ÎLE DE LA CITÉ, MARAIS AND BEAUBOURG
The Île de la Cité is where Paris began. This tear-drop-shaped island on the Seine was settled by Celtic tribes in the 3rd century BC; …
Ho Chi Minh City
Originally part of the kingdom of Cambodia, Ho Chi Minh City was a small port town until the late 17th century. By the 18th century, …
Delightful Blend of Corfu Town
Corfu town is a delightful blend of European influences and historic monuments, with the Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main hub on …
West Of Santiago Centro, Chile
The sprawling area west of Santiago Centro encompasses the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including Barrio Brasil, Barrio Concha y Toro, Barrio Yungay, and Barrio Dieciocho. These …
Western Tokyo, Japan
Shinjuku and Shibuya, the dual centers of Western Tokyo, three stops apart on the Yamanote line, began to boom only after the 1923 earthquake and …
The humble Alfama, Lisbon
It is difficult to believe that humble Alfama, the oldest and most atmospheric of Lisbon’s neighbourhoods, was once the city’s most desirable quarter. It was …
