Month: July 2012
The Solkan Bridge (Solkanski most) is a train bridge made of stone blocks and crosses over the beautiful Soča River. It is the longest stone bridge in the…
These colourful hand crafted sultan lamps are everywhere in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Location: Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey
Sultan Ahmed Mosque is more commonly called The Blue Mosque and is a highly visible landmark in Istanbul. It was built between 1609 and 1616, and is still…
I love seeing piles and piles of brightly coloured spices, and here at the Grand Bazaar there are plenty of spices to go around. Location: Grand Bazaar, Istanbul,…
It’s difficult to walk through Istanbul with a girl who absolutely loves to stop and peer through the glass at little sweet shop that happens to be in…
Out in the courtyard of the Blue Mosque, you’re surrounded by these pretty domed rooftops supported by slender stone columns and arches. Location: Istanbul, Turkey
The architecture of the Blue Mosque is a combination of both Ottoman era mosques with traditional Islamic architecture and the more modern style of the Byzantine churches. It…
The beautiful Sultan Ahmed Mosque on a blue sky day. But the reason for it’s nickname, The Blue Mosque, is because of the pretty blue tiles that adorn…
We rented a scooter and toured ourselves around the winding mountain roads outside of Sa Pa. We stopped for fuel at a little store where fuel was sold…
In Northern Vietnam lies the beautiful mountain town of Sa Pa (aka. Sapa). The surrounding mountains are filled with small villages and tiny settlements where farmers use terraces…
We climbed to the summit of one of the steep little limestone islands that are scattered throughout Hạ Long Bay to shoot this photo. Tourism is strong in…
The work in the rice fields doesn’t end just because it’s pouring rain. Location: Somewhere in Vietnam
Tam Cốc, which is Vietnamese for three caves, is a popular tourist destination. The Ngô Đống is a little river that flows through the marshlands and is surrounded…
It seems that the capital city of Vietnam has changed several times. These colourful flags decorate the grounds at Hoa Lư, which was the Vietnamese capital in the…
The staircase leading to the Tomb of Khải Định features four massive dragons carved out of stone to form the bannisters. Location: Near the ancient city of Hue,…
A large citadel and moat surround the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. This is the former capital of Vietnam and includes an ancient fortified palace, the Purple Forbidden…