Da Vinci $450 million painting in Louvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi buys the world's most expensive painting for its newly-opened branch of the Louvre.
Architecture
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Journey to the 'Golden City' of Jaisalmer, in India's Rajasthan, with Professor Abe.
Dec. 9, 2017: New York's Opulent Customs House
Another visit to New York City's old Customs House gives PHeymont the chance to see and photograph a hidden masterpiece: the Collector's Room.
Fairy-tale French chateau saved by crowd-funding
A fairy-tale castle that's been laid in ruins more than a few times gets a crowd of new owners and a hope of restoration.
Dec. 7, 2017: Liverpool Docks, UK
GarryRF shares this stunning view of Liverpool's newest cargo cranes, part of a long maritime history for the port.
Berlin Opera re-opens on 275th anniversary
After seven years of renovations that include new technology and acoustics, the Staatsoper is back.
City of Architecture and Heritage, Paris
An unusual and barely-known museum provides study casts of France's best monumental architecture and a view of architecture as a mirror of society.
Strasbourg's Station: Monumental Illusion
Inside the giant glass bubble, Strasbourg's pre World War I Gare Centrale lives a new life as a major European rail hub.
Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, London (Where Gumbo Was #247)
Gumbo was visiting the Albert Memorial in London's Kensington Gardens. The memorial is a tribute to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 42.
Morse Museum: Tiffany and Much More
When it's time to leave Disney World for the Real World, Orlando's Charles Hosmer Morse Museum provides an excellent re-entry point.
November 27, 2017: The Burj Al Arabia, Dubai
One of the great luxury hotels of the worlds, the Burj Al Arab has become an iconic symbol of modern Dubai.
November 26, 2017: Ranakpur: The Most Delicate Jain Temple
Grand Escapades shares a visit to a beautiful Jain temple in Rajasthan, in Ranakpur.
Seema Malaka Buddhist Temple, Colombo
One of the most famous buildings constructed by famed Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the temple is an oasis of peace and tranquility in the heart of busy Colombo
Paris Mayor wants to build 'garden bridges'
Paris is thinking about a plan to build 3 'garden bridges' for pedestrians and cyclists, paid for by cafes and shops on the bridges.
November 23, 2017: Red Mosque, Colombo
A distinctive and historic building in Pettah is the Red Mosque. More than a hundred years old, it is a popular place with visitors to the neighborhood.