Ever go to a market expecting one thing, only to find something refreshingly different? That’s how it was with our visit to the Saturday morning market near Pont de l’Alma in Paris’ 16th arrondissement. It’s only a stone’s throw away from the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee and a handful of Paris top ten sights. Given all this, we figured the market fancy, polished, and full of tour groups.
It wasn’t. Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Europe, France, Panorama by: Audrey Scott
14 Comments | 11 September 2012
The Louvre Pyramid. Love it or hate it? Continue Reading »
Filed Under: France, Panorama by: Audrey Scott
16 Comments | 28 August 2012
Upon hearing the news of the recent earthquakes near Tabriz in Northwest Iran, my mind went immediately to the time we spent in that region last November, including a day trip from Tabriz to the village of Kandovan where people live in fairy chimneys, caves made from volcanic ash deposited thousands of years ago. Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Iran, Panorama by: Audrey Scott
14 Comments | 12 August 2012
Just outside the big city bustle of Tokyo lies little Kamakura, once the political and cultural capital of Japan during the 12th to 14th centuries. Kamakura is one of those places whose city map paralyzes the indecisive, for every few blocks is another Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, many of which run 700-800 years old.
So where to get started? Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Japan, Panorama by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
22 Comments | 27 July 2012
Where in the world can you wander through a market and almost run right into an elephant? Continue Reading »
Filed Under: India, Panorama by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
19 Comments | 20 July 2012
When most people think about the Red Sea resort town of Hurghada, Egypt they likely imagine relaxing on the beach, scuba diving, adventuring in the desert, golfing, and lounging at a big resort. Hurghada does have all of that.
Rarely, however, does one think about fresh markets and a taste of local Egyptian culture. It’s there in Hurghada, if only you look hard enough. Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Egypt, Panorama by: Audrey Scott
11 Comments | 5 May 2012
Although the Saladin Citadel in Cairo was built in the 12th century to help protect the city from the Crusaders, the Muhammad Ali Mosque came much later, in the 19th century. Built in the architectural style of the Ottomans, the mosque has a feeling of wide open grandeur punctuated by chandeliers and cupolas.
Sit on the carpet in middle for as long as you need. Look up, look around and enjoy the peacefulness of the place. Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Egypt, Panorama by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
11 Comments | 22 April 2012
Tucked into the folds of the jungle in Mexico’s Chiapas region stands the mostly buried and only very partially exposed Mayan ruins of Palenque. If you haven’t already experienced this place or you’ve come to feel ruin fatigue in this part of the world, consider a visit. For us, it’s become one of our favorites. Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Mexico, North America by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
10 Comments | 15 April 2012
When you imagine your ideal beach, what do you see?
Ours might feature an open stretch of coast, no crowds and a few small establishments — the type of place where if you wake up early you may even have the entire beach to yourself.
And this is what we found in the laid back town of Mazunte along Mexico’s Pacific Coast last week. Open the panorama to see for yourself. Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Mexico, Panorama by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
13 Comments | 6 April 2012
Have you ever wondered where your morning tea comes from? Continue Reading »
Filed Under: Bangladesh, Panorama by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
10 Comments | 30 March 2012
