Tagged With "Jalan Sultan"
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Re: Where in the World is TravelGumbo? (#129)
The place seems extravagantly overdone. Might you be visiting a brothel museum somewhere? The home of a Sultan? I can't tie the clues together.
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Re: The Forbidden City - Beijing China
Interesting your comparison to Versailles, on size (which omits the gardens, of course). The comparison that came to my mind was Topkapi, in Istanbul, where a series of courtyards encloses a huge space, with increasingly restricted access to each. In the first courtyard there were troops, palace services and more; the second was restricted to government officials and prominent visitors, in the third only the highest officials of the Sultan and in the last, only the family and its servants.
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The Colby Trophy Room, Museum of Science, Boston (Where Gumbo was #116)
Gumbo was visiting the interesting Museum of Science in Boston. It's especially a great museum to explore with children, but fun for everyone! There are many fascinating exhibits and demonstrations that take a full day to...
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Three historical cities to visit in the winters for travel enthusiasts
The chilling weather of India glorifies the beauty of many cities. The three top cities are calling you to experience their beauty. These towns can be an escape from the spine-chilling weather or the thrust to kiss the warmth of the sun. Jaipur: Jal Mahal The capital of the royal state of India, Rajasthan, Jaipur is best suited to visit in winters. The city was founded in 1726 by Maharaja Jai Singh II and is popularly known as Fort City of India. Amber Fort, the Star attraction of the city,...
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A solo female traveler in Palestine
Going to an area seldom visited by Americans, Melissa finds unusual sights and new friends.
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Journey through Karnataka: Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami
Professor Abe's journey to Karnataka continues with stops at several more great and historic sites, including an interesting cave temple.
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Journey through Karnataka: Bidar and Hyderabad
Professor Abe concludes his journey through Karnataka, with visits to the interesting sites of Bidar and Hyderabad.
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Journey through Karnataka: Bangalore to Mysore
Professor Abe presents the first of a six-part series documenting a journey through Karnataka, India. Our journey begins in Bangalore.
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Top 12 Attractions And Places to Visit in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, known as its historical and industrial identity, is also known as the 'heart of Gujarat'. The city is also known as Master Businessman in the world. Not only this, Gandhiji taught the lesson of Satyagraha and non-violence in this city. In this way, this city is a materialistic and self-sacrificial spirit city. Ahmedabad is full of sightseeing in terms of tourism. Tourists from all over India and abroad are visiting here. Ahmedabad is the economic capital of Gujarat. The city was...
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Trabzon, Turkey: Ancient History, Modern Life
Lester shares a visit to the ancient city of Trabzon, exploring its history and sights.
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Things to do during the trip to Ahmedabad
The city of Ahmedabad in India is filled with interesting things to see and do. Check out Suhana's suggestions (sponsored content)
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How to spend a day exploring Casablanca
Imram shares some highlights of a visit to his home city of Casablanca.
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8 timeless destinations you must see in Europe
Darren lists some of Europe's great tourist attractions (sponsored content)
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Al Ain Palace Museum, U.A.E. (Where Gumbo was #255)
Gumbo was visiting the Al Ain Palace Museum. Former palace home to the head Sheik of the United Arab Emirates, it is beautifully maintained and offers a look at life before the influx of petrodollars forever altered life here.
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Central India, Pt.4: Mandu
Professor Abe's journey in central India continues, this week with a stop in beautiful Mandu, with visits to palaces, stepwells and monuments. Be sure you follow the good professor's travels!
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Turkey Travel: 10 Beautiful Places to Visit in Turkey
Are you planning to go to Turkey anytime soon? I'm sure you are, that could be one of the reasons you are reading this article right now. Anyway, I'm here with a bit of first-hand advice to save your time. There are a few places in Turkey that you must visit at all costs! Let’s start with our little list. Source: http://www.ce.udel.edu 1. Hagia Sophia You cannot possibly miss out on this one, guys. This place is located in Istanbul, and it was constructed in the sixth Century, it is...
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June 21, 2016: Medieval Budapest in the 21st Century
Budapest's long history shows in its Castle District and the Matthias Church, where the medieval era can still be sensed.
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Essaouira, Morocco: A seaside treasure
On her tour of Morocco, Marilyn Jones arrives at the Atlantic coast city of Essaouira with its UNESCO-Heritage medina.
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The Alcazar of Seville and the Puzzling Palace of Peter I
Throughout Andalucia, in Southern Spain, every tour and every site tells some part of a story of conquest and reconquest, of Moors driving out Visigoths, and falling in turn over centuries to Christian kingdoms. And yet, when one of those Christian...
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Lodi Garden, Delhi (Where Gumbo was #162)
Gumbo was visiting the beautiful Lodi Gardens in Delhi, India. An unusual hybrid of medieval tombs and public gardens, it is a wonderful place to relax and stroll in this congested city of millions.
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5 Offbeat Places to Unwind in Bengaluru on a Weekend
Weekends are for chilling! Looking for an unusual, offbeat place to chill and unwind after a long hectic day at work week? There is nothing better than a good company, good food and amazing new places to explore around your city on the weekends. If you’re looking for one such place in Bangalore, you have landed at the right page! We have you covered with the top 5 offbeat places in Bengaluru to wind on a weekend. 1.COORG Situated about 260km from Bengaluru, Coorg is one of the top...
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Sept. 4, 2018: Istanbul's Spice Bazaar
Although it's often overshadowed by the Grand Bazaar, Marilyn shows us why Istanbul's Spice Bazaar is well worth a visit
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Istanbul: From Ottoman palace to grand hotel
Marilyn Jones has a spectacular first day in Turkey at a hotel that was once home to Ottoman royalty.
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6 Places You Must Visit During Your Istanbul Visit
Istanbul is a terrific city. Aimee shares some of its greatest landmarks (sponsored content)
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Nights in the Lap of Luxury
Veteran travel writer Marilyn Jones finds some of her recent stays on a list of top luxury hotels in the world.
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Tiles of the Real Alcazar of Seville
The different halls and palaces of Seville's Alcazar reflect many different styles, but a common thread is the beautiful and bountiful use of tile
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Kraton: The Sultan's Palace, Yogyakarta, Java
Jayita's visit to Yogyakarta included views of the palace grounds as well as the town
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Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Sultan
Interesting places to lay her head are PortMoresby’s never-ending quest when she travels. She found a good one in KL.
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KL's Other Petaling Street
PortMoresby takes a walk and finds turning left instead of right makes all the difference.
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PortMoresby's Farewell to Asia Tour
March 1, 2023: Singapore's Chinatown March 8, 2023: Singapore's Tiong Bahru Market March 15, 2023: Singapore's Joo Chiat - Katong District March 22, 2023: Singapore's Botanic Gardens, A Photo Gallery March 29, 2023: Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Sultan April 5, 2023: KL's Other Petaling Street April 12, 2023: George Town's Pinang Peranakan Mansion April 19, 2023: Penang's Clan Jetties April 26, 2023: Walking Around Old George Town May 3, 2023: Jim Thompson's House May 10, 2023: A Quiet Corner of...
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PortMoresby's Stories
BLOGS November 10, 2013: The Tulou of Fujian Province November 17, 2013: The Worst Train in the World November 24, 2013: Buddhas of Bagan December 7, 2013: The Heart of Nyaungshwe December 12, 2013: Lawrence and the Pirates December 16, 2013: Walking the Buffalo January 23, 2014: Gallery: Fuli Town Market, Guangxi, China February 5, 2014: Gallery: A Beautiful Building in Bangkok February 12, 2014: Gallery: Details, Guangxi...
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Kuching: Last Stop in Borneo
PortMoresby's Borneo adventures include a visit to Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, and once home to the White Rajahs
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Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Mostar is named after the bridge keepers on the Neretva River, and it began as a small town on a trading route between the Adriatic Coast and central Bosnia.
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Borneo: Last Stop, Kuching
The impetus for my trip to Borneo came, as it often does for me, from a casual reference or suggestion, in this case both. First was a phrase I’d seen in passing, "White Rajas of Borneo".
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 5, 2015: Municipal Cathouse
Near the entrance of Istanbul's Topkapi Palace, once the home of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, we found the residence of another "royal family," the cats that are to be found throughout the city.
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Istanbul: Cruising the Bosphorus
One of the classics for visitors to Istanbul—and for quite a few Istanbulis as well—is a cruise up the Bosphorus, the 19-mile strait that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, and ultimately the Mediterranean.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 11, 2015: Dome of the Blue Mosque
The best-known active mosque in Istanbul, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, stands next door to Hagia Sophia, which it replaced as the mosque of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire. It was built in the early 17th century, on...
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A Visit to Topkapi, Part 1
A visit to fabled Topkapi, imperial and administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years
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A Visit to Topkapi, Part 2
Our visit to Topkapi continued after our lunch on a terrace overlooking the Sea of Marmara and more of the palace grounds. We had, in fact, reached the point of beginning to return to the beginning...partly because we had reached the innermost part, and partly because the weather was becoming increasingly grim.
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Istanbul's 'Blue Mosque'
On our first day in Istanbul, after arriving at 4:30 on a Sunday morning and heading straight to a nap we went for a walk to reconnoiter the neighborhood. What a neighborhood! Within 5 to 10 minutes easy walk we passed the Topkapi Palace, the massive Hagia Sophia, a large open square and came, face on, with the incredible Blue Mosque.
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Sirkeci Terminal, Istanbul: Last stop on the Orient Express
Last summer in Paris, we visited an exhibit at the Institute du Monde Arabe, featuring cars and artifacts of the Orient Express and its mystique. A significant part of the exhibit, given the venue, focused on the exotic spell it had for Europeans.
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America's Top Endangered Historic Places listed
The National Trust for Historic Preservation uses its annual list to raise awareness and save landmarks