Having been to San Francisco, I can see why travelers comment on the resemblance of the two cities. Both have distinct suspension brides, trams, and those rolling hills. Lisbon is actually the city of seven hills: São Roque, São Jorge, São Vicente, Santo André, Santa Catarina, Chagas and Sant'Ana. This is a lively city, with ample food to delight your palette, plentiful sights and attractions, music, culture, architecture, and so much to thrill the senses.
Read MoreSeoul is the capital of South Korea, a very modernized city with an appreciation of the history that carried it into this century. Huge skyscrapers, a very efficient transportation system, and affinity for pop culture meshes well with old temples, palaces, and street markets.
Read MoreIt’s no wonder that tourists flock to Bali, and in particular the jungle paradise of Ubud. Walk along Jl. Monkey Forest and visitors will find massage parlors, souvenir shops, and quaint eateries. Try some fresh tropical fruit smoothies, coffee (a lot of coffee is exported from Indonesia) and local dishes.
Read MoreA stroll through Seville’s winding streets, with narrow walkways and high walls makes the average tourist feel like a rat stuck in a maze. Every turn leads to a new plaza and new visual delights and sometimes dead ends with gorgeous entryways. Like most older European cities, the streets are narrow but pedestrians can access most anywhere.
Read MoreLas Setas de Sevilla or The Metropol Parasol, also known as Mushrooms of the Incarnation, is a wooden structure held up by two concrete columns located in the central Plaza de la Encarnación. With layers of depth and wonders to discover, this plaza is one of the most unique in Seville. A mix of modernity with the preservation of its storied past.
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