Exploring the world, one place at a time
On my second day in London, I headed into town bright and early to start the day with a little touristing. My destination? Westminster. Situated on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of London, the historic district is home to a slew of the capital and the country's most iconic landmarks, including... Continue Reading →
During my afternoon in Turin, I'd decided to visit Turin's tallest building, the Mole Antonelliana, as well as the city's renowned Egyptian Museum. So after having a spot of lunch, I wandered along Turin's elegant covered streets, past lots of shops and cafés, on my way to the Mole Antonelliana. The Mole Antonelliana (above) is... Continue Reading →
The latest in a series of blockbuster exhibitions from the British Museum, Sunken Cities is a spectacular display of ancient Egyptian artefacts uncovered from the Mediterranean Sea, as well as objects from the British Museum's collection and leading Egyptian museums. The artefacts were discovered during the underwater excavation of two long-lost Egyptian cities, Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus,... Continue Reading →
Little Old World 