The Statue of Liberty in New York City is one of the most iconic statues in the world. So iconic, that there are replicas of it all around in the world! In Paris, where it was designed and built, some of the replicas are as old as the real thing, and have some very interesting … More Discovering The 5 Statues of Liberty in Paris
Seville, in the south of Spain, has an unexpected attraction dotted all around the city. The bitter orange trees, which number in their thousands, grow alongside boulevards, in quiet backstreets, in private properties, and even in the courtyard of the Seville Cathedral. In the spring, they infuse the city with the delicious scent of fresh … More The Strange Story Of Orange Trees of Seville
Scooping up the mud from the bottom of the onsen, it slips through your fingers like goopy cream. It drops back into the milky-white water and disappears back into the hot springs in a dispersing cloud of whiteness. While a traditional Japanese onsen (a hot spring designated for bathing) is typically done in clear hot … More Beppu Onsen Hoyoland – Taking A Dip In Japan’s White Mud Bath
The Clan Jetties of Penang are historic Chinese villages built out over the water on long jetties. Typically, each Jetty belongs to a single family clan, with dozens of wooden houses on each Jetty. Located in George Town, Malaysia, the Clan Jetties are a reminder of Penang’s multicultural history. There have been 10 jetties in … More The Clan Jetties Of Penang – George Town’s Historic Floating Villages
All across the rooftops of Paris, beekeepers have been managing hives of bees on top of monuments and balconies, an unexpected industry that has grown steadily over the last 40 years. Kept for their honey and as a hobby, the humble bee has made a huge resurgence in Paris. Famously appearing as Napoleon’s emblem, beehives … More The Rooftop Beehives Of Paris
Paris might be the last place you’d think to find a wine-producing vineyard, but there is one (just the size of a city block) tucked away in Montmarte! In the shade of Parisian apartment blocks, the twisted stems of hillside grapevines is a curious sight to see. It’s so small, that many people walk by … More The Tiny Vineyard Right In The Middle Of Paris
Across the Alsace region in north-eastern France, near the German border, the houses and chimneys are topped with special platforms. These are to accommodate the resident stork population (Les cigognes blanches), 1-metre tall migrating birds with long, slender beaks. Their elaborate nests on the rooftops can be gigantic – weighing 500kg and almost as large … More The Gigantic Stork Nests on the Rooftops of France’s Grand-Est
Soaking in an onsen, a natural hot springs used for bathing, is one of the most relaxing activities to do in Japan. In many cases, onsens are located far from major cities, and are great ways to have a relaxing getaway in a small town. But the baths at Yumori No Sato are an onsen … More Tokyo’s Black Water Onsen – Yumori No Sato
One of Japan’s most delicious market foods are takoyaki, fried balls of batter with octopus bits inside; all covered by a sweet sauce, mayonnaise and bonito flakes. They’re cooked on a special pan with hundreds of round, scalloped holes. Served in platters of a dozen or so, and with a toothpick or skewer to eat … More Delicious Takoyaki – Japan’s Octopus Ball Snack That’s Too Good To Resist
There’s a statue in Paris that indicates how badly the Seine is flooding. Water level at his feet? No problem. Waist deep? Time to get very concerned. Shoulders submerged? Evacuate the paintings of The Louvre! Over his head? Time to take a boat to work! The statue is a Zouave infantryman, a form of light … More The Zouave Infantryman Of Paris – How One Statue Measures The Seine Flooding
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