A popular Eco-friendly means of transportation in Hanoi are the rickshaws. Meanwhile, they is also available with electrical support. In July 2010, Hanoi’s 1000th birthday, the offer was extended by electric cars, the reminiscent of a golf buggy. During our tour through the tourist center of Hanoi, we discovered a booth that offers sightseeing tours […]
Tourist Center of Hanoi by Day and Night
The tourist center of Hanoi includes the old town and the area around the Hoan Kiem Lake. Old town The old neighborhoods, that have largely withstood the colonisation of France and the bombing of the Americans during the Vietnam war, house a huge number of small businesses, hotels, restaurants and bars. The lively traffic makes […]
Torre del Oro and Plaza de Toros in Seville
We walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir while spring shows its best side. From afar we admire the Puente del Alamillo, the first cable-stayed bridge in the world without rear anchoring. It was designed for the Expo 1992. Already from afar our view goes towards the Torre del Oro It is uncertain how the […]
Visiting the Alcazar of Seville
The Alcazar of Seville, the Royal Palace, is located at the end of the old town of Seville, directly opposite the cathedral. Originally it was built as a fortified palace by Abd-al-Rahman III, Emir and Caliph of Córdoba, in 913. In the 11th century, Al-Mutamid, the king of Seville built the Alcázar, or what he […]
Royal Palace and Wat Preah Keo – Phnom Penh
Upon entering the grounds of the Royal Palace, we are pleasantly surprised to find less hustle and bustle than in the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It reminds us of the good old days, when there were not yet such big tourist crowds in Asia. You still have a quiet moment for the visit and you […]
Temple of Literature – Hanoi
The Temple of Literature is an oasis of peace away from the heavy traffic which is ubiquitous in Hanoi. Thánh Tông, the third emperor of the Lý dynasty (Lý Nhật Tôn), built it in 1070 as the first educational institution for the sons of the mandarin and gifted persons. Please watch the 4K UHD video!!! […]