Two hours around Santo Spirito can introduce a compact part of Florence’s south bank without becoming a tour of all Oltrarno. Start at the southern
A half day in Sham Shui Po can bring together two very different ways of seeing Hong Kong's past. At the Heritage of Mei
At Sultanahmet Square, it is easy to notice an obelisk and barely see the Hippodrome. There is no completely surviving arena with spectator stands to explain
Florence’s cathedral area offers much more than the route to the top of Brunelleschi’s dome. If climbing is not part of your trip, you
Yau Ma Tei becomes easier to understand through three urban needs: a place of worship, a cultural venue and a water supply. For a walk of
The sea around Constantinople did not solve its drinking-water problem. A large city needed fresh water for people and everyday life, and that water had
After the Uffizi, the best next experience may be something that asks less of your attention. A river view, a seated meal and a small part
A rewarding Istanbul day does not need several expensive admission tickets. The former Hippodrome, a city park, trading streets and the Golden Horn offer different experiences
Older Wan Chai offers a different scale from Central's banking towers. Balconies project above the street, a modest public building recalls an everyday service,
The last part of a Florence trip does not have to become a hurried dash to one more major attraction. Around Firenze Santa Maria Novella station,
Choose a historic Istanbul hammam by considering where you will spend the day, which treatment format appeals to you and how much time you want for
Two hours in Tsim Sha Tsui can reveal more than a famous skyline. Begin with the historic buildings at 1881 Heritage, continue to the former railway
