Reading Whistler’s Nocturne in Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge as a piece of music
Whistler’s paintings were first compared to music in 1863 when the French critic Paul Manz described his haunting portrait, ...
Nine cities, one route: How to make the most of the new sleeper train from Brussels to Venice
Want to explore a different side of Europe? From Cologne’s Carnival to Innsbruck’s pistes, this train route goes deeper. View ...
The ‘bizarre’ Venice-like destination that’s nowhere near Italy
One such place is Grand World, a ‘bizarre’ entertainment complex on the island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam. The attraction – which ...
I grew up in an overlooked city named a top travel destination so here are the best secret spots and new attractions
IF YOU’RE looking for a city break destination in the UK, you might want to consider a weekend in Birmingham. Holidaymakers always seem to gloss over my hometown in favour of other UK haunts ...
10 Best American Italian Restaurants You've Never Heard Of but Must Visit
These under-the-radar Italian restaurants serve up handmade pasta, rich sauces, and unforgettable flavors. Discover where to ...
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Architecture News
Welcome to the ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards! Now in its 16th edition, this award continues to be the most democratic ...
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The 23 best bars and cafés in Venice
But it's worth heading here for a panoramic sundowner in the Skyline Rooftop Bar. The view from the outside terrace stretches across the whole of Venice and the southern lagoon. Drinks are pricey ...
Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area
With many parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires, the expected rain this weekend would seem like a ...
In western Altadena, where 17 wildfire deaths were reported, residents say evacuation alerts came late or not at all
Los Angeles County officials are calling for an independent investigation to review the emergency alert system used during the recent Eaton and Palisades Fires to warn residents to evacuate.
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The city with ‘the most sinful mile’ is the perfect city break for 2025
The 1966 façade of the Elbphilharmonie was preserved at the base of the building (Picture: AP) Hamburg has more bridges than London, Venice and ... dominates the skyline. Finished in 1897 ...
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Sate your Cities Skylines obsession with Lego micro skyline MOCs: From Mordor to The Little Mermaid, and heaps of real-life cities too
As prolific nano-builder denjohan notes in the description of their nano version of the Venice Skyline, "The small scale makes details rather hard to achieve". Yet somehow they managed to fit a ...