Syntagma Square
11:14 11/01/2016
Syntagma Square is the cornerstone of Greece's democratic legacy. Parliament is here, as is the tassle-toed Presidential Guard in their pleated tunics. The area is also a major artery for...
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Basilica Cistern
10:57 11/01/2016
In the deepest, darkest recesses beneath Sultanahmet Square lies an amazing relic rescued from the oceans of time. 7,000 slaves gave their blood, sweat and tears building these subterranean caverns,...
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Dolmabahce Palace
10:38 11/01/2016
285-room apartments are hard to come by, but that’s exactly what Sultan Abdülmecid I was after. In 1856, he, his wife, children and pet hamster moved in with 6 other sultans. Built with a blend...

Suleymaniye Mosque
10:32 11/01/2016
Süleyman the Magnificent’s (1520–66) taste was pretty … well, magnificent. Despite having wealth beyond imagination, his refined taste inspired this mosque’s minimal design, allowing simple...
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CAPC Musee d'Art Contemporain
15:44 08/01/2016
First-time visitors might feel like they’ve stumbled into an old cathedral. The CAPC feels ecclesiastical on account of the vaulted ceilings and stone arches, but it was originally built in...

Santa Croce
15:31 08/01/2016
Science and telescopes almost cost Galileo a Christian funeral. His head finally found rest beneath a tombstone in this Franciscan Basilica. His ghost’s in good company (Rossini, Machiavelli)...
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Alcazar Palace
12:31 08/01/2016
The Alcázar practically coined the term “palatial”. This royal residence is a maze of interconnecting courtyards and chambers. Gentle birdsong and trickling fountain sounds waft through...

Place Georges Pompidou
11:01 08/01/2016
In 1969 French President Georges Pompidou launched the idea of creating a new cultural institution in Paris dedicated to modern art. hosting reviews
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Hamburger Kunsthalle
14:51 07/01/2016
“We have art in order not to die of the truth.” Seems a bit extreme, but maybe Nietzsche had a point. Either way, if the truth’s getting you down, this massive museum offers plenty of...
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Top 20 Places in Australia For Your Bucket List
13:02 07/01/2016
After recently finishing an 18-month road trip around Australia I’m often asked what are the top places in Australia to visit? And what experiences...
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