• Arts and Culture, Country/Region

    Posted on January 25th, 2010

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    Ten Great Cities for Photography

    Some cities just draw you in, beckoning you to capture their souls on camera. There are billions of places in the world where photo ops abound — The Pyramids, Rome, London, and The Great Wall of China are a few of the most famous examples. Here are ten less common places where magnificent scenery, people, [...]

  • Arts and Culture, Travel Info

    Posted on December 24th, 2009

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    Amsterdam’s floating flower market

    Amsterdam’s Singel canal, which in the Middle Ages encircled the city as a moat, is home to the world’s only floating flower market, Bloemenmarkt. The stalls sit like large, partially-enclosed pontoon boats up against the street, and from the inside, they appear to be regular shops across the road from the touristy cheese and trinket [...]