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Emerald Bay – Majestic views

Lake Tahoe looks like a rounded square in satellite photos, except for one bay that protrudes three miles into the mountains. The bay is called Emerald bay and it has also the only island in the lake, Fannette Island.

The ring road around the lake goes very near the bay and there are a couple of ... More >

Worth of Visit, Helsinki, Finland (reviewed 2005)

Esplanadi – Lazy stroll in the park

Esplanadi Park is the most central park in Helsinki, located between the end of Mannerheimintie and the market square. The park is sort of a wide boulevard, as Pohjois-Esplanadi and Etelä-Esplanadi streets run on its sides.

There are a couple cafés / bars in Esplanadi. The biggest, Teatteri, is... More >

Fisherman's Wharf – Clam Chowder by the Sea

Fisherman's Wharf is one the prime spots for tourists in San Francisco, a lot of different things to do for both adults and children. Some of the shops are a bit tacky and you have to be very careful when buying anything more expensive, such as electronics, as the prices may be much better in downto... More >

Worth of Visit, Iceland (reviewed 2004)

Geysir – Geysirs!

The most famous hot springs in the Iceland are near the road to Gullfoss waterfalls -- you can't miss the place as there are hordes of tourists sprouting from buses.

The geysir area has several hot springs and hot mudpots. The most famous geysir of all, "Geysir" is no longer active as people have... More >

Golden Gate Bridge – Magnificent Views to Golden Gate and the Bay

Golden Gate Bridge spans over Golden Gate, a channel that separates San Francisco from Marin County up north.

Walking is the best way to admire the magnificent engineering of the bridge and the views to the bay and downtown. The bridge is quite long, several kilometers, so be prepared with good s... More >

Worth of Visit, Bangkok, Thailand (reviewed 2007)

Grand Palace – Noble charm

No trip to Bangkok is complete without visiting the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha (that is, in fact, made of jade). The complex has several temples and also the old palace of the highly revered king of Thais -- chances of seeing the king himself are quite slim, as he nowadays resides in some o... More >

Worth of Visit, Iceland (reviewed 2004)

Gullfoss – Magic Falls

Gullfoss is one of the most splendid nature wonders in Iceland, a set of waterfalls nearby the geysirs. You can walk next to the gurgling water, something that would cause several lawsuits in US... Anyhow, remember to be careful. The waterfall also spreads a lot of mist, so prepare to get wet or hav... More >

Haight Ashbury – For old hippies

Once famous for hippies, Haight Ashbury has been able to keep its charm while it has been commercialized and most of the shopkeepers care more about money than love.

The neighbourhood is pleasant and there are a lot of shops selling clothes, records, generic stuff and peculiarities. You can get t... More >

Worth of Visit, Berlin, Germany (reviewed 2005)

Hamburger Bahnhof – Postmodern art in postmodern settings

Hamburger Bahnhof is, as name implies, a former railway station that has been converted into an art museum. The old building creates an excellent place for the art, providing enough space for bigger pieces and forming a juxtaposition between the moderness of the art and the old style charm of the sp... More >

Worth of Visit, Helsinki, Finland (reviewed 2005)

Helsinki Cathedral – The white church

Helsinki Cathedral, the white monumental church with its apostle statues on Senaatintori is one of the most well-known symbol of Helsinki. Built on the Russian era, the church dominates the whole square and the other buildings around it, including the University of Helsinki and the governmental buil... More >

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