Tag: Travelure
Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu – The Place to Die
Every year, hundreds of Hindus land here in search of death in the belief that if a person dies here, he’ll be reborn as a human. - Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu - The Place to Die - Travelure ©
Boudhanath Kathmandu – The Largest Stupa in Nepal
The all-seeing eyes painted on the four sides on the base of the spire symbolise awareness, and their gaze follows you as you go around its perimeter soaking in the bustle and belief. - Boudhanath Kathmandu - The Largest Stupa in Nepal - Travelure ©
Kolkata Pujo Pandals – Awesome Structural Engineering
Over the years, Kolkata localities have modelled their pandals after Eiffel Tower, Chateau Versailles, White House, Burj Khalifa, Sydney Opera House, Lotus Temple, and more. - Kolkata Pujo Pandals - Awesome Structural Engineering - Travelure ©
Travel Shaper Mihaela Popa – Romania – WorldTravelBug.Com
I always say that my blog reflects my style of travel, which I define as smart, cultural and luxury travel. - Travel Shaper Mihaela Popa - Romania - WorldTravelBug.Com - Travelure ©
151 Consecutive Sunday Posts
My journey of storytelling on my blog continues. Just that, I will now bring you two stories a month instead of a weekly tale. - 151 consecutive Sunday posts - Travelure ©
St Barbara Church, Kutna Hora – Central Europe’s Architectural Beacon
The bright reds, sparkling greens, hues of blues, and rich purples impart the stained glass windows, exquisite vibrance. - St Barbara Church, Kutna Hora - Central Europe’s Architectural Beacon - Travelure ©
Travel Shaper Kerwin McKenzie – Houston, Texas – PassRider.com
Do something you love. Try to solve a problem for your audience. - Travel Shaper Kerwin McKenzie - Houston, Texas - PassRider.com - Travelure ©
Silk Exchange, Valencia – Medieval Hub of Power and Wealth
It was a simple reminder for the traders to be good christian and trade with honesty, so they remain prosperous. - Silk Exchange, Valencia - Medieval Hub of Power and Wealth - Travelure ©
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple – A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru
Legend is this tank called Sringeri (Shringi) Teertha is the source of the Pinakini River. - Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru - Travelure ©
Belvedere Palace, Vienna – World’s 7th Oldest Museum
Besides being the repository of outstanding works of art, the Belvedere Palace itself is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. - Belvedere Palace, Vienna - World’s 7th Oldest Museum - Travelure ©
Tam Coc, Ninh Binh – Vietnam’s Inland Ha Long Bay
About 20 minutes into the ride we found ourselves ducking under as our boat passed through a cave. - Tam Coc, Ninh Binh - Vietnam’s Inland Ha Long Bay - Travelure ©
Travel Shaper Nathan Aguilera – Mexico – FoodieFlashpacker.com
I believe food is a great way to get to know a destination. When you learn about what the people are eating, you’re learning about their culture and traditions. - Travel Shaper Nathan Aguilera - Mexico - FoodieFlashpacker.com - Travelure ©
Ha Long Bay – Nature’s Pillars in the Sea
Explorations around the place have revealed signs that human life existed here between 18,000 and 7,000 BCE. - Ha Long Bay - Nature’s Pillars in the Sea - Travelure ©
My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram
Over the years, the platform has evolved. It has become a veritable menu of places to see as you finalise your itinerary. And I decided to further bolster this menu. - My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram - Travelure ©
Qibao Ancient Town – A Water Town Near Shanghai
Well preserved traditional houses, gardens, temples, shops, and eateries line these lanes. The water lanes and these traditional houses lend a vintage character to the place. - Qibao Ancient Town - A Water Town Near Shanghai - Travelure ©
Travel Shaper Gary Arndt – Wisconsin – Everything-Everywhere.Com
I once encountered a man in Oman who drove me from Nizwa to Muscat. He spoke no English and I spoke no Arabic. - Travel Shaper Gary Arndt - Wisconsin - Everything-Everywhere.Com - Travelure ©
Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai
The thought of walking out onto a glass floor 351 metres above the ground is scary. But, once you overcome the fear, the experience is magical. - Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai - Travelure ©
Opava – A Czech Town with its own Solar System
Just in front of the town hall, a round stone ball lies in the centre of a fountain. This 230-cm ball represents the sun. - Opava - A Czech Town with its own Solar System - Travelure ©
Radun Chateau – A Not-So-Royal Residence
The shore offers places where you look at one of the most romantic castles and see its reflection in the water. - Radun Chateau - A Not-So-Royal Residence - Travelure ©
Travel Shaper Lakshmi Sharath – Bengaluru – Lakshmisharath.com
Heritage and culture are my primary interests, but my belief is 'people make places'. As a storyteller, I travel where the stories are. - Travel Shaper Lakshmi Sharath - Bengaluru - Lakshmisharath.com - Travelure ©
Melnik Chateau – A Castle, or Bohemia’s First Winery?
The chateau sits at the confluence of two rivers - Elbe (Labe) and the Vltava. A road between the chateau and the church leads you there. - Melnik Chateau - A Castle, or Bohemia’s First Winery? - Travelure ©
Karlstejn Castle – Czechia’s Erstwhile Tower Of London
The highest level is the Big Tower, 60-metre tall, with its central area housing the Chapel of the Holy Cross. - Karlstejn Castle - Czechia’s Erstwhile Tower Of London - Travelure ©
Cesky Sternberk – Family Seat for 21 Generations
In fact, that is but a small part of a 545-rendition-collection depicting various 17th-century wars. This is the largest personal collection of engravings anywhere in the world! - Cesky Sternberk - Family Seat for 21 Generations - Travelure ©
Krivoklat Castle – A Royal Residence and A Feared Prison
The Gothic structure is obvious all around - in its corridors, rooms, and even the arches joining the sections of the castle. - Krivoklat Castle - A Royal Residence and A Feared Prison - Travelure ©