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Van Gogh Virtual Exhibit

A Korean chap said to me: “this is my most recent Namjooning trip (though maybe Taehyunging because of the subject). Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.” (Apparently, “Namjooning” is to describe the mindful enjoyment of exploring art, nature & architecture) pretty cool. Vincent Van...

Portmeirion

The beautiful Portmeirion Village was built by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1973. “Clough hoped that his work at Portmeirion would inspire others.” In 1925, Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis acquired the site which was to become Portmeirion. Clough’s...

Inner Painting

Inner painting (simplified Chinese: 内画; traditional Chinese: 內畫; pinyin: nèihuà), also known as inner drawing or inside painted, is a Chinese art form. It involves glass bottles which have pictures and often calligraphy painted on the inside surface of the glass. This unique art form...

Chaoyang Theatre

To see the best daily acrobatics show in Beijing, go to Chaoyang Theater (朝阳剧场; Cháoyáng Jùchang) in Chaoyang District near the center of the city. Though it is a small theater, it has become one of Beijing’s tourist highlights. There are two shows daily in the evenings, and the...

Travel Checklist

This checklist helps you decide what to pack for your travels. Select the items you still need to pack (or already packed).

Guide to Travel Plug Adapters

When electricity was first introduced into residential buildings, it was primarily utilised for lighting purposes. However, as the usage of electrical devices and appliances became more widespread, the cost of powering lights often remained lower than powering appliances. Consequently...

Donghuamen Night Market 

Donghuamen Night Market was popular night market located northern end of Wangfujing in Beijing, China. It was one of the most famous and bustling night markets in the city, offering a wide variety of street food, snacks, and souvenirs. The market is situated near the Wangfujing shopping...

Port Lympne Safari Park (The Lodges)

Port Lympne Safari Park offers a range of luxurious lodges and accommodations that provide guests with a unique and immersive experience. These lodges are designed to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings, allowing visitors to stay overnight within the park’s wildlife...

Port Lympne Safari Park

Port Lympne Wild Ani­mal Park was set up as a pri­vate zoo in 1973 by John Aspinall to pro­vide more room for his ani­mals in his first zoo near Can­ter­bury. Aspinall was a gam­bler who held both eccen­tric and extremely right-​wing views, and ran unsuccessfully for par­lia­ment in 1997...