yangon a few minutes walk away from my hotel was the night lit Sule Pagoda, a
- [Beaches Volvo Challenge and Marina : Alicante](https://visionsoftravel.org/beaches-volvo-challenge-marina-alicante/) - To wrap up my visit to Alicante on the eastern coastline of Spain during Christmas time, join me for a tour of the beaches, the marina, and the funky Volvo race museum nearby. Beaches Alicante Volvo Ocean Race Alicante Marina Alicante Other posts on Alicante: Santa Barbara Castle :
- [Zonneberg tunnels Maastricht & Fluweelengrot tunnels Valkenburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/zonneberg-tunnels-maastricht-fluweelengrot-tunnels-valkenburg/) - Lots of funky underground tunnels all over the Limburg area around Maastricht. I previously wrote about the remarkable Roman Catacombs in Valkenburg and the Fort Sint Pieter and underground tunnels Maastricht, and today I'll mention two more, and there's another that I'll write about later on, which is a bit more unique. If you're visiting Valkenburg and the Valkenburg
- [Petrovaradin Fortress : Novi Sad Serbia](https://visionsoftravel.org/petrovaradin-fortress-novi-sad-serbia/) - Didn't have long to go around and explore Serbia but I did get to do a daytrip from Belgrade to see Novi Sad. The major highlight in Novi Sad is the Petrovaradin Fortress. The fort dates back to the 17th century although they have found remains of a settlement up there going as far back as
- [Brussels comics walk : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/brussels-comics-walk-belgium/) - In my last visit to Brussels for the 2017 museum night I took the next morning to do the Brussels comic route and explore around the city looking for comics murals. What a neat project. It started in the early 1990s and by now the city collection offers no less than 50 murals on various
- [Museo del Baile Flamenco : Seville](https://visionsoftravel.org/museo-del-baile-flamenco-seville/) - One of the nicest surprises for me in Seville was a Flamenco show I caught with the Museo del Baile Flamenco. Although it is meant for tourists, and you might expect cliche, as far as I can tell this was a very well done show, with some very impressive local artists. It gave a very good intro
- [Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue: Yangon Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/musmeah-yeshua-synagogue-yangon-burma/) - When visiting Yangon I stayed at the very hectic China Town area. Bustling local life, filled with street stalls and grungy eateries up till the very late hours, with some very diverse populations of both Burmese, Chinese, Napalese, Indians, and other origins I wasn't really able to make out. To my great surprise, very close
- [Checkpoint Charlie & Gendarmenmarkt : Berlin](https://visionsoftravel.org/checkpoint-charlie-gendarmenmarkt-berlin/) - Berlin is a vibrant cultural city with much to see and do dealing with a complicated past. In every street corner you'll have reminders of the troubled past and in-your-face reminders of dark times as Germany confronts its own history head on. When I visited, I was situated fairly close to what some would consider to be
- [Parco Villa Gregoriana & around Tivoli](https://visionsoftravel.org/parco-villa-gregoriana-tivoli/) - To wrap up the wonderful daytrip to Tivoli from Rome with my little sis (see previous "Gardens of Villa d’Este : Tivoli"), I'll take you on a walking tour around Tivoli and we'll end it at the Parco Villa Gregoriana down the town acropolis with dream-like forests, gorges, waterfalls, and - ofcourse - gorgeous historical architecture and
- [Plaza de Espana & Old Town : Seville](https://visionsoftravel.org/plaza-de-espana-old-town-seville/) - Didn't have nearly enough time to explore beautiful Seville, but I did manage to see many of the highlights, with a walking tour around the old city and the very grand Plaza de Espana. The old city is a very big area surrounding the Iglesia del Salvador cathedral, and you could easily spend several hours roaming
- [Yangon Yangon Rooftop Bar scenic views: Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/yangon-yangon-rooftop-bar-scenic-views-burma/) - One of the best places to see Yangon from above is the Yangon Yangon rooftop bar (Sky Bistro) at the top of the Sakura tower, the tallest building in Yangon at the moment. It's expensive, in local terms, 10,000ks entrace which includes one drink, but if you make it to happy hour that drops significantly
- [Ghent boat cruise : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/ghent-boat-cruise-belgium/) - Ghent is a beautiful town well worth exploring, and one of the nicest ways to do that is take a boat ride through the canals. There are lots of tour companies that take tourists around, so you don't have to plan too much, and just hope on one of those for an hour or so going
- [Warsaw Uprising Resistance Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/warsaw-uprising-resistance-museum/) - Warsaw is a vibrant fast-growing modern city with lots to see and do, and yet, a visit to Warsaw (and Poland in general) is incomplete without addressing the past. The Poland story in the 20th century is a tragedy, being caught between aggressive powers that did not hesitate to bully, occupy, and divide Poland without
- [Basilica di San Marco Observation deck : Venice](https://visionsoftravel.org/basilica-di-san-marco-observation-deck-venice/) - Gorgeous Venice is mostly flat but there are a few old catherals rising up above all other buildings to offer you some spectacular views of Venice and the area. During my last day in Venice I queued up to go on to the Basilica di San Marco Observation deck. Small elevators and a very old building
- [Brussels Atomium observation deck : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/brussels-atomium-observation-deck-belgium/) - Brussels is, in my humble opinion, and under appreciated city. I'm not sure why Brussels gets such a bad rep as a tourist destination, in the few visits that I did I found it quite charming. There are quite a few funky tourist attraction, but perhaps the most visually interesting, or challenging depending on your personal
- [Nakajima Park & Odori Park: Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/nakajima-park-odori-park-sapporo/) - I spent much of the last summer in Japan. The original plan was to roam around the Nagoya area, but with ~35c weather, I quickly changed plans and moved up north to spend most of my time in the lovely Sapporo in Hokkaido. The whole Hokkaido region is green and lush, and so Sapporo has
- [Measuring exhibition 2121 Design : Songshan Taipei](https://visionsoftravel.org/measuring-exhibition-2121-design-songshan-taipei/) - Taipei's got a blooming cultural scene, with new cultural districts offering lots of cultural events, exhibitions, and art displays. In 2014 I made a cultural tour visit to Taipei and discovered a few new areas, and when I came back to visit in 2016 I went in for a quick revisit to see what was new
- [Teleférico en Rosales cable car : Madrid](https://visionsoftravel.org/teleferico-en-rosales-cable-car-madrid/) - Madrid has a cable car near the city center that takes you out to the main Madrid park and nearby amusement parks. I generally like cable cars and the opportunity to see a city from above, even if it's usually over-priced and there's typically a long wait. The Madrid cable car may seem promising on
- [Visions of Bath : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-bath-united-kingdom/) - In 2001, I had a plan of visiting a friend in New York, with a British Airways flight stopping over in London. Then, 9/11 happened, and all flights to New York were cancelled for almost three weeks, leading to my first ever out-of-the-blue backpack trip through England. I had visited the UK before that, London
- [Visions of Otaru : Hokkaido Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-otaru-hokkaido-japan/) - While I was spending the summer in Sapporo in Hokkaido, the Otaru daytrip was promoted to me as the Japanese Netherlands, in that it had 'canals'. Japanese tourists from all over Japan who flew in to cool down in the north would go to Otaru in expectation that it would offer a bit of European
- [Castillo de Gibralfaro : Malaga](https://visionsoftravel.org/castillo-de-gibralfaro-malaga/) - Lots of great areas to explore and attractions to visit in Malaga, but to me the number one attraction - by far - was the Castillo de Gibralfaro. It's right at the center, and quite a hike up the mountain, but the views of Malage and the bay from above are absolutely spectacular and then, ofcourse,
- [Hong Kong Observation Ferris Wheel](https://visionsoftravel.org/hong-kong-observation-ferris-wheel/) - In 2014 I left Hong Kong after living there for a few years. Although Hong Kong and the region are generally in very fast development, the changes are not always noticeable to tourists - the last time I visited there were new MTR lines popping up (e.g., there are now one taking you to Ocean
- [Visions of Yangon : Myanmar](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-yangon-myanmar/) - For years I’ve been wanting to visit Myanmar (Burma) but somehow throughout the long time that I’ve lived in Asia I’ve failed to visit. It was only recently on a business trip to Asia that I was able to take a weekend+ to go see Yangon and Bagan, the obvious highlights, and get a taste
- [Visions of Bagan : Myanmar](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-bagan-myanmar/) - For years I've been wanting to visit Myanmar (Burma) but somehow throughout the long time that I've lived in Asia I've failed to visit. It was only recently on a business trip to Asia that I was able to take a weekend+ to go see Yangon and Bagan, the obvious highlights, and get a taste
- [Faro de Moncloa observation deck : Madrid](https://visionsoftravel.org/faro-de-moncloa-observation-tower-deck-madrid/) - If you want to get grand views of Madrid from above then you really only have one option, the somewhat bizarre observation deck on the Faro de Moncloa tower. You can't miss it. Aside from the business area, Spain does not have many skyscrapers, and so the tower is very visible from almost anywhere in Madrid. It's 92
- [Underfall Yard & Spike Island : Bristol](https://visionsoftravel.org/underfall-yard-spike-island-bristol/) - Quite a few things to see and do in Bristol, and in my short visit there I was able to cover quite a few of those. My favorite was the Clifton Suspension Bridge & Observatory area, and from there I headed south towards the waterline, so see the Underfall Yard and Spike Island, two local attractions
- [Shinsen-numa Wetland Swamp : Niseko](https://visionsoftravel.org/shinsen-numa-wetland-swamp-niseko/) - During my summer stay at the scenic Hokkaido region in the northern part of Japan, I was based in Sapporo and made occasional trips to see some of the area. In a trip to the Niseko area I made a stop at the Shinsen-numa Wetland Swamp / Marsh, a very green and picturesque wetland with paved
- [Cardiff Castle : Wales](https://visionsoftravel.org/cardiff-castle-wales/) - While visiting Bristol, I decided to try and visit a region in the UK I've never explored before - Wales. The capital of Wales, Cardiff, was only an hour or so away from Bristol making for an easy daytrip. Various attractions to explore in Cardiff, but perhaps the top attraction is the Cardiff Castle, right at the
- [Royal Alcazar of Seville](https://visionsoftravel.org/royal-alcazar-seville/) - Seville took me a bit by surprise. It was much larger and much more impressive than I envisioned. Lots of attractions to visit, and the busy old town area was terrific. One of the famous attractions in Seville is the Royal Alcazar, a UNESCO heritage site palace built by the Moorish kings and used by various royalty
- [Sint Janskerk Church observation deck : Maastricht](https://visionsoftravel.org/sint-janskerk-church-observation-deck-maastricht/) - Maastricht is pretty flat and there aren't any tall buildings, so to see Maastricht from above you'll either need to head to Saint Pieter hill fort or go up a church tower. At the center of Maastricht is Sint Janskerk and you can climb up a very narrow flight of stairs all the way to the top
- [Auditori Forum & Agbar Tower : Barcelona](https://visionsoftravel.org/auditori-forum-agbar-tower-barcelona/) - While visiting Barcelona I met with a local and we roamed around in Barcelona for a whole day on foot. I was taken to all sorts of places that are a bit off the beaten tourist track, but are very much part of Barcelona. Agbar Tower, for example, is a tower Barcelonians love to hate,
- [Visions of Furano : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-furano-hokkaido/) - While spending the summer in Sapporo in Hokkadio, at the northern region of Japan, I made a number of daytrips to explore a bit of the mountainous region of Furano. I started off with the blue pond and Biei and then made my way to the hotsprings and cable car area in the city of Furano,
- [Christmas Alter Market 2016 : Cologne](https://visionsoftravel.org/christmas-alter-market-2016-cologne/) - Since I'm already covering last year's Christmas markets (e.g., Paris, and Brussels), might as well mention one more that I visited while my sister came up to my area. She flew in to Cologne, and we took this opportunity to explore the city's holiday markets in the Alter Market central area in the old town. It was
- [Winter Wonders Christmas market & ferris wheel : Brussels](https://visionsoftravel.org/winter-wonders-christmas-market-ferris-wheel-brussels/) - Since I already started covering Christmas markets of last year in Paris and their nearby Ferris wheel, might as well mention one more. My little sister came to visit me around Christmas time and I had the pleasure of exploring Brussels with her for the first time. Luckily for us, the Christmas market was in full
- [Ancient synagogue : Barcelona](https://visionsoftravel.org/ancient-synagogue-barcelona/) - While touring the Gothic quarter in the center of Barcelona, I noticed a little sign pointing to an old synagogue. Having known that the Spanish expelled Jews in 1492, I was curious to see just how old this old synagogue would be and what it would look like. So I made my way over there, and
- [Liberation Square & Teatro Degollado Concert : Guadalajara](https://visionsoftravel.org/teatro-degollado-liberation-square-concert/) - It's been over a year since I visited Guadalajara and going back to revisit some of the memories, I realized that I neglected to share a few highlights. The historic center has a lot to offer (more on that tomorrow), but for now I'll just focus on one experience of a classical concert at the
- [Visions of Warsaw : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-warsaw-poland/) - During my last visit to Poland, I started my tour in Warsaw. My previous visit to Warsaw was over 20 years before that, back in the grey days of post USSR collapse, and it was during winter time, so my memories were of a pretty bleak and tired Warsaw. That visit was also not touristy,
- [Paris Christmas Market 2016](https://visionsoftravel.org/paris-christmas-market-2016/) - Late last year I had a quick visit to Paris in gloomy cold weather. My previous visits to Paris were more pleasant in terms of weather, but the one perk of visiting Paris during the winter cold is the Christmas market, stretching out through the Champs-Élysées street all the way to the Jardin des Tuileries
- [Town Hall Market Square : Old Town Poznan](https://visionsoftravel.org/town-hall-market-square-old-town-poznan/) - Poznan was the first city I visited in modern post-communist Poland, and it definitely left a very positive impression on me that left me wanting to see more, resulting in another visit later on that year. At the heart of Poznan and major contribution to the Poznan charm is the town hall market square, with
- [Cardiff Bay Waterfront : Wales](https://visionsoftravel.org/cardiff-bay-waterfront-wales/) - Visiting Cardiff in Wales on a daytrip from Bristol, I only had plans to visit the Cardiff castle, but ofcourse it turned out that Cardiff has a few more gems to offer. The central pedestrian area of the old town leading to the castle is quite pleasant, but an even nicer surprise was my quick
- [Eindhoven Glow light festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/eindhoven-glow-light-festival/) - Last November I went to Eindhoven to attend a workshop with the local university, and when I came out after night fall I was surprised to find that campus was filled with the events of Eindhoven Glow 2016. Lights and sounds everywhere, crowds wondering around campus between the different attractions, with lots of fun glowing exhibits
- [Visions of Vianden : Luxembourg](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-vianden-luxembourg/) - Being based in Maastricht Netherlands has its perks. One of those, is that it's basically at the heart of Europe, with the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, and... Luxembourg all within easy reach a few hours drive or train ride. On one gloomy weekend I took a car drive down south to explore a bit of
- [Giardino Bardini : Florence](https://visionsoftravel.org/giardino-bardini-florence/) - For grand panoramic views of gorgeous Florence from above, there's one hidden gem that should be on your TODO list - The Giardino Bardini. It's still fairly lesser-known in the many attractions that Florence has to offer, and the elevator going up from street level to the gardens is a bit hard to spot, but once
- [Montjuïc Castle Teleferic de Montjuic : Barcelona](https://visionsoftravel.org/montjuic-castle-telferic-de-montjuic-barcelona/) - If you follow the blog you'll soon realize that I love cable cars and take every chance I get to ride them. When it comes to traveling around and exploring new places cable cars up going up mountain tops and overlooking cities are often the highlight of my trips, especially in terms of views. Gorgeous
- [Moerenuma Park : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/moerenuma-park-sapporo/) - Sapporo has a number of public parks all over the city, but the one I liked the most, by far, was the Moerenuma Park. It's a bit off the beaten track in already rural Sapporo, but it's well worth it. Aside from the wide greens there are very interesting sculptures, fountains, and buildings by some of Japan's
- [Berardo Collection Museum & Jeronimos Monastery :  Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/berardo-collection-museum-jeronimos-monastery-lisbon/) - Lisbon was a very pleasant surprise with an amazing diversity of attractions all over the city and fairly comfy warm weather during my visit in February. On the one day that was gloomy and rainy, I explored a bit of the western side of Lisbon and tried some indoor attractions to see some terrific contemporary
- [Mining Village Houtong : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/mining-village-houtong-taiwan/) - Houtong in Ruifang an hour from Taipei close to Jiufen and Keelung offers funky attractions. The former mining colony now mainly attracts the Taiwanese tourists for its "cat village", where cats basically roam around in large numbers as if they're part of the community. With all due respect to cats, I think the bigger story
- [Clifton Suspension Bridge & Observatory : Bristol UK](https://visionsoftravel.org/clifton-suspension-bridge-observatory-bristol-uk/) - Quite a few things to see and do in Bristol, but there's one spot that I liked the most - the Clifton Suspension Bridge from the mid 19th century connecting the two hill separated by the Avon river. It is a gorgeous area, and the views from the bridge down towards the valley and river
- [Het Belfort van Gent : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/het-belfort-van-gent-belgium/) - Europe has an interesting way to offer grand panoramic views of a city. Netherlands and parts of Belgium also have the challenge of being flat, so hills and mountains are usually ruled out. Not that many skyscrapers, especially in the the more historical towns. What usually stands out in the background? churches and cathedrals, and
- [Sapporo & Asahi beer factories : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/sapporo-asahi-beer-factories-hokkaido/) - I spent most of the last summer in Japan, and most of that was spent in Sapporo of the northern region of Hokkaido. Hokkaido is famous for its natural scenery, skiing in the winter, and the relatively cooler chilled out pace during the hot Japan summers. Sapporo, the Hokkaido capital and biggest city, is also
- [Roue de Paris ferris wheel](https://visionsoftravel.org/roue-de-paris-ferris-wheel/) - Had a chance to revisit Paris again recently during gloomy cold weather before Christmas. The des Champs-Elysees street features a lively Christmas market and despite the gloomy weather there were lots of locals and tourists everywhere. At the end of the long avenue is a park that leads to the Louvre, and at the center next to
- [Castillo de Zahara de la Sierra : Southern Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/castillo-de-zahara-de-la-sierra-southern-spain/) - Following my visit to Malaga, I rented a car and decided to go up to Seville through the white villages up in the mountains, first visiting Ronda, and then making a quick stop in Zahara. The highlight of Zahara is the mountain top Castillo de Zahara de la Sierra with panoramic breathtaking views of the whole
- [Mount Niseko-Annupuri cable car : Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-niseko-annupuri-cable-car-hokkaido/) - More cable cars in Hokkaido? you got it. A quick daytrip from Sapporo, where I spent most of the last summer, is the lovely Niseko area, well known as a great ski resort. Since I love cable cars and just can't get enough of them, when given the choice between going up the mountain for grand
- [Mount Moiwayama ropeway & observation deck : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/mount-moiwayama-ropeway-observation-deck-sapporo/) - I spent most of the last summer in the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, the northern region of Japan. Aside from the wonderful cultural adventure of visiting Japan and the lovely scenic beauty of the region there was one thing that made Sapporo especially cool - it had a lot of cable cars. I think
- [AutoWorld auto museum : Brussels](https://visionsoftravel.org/autoworld-auto-museum-brussels/) - Brussels isn't very far away from Maastricht but until recently I mainly knew Brussels through its airport, nothing more. In my little sister's visit to the area we decided it was time to visit Brussels, and I think we were both pleasantly surprised by the old center, the Christmas markets, and the variety of things
- [Museum Island : Berlin](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-island-berlin/) - In my first ever short visit to Berlin I stayed in the museum island area, which features some of the Berlin highlights and world-class museums, which finally led to being added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Lots to see and do, and I did only a bit of all that this area has
- [Visions of Seville : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-seville-spain/) - Visited Spain during holiday time to warm up a bit. After starting my adventures at Malaga, I rented a car and headed up the mountains north-west through the white villages and cliff-hanging towns – Ronda and Zahara - to finally arrive at Seville. Although I was unprepared about Seville and had very limited time, some of my
- [Visions of Ronda and Zahara Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-ronda-zahara-spain/) - Visited Spain during holiday time to warm up a bit. After starting my adventures at Malaga, I rented a car and headed up the mountains to the north-west towards Seville to visit some of the white villages and cliff-hanging towns - Ronda and Zahara. The road up is long and winding through some beautiful mountainous coastal
- [Visions of Toledo : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-toledo-spain/) - Visited Spain during holiday time to warm up a bit, venturing into a new area of central Spain that I haven't been to yet. While visiting Madrid, I took a quick daytrip to Toledo without doing any prior homework, and had the most wonderful surprise. Although the day started out foggy, with almost zero visibility,
- [My 2013 : Year Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/my-2013-year-summary/) - What did 2013 look like? An extension of 2012 this was a year mostly surrounding my academic life, with most of my travels associated with with academic adventures around the world. Since I'm always behind on my blogging, and the previous summary of 2012 still had a lot coming I'll start off from a
- [Boattrip to Murano Island : Venice Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/boattrip-murano-island-venice-italy/) - If you get a bit tired of the heavy tourist traffic in Venice and want to cool off a bit somewhere more quiet then a boat trip to Murano Island could be just the thing. A short trip on the gorgeous water ways and with some of the remarkable Venice landscapes in the background, and
- [Gravensteen castle : Ghent](https://visionsoftravel.org/gravensteen-castle-ghent/) - One of the highlights of beautiful Ghent is the medieval 12th century Gravensteen castle at the heart of the old town. If you want to get a sense of the crusaders' sense of justice and prison system, especially if you're fascinated by the various means by which a person can be tortured, this is the place
- [Stedelijk Museum : Amsterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/stedelijk-museum-amsterdam/) - Lots of great museums in Amsterdam, from world-class art museums (Rijksmuseum), local history museum (e.g., Anne Frank, Jewish museum, Canal House museum), to funky beer museums (e.g., Heineken). The Stedelijk Museum falls into the first category, grouped together in the Amsterdam Museum District, this one is meant for modern and contemporary art and design. With all
- [DDR Museum : Berlin](https://visionsoftravel.org/ddr-museum-berlin/) - Just before heading back after a quick weekend getaway to Berlin, I had an hour or so to burn, and so was looking for something quick in my hotel area that could help me gain further insights into the peculiarities of Berlin. There's no shortage of those. There are reminders for the complexities of the Berlin
- [Nightmarket tour in Taipei](https://visionsoftravel.org/nightmarket-tour-taipei/) - One of the greatest things to do in Taipei is to visit one of the many crazy night markets. Sure, there are night markets in other countries, but nothing comes close to the intensity of the Taiwanese night markets. It's a phenomenon one has to experience to fully grasp the extremity of Taiwanese food culture.
- [Rhine Tower Rheinturm : Dusseldorf](https://visionsoftravel.org/rhine-tower-rheinturm-dusseldorf/) - If you're looking for a good place to get a feel for Dusseldorf Germany from above then head straight to the imposing Rhine Tower Rheinturm. You can't miss it. It's that futuristic missile rockety thingy at the heart of Dusseldorf overlooking the Rhine river. Dusseldorf perhaps isn't the most beautiful city, but from above with
- [Castelo dos Mouros : Sintra Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/castelo-dos-mouros-sintra-portugal/) - The Portuguese Sintra, is a wonderful getaway from Lisbon with world class attractions. Of all the Sintra attractions I visited, the nicest was the Castelo dos Mouros, or Castle of the Moors, a medieval castle built by the Moors in the 8th century over an imposing hilltop. A UNESCO heritage site, this fort has it all, incredible
- [Visions of Cardiff : Wales United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-cardiff-wales-united-kingdom/) - Recently, I had my first chance to visit Wales, while I was making a short stop at Bristol in the UK, and so decided to do a quick detour and go see a part of the UK I haven't been to before. Though things still look, well, British, you quickly notice the differences, mainly the
- [Hokkaido University Campus : Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/hokkaido-university-campus-sapporo/) - I planned to do this summer roaming through southern Japan following a conference, but once I was there it became clear this was a flawed plan. At temperatures of ~36c, there's very little that you can do in terms of travel. So, without any prior planning I decided to head up to the northern region
- [Where's Waldo & Upside Down House: Huashan 1914 Taipei](https://visionsoftravel.org/wheres-waldo-upside-house-huashan-1914-taipei/) - In my recent visit to Taipei I went back to the newly renovated Huashan 1914 Taipei area to see a few of the funky exhibitions taking place. One new attraction is the very engaging Upside Down House, a house that was built upside down, helping you take some really odd photos to amaze and amuse your
- [The European Solidarity Center : Gdansk](https://visionsoftravel.org/european-solidarity-center-gdansk/) - How did the soviet union collapse? Yeah, been wondering about that too. On my recent visit to Poland the story told was that it all started in Gdansk, with the solidarity movement and a very eager political activist by the name of Lech Walesa. Back in the 1980s the workers of the Lenin Shipyard in
- [Nagoya Castle](https://visionsoftravel.org/nagoya-castle/) - I spent most of the last summer in Japan. It started from a big conference that took place in Nagoya, and after realizing it's scorching hot I made my way up to Hokkaido in the north to try and cool down a bit. Although it was unbearably hot in Nagoya, I tried to make the
- [Visions of Bristol : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-bristol-united-kingdom/) - In 2001, I had a plan of visiting a friend in New York, with a British Airways flight stopping over in London. Then, 9/11 happened, and all flights to New York were cancelled for almost three weeks, leading to my first ever out of the blue backpack trip through England. I had visited the UK
- [Lei Yue Mun : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/lei-yue-mun-hong-kong/) - In my last visit to Hong Kong after over two years of being away I stayed in the Shau Kei Wan very local area. That's where I discovered the Sai Wan Ho ferry pier where you can take ferries to places I've never been or rarely visited in Hong Kong before. One such place was Tung Lung
- [Lake Malta : Poznan](https://visionsoftravel.org/lake-malta-poznan/) - During my second day visiting Poznan in Poland I wanted to make the most of a beautiful day and try and see something a bit further away from the central old town, possibly experience more of the local life with fewer tourists. Over on the east side of Poznan I found a large artificial lake area
- [Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel : Taipei](https://visionsoftravel.org/miramar-entertainment-park-ferris-wheel-taipei/) - On my last day before leaving Taiwan on my recent summer visit I was looking for something I haven't done yet, possibly with a fresh view of Taipei. The Miramar Park ferris wheel has been there fore a long time, but I never got around to trying it out, and so to say my farewells
- [Visions of Berlin : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-berlin-germany/) - Berlin has been on my GOTO list for a long time. Many of the people I meet who have heard a bit about my travels kept asking whether I've been to Berlin yet. Having moved to the Netherlands, and having visited quite a few German cities, it was only a matter of time before I would make
- [Fort Sint Pieter and tunnels Maastricht](https://visionsoftravel.org/fort-sint-pieter-tunnels-maastricht/) - The small town of Maastricht has quite a few great tourist attractions, but perhaps the biggest highlight has to do with the Maastricht Saint Peter hill which features the Saint Pete Fortress and a large array of underground tunnels. A combined tour can last about 2 hours and give you an introduction to the long
- [University of Warsaw Library gardens : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/university-warsaw-library-gardens-poland/) - When I looked up things to do in Warsaw and saw "a library", I didn't think much of it. I know academia, seen my fair share of libraries, so what could be so different about this library? But on a gloomy rainy day that forced me to visiting a museum, I took a couple of
- [Norbesa Ferris Wheel : Sapporo Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/norbesa-ferris-wheel-sapporo-japan/) - Large Japanese cities tend to have atleast one shopping mall with a ferris wheel on top. It's a trend, and I've seen this spreading to Taipei and other Asian cities. On a clear day, it's a great way to see the city from above. So, on my last day in Sapporo on a day with
- [Flair Bar es bartending show : Susukino Sapporo Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/flair-bar-es-bartending-show-susukino-sapporo-japan/) - I spent a few weeks in Sapporo this summer and my accommodation was mostly based in the very lively Susukino area. Lots of funky bars and pubs and strange night life with many different adventures, but one unique somewhat touristic hangout that's actually worth visiting is the bartending show at Flair Bar es overlooking the intersection at the
- [Visions of Dusseldorf : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-dusseldorf-germany/) - I've used the Dusseldorf airport quite a number of times, but have never really taken the time to go see the city itself. One lovely Sunday, I decided to take the quick 1.5 hours bus from Maastricht to go explore Dusseldorf. I spent a day walking around the old town and the Rhine river and
- [Visions of Luxembourg City](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-luxembourg-city/) - The wonderful about living in Maastricht at pretty much the center of western Europe is that many countries are within easy reach for a weekend getaway. One gloomy weekend I decided I should head out and see more of the area before it becomes too cold and rainy. So, two hours south through clear roads
- [Visions of Bonn : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-bonn-germany/) - Just before heading out to spend the summer in Asia, I had a chance to visit the nearby Bonn in Germany. It was only a weekend daytrip, so i didn't get to see all that Bonn has to offer, but still, there were some nice things to share. I started with the old town and
- [Park Cytadela : Poznan](https://visionsoftravel.org/park-cytadela-poznan/) - On my last day in Poznan Poland I did a whole day of walking around, and decided to go visit the city park - Park Cytadela. As the name suggests, it's a park built on the ruins of a fort, in this case Fort Winiary. I started from the Heroes Monument, walked around, visited the army
- [Saint Mary Church observation tower : Gdansk Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/saint-mary-church-observation-tower-gdansk-poland/) - At the beginning of the summer I had a chance to go visit Polish Gdansk, a lovely old town with many atmospheric restaurants and cafes, maritime history and port area. To get a feel for the city you might want to head up an observation deck and a good place for that is the old Saint Mary Church
- [Beach & village life : Penghu Islands Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/beach-village-life-penghu-islands-taiwan/) - During my last visit to Taiwan I finally made the trip to visit the remote Penghu islands. Although I've lived in Taiwan on and off for almost two years, I never had the chance to go visit, and so when visiting back and looking for something new I knew this is where I should be.
- [Visions of Venice Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-venice-italy/) - Oh, Venice. How long I've waited to see you. For years I've been meaning to go, and came close many times, but never quite got around to it. Something always came up. But this time, a family gathering to celebrate a significant holiday finally gave me the opportunity to catch this beautiful city in almost
- [Visions of Ghent : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-ghent-belgium/) - Over the weekend I had the pleasure of visiting a nearby city I've been meaning to go see for a long time - Ghent. It's a charming old town, filled with canals and cathedrals, with a laid back bohemian feel to it, lots of options for drinks and food, music and culture everywhere. It was
- [Toyota Museum of Industry and Technology : Nagoya](https://visionsoftravel.org/toyota-museum-industry-technology-nagoya/) - Nagoya in southern Japan is famous for its automobile car industry, and Toyota is one of the most famous Japanese global brands. One of the highlights in Nagoya is to visit the Toyota factory and technology-industry museums to learn a bit of the history and current state of this successful company. I wasn't sure what
- [Central London walk : United Kingdom](https://visionsoftravel.org/central-london-walk-united-kingdom/) - Last winter I took a weekend trip to gloomy London to relive old memories and revisit old familiar spots. I spent a day walking around central London and the main sites. Join me for a walk? Westminster Abbey... St James's Park... Piccadilly street... Piccadilly Circus... Towards Trafalgar Square...
- [Visions of Lakes Shikotsu and Toya : Hokkaido Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-lakes-shikotsu-toya-hokkaido-japan/) - My recent summer was mostly spent in Asia, with the longest time spent in Japan. Since it was boiling hot down in central Japan, I made an unexpected change in my plans and went up to Hokkaido, to see a bit of the wonderful scenic north and cool down a bit on the mountains. I
- [Eindhoven Institute of Technology](https://visionsoftravel.org/eindhoven-institute-technology/) - On a gloomy winter Friday, I headed up from Maastricht to Eindhoven to attend a workshop at the Eindhoven Institute of Technology (EIT). Before that trip up I knew very little about this institute and only caught a glimpse of it on the train ride when near the Eindhoven train station. Turns out that this institute
- [Taras Widokowy Palace of Culture & Science : Warsaw](https://visionsoftravel.org/taras-widokowy-palace-culture-science-warsaw/) - My first stop in Warsaw was the Palace of Culture and Science near the main train station. On the way I could already see the grand building from afar and as I drove closer the building emerged in full glory. The area surrounding the train station features some of Warsaw's funkiest architecture, but most of it is
- [Arco da Rua Augusta : Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/arco-da-rua-augusta-lisbon/) - If you're visiting Lisbon it's very likely that at some point you'll hit the Praca do Comercio, the historical commercial center of Lisbon. Lots of things to see and do in the area, and the plaza is spectacular, but to really be able to experience it you should head up the Rua Augusta Arch and look
- [Visions of Niseko : Hokkaido Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-niseko-hokkaido-japan/) - My recent summer was mostly spent in Asia, with the longest time spent in Japan. Since it was boiling hot down in central Japan, I made an unexpected change in my plans and went up to Hokkaido, to see a bit of the wonderful scenic north and cool down a bit on the mountains. I
- [Quinta da Regaleira : Sintra Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/quinta-da-regaleira-sintra-portugal/) - Sintra is a gorgeous getaway trip from Lisbon in Portugal. It combines many lovely attractions to keep every type of tourist happy, old forts, scenic views, nature hikes, funky estates, castles, and an old Portugese town with cafes and shopping. The last attraction I visited in Sintra before heading back to Lisbon was the Quinta da
- [Downtown Toronto : Revisit Thoughts](https://visionsoftravel.org/downtown-toronto-revisit-thoughts/) - Toronto, to me, was always thought of in light of my childhood memories from the sixth grade when my family spent some time in the states and went to visit my charming extended family living in Toronto. Based on those memories, I could only vaguely recall large houses, wide empty streets, and strangely enough –
- [Blue Pond Aoiike : Biei Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/blue-pond-aoiike-biei-hokkaido/) - A nice weekend or daytrip from Sapporo towards the east of Hokkaido is the Furano-Biei area with some gorgeous natural scenery and local culture. One of the examples for a fascinating natural phenomenon is the over-commercialized Blue Pond near Biei. It's basically a pond, which due to minerals dissolved in the water looks bright blue. Getting there
- [Museum Romeinse Katakomben : Valkenburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-romeinse-katakomben-valkenburg/) - 20 minutes from Maastricht towards the east is the hilly area of Valkenburg, with some odd attractions. Turns out, that the uncommon Dutch hills were used for all sorts of strange ventures. In some instances, local entrepreneurs just dug the hills for building materials and through that created a large array of underground tunnels, later
- [Visions of Jiufen and Houtong : Keelung Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-jiufen-houtong-keelung-taiwan/) - It's been a few years since I last visited Taiwan, and it's been even longer since I last visited the area around Keelung. My former visits were very memorable and arriving in Taiwan I was filled with nostalgia about almost everything I saw. On my last days before heading out not knowing when I'll be
- [Simon Fraser campus : Vancouver](https://visionsoftravel.org/simon-fraser-campus-vancouver/) - Last year I came in to Vancouver to attend a professional event taking place during the summer. I made a very late decision to come, and so the hotels were running insane rates with very low availability. To my relief, a former-classmate friend who is now working at Simon Fraser invited me to come stay
- [Dolphin Bay Preserve from Bocas del Toro : Panama](https://visionsoftravel.org/dolphin-bay-preserve-bocas-del-toro-panama/) - To wrap up my posts about my getaway trip to Panama last year, the final post is about a wonderful boat-trip from Bocas del Toro to nearby islands to do some dolphin watching. In two little fishermen boats we went to dolphins bay where dolphins like to come hang out. For the entire duration of our visit
- [Herzliya marina and beach : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/herzliya-marina-beach-israel/) - I think most people visiting Israel are pleasantly surprised by how nice the beaches are in the coastal cities. Tel Aviv, the vibrant energetic heart of contemporary Israeli cultures, boosts a very long coastline with some fine beaches, but those tend to get rather crowded and loud. For the more 'posh' and sometimes laid back
- [Beautiful Isla Mujeres : Cancun Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/beautiful-isla-mujeres-cancun-mexico/) - My trip to Cancun in Mexico was absolutely gorgeous. It has gorgeous beaches (#2), extraordinary pyramids (Chichen Itza and Tulum), and an endless array of natural and tourist attractions. To wrap up my series of posts from my visit to gorgeous Cancun the final post is from a daytrip to the beautiful island Mujeres (Isla Mujeres) with
- [Visions of Sapporo : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-sapporo-japan/) - I spent most of the summer in the city of Sapporo in the northern Hokkaido province of Japan. I did not expect to, but the hot and humid ~35c weather down in central Japan left me no choice. I knew absolutely nothing about Hokkaido before booking my flight and heading out, and only after I
- [Visions of Nagoya : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-nagoya-japan/) - While living in Asia Japan was one of my favorite travel destinations. My few visits to Tokyo and Kyoto and the surrounding areas were very memorable and so after living Asia I wondered whether I'll ever be able to make it back and perhaps even linger for a bit. Luckily, the last summer had a
- [Visions of Penghu : Taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-penghu-taiwan/) - After two years living in Taiwan, on and off, I have come to know Taiwan very well. It's safe to say that I've covered most of the major tourist spots, even making it all the way to the off-the-beaten-track places like Jinmen islands close to the mainland China coast. So, when I made it back
- [Visions of Gdansk : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-gdansk-poland/) - A lovely old town with many atmospheric restaurants and cafes, maritime history and port area, nice beaches not too far away, Gdansk has charm and lots to offer. I only had a couple of days to explore the area, but managed to see quite a bit and enjoy the beauty and elegance of the old
- [Sintra National Palace Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/sintra-national-palace-portugal/) - Probably the first attraction you'll run into when heading into beautiful Sintra in Portugal is the Palace of Sintra. It is a 10th century UNESCO world heritage palace and one of the best preserved royal houses in Portugal highlighting some of the best in local architecture and decorations. It has a vibrant history and therefore combines many different
- [Belgrade Fortress : Serbia](https://visionsoftravel.org/belgrade-fortress-serbia/) - The Belgrade Fortress is probably the top attraction in Belgrade. It covers a very large area with massive fortifications and lots of attractions offering panoramic views of Belgrade and the grand river from above. The strongholds in the area date back to the 3rd century BC, and has seen much destruction and reconstructions over the
- [Labyrint Drielandenpunt & the 3-countries border](https://visionsoftravel.org/labyrint-drielandenpunt/) - On the Dutch side of the 3-country border with Belgium and Germany is the small town of Vaals (Vaalsberg). From Vaals up south on towards the mountain is an interesting place worth visiting. On the exact point the countries meet is a little sign with three flags you can take your photo with, and just
- [Copernicus Science Centre Museum : Warsaw](https://visionsoftravel.org/copernicus-science-centre-museum-warsaw/) - I've stopped counting the number of science museums I've been to, been to far too many and all over the world, and so I'm always a bit hesitant to try new ones. What can another science museum possibly have to offer beyond all the other world-class museums I've been to around the world? When visiting
- [Wilhelmina Tower 3-country scenic views : Vaalserberg](https://visionsoftravel.org/wilhelmina-tower-vaalserberg/) - One of the great things of living in Maastricht down in the southern Dutch region of Limburg is that it's very close to the border with Belgium and Germany. There is one area in Vaals, where you can stand on the exact point where the three countries supposedly meet. If you're looking for grand panoramic scenic views of
- [Park Natuur and Cultuur : Haaselt](https://visionsoftravel.org/park-natuur-cultuur-haaselt/) - Here's a weird one for you, coming from Haaselt Belgium. Visiting Haaslet for the first time with my parents we were looking for something quick and touristy in the area. After catching a Cosplay event at the Japanese gardens we looked up Tripadvisor to see what else was in the area, and it directed us to
- [Praca do Comercio : Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/praca-comercio-lisbon/) - At the heart of Lisbon, near the Tagus river is the Praça do Comércio, the former commerce center of Lisbon. With the imposing statue of Dom José I, Verissimo da Costa’s grand Arco da Rua Augusta, and the vast empty space surrounded by gorgeous architecture, the square makes quite an impression. It has a glorious past, and
- [Sopot Pier and Beach: Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/sopot-pier-beach-poland/) - In my last visit to Poland I made my way up to the northern coastline to see a bit of Gdansk and catch Florence and the Machine at the Opener terrific music festival in Gdanyia. Gdansk isn't exactly world famous for beaches, but, not too far away you have Sopot which offers much nicer beaches
- [Tung Lung Chau : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tung-lung-chau-hong-kong/) - Hong Kong is my second home. I've live in Hong Kong for many years and I've had plenty of time to explore most of the places in Hong Kong. Even though Hong Kong is one of the most diverse exciting cities in the world, I did a pretty good job of covering almost everything, and
- [Museo Nacional de las Culturas : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/museo-nacional-de-las-culturas-mexico-city/) - The historic center of Mexico City is filled with great attractions, like the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán and Museo del Templo Mayor. In the area are also a few local museums featuring some of the local arts and culture. One of those is the Museo Nacional de las Culturas, a national museum dedicated to world
- [Opener Music Festival 2016 : Gdynia Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/opener-music-festival-2016-gdynia-poland/) - In my recent trip to Gdansk in Poland I discovered there was a big music festival playing in the nearby Gdynia, with big names like Florence and the Machine, Red Hot Chilli, PJ Harvey, and many others. So, I decided to go for the first day featuring Florence. And it was pretty amazing. It's probably
- [Park and National Palace of Pena : Sintra](https://visionsoftravel.org/park-national-palace-pena-sintra/) - One of the highlights of beautiful Sintra, a quick daytrip from Lisbon in Portugal, is the Park and National Palace of Pena. It's a 19th century UNESCO heritage Romanticist castle on top of a mountain overlooking the town of Sintra from above. I visited quite a few castles around my world over the years, but this Disney like
- [Roermond : Limburg Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/roermond-limburg-netherlands/) - I was visiting northern Limburg with my parents, and after roaming around and seeing white town Thorn and some of the nearby lakes, we decided to head over and check out Roermond. Turns out that Roermond features a very large outlet center and my parents wanted to see if there was anything interesting to bring
- [Museum aan het Vrijthof : Maastricht](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-aan-het-vrijthof-maastricht/) - In mid April Maastricht in southern Netherlands hosted its first Museum night ("Museumnacht Maastricht"). From 8pm to 12pm all museums in Maastricht were open to the public and hosting funky events. That's when I realized that Maastricht actually has quite a few specialty museums, and that night I visited 3 of those. The last of those
- [Finca La Milagrosa Coffee Plantation Tour : Boquete](https://visionsoftravel.org/finca-la-milagrosa-coffee-plantation-tour-boquoete-panama/) - In my short stop in Boquete up on the central mountains of Panama I did a couple of tours. The first was a horseback riding hotsprings tour I wrote about before, and in the rainy afternoon we were taken to the coffee plantation to hear a bit about the blooming Panama coffee industry and see
- [Visions of Panama : Island and mountain life](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-panama-island-and-mountain-life/) - The main attractions of Panama aren't in Panama City, they're out in the islands and mountains of Panama. Having limited time, I took a short flight on a tiny plane out to the islands - Bocas Del Toro. It reminded me of my visits to some of the more distant parts of the Philippines and
- [Valkenburg Castle : Limburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/valkenburg-castle-limburg/) - Valkenburg, only a 20 minutes drive east of Maastricht is a gorgeous little town with lots to see and do. Surprisingly for the Netherlands, there are hills, and so many of the Valkenburg highlights are about things that are either on top or under the hills. There are hills with chairlifts (A GoGo Valkenburg), and
- [Gardos Tower : Zemun Serbia](https://visionsoftravel.org/gardos-belgrade-serbia/) - On my last day in Belgrade I crossed the river to the southern side of Zemun, to climb up to the Gardos Tower to get views of Belgrade from afar. This tower dates back to 1896, and located in what used to be an old fortress and town, now a lively Gardos area, a cool
- [Font Magica de Montjuic & Olympic Village : Barcelona Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/font-magica-de-montjuic-barcelona-spain/) - In my last day visiting Barcelona, I joined a local expat for a final exploration of the city. I was looking for a place that would be central but new and impressive, and was taken to Font Magica de Montjuic. We started with a rooftop view over the Plaça d'Espanya from the nearby shopping mall, then walk up the Avinguda de la Reina
- [Castelo de Sao Jorge : Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/castelo-de-sao-jorge-lisbon/) - Upon my arrival to Lisbon coming out of the subway I quickly identified the potential in the mountain high fort overlooking the Lisbon old city central area. The following morning, I looked it up, and made my way up to see the Castelo de Sao Jorge (São Jorge Castle), a Moorish castle dating back over 2000 years
- [Botanical gardens : Moscow Russia](https://visionsoftravel.org/botanical-gardens-moscow-russia/) - One of the last things I did on my visit to Moscow was to pay a visit to the Moscow botanical gardens. Russians seem to be very passionate about gardens, and there are several all around Moscow. This botanical gardens are located in the north-central part of Moscow, and I decided to stop by on
- [Sempione Park & Sforza Castle : Milan](https://visionsoftravel.org/sempione-park-milan-sforza-castle/) - At the center of Milan is a large green park with a 15th century castle now serving as a museum complex. The Sforza Castle, one of the largest citadels in Europe at the time, now hosts museums for ancient art, old instruments, archaeology and history, and much more. You can easily spend half a day touring around
- [Stanley Park and Granville Island Public Market : Vancouver](https://visionsoftravel.org/stanley-park-granville-island-public-market-vancouver/) - Last year I was in Vancouver for a conference, and had a day to explore around a bit. The conference was taking place at the large conference center next to the Vancouver Harbour and so I set out to walk west from the conference center towards Stanley Park. The park was quite lovely, with lots of green and little
- [Torres de Serranos : Valencia](https://visionsoftravel.org/torres-de-serranos-valencia/) - Aside from the insane City of Arts and Sciences, the lovely old gardens and parks, and the funky Las Fallas festival, there is also the old town and the surrounding old walls, protected by a series of gates around the city. The Torres de Serranos (Serranos Gate) is one of those gates dating back to the 14th century, offering
- [Santa Barbara Castle : Alicante City - Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/santa-barbara-castle-alicante-city-spain/) - The last stop on my eastern Spain tour was the south-eastern city of Alicante. It's less known than Valencia or Barcelona, smaller, and with fewer attractions, but it does have special things to do that you can't find elsewhere, the number one being the Santa Barbara Castle. Right on the coast is a mountain with a
- [Visions of Valencia : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-valencia-spain/) - Valencia may have been just another Spanish city with a nice old city center, but just before saying my goodbyes I went to see the new City of Arts and Sciences and was in for a big surprise. I heard they did something special, but this sort of futuristic sci-fi city was not was I
- [Visions of Namur : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-namur-belgium/) - On the way back from a roadtrip to Dinant close to the Belgium-French border I had a quick stopover at Namur to get a taste of the views. I climbed up the Citadel of Namur to see panoramic views of the Meuse and Sambre meeting point and see the city from above. Together with a short stroll through
- [Hayden Butte Preserve : Phoenix](https://visionsoftravel.org/hayden-butte-preserve-san-diego/) - To wrap up my visit to Phoenix during Christmas, I made a short visit to the University of Arizona in Phoenix. To catch a last glimpse of the city from above, I took the opportunity to climb up the nearby mountain and the Hayden Butte Preserve with panoramic views of the whole area. It's a bit of a hike,
- [Visions of Den Bosch : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-den-bosch-netherlands/) - On every trip I took from Maastricht up north to Utrecht or Amsterdam there was a stop called 's-Hertogenbosch. How to even pronounce that? I thought, but it's pretty straightforward if you use the short Den Bosch, a little gem of a town which opened my eyes to the incredible art of 15th century Hieronymus Bosch,
- [Museo Fallero de Valencia](https://visionsoftravel.org/museo-fallero-de-valencia/) - Once a year Valencia celebrates Saint Joseph with Las Fallas and turns completely crazy. People take to the streets to parade along huge funny figures and go wild, partying all day. The figurines have been a cult art event, with artists coming in from all over the world to create beautiful works of art. If
- [Visions of Dinant : Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-dinant-belgium/) - Along the Meuse River in the Namur province of southern Belgium is a picturesque little town called Dinant. Aside from the breath-taking views of the river from the surrounding hills and mountains, there are a few little attractions that make it even more special. It's the home of Mr. Sax, the inventor of the saxophone music instrument.
- [Tokyo love motels](https://visionsoftravel.org/tokyo-love-motels/) - I received a few questions the other week from folks traveling to Tokyo asking me about recommendations for affordable places to stay. I already wrote a post about it, but that was from a trip over 7 years ago, so there are other better ways, and I've used some of them. Funky ones are capsule
- [Visions of Wurzburg : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-wurzburg-germany/) - Würzburg is a lovely town in northern Bavaria, a quick getaway trip from Frankfurt or Munich. It has a very picturesque old town next to the wide Main River, with the imposing Fortress Marienberg, reachable by very old bridges from the old center, offering panoramic views of the town from above. A walk through the city
- [Japanse Tuin & Cosplay : Hasselt](https://visionsoftravel.org/japanse-tuin-cosplay-hasselt/) - On my first visit to Hasselt, a small city not too far away from Maastricht to the west in the Belgium Limburg, I went to see the local Japanese gardens (Japanese Tuin). When parking the car I already realized there was something going on and upon arriving at the garden entrance it became clear that I was
- [Hakone mountain train and cable car : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/hakone-mountain-train-cable-car-japan/) - I've been asked questions about my visit to the lovely Hakone, a wonderful getaway trip from Tokyo, and when looking back to share some of the adventures from my trip I realized that I didn't mention the way to get there. First off, there are plenty of wonders in the Hakone region: You start off
- [Guadalajara historic center walking tour](https://visionsoftravel.org/guadalajara-historic-center/) - It's been over a year since I visited Guadalajara and going back to revisit some of the memories, I realized that I have not done justice to this lovely city and have yet to share some of what the historic center has to offer. The whole historic center is walkable, and I strongly recommend that
- [Gardens of Villa d'Este : Tivoli](https://visionsoftravel.org/gardens-villa-deste-tivoli/) - If you're looking for a quick getaway from Rome, Tivoli is a great option. A magical old town filled with gardens, mansions, old streets, mountain scenery with deep valleys, filled with UNESCO heritage sites in every corner. One of the most impressive sites I visited in Tivoli is the Villa d'Este with its remarkable 16-th century Renaissance gardens. You
- [Bethmann Park's Chinese Garden : Frankfurt am Main](https://visionsoftravel.org/frankfurt-chinese-garden/) - A Chinese garden is not exactly one of the highlights I expected to find in Frankfurt, but the Chinese garden at Bethmann Park is rather large and surprisingly charming. Over 4000sqm in space it was aimed to mirror the Shiukou Gardens in Huizhou. There are various Chinese ponds, pagodas, and little gardens, offering a very chilled environment
- [Gothic quarter : Barcelona](https://visionsoftravel.org/gothic-quarter-barcelona/) - On my recent visit to Barcelona, I stayed near the Gothic Quarter, the old city center, with buildings and architecture dating back hundreds of years. It's filled with funky stores, comfy little cafes and restaurants, and shopping options. There are lots of walking tours of the area, but sometimes it's best to just wonder around and let yourself
- [Visions of Poznan : Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-poznan-poland/) - It's been 20 years since I last visited Poland under very different circumstances in a time following the Soviet collapse, so I've been wanting to go back and visit for quite some time. Looking for a quick weekend getaway, it turned out that my little town of Maastricht has an airport that holds very cheap
- [The Red Square : Moscow](https://visionsoftravel.org/red-square-moscow/) - Possibly one of the most recognizable icons to anyone anywhere in the world, definitely to all Russians and former-USSR countries, the Red Square (together with the Kremlin) is the heart of the Russian political authority. A UNESCO heritage site, with magnificent cathedral structures, the Kremlin hosting the Russian president, the Lenin mausoleum, all surrounding a wide open-space
- [Campus walk: University of Lisbon & Catolica Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/campus-walk-university-lisbon-catolica-lisbon-school-business-economics/) - In my last visit to Lisbon I had a meeting at the Catolica Lisbon School of Business & Economics and so decided to make half a day out of it to explore the nearby area and the University of Lisbon campus. It was a gloomy day that didn't allow for a full appreciation of campus and it
- [National Pantheon : Lisbon Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/national-pantheon-lisbon-portugal/) - The 17th century Church of Santa Engrácia is now the official Portuguese National Pantheon serving as the burial grounds for famous figures in Portugal. Poets, thinkers, politicians, generals, religious figures, leaders, it's a wide collection of people that are at the political consensus. It's an impressive building, the architecture is glorious, and best thing of all, ofcourse,
- [A GoGo Valkenburg : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/gogo-valkenburg-netherlands/) - One of the last things you might expect to find in the very flat Netherlands is a chairlift or cable car. In most of the Netherlands, there are no hills, but on the southern province of Limburg, you'll start to see a hill here or there, and in Valkenburg, not too far away from Maastricht,
- [Horseback riding and hotsprings : Boquete Panama](https://visionsoftravel.org/horseback-riding-hotsprings-boquete-panama/) - After a few days in Panama City and the gorgeous islands of Bocas del Toro I took a boat and bus down south and up the mountain to Boquete, considered one of the best American Xpat retirement towns. For a small town, there's plenty to do, and only once I arrived I realized I could have probably planned for longer.
- [Murin An Villa & KonchiIn Temple Gardens : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/murin-an-villa-konchiln-temple-gardens-kyoto/) - The Kyoto temples are not just a place of worship, they are a place of beauty, contemplation, and spirituality. In almost every temple is a gorgeous Japanese garden made to calm the soul, lift the spirit and provide peace and serenity. Close to the Kyoto Art complex, are two examples of lovely small Japanese gardens
- [Jerusalem northern city walls walk](https://visionsoftravel.org/jerusalem-northern-city-walls-walk/) - A good way to get started on your tour of the gorgeous old city of Jerusalem is to go on a walk on the old city walls. If you approach the old city from the Jaffa gate you can do the walk in two directions - one going on the southern walls into the Armenian
- [Wall street NYC : New York](https://visionsoftravel.org/wall-street-nyc-new-york/) - I've been to New York City so many times, but somehow never really got around to taking shots of the famous Wall Street. Back in my 6th grade year in the US I remember coming out of the metro on Wall Street and for the first time in my life seeing the endless row of
- [Piazza della Signoria : Florence Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/piazza-della-signoria-florence-italy/) - Piazza della Signoria is seen by many to be the heart and core of Florence. It's definitely considered one of the tourist highlights, as in the area you have Loggia della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Palace of the Tribunale della Mercanzia, the Palazzo Uguccioni, and the Palace of the Assicurazioni Generali, all gorgeous buildings dating
- [Sant Ferran Castle : Figueres Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/castell-de-sant-ferran/) - Figueres in eastern Spain isn't all about the life of Dali, it has much more to offer. It has one of the largest army fortifications in Europe - the Sant Ferran Castle. Though it isn't grand, and there is no royal accommodation to visit, the vast fortifications are definitely worth exploring. While I was visiting, I
- [Cathedral of Christ the Saviour : Moscow](https://visionsoftravel.org/cathedral-christ-saviour-moscow-russia/) - Walking distance from the Kremlin in Moscow is one of the tallest churches in the world. Most of my Moscow visit was sunny and cheerful, but my visit to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was during gray cloudy weather which made the church seem even more striking. It has gone through some hectic history, almost completely destroyed
- [Elixir of Love Opera at Teatro alla Scala : Milan Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/elixir-love-opera-teatro-alla-scala-milan-italy/) - While visiting Milan for the 2015 Food Expo, we wanted to get a taste of the local culture scene and where better to do that than the 18th century world famous opera-house La Scala. Being the last minute tourists that we are we have not booked a ticket in advance, and just went in the
- [Museu de Fogueres & Museo de Belenes : Alicante Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/museu-de-fogueres-museo-de-belenes-alicante-spain/) - Alicante in Spain has a couple of top attractions, like the beaches and the gorgeous mountain-top Santa Bárbara Castle. Other than that, it's a pretty sleepy town. There are a couple of smaller attractions, which I finished in about an hour or two of walking through downtown, both featuring some of the cultural heritage of the
- [Amalfi coast drive : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/amalfi-coast-drive-italy/) - The Amalfi region in southern Italy is absolutely breath-taking. Mountains overlooking a long coast, clear blue water next to wild green, ancient Italian architecture meets hiking and beaches, crazy long winding roads with insane Italian drivers. It might be a bit over commercialized and touristic, but as far as tourism goes, this is probably as good
- [Alden Biesen Castle : Rijkhoven Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/alden-biesen-castle-rijkhoven-belgium/) - At the small village of Rijkhoven in the eastern Belgium region of Limburg bordering with the Dutch Limburg and the city of Maastricht is a 16th century castle - Alden Biesen. It's not the grandest or the most beautiful castle in the area, but if you're in the area, or looking for a day trip
- [Visions of Girona : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-girona-spain/) - Girona is a charming often overlooked town. I wasn't planning to do anything much there myself, but my cheap RyanAir landed in that airport, and I heard it has a charming old quarter and great views from the university and so decided to stay the overnight and have a look, and I'm very glad that
- [Thorn white town : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/thorn-white-town-netherlands/) - Thorn is a lovely little town at the northern part of Limburg province in the Netherlands, dating back to 10th century and featuring an array of, well, white historical houses. At the tourist VVV center you can get a map for a walking tour of an hour or two to explore some of the older
- [Visions of Valkenburg : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-valkenburg-netherlands/) - Netherlands is filled with surprises. Just 20mins by train or bus from Maastricht to the east in the Limburg province in southern Netherlands, is the lovely town of Valkenburg. It has, TA-DA, hills! hills so high (compared to the rest of the Netherlands) that someone thought it was worth setting up a gondola cable chair
- [South Limburg Steam Train : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/south-limburg-steam-train-netherlands/) - I was looking for some interesting attraction within the Limburg province no too far away from Maastricht, and folks kept suggesting a historic steam train in the area that runs on Sunday. So on a chilled weekend when my parents visited we decided to go and give it a try. The South Limburg Steam Train is,
- [Novodevichy Convent : Moscow](https://visionsoftravel.org/novodevichy-convent-moscow/) - On a gloomy weekend day, I headed over to the Novodevichy Convent to visit one of the most well-known church-convent in Moscow. Founded in the 16th Century by the tsar it combines religious worship and solitude with fortifications to guard the area against invaders. It is now a UNESCO heritage site for its fine architecture and decorative details.
- [Boboli Gardens & open air museum : Florence](https://visionsoftravel.org/boboli-gardens-open-air-museum-florence/) - Florence is a beautiful city with much to see and do. My favorite part of Florence were the Boboli Gardens, up on the hill south of the river, which is a lovely open air museum-park, with gardens, fountains, and sculptures. Just behind the Pitti palace, these gardens date back to the 16th century and offer grand
- [Amsterdam Jewish museum : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/amsterdam-jewish-museum-netherlands/) - In one of my recent visits to Amsterdam's UvA, I stayed overnight at the campus area only to realize that nearby is the old Jewish area. I visited the Jewish Portuguese Synagogue, which was in a combined ticket with the holocaust memorial and the Amsterdam Jewish museum. I think the building itself is the former Ashkenazi synagogue, and
- [Jardines de Monforte & del Real : Valencia](https://visionsoftravel.org/jardines-de-monforte-del-real-valencia/) - While I was exploring Valencia on foot, going around the circular river turned green that encompasses Valencia's old town from the north, Tripadvisor came up with a small attraction I decided to detour and check out. Jardines de Monforte, or the Monforte Gardens were described as "probably the most beautiful garden in Valencia", “A wonderful oasis”, and
- [Vancouver Harbour](https://visionsoftravel.org/vancouver-harbour/) - Last summer I had the pleasure of stopping over in Vancouver for a few days to see some of my former colleagues who were attending a conference. The conference was downtown in the conference center area, which is situated right next to the gorgeous Victoria harbour. So, I had plenty of opportunities to roam
- [Rotterdam city walk : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/rotterdam-city-walk-netherlands/) - For the last newyears I headed up from Maastricht to central Netherlands around Dan Haag and Delft and on newyears did my first visit to Rotterdam with a very long walk through the very quiet post-celebrations city. Funky modern architecture with long streets along canals and rivers made for an especially pleasant tour, even if it
- [Krestovsky Island & Norway Park : Saint Petersburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/krestovsky-island-saint-petersburg-russia/) - On my second day in Saint Petersburg, I decided to head to the northern part of the city and explore the local island parks - Krestovsky Island and Norway Park. Krestovsky Island was very quiet when I visited, and the amusement park wasn't open, so I just had a stroll around and watched the locals row on the
- [Villa Rufolo Gardens : Ravello Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/villa-rufolo-gardens-ravello-italy/) - My first glimpse of the gorgeous coastline of the Italian Amalfi region was in Ravello, after having crossed the Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari by car. There are many different villas worth visiting in Ravello, and we randomly choose the Villa Rufolo Gardens. There are gardens, a fountain, and some buildings, but definitely the main attraction is the
- [Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus : Barcelona](https://visionsoftravel.org/temple-sacred-heart-jesus-barcelona/) - My favorite moment in my last visit to Barcelona was up on the Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Sagrat Cor) with panoramic views of gorgeous Barcelona from high up in the mountains. A short bus ride from Barcelona through the winding roads up to the tallest mountain of the area, a climb through
- [The Distillery Historic District : Toronto](https://visionsoftravel.org/distillery-historic-district-toronto/) - While visiting Toronto, I was fortunate to have the chance to venture out of what some may consider the usual tourist path and see a few lovely local spots. On my first day in Toronto, on a gorgeous day with clear blue skies, my Torontian uncle took me to explore a wonderful area in Toronto
- [Plantin-Moretus Museum : Antwerp Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/plantin-moretus-museum-antwerp-belgium/) - My visit to Antwerp was very short and on very gloomy weather so I didn't get to see and do much of the tourist attractions in the city. There was one exception, though, the Plantin-Moretus Museum in honor of the printers Christophe Plantin and Jan Moretus. This is a great speciality museum taking you through the
- [LX Factory art district : Lisbon Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/lx-factory-art-district-lisbon-portugal/) - Lisbon is a great city with lots of interesting areas offering a wide variety of attractions. One interesting area that's a bit different from all the architectural historical tourist areas of Lisbon is the funky LX Factory art area, a former factory located under the industrial bridge connecting to the other side of the river,
- [Visions of Novi Sad : Serbia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-novi-sad-serbia/) - My visit to Serbia was short, so centered mainly around Belgrade with a quick getaway trip to Novi Sad. In Novi Sad I had exactly enough time to visit the hill-top fortress and see a bit of the old town center. Although Novi Sad suffered some of the heaviest NATO bombing during the war, there's
- [Visions of Belgrade : Serbia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-belgrade-serbia/) - I did a crazy 10 days tour of the Balkans a few years back, but have not made it to Serbia, and so decided to take a weekend to go and visit. Since it was very short, I could only do Belgrade and the nearby Novi Sad, and get a feel for it all. I'm not
- [Breaking the Silence Hebron Tour 2015 : West Bank](https://visionsoftravel.org/breaking-silence-hebron-tour-2015-west-bank/) - Been contemplating what and how to write on this for a while. In the time since I went on the Breaking the Silence tour to Hebron, Breaking the Silence has received wide media attention in Israel as right-wing Israeli politicians who now form the presiding government wage media and legal war against its heads. When
- [Chichen Itza Mayan pyramid ruins : Yucatan Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/chichen-itza-mayan-pyramid-ruins-yucatan-mexico/) - Save the best for last. On my last visit to Mexico's gorgeous Cancun and the Yucatan province, I did a day-trip to see some of the Mayan pyramid ruins. I'm constantly amazed by how well preserved the Mexico pyramid ruins are, and can't help but stand in awe in view of these lost ancient civilizations and their architecture feats. The
- [Van Abbemuseum  : Eindhoven Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/van-abbemuseum-eindhoven-netherlands/) - Mid February I went up to visit Eindhoven for a documentary film festival and had a few hours in the morning to roam around and discover new things in the city. A quick search through Tripadvisor brought up the Van Abbemuseum as a possible interesting local museum with a new running exhibition. I was a bit short
- [Camden Lock Markets : London](https://visionsoftravel.org/camden-lock-markets-london/) - Lots to see and do in London. It's an exciting world city, with all sorts of areas with a different vibe, and part of the charm is being able to take a quick tube ride and get into a completely different atmosphere. One of my favorite areas in my visits to London many years back
- [Capitol building : Topeka Kansas](https://visionsoftravel.org/capitol-building-topeka-kansas/) - I collect visits to capitol buildings across the US. Florida, Illinois, Washington DC, Austin, Harrisburg, and Phoenix Arizona are some of the more recent ones. In one of my time-traveling trips back to the year I spent in Topeka middle-of-nowhere Kansas, I took the opportunity to also visit the local Kansas capitol building, one more
- [Hungarian Parliament Building : Budapest Hungary](https://visionsoftravel.org/hungarian-parliament-building-budapest-hungary/) - You can't miss it, it's a very visible impressive building. Either from the hill tops, walking through downtown Budapest, or cruising through the Danube river, you'll probably run into the Hungarian Parliament Building. It also helps that this is the largest building in Hungary, and the highest in Budapest. Grand Gothic revival architecture dating back ~150
- [University of Girona wall walk: Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/girona-university-wall-walk-spain/) - Girona was my first stop on the eastern Spain trip, since that's where cheap Ryan Air flights land, but Girona is definitely deserving of a visit. It has a lovely historic Jewish quarter area and the panoramic views from the University of Girona campus from the top hill are terrific. Wanting to get a sense of
- [Phaselis ancient city : Kemer Antalya Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/phaselis-ancient-city-kemer-antalya-turkey/) - The Antalya province isn't all beaches and all-inclusive resorts. Sure, it has some remarkable beaches, but those are just part of what the region has to offer. Remarkably, Antalya province has ancient cities dating back thousands of years set in the most gorgeous surroundings, the ancient people did know how to pick their spots. I visited
- [Perge ancient city : Antalya Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/perge-ancient-city-antalya-turkey/) - The Antalya province isn’t all beaches and all-inclusive resorts. Sure, it has some remarkable beaches, but those are just part of what the region has to offer. Remarkably, Antalya province has ancient cities dating back thousands of years set in the most gorgeous surroundings, the ancient people did know how to pick their spots. I visited
- [New National Coach Museum : Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/new-national-coach-museum-lisbon/) - In the last post I wrote about the funky small specialty museums all over Lisbon, and mentioned my visit to the old National Coach Museum. Well, there's a much bigger and more modern coach museum, 2-min walk away from the old one, housed in a contemporary large hall, with an even larger selection of coaches.
- [Old National Coach Museum : Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-national-coach-museum-lisbon/) - I love specialty museums. Over the years, the more I traveled - the more I grew tired of the typical arts, history, natural history, and science museums. To impress me, I need a city to offer me specialty museums, and luckily - Lisbon has plenty of those. Lisbon has museums about Fado, Lisbon city, design , old electricity factory,
- [Casco Viejo : Panama City](https://visionsoftravel.org/casco-viejo-panama-city/) - I spent a couple of days in Panama City before heading out to the islands and mountaints. Upon my arrival, the first day was devoted to the Panama Canal and surrounding area, and once I returned from exploring Panama and just before heading out of Panama City I had the morning to stroll around the lovely
- [Combat Air Museum : Topeka Kansas](https://visionsoftravel.org/combat-air-museum-topeka-kansas/) - Last year, I did a trip back in time to revisit Topeka Kansas, where I spent an exchange year back in 1989. I found my old house, and had a few other adventures, but then wanted to go and explore some of the local attractions. I can't say that I found a lot, but one
- [Chevrolet Museum Hall of Fame Museum : Decatur Illinois](https://visionsoftravel.org/chevrolet-museum-hall-fame-museum-decatour-illinois/) - As I was making my way west from Urbana-Champaign towards a visit into the past in Topeka Kansas, I decided to make a quick stop in Decatour. As I was going off the highway I saw a sign leading to the Chevrolet Museum Hall of Fame Museum. That sounded interesting, so I decided to go have
- [Winter Palace State Hermitage Museum : Saint Petersburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/winter-palace-state-hermitage-museum-saint-petersburg/) - Saint Petersburg is a gorgeous city, and a good place to kick off a tour of the city is at the area around the Winter Palace with the State Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, dating back to the 18th century. The area features a huge square, many historical buildings with remarkable architecture, and several world-class
- [Jewish Portuguese Synagogue : Amsterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/jewish-portuguese-synagogue-amsterdam/) - In my last visit to Amsterdam to visit colleagues and attend a seminar at the wonderful UvA business school, I stayed overnight near the campus. Little did I know that the area north to UvA used to be the old Jewish area of Amsterdam, with rich history, and vibrant community life, that ended tragically during
- [City of Arts and Sciences : Valencia Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/city-arts-sciences-valencia-spain/) - The problem was I arrived in Valencia after visiting Barcelona, Girona, and Figueres, and so the charming old central area of Valencia was just, let's say, okay. Sure, you get your lovely architecture, a grand cathedral, a lively local market, and some local museums, but I was hoping to see something in Valencia that would
- [Foof dog museum : Naples Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/foof-museum-naples-italy/) - I really like funky off-the-beaten track museums about something unexpected. The Foof dog museum in the middle of nowhere Italy is a great example of such a 'museum'. We were looking for something interesting to break up the three hour trip from Naples to Rome, and we somehow found our way to discover a unique specialty
- [Cancun gorgeous white-sand beaches : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/cancun-mexico-white-sand-beaches/) - I'm really not much of a beach guy, but when you're faced with beaches like the ones in Cancun, it's hard to not to be impressed. Cancun beaches are picture perfect, white sand, clear turquoise light blue waters, palm trees, this is as good as it gets. I spent a couple of days walking around
- [Ruins of Pompei : Southern Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/pompeii-italy/) - I've heard so many things of Pompeii and watched so many movies about it that my expectations were set really high. In my mind, the city has just stopped in time, that since it was covered in lava all this years, that ruins are in perfect shape and I would be able to walk through
- [Philadelphia city walking tour](https://visionsoftravel.org/philadelphia-downtown-walking-tour/) - Last year I had my first visit to Philadelphia, to see the UPenn campus and tour the city a bit after a conference in NYC and a stop at the Princeton University campus. I did plenty of walking around Philadelphia during that visit, roaming around downtown and trying to see as much as I can during that
- [From Salvador to Dali Expo 2016 : Liege Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/salvador-dali-expo-2016-liege-belgium/) - It was only a few days ago that I summarized my visit to the Dali Theatre and Museum in Figueres Spain blabbing about how much I adored Dali and how brilliant and diverse this man is, and to my great amazement I stumbled upon the most wonderful exhibition about Dali taking place in the nearby Liege
- [World Fair Expo 2015 : Milan Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/expo-2015-milan-italy/) - I've been looking for a good excuse to visit Milan for quite some time, but it was only last year that I finally got the ultimate excuse. Milan was hosting the 2015 World Fair Expo, which allowed for a combination of a visit to Milan and for me to see the world at the same time.
- [Maastricht Carnaval 2016](https://visionsoftravel.org/maastricht-carnival-2016-carnaval-netherlands/) - I never expected the little town of Maastricht at the southern tip of the Netherlands to be this lively, but even during the gloomy cold winter time there's lots going on surrounding the carnival. Maastricht proclaims itself to the the carnival capital of the world, no less. You might think that's a bit overdoing it,
- [Grouse Mountain breathtaking scenic views : Vancouver](https://visionsoftravel.org/grouse-mountain-cable-car-vancouver/) - Lots to see and do in Vancouver, but the national parks just North of the city rising over the mountains are probably what makes Vancouver special and memorable to me. During my short time in Vancouver I had the change to visit two such attractions with a special shuttle leaving from the conference center. I already wrote
- [Dali Theatre and Museum : Figueres Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/dali-museum-figueres-spain/) - My flight to the eastern coast of Spain landed in Girona, and many people go straight to Barcelona, but I decided to have a look at what's in the area. When I realized that Girona was very close to Figueres, the town where Dali was based, I just had to go have a look. I
- [Citadella at Gellert Hill : Budapest](https://visionsoftravel.org/citadella-gellert-hill-budapest/) - Arrived at a new city? A good rule of thumb to get yourself oriented in a new place before starting your explorations is to find the highest point in the area, and go see the city from above. Whether it's an observation deck or a mountain, it not only gives you a better feel for
- [Brooklyn Bridge : New York City](https://visionsoftravel.org/brooklyn-bridge-nyc/) - On my last visit to NYC for a conference I met up with a good old friend who now lives in Brooklyn. After saying my goodbyes I decided that instead of taking the bus or subway I'll just walk my way up to the upper west, using the Brooklyn bridge crossing over to Manhattan's southern-side
- [Star Wars Ice Festival 2016 : Liege Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/star-wars-ice-festival-2016-liege-belgium/) - Like Star Wars? I've probably watched these movies hundreds of times. Not that I'm that big a fan, but this is a cult movie series, and back in the 80s there wasn't really that much that could compete. The earlier movies that came later on (yeah, it's tricky) brought up a strong sense of nostalgia and
- [War memorial and Arizona capitol building : Phoenix](https://visionsoftravel.org/war-memorial-arizona-capitol-building-phoenix/) - I collect capitol buildings, or maybe - visits to capitol buildings across the US. I mean, I try. Whenever I visit a capital city in a new state I try to fit it to my schedule to go and take a look at the capitol building. Florida, Illinois, Washington DC, Austin, and Harrisburg, are some of the
- [Tour of the Kremlin : Moscow](https://visionsoftravel.org/kremlin-moscow/) - A symbol of the former USSR, the Kremlin in Moscow brings up all sorts of associations, but there's so much more to the Kremlin than history of cold war politics. For the tourist, the Kremlin offers grand Russian architecture with palaces, churches, cathedrals, and museums. I skipped the museums, and headed to the Kremlin complex
- [Monte Solaro Cable Car : Anacapri Island Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/monte-solaro-cable-car-anacapri-island-italy/) - Capri Island is absolutely gorgeous. Capri and Anacapri, the two sides of the island, offer slightly different types of views and attractions. On the Capri side there are the lovely Gardens of Augustus, but Anacapri has something better - a cable car taking you up to the highest point on the mountain - Monte Solaro. The panoramic
- [Olympos Teleferik Sky High Scenic Views : Antalya Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/olympus-teleferik-sky-high-scenic-views-antalya-turkey/) - Antalya in Turkey is known for all-inclusive resorts and terrific beaches, but the area offers so much more to see and do. Within a short driving distance from the Antalya old town are spectacular scenic views, ancient cities, folk villages, and much more. Of all that's available, I decided to go see the Olympos Teleferik, and
- [Old Town & Mormon Battalion Historic Parks : San Diego](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-town-mormon-battalion-historic-parks-san-diego/) - My short trip to San Diego was very memorable, with lots of cool sites and fun things to do. I thought I covered it all, when I realized I neglected to tell you about the historic part of San Diego, the old town. One of the oldest areas in California, the earliest settlement in the west
- [Historic Old Town of Cologne : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/historic-old-town-cologne-germany/) - To continue the grand tour of Cologne, following up on the the grand Cologne Cathedral, with some churches and monasteries, Cologne is simply a very nice city for strolling around, especially in the history center of the city. There's a large Rhein river crossing the town, with a large bridge offering the love locks experience, that offers
- [Gardens of Augustus : Capri Island Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/gardens-of-augustus-gorgeous-scenic-views-capri-italy/) - Capri Island on the coast of Amalfi not too far from Naples and Pompeii in Italy offers some of the best views I saw in the last year. Sure, it's touristic, but once you're up on the hills overlooking the gorgeous bay with the far away islands, you hardly notice the other tourists, and it
- [Visions of Delft : Netherlands](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-delft-netherlands/) - Last newyears I stayed in the Hague-Rotterdam area and was looking for something to explore in the area. Although I haven't heard anything about Delft from anyone, it showed up on the map between the two main cities so I decided to look it up and see what it might have to offer and was surprised
- [Historic center of Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/historic-center-mexico-city/) - My visit to Mexico City was based at the wonderful historic center. I arrived late the first night and headed out to explore, surprised to find live music playing in street corners accompanied by locals causally dancing in the streets, street performers, lots of local cantinas serving cheap drinks, and a bunch of Mariachis roaming around between
- [Roman Forum & Palatine Hill : Ancient Rome](https://visionsoftravel.org/roman-forum-palatine-hill-ancient-rome/) - Rome offers many remarkable and relatively well-preserved historical sites, but modern times and the development of Rome throughout the centuries has made it rather difficult to really get a feel of ancient times without any modern buildings around. But Palatine Hill and the nearby Roman Forum areas will take you back in time to show you a bit of
- [Mayan Pyramids Ruins at Tulum Archeological Site : Cancun Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/mayan-ruins-at-tulum-archeological-site-cancun-mexico/) - Mexico is a great place to visit. Happy friendly local, delicious food, vibrant culture, funky music, world-class beaches, it's just full of magical surprises. But one of the great highlights of Mexico is about the trip back in time to visit lost civilizations and explore ancient cultures that are long gone and no one really knows
- [Yoruk Nomad Theme Park : Kemer Antalya](https://visionsoftravel.org/yoruk-nomad-theme-park-kemer-antalya/) - Antalya is a gorgeous province, best known for terrific clear water beaches, but Antalya has much more to offer than all-inclusive resorts and sun tanning on the beach. There are beautiful natural parks, breath-taking sky scenic views, remarkable historical sites, and... culture. If you want to learn a bit more about the history of the locals and
- [Philips Museum : Eindhoven](https://visionsoftravel.org/philips-museum-einhoven/) - One of the first things any new resident to southern Netherlands needs to do is to go check in with the Xpat center at Eindhoven to get the resident card. I didn't know much about the city, or how it came to be, but I did know it's the largest in the south, and has
- [Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure : Moscow](https://visionsoftravel.org/gorky-central-park-of-culture-and-leisure/) - Moscow has some really wonderful parks, and Gorky is one of the highlights. If you're looking for green space for some gardens, sports, food, arts, and ... beaches? then Gorky seems like just the place. It has all of those and much more. It's a very large park and there are all kinds of things taking
- [Matthiessen State Park Hiking Trail : Illinois](https://visionsoftravel.org/matthiessen-state-park-hiking-trail-illinois/) - Illinois is very flat, and it gets the somewhat deserved reputation of being a bit dull, especially in comparison to other areas in the US with much grander natural scenery. However, this doesn't mean that there isn't anything to do, there are some lovely national parks and natural hikes in Illinois, and the Matthiessen State Park Hiking
- [Isla Zapatilla unspoiled beaches : Bocas del Toro Panama](https://visionsoftravel.org/isla-zapatilla-beaches-bocas-del-toro-panama/) - There are some gorgeous beaches in the Panama Bocas del Toro region, and any island you'll visit will offer clear blue water and white powdery sand with top-notch snorkeling. I haven't tried all the beaches and islands in the area, but of all those that I did the Isla Zapatilla beaches with a special tour leaving from Bocas del
- [Staten Island ferry ride: New York City](https://visionsoftravel.org/staten-island-ferry-ride-new-york-city/) - Want grand views of New York City and the statue of liberty? Sure, the tour going to Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island are great options, but those need to be booked far ahead and usually cost alot of money. If, like me, you're in for an unscheduled low-budget trip, then the ferry going
- [Visiting the University of Pennsylvania : Philadelphia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visiting-the-university-of-pennsylvania-philadelphia/) - After a visit to New York City for an academic conference, I took a couple of days to venture down south and visit two universities I've wanted to see for long - Princeton University in New Jersey, and University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Both are Ivy league, and how some of the best scholars in
- [Eastern State Penitentiary : Philadelphia](https://visionsoftravel.org/eastern-state-penitentiary-philadelphia/) - I love funky museums that show me something different and unexpected and the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia was just the thing. A real functioning prison from 1821 to 1971 turned museum this will give you a chance to revisit the history of how prisons evolved over the years. It's not only about incarceration, and the American
- [Terrace of the Chariots views of Altare della Patria & Rome](https://visionsoftravel.org/terrace-chariots-views-altare-della-patria-rome-italy/) - If you're looking for scenic views from a hilltop at ancient Rome, then head over to the Terrace of the Chariots at the Altare della Patria near Piazza Venezia and take it all in. If you're willing to wait a bit and put in some cash, you can even take the elevator higher up for even more
- [Walking tour around Munich Old Town : Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/munich-old-town-germany/) - Munich has a lovely old town area, and even in lousy weather it's nice to walk around. I visited the area a few times, and there was lots to discover every single time. Join me on my walking tour of the old town of Munich... Marienplatz & Frauenkirche Old Town Hall
- [Visions of Figueres : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-figueres-spain/) - Cheap Ryanair flights to Barcelona arrive at the Girona airport, one hour north from Barcelona. From what I've heard, more people just hop on the bus to Barcelona upon arrival, without taking the time to see if there's anything worthwhile in the area. There are a few things to do in the area, the most
- [Visions of Alicante : Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-alicante-spain/) - To warm up for Christmas, I decided to head down to southern Europe and see a bit of Spain. Aside from a trip to Barcelona Catalonia over 15 years ago, I have never really had the chance to explore Spain, and so I was thrilled and excited about this visit. Alicante was the last stop before heading back.
- [Capilano Suspension Bridge : Vancouver Canada](https://visionsoftravel.org/capilano-suspension-bridge-vancouver-canada/) - Lots to see and do in Vancouver, but the national parks just North of the city rising over the mountains are probably what makes Vancouver special and memorable to me. During my short time in Vancouver I had the change to visit two such attractions with a special shuttle leaving from the conference center. The first was
- [Peter and Paul Fortress & Cathedral : Saint Petersburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/peter-and-paul-fortress-catherdal-saint-petersburg/) - While roaming around Saint Petersburg on foot, exploring canals, and viewing gorgeous architecture I arrived at the Peter and Paul Fortress. Built by Peter the Great in the 18th century, this fort commands the water pathways of the Saint Petersburg area, and was later converted to an Alcatraz like prison. You can go up to
- [Fisherman's Bastion : Budapest Hungary](https://visionsoftravel.org/fisherman-bastion-budapest-hungary/) - Around Budapest there are several hill that offer panoramic scenic views of Budapest and the Danube river from above. One of the nicer places to catch a great view is at the Fisherman's Bastion with lookout towers, a castle and Matthias Church. Aside from the spectacular views of the area there are all sorts of tourist traps
- [Celano Castello Piccolomini : Abruzzo Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/castello-piccolomini-celano-italy/) - On the way back to Rome from the gorgeous off-the-beaten track area of Abruzzo, we stopped at the Castello Piccolomini in Celano. Like in Pacentro the mountain view overlooking the valley was spectacular, and the old fort made for an especially magical feel. The castle dates back to the 14th centruy, built by a count who later joined
- [Beaches & boat houses at Isla Carenero : Panama](https://visionsoftravel.org/beaches-boat-houses-isla-carenero-panama/) - To continue the tour of Local versus tourist life at Isla Carenero in the lovely Bocas Del Toro province of Panama here's a photo walking tour of Isla Carenero. As opposed to local life, foreigners seem to have very comfy life at the heart of gorgeous natural scenery. The area has great isolated beaches with
- [Ancient canals of Xochimilco : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/ancient-canals-of-xochimilco-mexico-city/) - If you're looking for a funky local experience in Mexico City, then head down south to the ancient canals of Xochimilco to see what the Mexicans made of the ancient Aztec UNESCO heritage water systems. No, it's not a museum, and you probably won't get to see much of the history, I'd say the preservation
- [Vancouver Lookout Tower Observatory](https://visionsoftravel.org/vancouver-lookout-tower-observatory/) - Vancouver is definitely a city worth visiting. A wide harbor, mountains rising in the background, it has the makings of a great tourist destination. I recently visited the city for a conference, not for the first time, and this time around I allowed myself visits to some of the local sights and attractions. To get
- [Japan House @UIUC : Champaign Illinois](https://visionsoftravel.org/japan-house-uiuc-champaign-illinois/) - Champaign, Illinois. A little town a bit off the main tourist areas, 3 hours down from Chicago, 2.5 hours from Indianapolis, and about 3.5 hours from Saint Louis. People who visit Champaign usually do it for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), a well-known high rank mid-western university. I admit there isn't much to
- [Scenic views of Saint Petersburg from Saint Isaac's Cathedral](https://visionsoftravel.org/scenic-views-of-saint-petersburg-from-saint-isaacs-cathedral-russia/) - When I stopped over in Moscow for a few days I was contemplating whether I have enough time to go see Saint Petersburg, but everyone I asked recommended that I do without any hesitation. So, early morning I took the 4-hour fast train to Saint Petersburg without doing any homework and not knowing what to
- [Bingham-Waggoner Estate : Independence Missouri](https://visionsoftravel.org/bingham-waggoner-estate-independence-missouri/) - On my way to visit my old town of Topeka Kansas from Champaign Illinois I stopped over in the Kansas City area. I was looking for something interesting to see and do in the area, and some guide on some website suggested I head over to the old town of Independence, which is probably most
- [Stunning scenery from gorgeous Pacentro: Abruzzo Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/stunning-scenery-from-gorgeous-pacentro-abruzzo-italy/) - Italy has lots of gorgeous places to visit, but most of the top familiar attractions are packed with tourists. We were looking for something not too far away from Rome but a bit off the beaten track, where there's a chance that we'll be the only foreign tourists. Abruzzo, east of Rome, offers many such
- [Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden : China Town Vancouver](https://visionsoftravel.org/dr-sun-yat-sen-classical-chinese-garden-china-town-vancouver/) - Vancouver has a very large population of Hong Kong and Chinese people. So much so that it's sometimes called Hongcouver, and large areas of Vancouver have a majority Chinese population. Since I spent a very long time in Hong Kong, I thought I would feel at home in these areas, and for the most part
- [Kaleiçi The old city quarter : Antalya Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/kaleii-the-old-city-quarter-antalya-turkey/) - I began my Antalya visit with a late flight arrival to a last-minute booking of a hotel at Kaleiçi, the old quarter. The taxi from the airport took about 20 minutes to arrive at the old quarter and then completely got lost in the narrow one-way streets looking for the right road to reach the
- [Milan Cathedral : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/milan-cathedral-italy/) - The Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of St Mary of the Nativity, is impressive. Even though I've seen hundreds of cathedrals all around the world, some of them grander and older than the Milan Cathedral, and you could say I've become so bored with them to a point of not caring, this cathedral still took
- [More of Anping : Eternal Golden Castle and Anping Tree House](https://visionsoftravel.org/more-of-anping-eternal-golden-castle-and-anping-tree-house/) - A few days ago I went back with a friend to continue my tour of Tainan's older area - Anping. First up, was Eternal Golden Castle, Fort Zeelandia's bigger, newer and more modernized fort. Shen, Bao-Jhen, one of famous officials in Cing Dynasty, built it in 1874 and finished in 1876, in order to defend the
- [Castles and Hot Springs at City Park : Budapest Hungary](https://visionsoftravel.org/castles-and-hot-springs-at-city-park-budapest-hungary/) - Several areas in Budapest worth exploring, and on my second day in Budapest I took a walk in the north east direction to explore City Park. Aside from lush green and gardens, the city park offers some hot springs SPA and pools and the Vajdahunyad Castle with a complex serving several museums. Greeting you at
- [Touring around Tainan : Anping, Fort Zeelandia, Golden Beach and Moon Mountain](https://visionsoftravel.org/touring-around-tainan-anping-fort-zeelandia-golden-beach-and-moon-mountain/) - In the past couple of weeks, with the weather and my general mood improving significantly, I had a chance to tour a bit outside central Tainan. A few weeks ago I was fortunate to meet John of The-Real-Taiwan and his lovely family and together we had a stroll down Golden Beach to check out the typhoon affects and
- [Jerusalem : On, around, inside and under the old city walls](https://visionsoftravel.org/jerusalem-on-around-inside-and-under-the-old-city-walls/) - The old city walls in Jerusalem are probably the best preserved Turkish style old city walls anywhere in the world. Sultan Süleyman or “Süleyman the magnificent” did an amazing job with the old city walls in Jerusalem back in the 16th century. On top of many other city walls built and destroyed before his time
- [Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines : Moscow](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-of-soviet-arcade-machines-moscow/) - So you're visiting another place, weather isn't great, and you're looking for a museum to visit. Sure, you could go to another art museum, another national history museum, another science museum, -yawn-, but if - like me - you've already seen dozens of those museum all over the world you'll probably be looking for something
- [Following Tom Sawyer into Mark Twain Cave : Hannibal Missouri](https://visionsoftravel.org/following-tom-sawyer-into-mark-twain-cave-hannibal-missouri/) - The Mark Twain Cave is the oldest cave in Missouri, featured in Mark Twain's stories about Tom Sawyer and Injun Joe with tales of romantic adventures and fatal hideouts from the law. I ran into this cave completely by accident while roaming the highway linking Illinois and Kansas. I was a bit tired and just
- [Tainan City & County: Attractions & Travel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tainan-city-county-tourist-attractions-suggested-travel-things-to-do/) - Visiting Tainan City and Tainan Country? If you have some time to explore, there are quite a few interesting things for you to see. Following is a list of suggested things to do with an outline for a visit itinerary. A word of caution before I begin - while there's alot to do I would
- [Local versus tourist life at Isla Carenero : Panama](https://visionsoftravel.org/local-versus-tourist-life-at-isla-carenero-panama/) - When visiting the lovely Bocas Del Toro islands in Panama I spent my first night at the Bocas Del Toro Town. Of all the places you can stay on those islands, Bocas Del Toro is probably the worst option, unless you want some variant of nightlife or care about convenient shopping. So, one of the
- [Central Park revisited in Spring : New York City](https://visionsoftravel.org/central-park-revisited-in-spring-new-york-city/) - Last spring I had the opportunity to revisit New York City and its gorgeous Central Park. The last time I've been to NYC before that was in December for Christmas during freezing cold winter and Central Park was covered with snow. Springtime Central Park felt different, blue skies with fluffy clouds, and the trees just
- [Central Park : New York City](https://visionsoftravel.org/central-park-new-york-city/) - Every city should have a Central Park. This should be made a rule taught to every urban architect in the 101 Introduction to Urban Planning course in undergrad and added to every country's constitution by law - each major urban city there must be, atleast, one Central Park. Why? Because it's the kind of thing
- [The Colosseum : Rome Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/the-colosseum-rome-italy/) - The Colosseum, one of the world's most recognizable relics of the ancient world, representing a long gone era of a great empire. With all that's Italy been through since it's a miracle it stands as it does. The problem with universality recognized symbols is that they are considered a must-do attractions for all visitors and
- [Nymphenburg Palace Park : Munich Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/nymphenburg-palace-park-munich-germany/) - My visit to Munich was filled with little surprises. Upon my arrival to Munich I was asked whether I wanted to go take a walk at a nearby park, and looking at the gloomy skies outside I was contemplating whether a simple stroll in a park was a good enough excuse to venture out. Little
- [Hangzhou Trip Summary – 2-3 Days Suggested Travel Itinerary](https://visionsoftravel.org/hangzhou-trip-summary-2-3-days-suggested-travel-itinerary/) - Though it seems like I’ve done quite alot in Hangzhou, I was only there for a weekend. But, that was plenty to get a good taste of the city and enjoy some of its wonders. Following is a summary of my visit for Hangzhou and my recommended 2-3 days travel itinerary : Day 1
- [Istanbul Turkey : Trip Summary & Suggested Itinerary](https://visionsoftravel.org/istanbul-turkey-trip-summary-suggested-itinerary/) - It was a while ago last August, but I never got around to summarizing my wonderful trip to Istanbul to visit my sister who was living in Istanbul at the time. Following is a summary of that visit with a suggested itinerary for those visiting this beautiful city. Generally, in Istanbul there
- [LaQua Spa Onsen @ Tokyo Dome](https://visionsoftravel.org/laqua-spa-onsen-tokyo-dome/) - The Japanese are famous for their hotsprings obsession and so Tokyo’s full of public bathes (sentos), big and small, private and public, some of which enjoy a steady stream of natural hotsprings (onsens). One of the more up-market posh options for hotsprings in Tokyo and a recommended spot by many recent guidebooks is the LaQau
- [Visions of Budapest : Hungary](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-budapest-hungary/) - On the way to Italy I made a quick stopover in Budapest for a few days. I've never been to Hungary, but the local airline Wizzair offers the most extreme budget no-frills flights known to man that make it very affordable to stop over in Budapest on the way from the east to the western
- [Ann Arbor to Washington DC : US/Canada Trip Summary](https://visionsoftravel.org/ann-arbor-washington-dc-usa-canada-road-trip-summary/) - Following the successful completion of my qualifying exams last year I made a short trip to the US and Canada to get a taste of American academia in Ann Arbor so that I can explore possible research directions and then followed by visiting close relatives up in Toronto-Canada and making a drive down to Washington
- [Visions of Florence : Northern Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-florence-northern-italy/) - The first stop on my recent travels around Italy was to Florence up an hour and a half by the fast train from Rome. A long overdue trip, it was my first time ever visiting Florence, and there's no doubt that it's a very beautiful city. We did two days of Florence just walking around
- [Visions of Abruzzo : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-abruzzo-italy/) - After a week of Northern Italy in the tourist meccas of Florence and Milan, it was time to venture to the less visited parts of Italy. Abruzzo, only a few hours east to Rome, has a few scenic mountain national parks and roads with lots of hotsprings and hidden old towns. We ventured out to
- [Visions of Amalfi : Southern Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-amalfi-southern-italy/) - In our tour of southern Italy, just before visiting the beautiful Capri Island, we spent a day tripping around the Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari mountains and the Amalfi area. We took the SP1 road winding through narrow road and high mountains to Ravello, where we made a short stop to enjoy one of the
- [Visions of Capri Island : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-capri-island-italy/) - Italy has some breath-taking scenery and in the two weeks I was roaming around the country each day presented me with yet another gorgeous highlight. Capri Island, a ferry ride away from Naples or Sorrento, is a beautiful island offering visitors some spectacular views of the surrounding bay. The cable car leaving from Anacapri, the
- [Visions of Pompeii : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-pompeii-italy/) - Been meaning to roam around Italy and visit Pompeii for quite some time, but all I saw of Italy till recently was Rome. But, I finally got the chance to spend two weeks in Italy and among the many wonderful places I visited was Pompeii. Ancient ruins fanatics can probably spend days exploring all that
- [Visions of Kaleici Old City : Antalya - Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-kaleici-old-city-antalya-turkey/) - I started my two day visit to the lovely Turkish Antalya province at the Kaleici Old City of Antalya. I stayed with a B&B right at the center of the old town and got to experience late night early morning Muezzin calls for prayer and a bit of the local nightlife with gorgeous Turkish live
- [Visions of Antalya Province : Turkey](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-antalya-province-turkey/) - In my last voyage I had a stopover in Turkey with some spare time and decided to make a 2-day trip out of it at the Antalya province. The reputation I know about for that area was that it's all about all-inclusive resorts and beaches, but Antalya is so much more than that. From the
- [The Panama Canal : Panama City](https://visionsoftravel.org/the-panama-canal-panama-city/) - I made a last minute decision to go see Panama and when trying to figure out what the local attractions were most websites first pointed me to the Panama Canal, a quick trip from Panama City, proclaimed as one of the greatest architectural projects of our time. I admit my expectations were set high, so
- [Churches and Monasteries : Cologne Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/churches-and-monasteries-cologne-germany/) - Walking around the small old city area of Cologne is a treat. Although the city suffered through World War II, many of the old buildings and churches have been restored, and the result is a stroll back in history. Quite a few things to see in the area. In my walk I went into a
- [Trajan's Forum : Rome Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/trajans-forum-rome-italy/) - Roaming through the gorgeous city of Rome there were historical and architectural gems in every corner. At the heart of Rome, not too far away from the Coliseum, is Trajan's Forum, a public square erected by emperor Trajan to celebrate the captures from Dacia in 106AD. It's quite surprising how much still remains today, surrounding
- [Visions of Topeka and Kansas City](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-topeka-and-kansas-city/) - Back at the end of the 1980s I spent a year living in the middle of no-where US at the little town of Topeka Kansas. I've come to think of that year in the US as one of the best years of my childhood and many things about who I am and what I've become,
- [Visions of Tivoli : Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-tivoli-italy/) - A quick daytrip from Rome by train is the little town of Tivoli, home to several gorgeous villas and UNESCO heritage sites. My little sister and I spent a day touring these Italian historical mansions filled with art and history and accompanied by spectacular gardens. The mountains join the rivers to make for an especially
- [Visions of Panama City](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-panama-city/) - In the year I had living in the US I was hoping to venture out to see a lot of central and south America, but as the year came to a close I was becoming aware of the possibility that I'll be leaving the region without seeing that part of the world. So, looking at
- [Visions of Vancouver : Canada](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-vancouver-canada/) - Last time I visited Vancouver was almost 15 years ago in a former life as an IT professional and part of a weekend trip from Microsoft Redmond country near Seattle. I couldn't really recall much from that visit aside from the gloomy weather, grey skies with occasional showers, and the surprising number of Hong Kong
- [Visions of Cancun Mexico : Beaches](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-cancun-mexico-beaches/) - The Cancun area offers some spectacular beaches and sea-related attractions. Booking a flight to another destination (in Canada! from Chicago!), I noticed peculiar pricing that made Cancun Mexico one of the cheapest stopovers. Although it was completely out of the way, I seized the opportunity to go see Cancun as a farewell to Mexico before
- [Visions of Moscow : Russia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-moscow-russia/) - Following my Visions of Saint Petersburg showing my excitement about Russia, here are my Visions of Moscow as a tribute to the capital of Russia. I had a terrific hotel right at the center, 5-min walk from the red square, Arbat Street, the Kremlin, and many other Moscovian highlights. Most times it was enough to
- [Visions of Saint Petersburg : Russia](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-saint-petersburg-russia/) - Nothing prepared me for Russia. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, and the main reason I decided to go visit was because a flight I was taking with Aeroflot on the way to my destination offered a very cheap stop-over for a few days and I've never been. Somewhat brainwashed by western propaganda
- [Visions of UIUC : Farewell to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-uiuc-farewell-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign/) - What a year. In a stark contrast to my previous life at Hong Kong, the year at Urbana-Champaign proved challenging in almost every regard. Urbana-Champaign are sleepy twin towns in the middle of no-where cornfields at the flat-land Midwestern Illinois state, whereas Hong Kong was one of the world's largest urban insanity, and so I
- [Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacan : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/frida-kahlo-museum-coyoacan-mexico-city/) - A bit off the tourist beaten track and the touristic historical center down in the southern parts of Mexico City is Coyoacan, a pleasant area most famous for the neighborhood where two of Mexico's most well known Mexican artist couple resided - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Besides the colonial architecture in the Jardín Centenario
- [Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán and Museo del Templo Mayor : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/great-temple-museo-del-templo-mayor-mexico-city/) - Lots was going on in Mexico City long before the Spanish stormed in. At the center of modern Mexico City at the heart of what's referred to as the historical center (Zocalo) stood a great Aztec temple. Dating back to 14th century and signifying an important lost culture, the sight is now a UNESCO heritage
- [Metropolitan Cathedral and Constitution Plaza : Zocalo Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/metropolitan-cathedral-constitution-plaza-zocalo-mexico-city/) - My tour of Mexico City started at the Centro Historio, the historical center district, where many of Mexico's historical tourist attractions are concentrated. Arriving at my B&B quite late, I set off for a walking tour of the area, first heading towards Zocalo to see the Constitution Plaza and the Metropolitan Cathedral - icons of
- [Rosson House Museum at Heritage Square : Phoenix](https://visionsoftravel.org/rosson-house-museum-heritage-square-phoenix/) - Last Christmas eve, I found myself stopping over at Phoenix Arizona with some time to visit some of the local attractions. But, being Christmas eve, the city was dead quiet and so all the places I visited were completely empty, with me being the sole visitor. When visiting the Rosson House Museum at the Phoenix
- [Monasteries and Churches walk through Cologne Old Town](https://visionsoftravel.org/monasteries-churches-walk-cologne-old-town/) - The grand Cologne Cathedral is the most famous attraction in Cologne, but the old town offers quite a few other lovely historic churches, monasteries and cathedrals to see. A walking tour of an hour or two should be enough to visit the highlights, and so here's what I saw during my visit. Great St.
- [Balboa Park : San Diego](https://visionsoftravel.org/balboa-park-san-diego/) - Much to see and do in San Diego's Balboa Park. It has an amazing array of top notch museums, a large zoo as well as gardens and restaurants, and depending on your preference you can either spend a few hours wondering around or a few days visiting all the museums and gardens. I skipped most
- [Griffith Observatory : Scenic views of Los Angeles from above](https://visionsoftravel.org/griffith-observatoy-los-angeles-views/) - Looking for stunning views of Los Angeles from above? On one of my previous visits to Los Angeles I suggested the wonderful world-class Getty Center. But, if art isn't exactly your thing and you're perhaps more into astronomy, or just want to get the views, then Griffith Observatory is definitely your first choice. Close to
- [Desert Garden : Balboa Park - San Diego](https://visionsoftravel.org/desert-garden-balboa-park-san-diego/) - San Diego is surrounded by desert with gorgeous desert scenery in every direction you go. Typically, a visit to gardens in parks will offer a lot of green, and San Diego definitely has much of that, probably due to its proximity to the ocean, but since it is a desert, it also has a more
- [The grand Cologne Cathedral](https://visionsoftravel.org/cologne-cathedral/) - The most famous attraction in the city of Cologne in Germany is the first thing you see when you come out from the train station. It's impossible to miss, you'll see it from almost every part of the old town of Cologne - the Cologne Cathedral. Day or night, it's an impressive structure, inspiring awe
- [Goethe University campus, Grüneburg Park, and Korean Garden : Frankfurt](https://visionsoftravel.org/goethe-university-campus-gruneburg-park-korean-garden-frankfurt-germany/) - Following a conference in Amsterdam, I proceeded to a uni-tour of western Germany, beginning from Cologne, through Frankfurt, to Munich. In Frankfurt, I visited the lovely campus of Goethe University, with some presence of the Max Plank Institute (European History of Law, mostly). It's a charming campus, close to the lush Grüneburg Park, but perhaps
- [BMW World : Munich Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/bmw-world-munich-germany/) - Munich is a city filled with history and culture and surrounded by gorgeous natural scenery, but there's another side to Munich that car fanatics will appreciate - it's a manufacturing home to some of the world's most successful auto companies - BMW, Audi, MAN, etc. Personally, I've never seen so many cars I consider as
- [Lake Starnberg : Munich Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/lake-starnberg-munich-germany/) - Munich is a charming city, but there's also a lot to explore in the nearby area. After a few days of gloomy European weather, the sun finally came out, and so it was time to hit the road and explore a bit of the nature surrounding Munich. Lake Starnberg proved to be a wonderful retreat
- [Princeton University campus : New Jersey](https://visionsoftravel.org/princeton-university-campus-new-jersey/) - Been wanting to visit the famous Princeton University campus for quite some time, but it was only a recent conference in New York City that I was able to finally make it. Once the conference was over, I took the train from Penn Station to arrive at the empty campus on National Day. Students already
- [Cabrillo National Monument : Point Loma - San Diego](https://visionsoftravel.org/cabrillo-national-monument-point-loma-san-diego/) - If you're looking to get great views of San Diego and the area from above, head over to Point Loma and the Cabrillo National Park with scenic panoramic views in all directions. On a clear day with blue skies, the views are absolutely breath-taking. It's also of historical importance, where Cabrillo arrived during the 16th
- [Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum : Springfield Illinois](https://visionsoftravel.org/abraham-lincoln-presidential-library-museum-springfield-illinois/) - Illinois is very proud of its affiliation with Abraham Lincoln and the capital city of Springfield offers many attractions related to the beloved president. Together with a short visit to the Illinois old state capitol building and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, I also visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to
- [Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve : San Diego](https://visionsoftravel.org/torrey-pines-state-natural-reserve-san-diego/) - Torrey Pines is a natural reserve in San Diego offering spectacular ocean views, gorgeous hiking trails, and a unique opportunity to enjoy coastal nature at its best well-preserved moon-like mountains next to a long stretch of beach and all sorts of wild life. It's got a little bit of everything for anyone, and all within
- [Forest Park : Saint Louis](https://visionsoftravel.org/forest-park-saint-louis/) - Though I didn't spend long in Saint Louis, I managed to visit some of the highlights like the famous Saint Louis Gateway Arch and the Missouri Botanical Gardens. To start off my day, I went for breakfast at a boat house next to a small lake in the lovely Forest Park, home to many of
- [Tequila Daytrip Tour from Guadalajara : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/tequila-daytrip-tour-guadalajara-mexico/) - It doesn't take long in Mexico to realize that Mexicans can really drink. Lots of famous Mexican alcohol you probably had before, usually softer sweetened versions of the real thing you'll have in Mexico. There are Margaritas, ofcourse, the Mexican beers (the most famous internationally is Corona), and there are the much stronger Mezcal and
- [Long Beach and Seal Beach : Los Angeles California](https://visionsoftravel.org/long-beach-seal-beach-los-angeles-california/) - Los Angeles has some wonderful beaches, and Seal beach is a prime example for a great beach not too far away from town. In my last conference visit to Long Beach I found affordable accommodation between Long Beach and Seal Beach, and a morning visit strolling down the beach I discovered a desolated quiet stretch
- [Main Tower Observation Deck : Frankfurt](https://visionsoftravel.org/main-tower-observation-deck-frankfurt/) - One of the best ways to get a feel of a city upon a first visit is to climb up to the highest vantage point and take in the views. Frankfurt's been through quite a lot in the last century, and it doesn't come close to the beauty of other European cities, but seeing a
- [Mexico City from above: Torre Mirador Latinoamericana Observation Deck](https://visionsoftravel.org/mexico-city-above-torre-laitno-americana-mirador-observation-deck/) - Looking for a place to look at Mexico City from above? At the entrance to the pedestrian street leading to the historic center of Mexico City is the tall Torre Mirador Latinoamericana which hosts a very humble observation deck on the top. You could also go up to the bar for some drinks at comparable
- [Instituto Cultural Cabanas : Guadalajara](https://visionsoftravel.org/instituto-cultural-cabanas-guadalajara/) - My first stop in my tour of the historical district of Duadalajara was the Instituto Cultural Cabanas. It was a nice 15-20 minutes walk east from my hotel at the heart of the district and this wonderful structure was at the eastern border of that district. It is UNESCO heritage site and considered one of
- [Venice Beach : Los Angeles California](https://visionsoftravel.org/venice-beach-los-angeles-california/) - Los Angeles has some great beaches and each beach has a somewhat different style and targeted at different populations. Venice Beach, to me, feels like the hippie laid-back joint. A great boardwalk, lots of crazy little shops, snack booths, cheap bars and pubs, street vendors and musicians, and then - ofcourse - the beach. A
- [Coronado Beach : San Diego - California](https://visionsoftravel.org/coronado-beach-san-diego-california/) - San Diego has some terrific beaches, some say they're some of the best beaches in the United States. Having lived in Florida before, my standards are set pretty high, but there's no doubt the beaches I saw in San Diego were beautiful. Long white stretch of beach, puffy sand, clear blue waters, not a boat
- [Carnavalet Museum : Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/carnavalet-museum-paris/) - If you're looking for a very Parisian museum to explore a bit of the history of Paris, then you might want to pop in for a visit at the Carnavalet Museum. Within walking distance from The Centre Pompidou and the Jewish area, it's set in two joint Parisian mansions, going back thousands of years and
- [Teotihuacan Pyramids : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/teotihuacan-pyramids-mexico-city/) - Even though years roaming around the world has somewhat numbed my ability to be wowed with new sites I visit, the Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico had a definite wow effect on me. I did not do my homework before going there and so nothing has prepared me for the scale of this historical wonder. Within
- [La Jolla Cove Beach : San Diego](https://visionsoftravel.org/la-jolla-cove-beach-san-diego/) - San Diego is a lovely city. In mid-winter around Christmas time I took off from freezing cold Illinois to warm up down in southern United States. I've been wanting to visit San Diego for long, having heard wonderful things about one of the nicest most livable American cities. It has so many things going for
- [Visions of Guadalajara : Mexico](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-guadalajara-tequila-mexico/) - During one of the cold storms of Illinois I felt like I had no choice but to run away and warm up during the weekend. The visit to Mexico City left a lasting impression on me and so I was looking for something similar that might offer a bit of colonial history, a taste of
- [Crusader Fortress : Old City of Acre - Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/crusader-fortress-old-city-acre-northern-israel/) - The old city of Acre is one of Israel's top treasures, a gorgeous ancient city dating back thousands of years overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with a very high concentration of terrific tourist attractions. In my previous visits to Acre I just walked the old city markets, enjoyed the fortifications and the local food, but in
- [Lincoln Home National Historic Site : Springfield Illinois](https://visionsoftravel.org/lincoln-home-national-historial-site-springfield-illinois/) - Illinois, unfortunately, is not a major tourist destination with the obvious exception of the city of Chicago. It's rather flat and cold, and its history isn't as exciting as other states in the US. But, Illinois is especially proud of one thing in its history - Abraham Lincoln. Illinois even markets itself as the "land
- [Musical Instruments Museum : Phoenix Arizona](https://visionsoftravel.org/musical-instruments-museum-phoenix-arizona/) - Every big city has an arts museum, most have a natural history museum, and a regional history museum, and when you roam around the world for a few years it's hard to really be excited about these any more. There's a limit to how many Picassos, Chagalls, and dinosaurs bones you can see before you
- [Visions of Rome: Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-rome-italy/) - In the last year I've had the pleasure of stopping over in Rome on three different occasions. The first couple of times it was only for a day or two, one of those with circumstances beyond my control when my connecting flight was cancelled and Alitalia sponsored my unexpected stay. Even though these first two
- [Visions of Cologne: Germany](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-cologne-germany/) - In my recent academic tour of Europe I made my first ever visit to Germany. Although Cologne is not considered a very big tourist attraction compared to some of the other German wonders, I wanted to visit the local university and so I got to spend a couple of days in this charming city. The
- [Visions of Los Angeles : California](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-los-angeles-california/) - A conference at Long Beach provided the much needed escape from the mid-western ice cold winter, and a chance to revisit the wonderful city of Los Angeles. Some people dislike L.A. for all sorts of reasons, but I'm sure that any person spending months over in the middle of nowhere freezing northern little town would
- [UCLA campus : Los Angeles - California](https://visionsoftravel.org/ucla-campus-los-angeles/) - During my last visit to the Los Angeles area to attend a conference in Long Beach, I made a short visit to the University of California Los Angeles campus to get a feel of what a warm sunny ivy league world-class university campus looks like. Suffice to say I soon become quite jealous, the architecture,
- [Illinois Old State Capitol : Springfield](https://visionsoftravel.org/illinois-old-state-capitol-springfield/) - To get away from my middle of nowhere Champaign over in the often (somewhat justly) overlooked mid-west, I made my way over to the Illinois capital city of Springfield, marketed as the 'city of Lincoln' and the capital city of the 'Lincoln state'. There are a few interesting attractions in the city surrounding the (peculiar)
- [National Museum of Modern Art - Centre Pompidou : Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/national-museum-modern-art-pompidou-center-paris/) - Paris, without doubt, has some of the best museums in the world. The Louvre is perhaps the most well known, but when it comes to more contemporary art the National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou is as good as it gets. Set in one of the most peculiar structures ever built in
- [La Basilique du Sacre Coeur de Montmartre : Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/basilica-sacre-coeur-montmartre-paris-france/) - In my last visit to Paris I stayed at the Montmartre area and that gave me a lot of opportunities to explore. The number one attraction in that area for tourists is the La Basilique du Sacré Cœur de Montmartre based on top of a hill allowing you to overlook Paris from above. Since Paris
- [Montmartre Cemetery : Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/montmartre-cemetery-paris-france/) - On my last visit to Paris, I stayed with a very affordable Airbnb (~60US$/night for a studio) at the very lovely Montmartre neighborhood, filled with wonderful little bakeries, coffee places, and restaurants. Aside from the hip area, there are also a few things to see, like the La Basilique du Sacré Cœur de Montmartre with
- [Old City Acre Street Market](https://visionsoftravel.org/old-city-acre-street-market/) - The city of Acre in northern Israel offers world-class tourist attractions set in a UNESCO world heritage ancient walled city, but it's not all old archeological sites, there's also a very special vibe in the old city markets. In my recent visit to Jerusalem, after exploring the city as a tourist and doing all the
- [Alcatraz Prison Tour : San Francisco](https://visionsoftravel.org/alcatraz-prison-tour-san-francisco/) - San Francisco is a gorgeous city and there's a lot to see and do, but of all the tourist attractions in the area I'd say the visit to the Alcatraz Prison was the most memorable. Not only is there a tale to tell about this prison, but the boat trip to get to it and
- [Lucha libre Mexican Wrestling night : Arena Coliseo, Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/lucha-libre-mexican-wrestling-night-arena-coliseo-mexico-city/) - This was, by far, the strangest cultural experience I've had while visiting Mexico City. I knew nothing about this Lucha Libre and had no idea what to expect, but the hour or so at the Arena Coliseo with masked chubby Mexican wrestlers and the very enthusiastic local Mexican crowd turned out to be a night
- [Cosanti Foundation Artist Colony : Paradise Valley Arizona](https://visionsoftravel.org/cosanti-foundation-artist-colony-paradise-valley-arizona/) - Visiting Phoenix Arizona around Christmas time there options were rather limited. While driving around Scottsdale to see the small old town I looked up nearby attractions and the Cosanti Foundation Artist Colony came up and so I decided to stop by. Although it's not a large complex, and there definitely isn't much to do, it
- [The National Museum of Anthropology : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/national-museum-anthropology-mexico-city/) - If you are, like me, ignorant of the Mexican cultural heritage and pre-colonial history and find stories of lost ancient cultures fascinating and tragic, then you'll probably find great interest in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. Maya, Aztec, and endless other former glorious cultures are all features with detailed explanations. To my
- [National Museum of History at Chapultepec Castle : Mexico City](https://visionsoftravel.org/nationa-museum-history-chapultepec-park-castle-mexico-city/) - Chapultepec Castle at the Chapultepec Park is a great way to kick off Mexico City. It combines a castle, a national museum, a huge park with lots of activities, and most importantly - a grand view of Mexico City from above. Although most of the exhibitions are not in English, and you'll need a guide
- [The Gateway Arch : Saint Louis Missouri](https://visionsoftravel.org/gateway-arch-saint-louis-missouri/) - When people think of Saint Louis they usually picture the iconic Gateway Arch. The first and last time I saw the arch was during my time in the US as a kid during the late 1980s, and so I was eager to have another chance to visit. The arch was far more spectacular than I
- [Missouri Botanical Garden : Saint Louis](https://visionsoftravel.org/missouri-botanical-gardens-saint-louis/) - Dating back to 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden in Saint Louis is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the US. There are quite a few things to see and do in Saint Louis, and together with the world famous arch this was definitely one of the highlights in my very short visit in the
- [Ro Ho En - Japanese Friendship Garden : Phoenix](https://visionsoftravel.org/ro-ho-en-japanese-friendship-garden-phoenix/) - Part of the Phoenix charm is with its desert scenery. Not much green, very distinct vegetation, so when you tour around Phoenix you become used to the yellowish flavor of it all. Which is why the Ro Ho En - the Japanese Friendship Garden - near the heart of Phoenix is very surprising. Somehow, I'm
- [Musée Fort de la Pompelle, Hautvillers & Basilique Saint-Remi: Champagne France](https://visionsoftravel.org/museum-fort-pompelle-hautvillers-basilique-saint-remi-champagne-france/) - Roaming around Champagne there are a few things to see that go beyond wineries, although it is mainly limited to two categories - religion and war. In terms of war, there's plenty left from the world wars that had a strong impact on France. In Champagne you have the Musée Fort de la Pompelle a
- [The Champagne cellars of Ruinart Winery : Reims](https://visionsoftravel.org/champagne-cellars-ruinart-winery-reims/) - We only spent a day around the lovely town of Reims. We visited the grand cathedral, said hi to the folks at a nearby international psychology conference, and wondered around the old town. But, most importantly for Champagne province, we did the mandatory Champagne tour to hear more about the history of this highly popular
- [Notre Dame de Paris & Notre-Dame of Reims Cathedrals](https://visionsoftravel.org/notre-dame-de-paris-reims-cathedrals/) - The French catherdals are world famous, but of all of those the Notre Dame is perhaps the most famous of them all. Among the largest in the world, and with the finest French gothic architecture, this is as good as it gets when it comes to catherdals. Though I've seen my fair share of catherdals
- [The Castle Château of Vincennes : Eastern Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/chateau-vincennes-castle-eastern-paris/) - Château of Vincennes on the eastern outskirts of Paris is different than most other Châteaus I visited in France. It's more a castle than an estate, instead of gardens you'll find a grand cathedral, and unlike any of the others it has a 52 meters high tower meant to keep the royal family safe in
- [The Eiffel Tower : Paris France](https://visionsoftravel.org/eiffel-tower-paris-france/) - Probably one of the most identifiable landmarks in the world, this awkward phallic beautiful monstrosity makes the top of the MUST TODO list for most tourists coming to visit Paris. Don't let the long lines and tourist crowds keep you away, there's a reason why so many people love this tower and the massive crowds
- [The Louvre Pyramid : Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/louvre-museum-pyramid-paris/) - The Louvre, possibly the most well-known museum (and with the most mis-pronounced name) in the world is an important landmark at the heart of Paris. Every year millions of tourist swarm its halls to see famous art masterpieces. But I didn't. Over the couple of weeks spent in the area I contemplated going a few times,
- [Palace & Gardens of Versailles : Daytrip from Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/palace-gardens-versailles-daytrip-paris/) - France has hundreds of wonderful Châteaus, but the most famous and most visited of them all is the Palace of Versailles, on the western outskirts of Paris. Serving as the center of political power for the French monarchy during the 17th century, it is grand in size and has some of the most remarkable French
- [Claude Monet House and Gardens: Giverny France](https://visionsoftravel.org/claude-monet-house-gardens-giverny-france/) - Paris offers many wonderful daytrips, but if you're a fan of French art and the impressionism movement then a daytrip out to explore Claude Monet's house and gardens our in Giverny France is bound to excite you. Many of Monet's famous impressionist painting drew inspirations from these gardens, and walking around the estate you can
- [Visions of Phoenix : Arizona](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-phoenix-arizona/) - Looking to warm up in south-western US, I made a stop to visit Phoenix Arizona and experience some of the infamous desert scenery. Although I only made a stop for a couple of days, and those were around Christmas time where almost everything is closed down, I was able to see a few interesting things
- [Visions of San Diego : California](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-san-diego-california/) - To warm up from the freezing cold up in Illinois, I was looking for a warm Christmas destination to warm up. Finally, I was able to find an affordable holiday ticket to sunny San Diego with a stop-over in Phoenix Arizona. San Diego is perhaps one of the most charming American cities I've visited, with
- [Bamboo Forest & gorgeous walks : Arashiyama Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/bamboo-forest-walk-arashiyama-kyoto/) - Arashiyama was the last area I visited in Kyoto and it was a glorious beautiful day, filled with gorgeous scenic views, mountain wild monkeys, enchanting bamboo forests and magical hidden temples. You can probably spend a whole day there slowly soaking in the atmosphere, sipping tea in the mountains or just enjoying the local markets
- [Ginkaku-ji temple path : Ancient Kyoto walks](https://visionsoftravel.org/ginkaku-ji-temple-path-ancient-kyoto-walks/) - Lots to see and do in Kyoto, and by the end of the first day you'll probably already feel a bit over-templed. Some temples are very impressive, and some more humble, some are Zen, some Buddhist, and if you're a person of details by day 2 you might already start noticing the little details that
- [Iwatayama Monkey Park Arashiyama : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/iwatayama-monkey-park-arashiyama-kyoto/) - On my last day in Kyoto, feeling a bit of temple overload I was hoping to try something a bit different and the Arashimaya area was just the thing. One of the highlights in the area is a monkey park, but not your regular zoo style but an area of land where monkeys roam free
- [Singapore Gardens by the Bay : Cloud Forest Dome](https://visionsoftravel.org/singapore-gardens-by-the-bay-cloud-forest-dome/) - If you're in Singapore, then Gardens by the Bay is probably one of the MUST-DO attractions. It's one of the most surreal man-made gardens I've ever seen, almost hard to believe that someone built something like that, and especially in an already over-condensed, an expensive and real-estate hungry city like Singapore. But, a strong government
- [Shrines of Fushimi Inari Temple : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/shrines-fushimi-inari-temple-kyoto/) - Fushimi Inari is one of the nicest temples to visit in Kyoto, one of the must TODOs on your temple run. In the first post, we hiked up the Inari mountain through the thousands of orange torii orange gates of the Fushimi Inari Temple through a mountain trail of a few kilometers. Although it's not
- [Hiking up the Toriis of Fushimi Inari Temple : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/fushimi-inari-temple-hike-torii-kyoto/) - Of all the temples I visited in Kyoto, the first and possibly the most impressive of them all was Fushimi Inari. Climbing up a 4km trail from ground level on the slopes of the Inari mountain, you'll be awed by the beautiful orange toriis, the gorgeous wooden gates below, and the 32,000 little shrines around
- [Illinois Amish Country : Arthur Arcola](https://visionsoftravel.org/illinois-amish-country-arthur-arcola/) - Less than an hour away from Champaign Illinois is the little town of Arthur, with a vibrant community of Amish. Though the Amish are generally considered to be quite reluctant to connect with the modern world, the Arthur Amish are generally very open and friendly and Arthur is now promoted as no less than a
- [Old City Acre : Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/walking-tour-old-city-acre-northern-israel/) - In my last visit to Israel I took two days out to explore the north, starting from eastern Galilee, and moving west for the night to stay at Kiryat Yam so I can spend the following day exploring the north-west, starting from Acre. The old city of Acre (or Akko) is a special place in
- [Pantheon : Rome](https://visionsoftravel.org/pantheon-rome-italy/) - A forced stayover in Rome due to the conflict in my intended destination gave me a day to explore the wonders of Rome. I decided to spend the day roaming around the city by foot, walking between Piazzas aimlessly, enjoying the Italian culture, the food and the atmosphere. Tourists aside, this makes for a very
- [Robert Allerton Park : UIUC - Illinois](https://visionsoftravel.org/robert-allerton-park-uiuc-illinois/) - Moving to live in Urbana-Champaign I had very little expectations regarding things to see in the area. The reputation of the twin towns as being mostly corn fields is well-deserved, although my wonders around the world have taught me that there's something to see almost anywhere. But, still, the Allerton Park 30 minutes to the
- [Le Touquet beach : Northern France](https://visionsoftravel.org/le-touquet-beach-northern-france/) - France has some great beaches. Although my recent visit to France was not beach oriented, but after an overload of castles, estates, wine/champagne, and colonial history, a break was long overdue, and so the familia decided to make a detour up north and find a nice beach to relax for a couple of hours. The
- [San Francisco Walk : California](https://visionsoftravel.org/san-francisco-walk-california/) - San Francisco was a very pleasant surprise. I had unpleasant memories of San Francisco when I visited around the year 2000, and so wasn't sure what to expect, but San Francisco turned out to be a gorgeous city, and one of the many ways you can enjoy this city is by foot. Below are
- [Gion Old Geisha District : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/gion-old-geisha-district-kyoto/) - Not much that's left from the old Geisha world, atleast not for foreign tourist folks with my kind of budget, but if you'd like to see a bit of that, you'll be able to get a glimpse at Gion - the old Geisha District in Kyoto. Nowadays, it's a fairly upscale posh dining and entertainment
- [Little India & Arab street : Singapore](https://visionsoftravel.org/little-india-arab-street-singapore/) - One of the nicest things about Singapore is the diversity of cultures. More so that any other city in eastern Asia, Singapore offers a combination of Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and British cultures, each with its own district, people and cuisine, somehow living together in harmony and mixing in together. There are also hints of other
- [Het Grachtenhuis Canal House Museum : Amsterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/het-grachtenhuis-canal-house-museum-amsterdam/) - Want to learn more about how Amsterdam came to be and how the history of the unique Amsterdam canal life? Het Grachtenhuis, or the Canal House Museum, is a small private museum that aims to answer these questions with a wonderful interactive tour back in time and through the history of how Amsterdam came to
- [Pantheon : Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/pantheon-paris/) - Want to visit all the great French thinkers of all time in person? The Pantheon is the resting place for big names, like Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and many others. If you're thinking this is going to be one of those gigantic, dull and unexciting tribute buildings, you're very mistaken. Sure, it's big
- [Les Faux de Verzy at Forêt Domaniale : Champagne - France](https://visionsoftravel.org/les-faux-de-verzy-foret-domaniale-champagne-france/) - This year my travels had an unexpected treat. After wrapping up the PhD in Hong Kong, I planned to a make a stop for a couple of weeks in France on the way west to my new life in the states. Rather than roaming through France on my own, I was joined by my father
- [Indianapolis Museum of Art : Indiana](https://visionsoftravel.org/indianapolis-museum-of-art-indiana/) - Indianapolis has few terrific museums, and in one of my recent visits I decided to stop by the Indianapolis Museum of Art to check out what they have to offer in my artistic domain of interest - contemporary art. Most of the 4th floor is dedicated to contemporary art, and they have quite a few
- [Revisiting Dafen Copycat Artist Village : Shenzhen](https://visionsoftravel.org/revisiting-dafen-copycat-artist-village-shenzhen/) - Just before leaving Hong Kong I was invited to join an artist friend to revisit the surreal Dafen Artist Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen. It's the place where you can get any painting faked for pennies. The artist friend was commissioned to do a large scale piece and the idea agreed upon with the customer
- [Kibbutz Dafna : Northern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/kibbutz-dafna-northern-israel/) - While visiting Israel this year I was fortunate to get a tour of northern Israel by a friend born and raised in the area. One of the places we visited on that wonderful day was Kibbutz Dafna, which is one of many Kibbutz communal villages in northern Galilee and is a good example of the
- [The funkier side of Guanghzou : Arts and nightlife](https://visionsoftravel.org/arts-nightlife-guanzhou-funkier/) - In my last few visits to Guanghzou before leaving the region I got to experience a whole new side of this vibrant metropolis. First off, I visited Redtory, the new growing art district was once a large factory, but the government designated it to artists and galleries, trying to imitate 798 in Beijing and
- [Visions of Nara : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/visions-of-nara-japan/) - This post concludes my visit to the lovely city of Nara - the ancient capital city of Japan, an hour south from Kyoto and east to Osaka. Temples, shrines, huge seated Buddhas, museums, Japanese gardens, and most importantly - deer, you will not be disappointed. My posts on Nara: Deer of the Ancient Capital
- [The temples and shrines of Nara Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/temples-shrines-nara-park/) - Wrapping up my trip to Osaka-Kyoto, I spent a day touring the ancient city of Nara. Although smaller than Kyoto and with supposedly similar temple atmosphere, Nara has a lot to offer that is different from Kyoto. Most of what Nara has is laid within the compact Nara Park, and you probably do not need
- [Computer History Museum : San Jose - California](https://visionsoftravel.org/computer-history-museum-san-jose-california/) - I've always considered myself a bit of a geek. Okay, a lot of a geek. Since I laid my eyes on the XT machine my dad brought home to run an experiment back in the early 80s I was completely hooked. Although I wasn't quite aware of what preceded that, looking at how boring the
- [Senado Square : Macau](https://visionsoftravel.org/senado-square-macau/) - Senado Square is small piece of Europe at the heart of Macau. I previously wrote about Saint Dominic’s Church and the Ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Macau, but the area that ties these attractions together is the Senado Square, where you can walk along the alleys of what's left of the former Portuguese colonizing
- [Indiana State Museum & White River State Park : Indianapolis](https://visionsoftravel.org/indiana-state-museum-white-river-state-park-indianapolis/) - During my first month moving to Urbana-Champaign I was very worried that being in this small university town would be very isolating and I won't get to see much that's interesting. But, although surrounded by corn fields for two hours in every direction, one you pass those corn fields you get terrific cities - Chicago,
- [Castel Sant'Angelo : Rome - Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/castel-sant-angelo-rome/) - Wasn't planning to visit Italy, but the conflict in Israel resulted in the Italian airline flying me from Paris to visit my family in Israel refusing to fly to Israel for a few days. I think most Israelis were pretty upset with this unexpected forced vacation, but I didn't mind, as long as Alitalia was
- [Tōfuku-ji Temple : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/tofuku-ji-temple-kyoto/) - An endless collection of absolutely stunning temples all around Kyoto, it's a magical city to walk around in with treasures in every street corner. Continuing my temple run is the relatively small and tranquil Tōfuku-ji Temple. The temple itself is free, but there are two gardens that require a ticket to go in, both charming
- [Château Vaux le Vicomte : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/chateau-vaux-le-vicomte-france/) - Adding to my very long list of French European estates visited across France is the Château Vaux le Vicomte, which - if visited - should be combined with the Château de Blandy-les-Tours Castle. It's only that they're only a few miles from each other, but I believe that at some point in the relatively recent
- [The Back Lakes : Beijing](https://visionsoftravel.org/back-lakes-hou-hai-beijing/) - On my recent visit to Beijing I got to revisit the Back Lakes of Beijing during much better weather than my former visit. It was freezing cold, but clear blue skies and this time around - the lakes were frozen, turning the lakes into mirrors and adding to the very impressive effects. Since it's
- [Redwood Regional Park : Oakland California](https://visionsoftravel.org/redwood-regional-park-oakland-california/) - While visiting Berkeley earlier this year I was surprised to learn that one of my old friends from my good old times in Taiwan is living with her family at the Oakland area not too far away from campus. The next day following a heartwarming reunion, we set off to explore some of the famous
- [The Must-Do Masada Insanity : Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/masada-insanity-israel/) - One of Israel's top tourist attractions, a spectacular archeological site with a fascinating history, Masada is not to be missed. It's been many many years since I visited Masada last, and although things are pretty much the same, my perspective and ability to appreciate it have changed allot. Taking more time to go around Israel
- [Château de Blandy-les-Tours Castle : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/chateau-de-blandy-les-tours-castle-fort-france/) - On with the Château run in the area of Paris, I decided I wanted to see something a bit different. A Château that's older and looks more like a castle rather than a very rich and wealthy estate with endless gardens. The Château de Blandy-les-Tours was just the thing, a medieval castle in the village
- [Kyoto International Manga Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/kyoto-international-manga-museum/) - To take a break from my Kyoto temple/castle run, I made my way into a small yet promising museum - the Kyoto International Manga Museum. I know very little about Manga, but living in Asia it is a phenomenon that's very hard to ignore, and I believe it's now very popular world wide. I remember
- [Po Toi Island : Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/po-toi-island-hong-kong/) - After 5 years in Hong Kong I thought that I pretty much covered it all. Did most of the hiking trails, been to most of the local islands, did countless boat trips in all directions. What else could there possibly be that would surprise me? But, as it usually is with Hong Kong, there are
- [Château de Fontainebleau : France](https://visionsoftravel.org/chateau-de-fontainebleau-france-daytrip-paris/) - My tour of France can be simply summarized as the "Château tour". During my few days of roaming around the areas surrounding Paris I must have visited 15 different estates, castles and palaces, all with their own charm and beauty. One of the last Châteaus I visited was the Château de Fontainebleau, an hour to
- [Mountain top Kiyumizu Dera Temple : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/mountain-top-kiyumizu-dera-temple-kyoto/) - To continue my Kyoto temple run, I went up the mountain to visit the lovely Kiyumizu Dera temple. To get to this temple you'll go through some wonderful yet highly commercialized Japanese old-style shopping streets offering some of the local snacks and cuisine. Once you enter the temple complex and arrive at the temple top,
- [Sentosa Island & Cable Car : Singapore](https://visionsoftravel.org/sentosa-island-cable-car-singapore/) - Sentosa Island in Singapore is an odd little place. An artificial island built for as a tourist paradise. Over-commercialized, all fake, you'd expect it'll be horrible and some of it certainly lives up to the expectations but on occasion you can't help but be impressed with this man-created tropical amusement park monstrosity. The beach area,
- [Around Downtown : Austin - Texas](https://visionsoftravel.org/around-downtown-austin-texas/) - To sum up my visit to the lovely city of Austin Texas, here's a wrap up of my posts on Austin followed by a short walking tour around the area of downtown. My posts on Austin : University of Texas Campus : Austin Art Museums : Austin Texas French Legation Museum : Oldest house
- [The Japanese Gardens of Heian Jingu Shrine : Kyoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/heian-jingu-shrine-kyoto/) - Kyoto is a city filled with charm. Shrines, temples, castles, historical districts, you can spend weeks going from one attraction to another. To get started with my quick explorations of Kyoto, I'll begin with something rather mild - the Heian Jingu Shrine . It's not the most famous, nor is it the grandest or especially
- [Rijksmuseum : Museum District - Amsterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/rijksmuseum-museum-district-amsterdam/) - Lots of museums all over Amsterdam and most of them are really top-notch, so it you're a museum fan then you'll be able to spend days going from one museum to another. A concentration of the best art museums is at the Museum District (Museumplein) which hosts the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum.
- [Where it all began - China Town : Singapore](https://visionsoftravel.org/china-town-singapore/) - Not many people know this about me, but China Town in Singapore is where it all began. After traveling around Asia and Australia for quite some time I made my way back through Singapore and that was the first time I encountered a Chinese majority culture with a vibrant lively China Town. Sure, I've seen
- [Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail : Fanling Hong Kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/lung-yeuk-tau-heritage-trail-fanling-hong-kong/) - When people think of the history of Hong Kong they usually don't think much further than mid 19th century, but the heritage trails in Hong Kong will take you back in time as far as the 13th century. The first heritage trail I visited was the Ping Shan Heritage trail in the western part of
- [Maritime Museum & A-ma Temple : Macau](https://visionsoftravel.org/maritime-museum-ama-temple-macau/) - One of the famous tourist attractions in Macau is the old A-Ma temple, which I visited in 2009. This year I had a chance to revisit Macau and the A-Ma temple area and added another missed attraction nearby - the Maritime Museum of Macau. It's not exactly what I'd call a must attractions, but it
- [Osaka Castle & Osaka from above : Japan](https://visionsoftravel.org/osaka-castle-park-views-from-above-japan/) - After a 4 hour night flight with Peach, the relatively new budget airline flying between Hong Kong and Osaka, I had the whole morning to explore before checking in to my hotel to nap back my night, and I decided that my first attraction in the Osaka-Kyoto area would be the Osaka Castle. Definitely one
- [The odd Tiger Balm gardens of Haw Par Mansion : Singapore](https://visionsoftravel.org/tiger-balm-gardens-haw-par-mansion-singapore/) - The strangest attraction I've been to in Singapore is probably Haw Par Mansion, a trip into kitsch and bad taste once intended as an amusement park introducing the wonders to Chinese mythology and Confucianism. It's way past its glory days, and I visited it was completely deserted. The few Singaporeans I talked to and mentioned
- [Da Vinci Alive Exhibition : Tel Aviv](https://visionsoftravel.org/da-vinci-alive-exhibition-tel-aviv/) - On my last visit to Israel I was invited to go see the Da Vinci Alive Exhibition in the Tel Aviv exhibition center. This is a world traveling show highlighting some of Da Vinci's famous work and building working models based on his theoretical work. An exceptionally interesting exhibition about one of the old world's
- [Isuien & Yoshikien Japanese Gardens : Nara Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/isuien-yoshikien-japanese-gardens-nara-park/) - Apart from world-class temples and imperial mansions, the wonderful deer-infested Nara Park in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara has a number of wonderful little Japanese gardens. While I was visiting the Japanese tourist bureau was trying to promote those gardens by offering free admission to non-locals and though I saw plenty of Japanese gardens
- [The ancient city of Tel Arad : Negev - Southern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/ancient-city-tel-arad-national-park-negev-southern-israel/) - Located between the dead sea and Beer Sheva, close to the desert city of Arad, is Tel Arad, an ancient city dating back to the Early Bronze Age around 5000 years ago. Surprisingly, there are quite a few things to see that are left from the city's history, one of the largest cities in the
- [San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park: Hyde Street Pier](https://visionsoftravel.org/san-francisco-maritime-national-historical-park-hyde-park-pier/) - Lots to see and do along the gorgeous San Francisco waterfronts. Different piers offering various attractions. There are sea lions and tourist shopping in Pier 39, there's an old second world war battle ship and a funky old game machines museum in Pier 45 but further off to the west towards the Golden Bridge is
- [Sanya Yanoda Rainforest : Hainan](https://visionsoftravel.org/sanya-yanoda-rainforest-hainan/) - You won't find many rainforests in China, but there is one at the southern island/province of Hainan not too far away from Sanya - the Yanoda Rainforest. As most things go in China, especially in a Chinese tourist heaven like Sanya, this rainforest is over-commercialized and very crowded. You won't get lost in the deep
- [Prince Kung Mansion : Beijing](https://visionsoftravel.org/prince-kung-mansion-beijing/) - To supplement all the big attractions in Beijing are a number of smaller historical attractions of the local Chinese royalty that presided in the area. Dating back to mid-18th century the Prince Kung Mansion is perhaps the best preserved palace you can find in Beijing. It's located within walking distance from the the back and
- [University of Texas Campus : Austin](https://visionsoftravel.org/university-of-texas-campus-austin/) - Earlier this year I visited Austin Texas for a psychology conference and so took the time to also visit the hosting local university- the University of Texas at Austin. It's one of the world' top universities, considered in the US to be a "public Ivy league", it has a wonderful psychology department and a business

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- [Philadelphia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/pennsylvania/philadelphia/)
- [Phoenix](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/arizona/phoniex/)
- [Pingtung](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/taiwan/pingtung/)
- [Puerto Rico](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/puerto-tico/)
- [Rome](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/central-italy/rome/)
- [Saint Augustine](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/florida/saint-augustine/)
- [Saint Louis](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/missouri/saintlouis/)
- [San Diego](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/california/san-diego/)
- [San Francisco](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/california/san-francisco/)
- [Springfield](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/illinois/springfield/)
- [Taichung](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/taiwan/taichung/)
- [Tainan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/taiwan/tainan-taiwan/)
- [Taipei](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/taiwan/taipei-area/)
- [Tallahassee](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/florida/tallahassee/)
- [Tampa Bay](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/florida/tampa-bay-florida/)
- [Texas](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/texas/)
- [Albania](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/albania/) - Albania
- [Amsterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/amsterdam/)
- [Ann Arbor](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/michigan/ann-arbor/)
- [Around Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/france-western-europe/around-paris/)
- [Austin](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/texas/austin/)
- [Baltimore](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/maryland/baltimore/)
- [Berat](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/albania/berat/)
- [Boston](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/massachusetts/boston/)
- [Champagne](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/france-western-europe/champagne/)
- [Champaign Urbana](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/illinois/urbana-champaign/)
- [Chicago](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/illinois/chicago/)
- [Cologne](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/cologne/)
- [Frankfurt](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/frankfurt/)
- [Kruja](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/albania/kruja/) - Albania
- [NCKU](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/taiwan/tainan-taiwan/ncku-tainan-taiwan-asia-the-world/)
- [New York City](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/new-york-state/new-york-city/)
- [North America](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/)
- [Central America](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/)
- [Middle East](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/)
- [Russia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/russia/)
- [Saint Petersburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/russia/saint-petersburg/)
- [Moscow](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/russia/moscow/)
- [Cancun](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/mexico/cancun/)
- [British Columbia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/canada/british-columbia/)
- [Vancouver](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/canada/british-columbia/vancouver/)
- [Panama](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/panama/)
- [Panama City](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/panama/panama-city/)
- [Hannibal](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/missouri/hannibal/)
- [Kansas City](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/missouri/kansas-city/)
- [Kansas](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/kansas/)
- [Topeka](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/kansas/topeka/)
- [Antalya](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/turkey/antalya/)
- [Southern Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/southern-italy/)
- [Northern Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/)
- [Hungary](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/hungary/)
- [Budapest](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/hungary/budapest/)
- [Bocas del toro](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/panama/bocas-del-toro/)
- [Milan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/milan/)
- [Central Italy](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/central-italy/)
- [Abruzzo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/central-italy/abruzzo/)
- [Maastricht](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/limburg/maastricht/)
- [Belgium](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/)
- [Antwerp](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/antwerp/)
- [Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/spain/)
- [Southern Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/spain/southern-spain/)
- [London](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/united-kingdom/london/)
- [Eastern Spain](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/spain/eastern-spain/)
- [Rotterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/rotterdam/)
- [Eindhoven](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/eindhoven/)
- [Amalfi and Capri](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/southern-italy/amalfi-and-capri/)
- [Liege](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/liege/)
- [Portugal](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/)
- [Lisbon](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/lisbon/)
- [Sintra](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/sintra/)
- [Florence](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/florence/)
- [Barcelona](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/spain/eastern-spain/barcelona/)
- [Palestine](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/palestine/)
- [Serbia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/serbia/)
- [Belgrade](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/serbia/belgrade/)
- [North Holland](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/north-holland/)
- [Limburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/limburg/)
- [Limburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/limburg-belgium/)
- [Boquete](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/panama/boquete/)
- [Poland](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/poland/)
- [Poznan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/poland/poznan/)
- [Tivoli](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/central-italy/tivoli/)
- [Wallonia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/wallonia/)
- [North Brabant](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/north-brabant/)
- [Bavaria](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/bavaria/)
- [Namur](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/namur/)
- [Gdansk](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/poland/gdansk/)
- [Warsaw](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/poland/warsaw/)
- [Penghu islands](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/taiwan/penghu-islands/)
- [Nagoya](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/nagoya/)
- [Hokkaido](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/hokkaido/)
- [Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/hokkaido/sapporo/)
- [Daytrips from Sapporo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/hokkaido/daytrips-from-sapporo/)
- [Ghent](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/ghent/)
- [Venice](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/venice/)
- [Bonn](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/bonn/)
- [Luxembourg](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/luxembourg/)
- [Dusseldorf](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/dusseldorf/)
- [Berlin](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/berlin/)
- [England](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/united-kingdom/england/)
- [Bristol](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/united-kingdom/england/bristol/)
- [Wales](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/united-kingdom/wales/)
- [Cardiff](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/united-kingdom/wales/cardiff/)
- [Madrid](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/spain/madrid/)
- [Brussels](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/brussels/)
- [Myanmar Burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/myanmar-burma/)
- [Bagan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/myanmar-burma/bagan/)
- [Yangon](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/myanmar-burma/yangon/)
- [Malaga](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/spain/southern-spain/malaga/)
- [Austria](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/austria/)
- [Vienna](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/austria/vienna/)
- [Switzerland](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/switzerland/)
- [Bruges](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/belgium/bruges/)
- [Sicily](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/southern-italy/sicily/)
- [Geneva](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/switzerland/geneva/)
- [Lausanne](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/switzerland/lausanne/)
- [Lodz](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/poland/lodz/)
- [Granada](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/spain/southern-spain/granada/)
- [Cambridge](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/united-kingdom/cambridge/)
- [Utrecht](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/utrecht/)
- [Nijmegen](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/nijmegen/)
- [Koblenz](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/koblenz/)
- [Aachen](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/germany/aachen/)
- [Romania](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/romania/)
- [Timisoara](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/romania/timisoara/)
- [Breda](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/breda/)
- [Greece](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/)
- [Athens](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/athens/)
- [Cuba](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/cuba/)
- [Cienfuegos](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/cuba/cienfuegos/)
- [Havana](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/cuba/havana/)
- [Zurich](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/switzerland/zurich/)
- [Costa Rica](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/costa-rica/)
- [Guanacaste](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/costa-rica/guanacaste/)
- [Lithuania](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/lithuania/)
- [Vilnius](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/lithuania/vilnius/)
- [Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/nicaragua/)
- [Granada](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/nicaragua/granada-nicaragua/)
- [Alajuela](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/costa-rica/alajuela/)
- [The Hague](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/the-hague/)
- [Trinidad](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/cuba/trinidad/)
- [Lucerne](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/switzerland/lucerne/)
- [Santa Clara](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/cuba/santa-clara/)
- [Olympia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/olympia/)
- [Varadero](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/cuba/varadero/)
- [San Jose](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/costa-rica/san-jose/)
- [Puntarenas](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/costa-rica/puntarenas/)
- [Peloponnese](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/peloponnese/)
- [Leon](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/nicaragua/leon/)
- [Delphi](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/delphi/)
- [Southern Nicaragua](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/nicaragua/southern-nicaragua/)
- [Sri Lanka](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/sri-lanka/)
- [Colombo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/sri-lanka/colombo/)
- [Yunnan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/china/yunnan/)
- [Kunming](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/china/yunnan/kunming/)
- [Dambulla and Sigiriya](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/sri-lanka/dambulla-and-sigiriya/)
- [Lijiang](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/china/yunnan/lijiang/)
- [Kandy](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/sri-lanka/kandy/)
- [Kaunas](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/lithuania/kaunas/)
- [Busan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/korea/busan/)
- [Ulsan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/korea/ulsan/)
- [Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/denmark/)
- [Copenhagen](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/denmark/copenhagen/)
- [Heredia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/costa-rica/heredia/)
- [Finland](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/finland/)
- [Vinales](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/cuba/vinales/)
- [Gyeongju](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/korea/gyeongju/)
- [Helsinki](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/finland/helsinki/)
- [Turin](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/turin/)
- [Normandy](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/france-western-europe/normandy/)
- [Genoa](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/genoa/)
- [Tampere](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/finland/tampere/)
- [Turku](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/finland/turku/)
- [Odense](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/denmark/odense/)
- [Eastern Denmark](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/denmark/eastern-denmark/)
- [Fukuoka](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/fukuoka/)
- [Sokcho](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/korea/sokcho/)
- [Dali](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/china/yunnan/dali/)
- [Kumamoto](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/kumamoto/)
- [Kagoshima](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/kagoshima/)
- [Quang Nam Province](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/vietnam/quang-nam-province/)
- [Zhuhai](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/china/guangdong-china/zhuhai/)
- [Viseu & mountains](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/viseu-mountains/)
- [Porto](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/porto/)
- [Danang](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/vietnam/quang-nam-province/danang/)
- [Obidos](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/obidos/)
- [Coimbra](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/coimbra/)
- [Bangkok](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/thailand/bangkok/)
- [Chuncheon](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/korea/chuncheon/)
- [Southern Islands](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/thailand/southern-islands/)
- [Koh Samui](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/thailand/southern-islands/koh-samui/)
- [Chang Mai](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/thailand/chang-mai/)
- [Chaozhou](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/china/guangdong-china/chaozhou/)
- [Malta](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/malta/)
- [Padua](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/padua/)
- [Orizaba](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/mexico/orizaba/)
- [Oaxaca](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/mexico/oaxaca/)
- [Valletta](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/malta/valletta/)
- [Hvar](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/croatia/hvar/)
- [Slovenia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/slovenia/)
- [Ljubljana](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/slovenia/ljubljana/)
- [Gelderland](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/netherlands/gelderland/)
- [Trieste](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/italy-western-europe/northern-italy/trieste/)
- [Zagreb](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/croatia/zagreb/)
- [Split](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/croatia/split/)
- [Graz](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/austria/graz/)
- [Rijeka](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/balkans/croatia/rijeka/)
- [Puebla](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/mexico/puebla/)
- [Sweden](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/sweden/)
- [Linkoping](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/sweden/linkoping/)
- [Maribor](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/slovenia/maribor/)
- [Stockholm](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/sweden/stockholm/)
- [Mdina](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/malta/mdina/)
- [Okinawa](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/okinawa/)
- [Ishigaki](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/okinawa/ishigaki/)
- [Guatemala](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/guatemala/)
- [Nepal](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/nepal/)
- [Kathmandu](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/nepal/kathmandu/)
- [Pokhara](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/nepal/pokhara/)
- [West coastline](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/portugal/west-coastline/)
- [Antigua](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/guatemala/antigua/)
- [Eastern Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/israel/eastern-israel/)
- [Brazil](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/brazil/)
- [Sao Paulo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/brazil/sao-paulo/)
- [Central Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/israel/central-israel/)
- [Sydney](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/australia/sydney/)
- [Chitwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/nepal/chitwan/)
- [Melbourne](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/australia/melbourne/)
- [Gozo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/malta/gozo/)
- [Crete](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/crete/)
- [Cyprus](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/cyprus/)
- [Hoi An](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/vietnam/quang-nam-province/hoi-an/)
- [UAE](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/uae/)
- [Dubai](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/uae/dubai/)
- [Argentina](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/argentina/)
- [Buenos Aires](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/argentina/buenos-aires/)
- [Thessaloniki](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/thessaloniki/)
- [Chile](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/chile/)
- [Santiago](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/chile/santiago/)
- [Peru](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/peru/)
- [Cusco](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/peru/cusco/)
- [Africa](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/africa/)
- [Zimbabwe](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/africa/zimbabwe/)
- [Victoria Falls](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/africa/zimbabwe/victoria-falls/)
- [Colombia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/colombia/)
- [Medellín](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/colombia/medellin/)
- [Lima](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/peru/lima/)
- [Cordoba](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/south-america/argentina/cordoba/)
- [South Africa](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/africa/south-africa/)
- [Abu Dhabi](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/uae/abu-dhabi/)
- [Johannesburg](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/africa/south-africa/johannesburg/)
- [Bodrum](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/turkey/bodrum/)
- [Indonesia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/indonesia/)
- [Jakarta](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/indonesia/jakarta/)
- [Malaysia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/malaysia/)
- [Kuala Lumpur](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/malaysia/kuala-lumpur/)
- [Penang](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/malaysia/penang/)
- [Kos island](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/kos-island/)
- [Kending](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/taiwan/kending/)
- [Lyon](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/france-western-europe/lyon/)
- [Norway](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/norway/)
- [Oslo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/norway/oslo/)
- [Rhodes Island](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/greece/rhodes-island/)
- [Czech Republic](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/czech-republic/)
- [Brno](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/czech-republic/brno/)
- [Slovakia](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/slovakia/)
- [Bratislava](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/eastern-europe/slovakia/bratislava/)
- [Kuching](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/malaysia/kuching/)
- [Kota Kinabalu](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/malaysia/kota-kinabalu/)
- [Bali](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/indonesia/bali/)
- [Liverpool](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/united-kingdom/england/liverpool/)
- [Ho Chi Minh](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/vietnam/ho-chi-minh/)
- [Tennessee](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/tennessee/)
- [Nashville](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/tennessee/nashville/)
- [Monaco](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/monaco/)
- [Nice](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/europe/western-europe/france-western-europe/nice/)
- [Connecticut](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/connecticut/)
- [New Haven](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/north-america/united-states/connecticut/new-haven/)
- [Dominican Republic](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/dominican-republic/)
- [Santo Domingo](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/central-america-americas/dominican-republic/santo-domingo/)
- [Nha Trang](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/vietnam/nha-trang/)
- [Yucatan](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/americas/mexico/yucatan/)
- [Jeju Island](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/korea/jeju-island/)
- [Qatar](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/qatar/)
- [Doha](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/middle-east/qatar/doha/)
- [Takamatsu](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/takamatsu/)
- [HIroshima](https://visionsoftravel.org/category/the-world/asia/japan/hiroshima/)

## Tags

- [10000 buddhas](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/10000-buddhas/)
- [127 hours](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/127-hours/)
- [1893 expo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/1893-expo/)
- [2 days](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2-days/)
- [2009](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2009/)
- [2010](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2010/)
- [2011](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2011/)
- [2013](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2013/)
- [2014](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2014/)
- [2121 design museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2121-design-museum/)
- [2121 design sight](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/2121-design-sight/)
- [228 incident](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/228-incident/)
- [228 museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/228-museum/)
- [3 days](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/3-days/)
- [30s](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/30s/)
- [3d](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/3d/)
- [4D](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/4d/)
- [4d3n](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/4d3n/)
- [5 days](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/5-days/)
- [5 elements](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/5-elements/)
- [50 Moganshan Road](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/50-moganshan-road/)
- [500 feet dragon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/500-feet-dragon/)
- [6 days](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/6-days/)
- [7 days](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/7-days/)
- [798](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/798/)
- [7d6n](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/7d6n/)
- [8 immortals](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/8-immortals/)
- [8-2-3 Artillery battle museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/8-2-3-artillery-battle-museum/)
- [a-ma](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/a-ma/)
- [a-ma temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/a-ma-temple/)
- [AAAAA attraction](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aaaaa-attraction/)
- [abbey](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/abbey/)
- [Abbey of Saint-Remi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/abbey-of-saint-remi/)
- [aberdeen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aberdeen/)
- [aboriginal](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aboriginal/)
- [aborigines](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aborigines/)
- [above](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/above/)
- [Abraham Lincoln](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/abraham-lincoln/)
- [ABS](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/abs/)
- [Abu Shukri](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/abu-shukri/)
- [academia](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/academia/)
- [academic](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/academic/)
- [academics](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/academics/)
- [accommodation](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/accommodation/)
- [acghk](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/acghk/)
- [acre](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/acre/)
- [acrobat](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/acrobat/)
- [acrobatics](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/acrobatics/)
- [activism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/activism/)
- [adjustment](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/adjustment/)
- [Adler Planetarium](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/adler-planetarium/)
- [admiralty](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/admiralty/)
- [advertising](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/advertising/)
- [advice](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/advice/)
- [aerospace museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aerospace-museum/)
- [affordable](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/affordable/)
- [African American](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/african-american/)
- [african art](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/african-art/)
- [afternoon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/afternoon/)
- [afternoon tea](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/afternoon-tea/)
- [agenda](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/agenda/)
- [Agra](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/agra/)
- [ahava](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ahava/)
- [air force](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/air-force/)
- [Air Force Station](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/air-force-station/)
- [aircraft](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aircraft/)
- [aircraft carrier](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aircraft-carrier/)
- [aishman](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aishman/)
- [Ajisaidera](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ajisaidera/)
- [akko](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/akko/)
- [Al Aqsa](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/al-aqsa/)
- [alabama](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alabama-2/)
- [albania](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/albania-2/)
- [albanian](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/albanian/)
- [albanian family](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/albanian-family/)
- [albanian life](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/albanian-life/)
- [albert einstein](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/albert-einstein/)
- [albums](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/albums/)
- [Alcatraz Prison Tour : San Francisco](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alcatraz-prison-tour-san-francisco/)
- [alcohol](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alcohol/)
- [Alishan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alishan/)
- [Alishan National Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alishan-national-park/)
- [Allerton Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/allerton-park/)
- [alley ways](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alley-ways/)
- [alleys](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alleys/)
- [alligator](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alligator/)
- [alma zohar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alma-zohar/)
- [alona beach](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alona-beach/)
- [alpaca](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alpaca/)
- [Alt St. Alban](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/alt-st-alban/)
- [Amber Fort](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/amber-fort/)
- [america](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/america/)
- [American](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/american/)
- [American civil war](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/american-civil-war/)
- [american culture](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/american-culture/)
- [american dream](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/american-dream/)
- [american history](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/american-history/)
- [American national symbols](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/american-national-symbols/)
- [americana](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/americana/)
- [Amish](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/amish/)
- [Amsterdam](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/amsterdam/)
- [amusement](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/amusement/)
- [amusement park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/amusement-park/)
- [An Nan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/an-nan/)
- [ancestral hall](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ancestral-hall/)
- [ancient](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ancient/)
- [ancient city](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ancient-city/)
- [ancient town](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ancient-town/)
- [Ancient Village](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ancient-village/)
- [Anderson School of Management](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anderson-school-of-management/)
- [android](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/android/)
- [angel life](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/angel-life/)
- [angkor](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/angkor-2/)
- [angkor thom](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/angkor-thom/)
- [angkor wat](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/angkor-wat/)
- [anicom](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anicom/)
- [animals](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/animals/)
- [animation](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/animation/)
- [anime](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anime/)
- [Anjuna](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anjuna/)
- [Anjuna beach](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anjuna-beach/)
- [ann arbor](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ann-arbor-2/)
- [anniversary](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anniversary/)
- [anping](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anping/)
- [Anping Tainan Canal](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anping-tainan-canal/)
- [Anping Tree House](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anping-tree-house/)
- [answer](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/answer/)
- [answers](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/answers/)
- [antique](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/antique/)
- [antiques](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/antiques/)
- [antiquities](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/antiquities/)
- [anything](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/anything/)
- [apalachee](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/apalachee/)
- [apartment hunting](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/apartment-hunting/)
- [Apple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/apple/)
- [aqueducts](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aqueducts/)
- [Arab street](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arab-street/)
- [Arad](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arad/)
- [Arad Mount](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arad-mount/)
- [Arashiyama](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arashiyama/)
- [arcade](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arcade/)
- [arch](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arch/)
- [Archaeology](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/archaeology/)
- [Archeological Museum of Portrait Gallery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/archeological-museum-of-portrait-gallery/)
- [architecture](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/architecture/)
- [Arcola](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arcola/)
- [area](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/area/)
- [Arecibo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arecibo/)
- [Arecibo Obsevatory](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arecibo-obsevatory/)
- [aren](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aren/)
- [Arena Coliseo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arena-coliseo/)
- [Arizona](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arizona/)
- [arlington](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arlington/)
- [arlington house](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arlington-house/)
- [Armageddon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/armageddon/)
- [armon hanatziv](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/armon-hanatziv/)
- [aroma](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aroma/)
- [around china](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/around-china/)
- [art](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art/)
- [art basel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-basel/)
- [art cafe](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-cafe/)
- [art center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-center/)
- [art collection](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-collection/)
- [art deco](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-deco/)
- [art district](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-district/)
- [art fair](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-fair/)
- [art festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-festival/)
- [art institute](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-institute/)
- [art museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-museum/)
- [art scene](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-scene/)
- [art street](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-street/)
- [art village](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/art-village/)
- [Arthur](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arthur/)
- [Arthur M. Sackler Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arthur-m-sackler-museum/)
- [artillery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/artillery/)
- [artist](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/artist/)
- [artist village](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/artist-village/)
- [artist's house](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/artists-house/)
- [artistic](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/artistic/)
- [artists](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/artists/)
- [arts](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arts/)
- [arts district](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arts-district/)
- [arts festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arts-festival/)
- [arts in the park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arts-in-the-park/)
- [arts park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arts-park/)
- [arts village](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/arts-village/)
- [asaf avidan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/asaf-avidan/)
- [asahi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/asahi/)
- [asahi tv](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/asahi-tv/)
- [ashkenazi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ashkenazi/)
- [Asia](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/asia/)
- [Asia-Israel connections](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/asia-in-israel/)
- [asian art](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/asian-art/)
- [Atari](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/atari/)
- [attachment](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/attachment/)
- [attempt](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/attempt/)
- [attractions](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/attractions/)
- [Austin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/austin/)
- [Auto](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/auto/)
- [Autumn](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/autumn/)
- [Avatamsaka World](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/avatamsaka-world/)
- [avdat](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/avdat/)
- [avenue of stars](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/avenue-of-stars/)
- [aviary](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aviary/)
- [aviv gefen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aviv-gefen/)
- [Ayasofya](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ayasofya/)
- [城隍庙](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/城隍庙/)
- [aztec](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/aztec/)
- [大鹏所城](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/大鹏所城/)
- [上海商城剧场](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/上海商城剧场/)
- [中山公園](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/中山公園/)
- [东方明珠塔](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/东方明珠塔/)
- [东方明珠广播电视塔](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/东方明珠广播电视塔/)
- [Babylonians](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/babylonians/)
- [Bacardi Distillery Tour](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bacardi-distillery-tour/)
- [back lake](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/back-lake/)
- [back to the future](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/back-to-the-future/)
- [badaling](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/badaling/)
- [bahai](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bahai/)
- [Bahai religion](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bahai-religion/)
- [Bahá’u’lláh](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bahaullah/)
- [baihe](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/baihe/)
- [baiyun](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/baiyun/)
- [bakery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bakery/)
- [Balabasta Festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/balabasta-festival/)
- [Balboa Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/balboa-park/)
- [Balclutha](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/balclutha/)
- [balkan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/balkan/)
- [balkans](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/balkans-2/)
- [baltimore](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/baltimore-2/)
- [Bamboo Forest](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bamboo-forest/)
- [Bangalore](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bangalore/)
- [bansko](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bansko/)
- [bao lai](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bao-lai/)
- [bao-an temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bao-an-temple/)
- [baoan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/baoan/)
- [Baoan Stadium](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/baoan-stadium/)
- [baphuon temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/baphuon-temple/)
- [bar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bar/)
- [barbie](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/barbie/)
- [Barclays Center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/barclays-center/)
- [bars](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bars/)
- [basel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/basel/)
- [Basilica](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/basilica/)
- [Basilica Minore del Santo Niño](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/basilica-minore-del-santo-nino/)
- [Basilique Saint-Remi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/basilique-saint-remi/)
- [Bata Shoe Company](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bata-shoe-company/)
- [Bata Shoe Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bata-shoe-museum/)
- [batmobile](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/batmobile/)
- [battle](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/battle/)
- [battle array](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/battle-array/)
- [battles](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/battles/)
- [Bavaria](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bavaria/)
- [bay views](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bay-views/)
- [bayon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bayon/)
- [bazaar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bazaar/)
- [Bái Yún Gùan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bai-yun-guan/)
- [bbq](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bbq/)
- [bbqs](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bbqs/)
- [beach](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beach/)
- [beaches](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beaches/)
- [Beacon Hill](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beacon-hill/)
- [beat it](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beat-it/)
- [beautiful](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beautiful/)
- [beautiful places](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beautiful-places/)
- [beautiful view](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beautiful-view/)
- [beauty](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beauty/)
- [bed and breakfast](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bed-and-breakfast/)
- [Beduin market](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beduin-market/)
- [beer](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beer/)
- [beer museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beer-museum/)
- [Beer Sheva](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beer-sheva/)
- [Beersheba](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beersheba/)
- [bei hai](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bei-hai/)
- [Bei Shan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bei-shan/)
- [beifeng hill](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beifeng-hill/)
- [beijing](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beijing/)
- [beijing opera](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beijing-opera/)
- [Beijing Temple of Confucius](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beijing-temple-of-confucius/)
- [Beijing University](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beijing-university/)
- [being](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/being/)
- [beit avichai](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beit-avichai/)
- [Beit Guvrin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beit-guvrin/)
- [beitou](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/beitou/)
- [bektash](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bektash/)
- [bektashi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bektashi/)
- [bektashism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bektashism/)
- [believe it or not](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/believe-it-or-not/)
- [bell park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bell-park/)
- [bella gaia](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bella-gaia/)
- [ben gurion](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ben-gurion/)
- [ben gurion university](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ben-gurion-university/)
- [benjamin netanyahu](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/benjamin-netanyahu/)
- [berat](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/berat-2/)
- [berati](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/berati/)
- [berkeley university](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/berkeley-university/)
- [best](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/best/)
- [Betel Nut Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/betel-nut-park/)
- [betrayal](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/betrayal/)
- [bi-city biennale](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bi-city-biennale/)
- [bian lian](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bian-lian/)
- [bicycle](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bicycle/)
- [Big Buddha](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/big-buddha/)
- [Big Crater](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/big-crater/)
- [big laughing buddha](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/big-laughing-buddha/)
- [bike](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bike/)
- [Bing Lang Gu](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bing-lang-gu/)
- [bird garden](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bird-garden/)
- [bird market](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bird-market/)
- [Bird on the Wire](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bird-on-the-wire/)
- [bird watching](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bird-watching/)
- [birds](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/birds/)
- [Bishan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bishan/)
- [bitola](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bitola/)
- [bizarre food](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bizarre-food/)
- [black dog cafe](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/black-dog-cafe/)
- [black eggs](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/black-eggs/)
- [black field](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/black-field/)
- [black icecream](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/black-icecream/)
- [blackdog](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blackdog/)
- [blacksmith town](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blacksmith-town/)
- [Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blaine-kerns-mardi-gras-world/)
- [Blandy-les-Tours](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blandy-les-tours/)
- [Blanton Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blanton-museum/)
- [blog](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blog/)
- [Blogging](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blogging/)
- [Blue Mosque](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blue-mosque/)
- [blue parrot](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blue-parrot/)
- [blues](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blues/)
- [blues bar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/blues-bar/)
- [BMW](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bmw/)
- [BMW World](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bmw-world/)
- [boardwalk](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boardwalk/)
- [boat](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boat/)
- [boat festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boat-festival/)
- [boat house](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boat-house/)
- [boat people](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boat-people/)
- [boat tour](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boat-tour/)
- [boat trip](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boat-trip/)
- [body](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/body/)
- [bohol](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bohol-2/)
- [Bois de Vincennes](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bois-de-vincennes/)
- [book](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/book/)
- [book fair](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/book-fair/)
- [books](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/books/)
- [booth business school](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/booth-business-school/)
- [border](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/border/)
- [bosphorus](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bosphorus/)
- [Bosque de Chapultepek](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bosque-de-chapultepek/)
- [Boston](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boston/)
- [boston harbor](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boston-harbor/)
- [Boston Naval Shipyard](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boston-naval-shipyard/)
- [Boston Navy Yard](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boston-navy-yard/)
- [botanic gardens](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/botanic-gardens/)
- [botanical gardens](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/botanical-gardens/)
- [boxer rebellion](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boxer-rebellion/)
- [boxers](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/boxers/)
- [brand](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/brand/)
- [breakfast](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/breakfast/)
- [Breath-taking](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/breath-taking/)
- [brewery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/brewery/)
- [bridge](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bridge/)
- [british](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/british/)
- [British consulate](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/british-consulate/)
- [bronze buddha](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bronze-buddha/)
- [brooklyn](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/brooklyn/)
- [brooklyn museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/brooklyn-museum/)
- [bruce lee](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bruce-lee/)
- [BTW](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/btw/)
- [buddha](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddha/)
- [Buddha statue](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddha-statue/)
- [Buddha Tooth Relic Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddha-tooth-relic-museum/)
- [Buddha Tooth Relic Temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddha-tooth-relic-temple/)
- [buddhaism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddhaism/)
- [Buddhas](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddhas/)
- [buddhism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddhism/)
- [Buddhist temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buddhist-temple/)
- [budva](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/budva/)
- [buggy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buggy/)
- [building](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/building/)
- [buildings](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/buildings/)
- [bulgaria](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bulgaria-2/)
- [bun festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bun-festival/)
- [bund](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bund/)
- [bund sightseeing tunnel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bund-sightseeing-tunnel/)
- [burma](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/burma/)
- [burning](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/burning/)
- [bus](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/bus/)
- [Busch-Reisinger Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/busch-reisinger-museum/)
- [business](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/business/)
- [business in china](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/business-in-china/)
- [business school](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/business-school/)
- [butterflies](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/butterflies/)
- [Butterfly](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/butterfly/)
- [cable car](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cable-car/)
- [Cabo Rojo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cabo-rojo/)
- [Cabrillo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cabrillo/)
- [California](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/california/)
- [cambodia](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cambodia-2/)
- [cambugahay](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cambugahay/)
- [camera](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/camera/)
- [camping](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/camping/)
- [campus](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/campus/)
- [canada](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/canada-2/)
- [canadian side](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/canadian-side/)
- [canal](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/canal/)
- [Canal House Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/canal-house-museum/)
- [Canal Town](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/canal-town/)
- [canals](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/canals/)
- [Candolim beach](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/candolim-beach/)
- [cannons](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cannons/)
- [cantonese](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cantonese/)
- [Cape Canaveral](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cape-canaveral/)
- [capital](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/capital/)
- [capitol](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/capitol/)
- [car](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/car/)
- [car industry](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/car-industry/)
- [carbon market](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/carbon-market/)
- [cards](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cards/)
- [caribbean bay](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/caribbean-bay/)
- [Caribbean National Forest](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/caribbean-national-forest/)
- [Carnavalet Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/carnavalet-museum/)
- [carnival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/carnival/)
- [cars](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cars/)
- [cartoon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cartoon/)
- [Casa](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/casa/)
- [Casa Armstrong-Poventud](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/casa-armstrong-poventud/)
- [Casa Bacardi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/casa-bacardi/)
- [case study](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/case-study/)
- [casino](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/casino/)
- [casinos](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/casinos/)
- [Castel Sant'Angelo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/castel-santangelo/)
- [Castillo de San Marcos](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/castillo-de-san-marcos/)
- [Castillo San Cristobal](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/castillo-san-cristobal/)
- [castle](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/castle/)
- [Castle of the Holy Angel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/castle-of-the-holy-angel/)
- [castles](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/castles/)
- [cat street](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cat-street/)
- [cathedral](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cathedral/)
- [Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cathedral-of-saint-john-the-baptist/)
- [cathedrals](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cathedrals/)
- [catherdral](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/catherdral/)
- [causeway bay](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/causeway-bay/)
- [caves](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/caves/)
- [Cà d'Zan Mansion](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ca-dzan-mansion/)
- [cebu](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cebu-2/)
- [cebu city](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cebu-city/)
- [celebration](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/celebration/)
- [celebrations](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/celebrations/)
- [cellar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cellar/)
- [cemeteries](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cemeteries/)
- [cemetery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cemetery/)
- [censorship](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/censorship/)
- [center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/center/)
- [central](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central/)
- [central hong kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-hong-kong/)
- [Central Israel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-israel/)
- [central library](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-library/)
- [central market](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-market/)
- [central mountains](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-mountains/)
- [central park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-park/)
- [central Tel Aviv](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-tel-aviv/)
- [central tokyo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/central-tokyo/)
- [Centre Pompidou](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/centre-pompidou/)
- [ceramic workshop](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ceramic-workshop/)
- [ceramics](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ceramics/)
- [ceramics cultural park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ceramics-cultural-park/)
- [ceramics museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ceramics-museum/)
- [ceremony](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ceremony/)
- [cetinje](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cetinje/)
- [chabad](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chabad/)
- [chagall](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chagall/)
- [Champagne](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/champagne/)
- [Champaign](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/champaign/)
- [chance](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chance/)
- [Chang](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chang/)
- [Chang Kai Shek Airport](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chang-kai-shek-airport/)
- [Changling Tomb](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/changling-tomb/)
- [channel 2](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/channel-2/)
- [channel 2 news](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/channel-2-news/)
- [chao nation](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chao-nation/)
- [chaoyang park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chaoyang-park/)
- [Chapora Fort](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chapora-fort/)
- [Chapultepec Castle](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chapultepec-castle/)
- [Chapultepec Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chapultepec-park/)
- [Chapungu](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chapungu/)
- [charcoal doctor](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/charcoal-doctor/)
- [Charles Deering](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/charles-deering/)
- [Charlestown Navy Yard](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/charlestown-navy-yard/)
- [charming](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/charming/)
- [Château](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chateau/)
- [Château de Fontainebleau](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chateau-de-fontainebleau/)
- [Château de Versailles](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chateau-de-versailles/)
- [Château of Vincennes](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chateau-of-vincennes/)
- [Château Vaux le Vicomte](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chateau-vaux-le-vicomte/)
- [che kung temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/che-kung-temple/)
- [cheap](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheap/)
- [checkpoint](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/checkpoint/)
- [cheese](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheese/)
- [cheese museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheese-museum/)
- [chelsea](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chelsea/)
- [chen clan academy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chen-clan-academy/)
- [Cheng Ching Lake](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheng-ching-lake/)
- [cheng huang miao](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheng-huang-miao/)
- [Cheng Kung](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheng-kung/)
- [Chenghuang Temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chenghuang-temple/)
- [cheng_kung_university](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheng_kung_university/)
- [cherry blossom](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cherry-blossom/)
- [cheung chau](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheung-chau/)
- [cheung chau tung beach](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cheung-chau-tung-beach/)
- [chi lin nunnery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chi-lin-nunnery/)
- [Chi Ming Tang Temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chi-ming-tang-temple/)
- [chi nan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chi-nan/)
- [Chi Nan Temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chi-nan-temple/)
- [Chi Nan Temple Visiting Chi Nan Temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chi-nan-temple-visiting-chi-nan-temple/)
- [chiang kai shek](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chiang-kai-shek/)
- [chicago](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chicago-2/)
- [Chicago Architecture Foundation](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chicago-architecture-foundation/)
- [chicken](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chicken/)
- [chih nan temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chih-nan-temple/)
- [chihpen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chihpen/)
- [chikan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chikan/)
- [childhood memories](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/childhood-memories/)
- [Chilling](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chilling/)
- [chilling out](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chilling-out/)
- [Chimei](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chimei/)
- [Chimei Corporation](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chimei-corporation/)
- [Chimei Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chimei-museum/)
- [chimelong paradise](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chimelong-paradise/)
- [China](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/china/)
- [china gate](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/china-gate/)
- [china national day](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/china-national-day/)
- [China Shao-Lin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/china-shao-lin/)
- [china town](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/china-town/)
- [chinee new year](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinee-new-year/)
- [chinese](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese/)
- [chinese academics](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-academics/)
- [chinese army](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-army/)
- [Chinese art](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-art/)
- [chinese artists](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-artists/)
- [chinese communist party](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-communist-party/)
- [Chinese culture](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-culture/)
- [chinese dead sea](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-dead-sea/)
- [chinese economy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-economy/)
- [Chinese festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-festival/)
- [chinese folk](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-folk/)
- [chinese food](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-food/)
- [chinese garden](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-garden/)
- [Chinese gardens](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-gardens/)
- [chinese gate](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-gate/)
- [chinese growth](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-growth/)
- [chinese guy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-guy/)
- [chinese history](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-history/)
- [chinese house](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-house/)
- [Chinese immigrants](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-immigrants/)
- [Chinese immigrants museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-immigrants-museum/)
- [chinese medicine](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-medicine/)
- [chinese music](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-music/)
- [Chinese mythology](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-mythology/)
- [chinese new year](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-new-year/)
- [Chinese opera](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-opera/)
- [chinese people](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-people/)
- [Chinese restaurant](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-restaurant/)
- [chinese snacks](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-snacks/)
- [Chinese Studies](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-studies/)
- [chinese style](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-style/)
- [chinese tourism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-tourism/)
- [chinese tourists](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-tourists/)
- [chinese university of hong kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-university-of-hong-kong/)
- [Chinese-Taiwanese Gods](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese-taiwanese-gods/)
- [chinese_language_center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese_language_center/)
- [chinese_students](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chinese_students/)
- [Chiradelli Square](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chiradelli-square/)
- [chishang](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chishang/)
- [chiufen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chiufen/)
- [chiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chiwan/)
- [chiwan tin hau temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chiwan-tin-hau-temple/)
- [chocholate hills](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chocholate-hills/)
- [chocolate](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chocolate/)
- [Chocolate Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chocolate-museum/)
- [chocolate world](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chocolate-world/)
- [choice](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/choice/)
- [choir](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/choir/)
- [chora](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chora/)
- [Christ](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christ/)
- [Christ College](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christ-college/)
- [Christ College Psychology Cinema conference Bangalore](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christ-college-psychology-cinema-conference-bangalore/)
- [christian quarter](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christian-quarter/)
- [christianity](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christianity/)
- [christians](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christians/)
- [christmas](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christmas/)
- [Christmas lights](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/christmas-lights/)
- [Chua Ba Thien Hau](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chua-ba-thien-hau/)
- [Chuan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chuan/)
- [chung tai chan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/chung-tai-chan/)
- [church](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/church/)
- [Church of Revelation](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/church-of-revelation/)
- [church of saint john](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/church-of-saint-john/)
- [Church of St. Francis of Assissi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/church-of-st-francis-of-assissi/)
- [church of the redeemer](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/church-of-the-redeemer/)
- [Church of the Saviour](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/church-of-the-saviour/)
- [Church of the Transfiguration](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/church-of-the-transfiguration/)
- [Churches](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/churches/)
- [ci lake](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ci-lake/)
- [cihu](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cihu/)
- [cijin island](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cijin-island/)
- [Cing](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cing/)
- [circular path](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/circular-path/)
- [circus museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/circus-museum/)
- [cities in India](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cities-in-india/)
- [city](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city/)
- [city center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-center/)
- [city god](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-god/)
- [city god temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-god-temple/)
- [city hall](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-hall/)
- [City Lake Udaipur](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-lake-udaipur/)
- [city of david](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-of-david/)
- [city of dreams](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-of-dreams/)
- [City Palace](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-palace/)
- [city university of hong kong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-university-of-hong-kong/)
- [city views](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-views/)
- [city walk](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-walk/)
- [city walls](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/city-walls/)
- [Civil Defense](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/civil-defense/)
- [civil war](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/civil-war/)
- [clan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/clan/)
- [class](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/class/)
- [Claude Monet](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/claude-monet/)
- [clear water bay](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/clear-water-bay/)
- [cliff](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cliff/)
- [Clockenflap Music Festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/clockenflap-music-festival/)
- [Cloud Forest](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cloud-forest/)
- [Cloud Gate](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cloud-gate/)
- [clouds](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/clouds/)
- [clubbing](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/clubbing/)
- [clubs](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/clubs/)
- [coal hill](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coal-hill/)
- [coastal cross island](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coastal-cross-island/)
- [coastal defense](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coastal-defense/)
- [coastline](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coastline/)
- [Cochin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cochin/)
- [cock fighting](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cock-fighting/)
- [coconut wine](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coconut-wine/)
- [coex](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coex/)
- [coffee](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coffee/)
- [coffee shop](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coffee-shop/)
- [cold war](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cold-war/)
- [collection](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/collection/)
- [Cologne](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cologne/)
- [Cologne Cathedral](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cologne-cathedral/)
- [colonial](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/colonial/)
- [colonial architecture](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/colonial-architecture/)
- [colonial building](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/colonial-building/)
- [colonialism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/colonialism/)
- [colored sand](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/colored-sand/)
- [Colt Tower](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/colt-tower/)
- [Columbia University](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/columbia-university/)
- [com](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/com/)
- [Combat](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/combat/)
- [comedy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/comedy/)
- [comic books](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/comic-books/)
- [comic world](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/comic-world/)
- [comics](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/comics/)
- [common park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/common-park/)
- [Communists](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/communists/)
- [community](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/community/)
- [complain](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/complain/)
- [complaints](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/complaints/)
- [Complejo Turístico Castillo Serrallés](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/complejo-turistico-castillo-serralles/)
- [complex](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/complex/)
- [computer](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/computer/)
- [Computer History Museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/computer-history-museum/)
- [computer market](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/computer-market/)
- [computers](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/computers/)
- [concept](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/concept/)
- [concert](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/concert/)
- [concert hall](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/concert-hall/)
- [condom world](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/condom-world/)
- [confucian temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/confucian-temple/)
- [confucianism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/confucianism/)
- [Confucius](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/confucius/)
- [Confucius Tainan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/confucius-tainan/)
- [confucius temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/confucius-temple/)
- [Confucius Temple Tainan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/confucius-temple-tainan/)
- [confucius_temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/confucius_temple/)
- [conservation](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/conservation/)
- [Conservatory of Flowers](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/conservatory-of-flowers/)
- [Constitution Plaza](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/constitution-plaza/)
- [Contemporary](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/contemporary/)
- [contemporary art](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/contemporary-art/)
- [cooked-food stalls](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cooked-food-stalls/)
- [cooking nanta](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cooking-nanta/)
- [copland](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/copland/)
- [copy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/copy/)
- [copy cats](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/copy-cats/)
- [coral](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coral/)
- [coral castle](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coral-castle/)
- [corella](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/corella/)
- [Cornell University](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cornell-university/)
- [corner](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/corner/)
- [Corning](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/corning/)
- [Coronado Beach](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coronado-beach/)
- [Cosanti Foundation Artist Colony](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosanti-foundation-artist-colony/)
- [cosplay](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay/)
- [cosplay anime](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay-anime/)
- [Cosplay club](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay-club/)
- [cosplay costumes](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay-costumes/)
- [cosplay couples](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay-couples/)
- [cosplay girls](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay-girls/)
- [Cosplay photos](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay-photos/)
- [cosplay players](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplay-players/)
- [cosplayers](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplayers/)
- [cosplaying](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cosplaying/)
- [costumes](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/costumes/)
- [couchsurfing](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/couchsurfing/)
- [Coulée verte](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coulee-verte/)
- [Council](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/council/)
- [country](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/country/)
- [country park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/country-park/)
- [country trail](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/country-trail/)
- [countryside](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/countryside/)
- [couples](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/couples/)
- [course](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/course/)
- [couture](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/couture/)
- [Cove](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cove/)
- [covered bazaar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/covered-bazaar/)
- [Coyoacan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/coyoacan/)
- [cracking in berlin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cracking-in-berlin/)
- [crater](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/crater/)
- [Crazy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/crazy/)
- [creative park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/creative-park/)
- [creativity center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/creativity-center/)
- [croatia](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/croatia-2/)
- [crowded](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/crowded/)
- [Crown Fountain](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/crown-fountain/)
- [Cruceta del Vigía](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cruceta-del-vigia/)
- [cruise](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cruise/)
- [cruize](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cruize/)
- [cruizeship](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cruizeship/)
- [Crusader Fortress](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/crusader-fortress/)
- [Crying wall](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/crying-wall/)
- [crypt](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/crypt/)
- [cuhk](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cuhk/)
- [cultural centre](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cultural-centre/)
- [cultural district](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cultural-district/)
- [cultural events](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cultural-events/)
- [cultural park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cultural-park/)
- [cultural street](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cultural-street/)
- [culture](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/culture/)
- [culture district](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/culture-district/)
- [culture village](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/culture-village/)
- [culture zone](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/culture-zone/)
- [culture. tourist](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/culture-tourist/)
- [cultures](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cultures/)
- [Cutler](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/cutler/)
- [獅山炮陳地](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/獅山炮陳地/)
- [紫金山](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/紫金山/)
- [翟山坑道](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/翟山坑道/)
- [狮子林](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/狮子林/)
- [白雲觀](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/白雲觀/)
- [da fen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/da-fen/)
- [da meisha](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/da-meisha/)
- [da vinchi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/da-vinchi/)
- [Da Vinci](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/da-vinci/)
- [dad](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dad/)
- [dafen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dafen/)
- [Dafna](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dafna/)
- [dai pai dong](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dai-pai-dong/)
- [Dai Tien Wu Wang Temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dai-tien-wu-wang-temple/)
- [Daien ji](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/daien-ji/)
- [dali](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dali/)
- [Daliang Town](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/daliang-town/)
- [dan river](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dan-river/)
- [dan springs](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dan-springs/)
- [Danang](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/danang/)
- [dance](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dance/)
- [dancing](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dancing/)
- [danshui](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/danshui/)
- [daoism](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/daoism/)
- [dapeng bay](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dapeng-bay/)
- [Dapeng Fortress](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dapeng-fortress/)
- [Dapeng Town](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dapeng-town/)
- [Dark](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dark/)
- [dashanghai](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dashanghai/)
- [dating at hkust](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dating-at-hkust/)
- [Day](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/day/)
- [day trip](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/day-trip/)
- [daytona beach](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/daytona-beach/)
- [daytrip](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/daytrip/)
- [de Verzy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/de-verzy/)
- [dead sea](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dead-sea/)
- [Deck](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/deck/)
- [deer](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/deer/)
- [defense](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/defense/)
- [Delhi](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/delhi/)
- [delorean](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/delorean/)
- [democracy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/democracy/)
- [demonstration](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/demonstration/)
- [Den Haag](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/den-haag/)
- [Dennis Gabor](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dennis-gabor/)
- [departure](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/departure/)
- [dervish](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dervish/)
- [desert](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/desert/)
- [Desert Garden](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/desert-garden/)
- [design](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/design/)
- [design center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/design-center/)
- [Design in Motion](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/design-in-motion/)
- [dessert](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dessert/)
- [destrehan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/destrehan/)
- [detached palace](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/detached-palace/)
- [detour](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/detour/)
- [DeVoe Moore](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/devoe-moore/)
- [df](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/df/)
- [Dialou](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dialou/)
- [diamond hill](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/diamond-hill/)
- [diaolou](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/diaolou/)
- [dihua](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dihua/)
- [dim sum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dim-sum/)
- [Dimona](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dimona/)
- [Dingling Tomb](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dingling-tomb/)
- [disappointed](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/disappointed/)
- [disney land](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/disney-land/)
- [distillery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/distillery/)
- [district](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/district/)
- [diversity](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/diversity/)
- [do me](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/do-me/)
- [doctor](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/doctor/)
- [Doi Suthep](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/doi-suthep/)
- [dollma teqe](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dollma-teqe/)
- [dolphins](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dolphins/)
- [domaniale](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/domaniale/)
- [dome](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dome/)
- [Dome of the Rock](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dome-of-the-rock/)
- [dominican monastery](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dominican-monastery/)
- [dominicans](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dominicans/)
- [donald tsang](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/donald-tsang/)
- [doner](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/doner/)
- [dongdaeumun](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dongdaeumun/)
- [dongguan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dongguan/)
- [donghuamen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/donghuamen/)
- [Donnie Yen](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/donnie-yen/)
- [doors](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/doors/)
- [dor](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dor/)
- [Doraemon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/doraemon/)
- [dow museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dow-museum/)
- [downtown](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/downtown/)
- [downtown Austin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/downtown-austin/)
- [dpp](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dpp/)
- [dragon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dragon/)
- [Dragon Boat Festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dragon-boat-festival/)
- [Dragon Boat Festival Tainan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dragon-boat-festival-tainan/)
- [dragon dance](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dragon-dance/)
- [dragon's back](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dragons-back/)
- [dream mall](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dream-mall/)
- [drinking](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/drinking/)
- [drinking water](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/drinking-water/)
- [drinks](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/drinks/)
- [drive](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/drive/)
- [driving](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/driving/)
- [drum tower](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/drum-tower/)
- [Duanwu Festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/duanwu-festival/)
- [dubrovnik](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dubrovnik-2/)
- [Dumaguete](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dumaguete/)
- [Dumaguete Belfry](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dumaguete-belfry/)
- [dumbbell island](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dumbbell-island/)
- [duolun](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/duolun/)
- [duolun road](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/duolun-road/)
- [Duryea](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/duryea/)
- [Dutch](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dutch/)
- [dwarf beeches](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/dwarf-beeches/)
- [Early Bronze Age](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/early-bronze-age/)
- [early morning](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/early-morning/)
- [earth](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/earth/)
- [east](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/east/)
- [east coast](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/east-coast/)
- [east florida](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/east-florida/)
- [east lakeview](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/east-lakeview/)
- [easter](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/easter/)
- [Eastern](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eastern/)
- [eastern jerusalem](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eastern-jerusalem/)
- [Eastern medicine](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eastern-medicine/)
- [Eastern Paris](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eastern-paris/)
- [eastern taiwan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eastern-taiwan/)
- [east_asian_countries](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/east_asian_countries/)
- [eating](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eating/)
- [ebisu](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ebisu/)
- [economy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/economy/)
- [Eddie Lau](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eddie-lau/)
- [edo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/edo/)
- [education](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/education/)
- [education system](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/education-system/)
- [Edward Leedskalnin](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/edward-leedskalnin/)
- [efrat gosh](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/efrat-gosh/)
- [egyptian bazaar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/egyptian-bazaar/)
- [Eiffel Tower](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eiffel-tower/)
- [einstein](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/einstein/)
- [El Faro Park](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/el-faro-park/)
- [El Morro](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/el-morro/)
- [El Yunque National Forest](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/el-yunque-national-forest/)
- [el-jazzar](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/el-jazzar/)
- [Eldrige Street](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eldrige-street/)
- [electric](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/electric/)
- [electronics](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/electronics/)
- [elements](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/elements/)
- [elephant hill](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/elephant-hill/)
- [elevator](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/elevator/)
- [Emek HaMatzlevah](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/emek-hamatzlevah/)
- [emek refaim](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/emek-refaim/)
- [empty](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/empty/)
- [empty house](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/empty-house/)
- [encounter](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/encounter/)
- [Engakuji Temple](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/engakuji-temple/)
- [engine](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/engine/)
- [England](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/england/)
- [english](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/english/)
- [english tea](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/english-tea/)
- [entertainment](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/entertainment/)
- [environment](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/environment/)
- [epcot center](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/epcot-center/)
- [Escher in Het Paleis](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/escher-in-het-paleis/)
- [Estate](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/estate/)
- [estates](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/estates/)
- [Eternal](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eternal/)
- [eternal golden castle](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eternal-golden-castle/)
- [Ethnology](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ethnology/)
- [Eureka](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/eureka/)
- [europe](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/europe/)
- [europe street](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/europe-street/)
- [european](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/european/)
- [event](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/event/)
- [everglades](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/everglades/)
- [everland](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/everland/)
- [everyday life](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/everyday-life/)
- [everything](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/everything/)
- [exchange](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/exchange/)
- [exhibition](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/exhibition/)
- [exhibitions](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/exhibitions/)
- [exhibits](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/exhibits/)
- [expats](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/expats/)
- [expo](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/expo/)
- [exposition](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/exposition/)
- [extreme food](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/extreme-food/)
- [觀音](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/觀音/)
- [鶴岡八幡宮](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/鶴岡八幡宮/)
- [赤湾左炮台](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/赤湾左炮台/)
- [金瓜石](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/金瓜石/)
- [長谷寺](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/長谷寺/)
- [雍和宮](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/雍和宮/)
- [face changing](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/face-changing/)
- [faces](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/faces/)
- [factory](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/factory/)
- [fair](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fair/)
- [Fairchild](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fairchild/)
- [fairy](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fairy/)
- [fairy lake](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fairy-lake/)
- [Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens Shenzhen Hongfa](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fairy-lake-botanical-gardens-shenzhen-hongfa/)
- [fake art](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fake-art/)
- [fakes](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fakes/)
- [falafel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/falafel/)
- [family](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/family/)
- [famous street](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/famous-street/)
- [Faneuil Hall](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/faneuil-hall/)
- [Faneuil Hall Marketplace](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/faneuil-hall-marketplace/)
- [fang clan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fang-clan/)
- [fangjia](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fangjia/)
- [fangliao](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fangliao/)
- [Fanling](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fanling/)
- [far east art](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/far-east-art/)
- [farm](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/farm/)
- [farmers' market](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/farmers-market/)
- [fashion](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fashion/)
- [fat tuesday](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fat-tuesday/)
- [Fatehpur](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fatehpur/)
- [Fatehpur Sikri](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fatehpur-sikri/)
- [feet massage](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/feet-massage/)
- [Felisa Rincon de Gautier](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/felisa-rincon-de-gautier/)
- [Feng Jian](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/feng-jian/)
- [feng shui](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/feng-shui/)
- [feng shui hill](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/feng-shui-hill/)
- [ferris wheel](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/ferris-wheel/)
- [festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/festival/)
- [festival walk](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/festival-walk/)
- [Field](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/field/)
- [Field Museum of Natural History](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/field-museum-of-natural-history/)
- [figurines](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/figurines/)
- [Fili](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fili/)
- [film](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/film/)
- [film festival](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/film-festival/)
- [fine arts](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fine-arts/)
- [fine arts museum](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fine-arts-museum/)
- [finger hill](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/finger-hill/)
- [Finger Lakes](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/finger-lakes/)
- [fire](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fire/)
- [fire dragon](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fire-dragon/)
- [fire massage](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fire-massage/)
- [fire water](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fire-water/)
- [firework](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/firework/)
- [fireworks](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fireworks/)
- [First We Take Manhattan](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/first-we-take-manhattan/)
- [fish](https://visionsoftravel.org/tag/fish/)