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Ho Chi Minh's Residence
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh's residence is behind the Presidential Palace facing an exquisite landscaped lake. The famous house on stilts does have its charm, and the structure is an interesting glimpse into the life of Vietnam’s revered national hero. The house I closed to the public on Mondays but open every other day of the week. A tour of the house requires paying for a guided tour. ...
Theemuge (Former Presidential Palace)
Maldives, Maldives
Theemuge is the site of the Supreme Court of the Maldives as well as the former official residence of the President of the Maldives. The building was designed by a Malaysian architect and was named after some of the first Muslim rulers of the Maldives, who reigned during the late Lunar Dynasty (1411 to 1388). In 1998 it became the official residence of the president and served as such ...
Burj Al Arab
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Despite all of the hype for the world’s biggest/longest/tallest, the Burj Al Arab remains Dubai’s signature landmark. The billowing, sail-shaped 321m tall hotel was built to resemble a dhow. Perhaps the most luxurious hotel on Earth, it is known as “the world’s only seven-star hotel” (even though it’s actually just a five-star deluxe). Rooms average 8,000Dhs/night. It’s built on an artificial ...
St. Katherine’s Church
Frankfurt, Germany
This is the largest Lutheran church in Frankfurt and is dedicated to St. Katherine of Alexandria. Opening times for the church are: Monday to Friday, from 10 to 12 clock. Address: Municipal Office Leerbachstraße 18 60 322 Frankfurt am Main Phone: 069-77 06 77 0 Fax 069-77 06 77 29 e-mail: info (at) st-katharinengemeinde.de URL: www.st-katharinengemeinde.de ...