Friday, October 4, 2013

Shopping in the Flea Market of Athens in Greece

Monastiraki gets its name from the monastery that used to stand on this square in central Athens. Anything less monastic these days it would be hard to imagine, especially on a Sunday morning when crowds flock to the weekly flea market that starts here and flows through the streets around. Monks would perhaps avert their gaze from the stalls selling second-hand copies of Playboy and Penthouse and browse instead at the one right next door which has beads, Bibles and candles. The sacred and the profane are neighbours in these Athenian streets.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Ten Of Snowdonia's Most Interesting Churches

Many of Snowdonia's churches, though of medieval or later construction, were founded in the 'age of saints' - roughly, the 5th and 6th centuries. They've survived attacks from Viking invaders and English kings, neglect, and the passage of time - yet still live to tell their tales which, if stones could speak, would be numerous and fascinating.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The Best of Hidden Coconut Grove: Miami City Hall and Scotty's Landing

Like to take an outing along Biscayne Bay in Miami with a little bit of culture and a lot of great food? A visit to Miami's iconic city hall followed by a stop at Scotty's Landing may be just what you're looking for.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

The Glitzy Parks of Chicago

There is no doubt about the fact that Chicago, Illinois is one of the most prevalent and exciting holiday spots in all of North America. Forbes magazine affirms that Chicago's Navy Pier is the tenth highly visited tourist spot in the United States of America. For the more sophisticated, or those who just grasp the actual beauty, the Art Institute of Chicago plunks out as Chicago's most chosen destinations. Situated in beautiful Grant Park, its abode too many world-famous paintings, together with works by artiste such as Andy Warhol. It's also world-renowned for the number of impersonator works.