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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. ...
Reichstag
Berlin, Germany
the seat of government in Berlin. Built in 1894, this building has had several political scuffles and has been on the world stage so many times. Most notably, the reunification of Germany was enacted here in October 1990. The tourist crowds can be annoying so visit early or late if you wish to avoid them. Guided tours can be arranged. Telephone: 22732152 ...
Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts
Shanghai, China
This museum has a spectacular interior. The architecture is distinctly French with gleaming marble floors and palatial scale staircases, wooden beams and stained glass windows. On display are various intricate and lovely pieces of wood carving, ivory carvings as well as creations composed of jade and bamboo. In addition there are traditional lanterns, dresses, tapestries, fans and snuff boxes on...
The Kumeu area
Auckland, New Zealand
The Kumeu area is ideal for a day picnic. There are numerous vineyards to see around here such as Coopers Creek, Soljans and Kumeu River. ...