The modern infrastructure of the Waterfront Cape Town, South Africa emerged in the early 90s during the apartheid era when the port was boycotted. Besides hotels and shopping centers, restaurants and a brewery are the locations for numerous entertainment opportunities. Smaller museums like the Two Oceans Aquarium as well as the busy boat traffic and the numerous […]
People’s Congress Hall in Chongqing – China
Chongqing is the gateway to the western regions of China. The People’s Congress Hall ( 人民大会堂 )with the adjacent square is the center of the city. The Congress Hall is used as a communication center. Modern electronic equipment is used to provide wide segments of the population with the latest news. It is also very enjoyable […]
CN Tower Toronto – Canada
Before the glittering facade of the Finance and Business District next to the Rogers Centre rises the huge 1,815 ft tall CN Tower, the landmark of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. On the CN Tower the eyes wander automatically across the skyline of downtown with the mighty skyscrapers of banks, insurance companies and consulting firms. In […]
Lower Town Quebec – Canada
Quebec in the province of the same name is the most French of Canadian cities and the oldest European settlement in Canada at all, now with a three quarter of a million inhabitants. The city of Quebec is divided in an Upper Town and Lower Town – Basse Ville – which are linked by the […]
Rust a picturesque place in Austria
Rust is the most picturesque place on Lake Neusiedl in Austria. Rust is primarily known for its storks nesting on almost any chimney. In the meantime bike excursions are a standard program for holidaymakers in Burgenland. The beautiful courtyards, decorated with plants and craftwork are often used as wine garden, the so called Heurigen garden. […]
The Mani Peninsula – Greece
The Mani peninsula is the southernmost part of the Peloponnese – the middle finger – and one of the most inaccessible parts of Greece. None of the many conquerors could stay in the Mani for a long time since it was ruled by family clans which were often engaged in piracy. In addition, the life […]