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Temple of the Holy Jewel Image
Bangkok, Thailand
This is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace. It is home to a statue of Buddha made of green jasper and referred to as the Emerald Buddha. This is a fantastic image of Buddha passionately revered by the Thais that sits atop a massive 11 meter tall gold altar, protected by a nine-tiered umbrella. The surrounding murals depicting different scenes from the Thai version of the Ramayana myt...
Oak Park
Chicago, United States
Oak Park is a suburb just to the northwest of Chicago. After the Great Chicago Fire the area grew rapidly because of its location along the railroad. In 1902 it was incorporated, becoming independent from the town of Cicero. Today it is one of Chicago's nicest suburbs, with broad tree lined streets and large older homes. There is quite a bit to see here. Oak Park was h...
Mulee Aage
Maldives, Maldives
The Mulee Aage was built by Sultan Shamsuddeen III for his son prior to the First World War. The house became government property when the sultan and his son were expelled in 1936. Mulee Aage was renamed the Presidential Palace in 1986 and was renovated to hold official events and to accommodate visiting Heads of States and other foreign dignitaries. However, in 1994, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoo...
Tretiakov Gallery
Moscow, Russia
This museum was built in the 19th Century. This is the most famous of the museums in Moscow and home to Russian art solely. It houses the paintings and masterpieces of incredible Russian artists from different time periods. These include: Vrubel, Kadinsky, Malevich, Kuindzhi and Repin. The collection is fabulous and one should spare an entire morning or afternoon to do justice to it. Timi...