Category Archives: Buildings

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Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans is one of the highlights of the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam. Well explain the living and working community that dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Windmills, barns, houses and museums and […]

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Haarlem

Not to be confused with Harlem in New York, Haarlem is located on the banks of the Spaarne river in North Holland, the Netherlands, close to Amsterdam and is actually the provincial capital of North […]

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Muiderslot – the touch of the Middle Ages

It had been raining for three days. Heavily. The sky was covered by grey clouds and it seemed like rain won’t stop falling anymore. This is the ideal weather for visiting museums and galleries of […]

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Hohenwerfen fortress

We arrived to Hohenwerfen Fortress in a cloudy afternoon. Was very impressive at first glance when we descent from Eisenreisenwelt ice-cave on the opposite side of the Salzachtal valley. There were many viewpoints, which provided excellent opportunity […]

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Petronas Twin Towers

The Petronas Towers are the jewels in the crown of Kuala Lumpur, the national capital of Malaysia. The enormous constructions surpass the height of other skyscrapers in the city centre so we could recognize them […]

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Batu Caves

The engine of the Proton minibus is humming gently, Viyaj drives at a relaxed pace. We will leave Kuala Lumpur shortly. We travel directly to the Batu Caves, the sanctuary of the Hindus living in […]

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Arriving to Kuala Lumpur

After travelling 7,000 kilometres from Doha, flying through five time zones, now we’re landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. There is a huge crowd at the passport control. Everyone is patient, but some people flip […]

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Arcades in Cusco

The main square of Cusco, Plaza de Armas, is a perfect place to spend some time on, relax and meditate. Benches in the square are surrounded by fascinating buildings. In the middle, a golden Inca […]

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Chullpas de Silustani

Chullpas de Sillustani i.e. the Sillustani Towers are known as ancient burial places, but this theory seems to have some defects. They were built in the pre-Inca period. The enormous stones were manufactured and put […]

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Guanay loading platforms

These interesting constructions seen at Ballestas Island, used to load transport ships with guanay, the very well know fertilizer, which is mined on the island.   Due to rocky coast there isn’t natural harbour which […]