Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Also one of 7 World Heritage Sites in Vietnam!
Even though it looks like it's melting, we assure you the rooms are safe. Interestingly, the woman who designed this hotel is the daughter of a former president of Vietnam.
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. Also one of 7 World Heritage Sites in Vietnam!
agreed with peter. don't take this zoo for granted. it craps on our LA zoo, no joke. don't sleep on this if you haven't been. pay for the sky ride/bus tour, it's worth it -- see animals while you hop from one side of the park to the next.
Québec was founded by the French explorer Champlain in the early 17th century. It is the only North American city to have preserved its ramparts, together with the numerous bastions, gates and defensive works which still surround Old Québec. The Upper Town, built on the cliff, has remained the Québec was founded by the French explorer Champlain in the early 17th century. It is the only North American city to have preserved its ramparts, together with the numerous bastions, gates and defensive works which still surround Old Québec. The Upper Town, built on the cliff, has remained the religious and administrative centre, with its churches, convents and other monuments like the Dauphine Redoubt, the Citadel and Château Frontenac. Together with the Lower Town and its ancient districts, it forms an urban ensemble which is one of the best examples of a fortified colonial city.One of 15 World Heritage Sites in Canada!…see moresee less
One of my favorite sites in Portugal. We rented electric bikes and rode them all around the hills. The were supposed to help us get up the hills, but for those of that were heavier it ended up being a serious workout.
Crown jewels. Long line to see them. If it looks short outside, don't be deceived, it winds around and around and around inside. So, we were inside and the line appeared to keep on going. Didn't want to stand in line all day, so we turned around and like fish, tried to "swim upstream." Woman workingCrown jewels. Long line to see them. If it looks short outside, don't be deceived, it winds around and around and around inside. So, we were inside and the line appeared to keep on going. Didn't want to stand in line all day, so we turned around and like fish, tried to "swim upstream." Woman working there stopped me, "Don't you want to see the jewels, ma'am?" I said, "Oh, I'm not feeling well and want to leave." She said, "Oh dear, just follow me." She led us to a HUGE door, opened it, and voila! We were in the crown jewels room.…see moresee less