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Petronas Towers
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Southeast Asian equivalents of the Empire State Building, the Petronas Towers are Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic buildings. They were the tallest in the world from their completion in 1998 until 2004, when they were surpassed by Taipei 101. The Petronas Towers rise to a height of 378m (450m including the spires). The frame was constructed with reinforced concrete, and becau...
Al Husseini Mosque
Amman, Jordan
The King Hussein Mosque, also known as the Al Husseini Mosque, is located in the heart of downtown Amman. The site was originally home to Philadelphia's old cathedral. A mosque was built there in the seventh century, and rebuilt in 1924 in the Ottoman style. It is one of Amman's more impressive mosques, and an important gathering spot in Wasit Al Balad. Even if you don't go...
Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Bali, Indonesia
Bali is famous for its rice paddy fields and a visit to Bali would be incomplete without a tour of one. The Tegallalang Rice Terrace is located about 5 kilometres to the north of Ubud, and from the highest point you can take in the breathtaking views of the paddy fields. There are more than one tour operators; you can ask your hotel reception for a brochure on the different operators for a bet...
Coastal Artillery Museum
Helsinki, Finland
As the name goes, this museum is a memory of all the times that Finland has had to protect itself from external offense during the two World Wars. The exhibits display the artillery, guns, missiles and gunpowder used and the ways in which Finland maintained its sovereignty through the years. It was opened in 1948 with the thick walls of the Suomenlinna fortress. The museum is open seasonally durin...