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Boutique Hotel and Art Gallery in Dubai, UAE

Although the majority of buildings in Dubai are brand new, there are a few areas, such as the area of Bastakiya, that pay homage to the city’s architectural heritage. Bastakiya, located near the creek, is the oldest neighborhood in Dubai. Its maze of narrow streets and alleys boasts beautifully restored traditional homes, some of which [...]
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Mosaics in Madaba (Jordan): The Church of the Map

The unassuming Church of St George (a.k.a., “The Church of the Map”) in Madaba, Jordan, contains an impressive, and by far the most well-known, mosaic in the Holy Land. The mosaic is much more interesting from a historical perspective than from aesthetic standpoint (the rendering is rather atypically poor, in my opinion, when compared to [...]
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Shopping in Florence, Italy

One could easily spend a month taking in Florence’s world-class art and architecture, indulging in traditional Tuscan food and wine and browsing all of the shops the city offers. For those shopping-focused days, here is a list of our favorite stores in Florence – our list includes shops that sell unique items that you most [...]
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Hidden Gem in Italy: Sanfelice’s Baroque Staircase (Naples)

18th century Neapolitan Rococo architecture is best illustrated in the work of Ferdinando Sanfelice (1675-1748), who is known for his striking staircases. We especially love the Palazzo della Spagnuolo. Via dei Virgini, 19.   Sanfelice’s stairway in this building is distinctive for its height, the large size of its openings onto the courtyard, and the [...]
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Where to Stay and Eat in Segovia, Spain

One of the main attractions of Segovia, Spain is its very impressive aqueduct, which runs right through the old city and is staggering in its scale and balance.
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Hidden Gem in Istanbul: The Deesis in Hagia Sophia

The Deesis in Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Turkey)   In Byzantine art, the Deesis is a traditional representation of Christ enthroned, flanked by Mary and St. John the Baptist; these two figures are appealing to Christ for mercy on behalf of the beholder (viewer) on Judgment Day. In Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, visitors to the south gallery [...]
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Our Interview with Wandering Educators

Recently we had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Jessie Voigts at Wandering Educators about our guides, their inspiration and creating meaningful travel experiences. We were so flattered when Jessie wrote, “Perfect for the thinking traveler, Approach Guides are one of the best travel guides I’ve ever found.” Visit WanderingEducators.com to read the interview and [...]
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Best Restaurants: Venice, Italy

Venice is one of the most architecturally rich, varied, and exceptionally well-preserved cities in the world, but given the high number of tourists visiting the city every day, the restaurants in Venice can really be hit-or-miss. Nevertheless,the best restaurants in Venice offer up some of the best food in Italy. To help you have the [...]
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AUM: Symbol, Sound and Silence

AUM Travelers to Buddhist and Hindu countries might find a review of AUM valuable, as it exemplifies many of the fundamental tenets of these faiths. The symbol of AUM (also spelled “Om”) consists of three curves, one semicircle, and a dot; these are symbols of each person’s self and his potential: The large curve (in the [...]
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Stelae of the Maya Ruins in Copan, Honduras

Copan, in western Honduras on the border of Guatemala, is one of the premier Mayan sites; the ruined city (a thriving center from 426-822 CE) hosts more hieroglyphic inscriptions and sculpted monuments than any other Maya site. The carved stelae are certainly one of the highlights. Stelae are single stone (green volcanic tuff at Copan) [...]
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  • Top Destinations in 2012

    • 1 Florence (Italy)

      What to see: Go off the tourist path and experience an unrivaled collection of Last Supper frescoes painted by some of Italy's most prolific artists.

    • 2 Myanmar (Burma)

      What to see: Bagan, with its thousands of temples and stupas, is the top cultural spot.

    • 3 Japan

      What to see and do: Indulge in a meal of sushi and sake after a daytrip to see the oldest wooden structure in the world.

    • 4 South India

      What to see: The marvelous Hindu temples of South India of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.

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