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Arad Fort
Bahrain, Bahrain
Though there is no known exact date of construction, the timeline of the Arad Fort is roughly the 15th century. Made in the typically Arab manner, the fort has been thoroughly refurbished and is a truly awe-inspiring sight when it is lit up at night.It is thought that the fort was used by the Omanis during their short occupation of Bahrain in 1800. It was deliberately built next to the waterways b...
Mosteriro dos Jeronimos
Lisbon, Portugal
Built to herald the success of Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a sea route to India in 1498, this monastery is a beautiful structure, definitely wrought for ‘the glory of God’. This place was first occupied by monks under the Order of St Jerome; on dissolving in 1833, the building was used as a school and orphanage until 1940. Once you enter the church, after marvelling at the intricate stonework, yo...
Saigon Square
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
This is a popular spot for both tourists and the younger crowd, where Russian Market stores can be found selling cheap watches, T-shirts, DVDs, clothes, slippers and the like. Location: Corner of Hai Ba Trung and Nguyen Du, District 1 ...
What to do with Children in Tow
Athens, Greece
National Gardens This is a wonderful place for children to play in. The gardens are vast and dotted with a number of duck ponds. Attached to these is a zoo as well. Attica Zoological Park This park will be of great interest to children as it is home to about 2000 birds of over 300 species. Farm animals are also kept there. In addition there is a wonderful butterfly garden. &n...