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Camels at the Treasury in Petra
Petra is an ancient city located in the present day Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Built by the Nabateans in the 1st century BC, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the top attractions in Jordan. The Treasury building (pictured below) is the first monument visitors see as they approach the city through the mile-long Siq (gorge).
Read the accompanying post: ‘Ten Things To Do in Petra‘.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport or KLIA is one of my favourite airports. Designed by Japanese architect, Kisho Kurokawa, it features cone-shaped columns, a tent-like roof and gleaming floors. Each time I pass through the airport, I always stop for a moment to admire the plane models in the main terminal.
See KLIA from the air.
The driveway to the Departure Hall
The impressive Departure Hall
My favourite stop: the airplane models. Check out the Harrods in the background!
Bayon temple in Angkor
The Bayon temple is my favourite site in the sprawling ruins of Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the 12th century as the main temple in the ancient capital Angkor Thom, the temple features intriguing faces that jut out of the towers. The bas reliefs that adorn the walls are another fascinating feature of this magnificent temple.
Read the accompanying post: ‘The Wonders of Angkor Wat‘.
Creek Street in Ketchikan
Ketchikan is the southernmost town in Alaska. Also known as the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’, Ketchikan is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts and tourists visiting the nearby Misty Fjords National Monument. One of the prime attractions in the town is Creek Street. The gorgeous emerald-green Ketchikan Creek flows through this historic neighbourhood that’s packed with colourful wooden houses on stilts.
Read the accompanying post: “Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage“.
Inside the Salta Cathedral
The Cathedral in Salta, Argentina, has a lavish interior with arches, towering columns and stunning frescoes. While you’re there, check out the 3D-like floor. This style, called trompe l’oeil (French for ‘deceive the eye’), was used in many churches, monasteries and official buildings throughout Europe – a magnificent example can be found in the Charterhouse of Calci in Tuscany. The Cathedral in Salta has the exact same cube floor pattern as the monastery in Calci!
Read the accompanying post: “Some Lazy Days in Salta“.
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