When the ivy has found its tower, when the delicate creeper has found its strong wall, we know how the parasite plants grow and prosper. ~Anthony Trollope
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Auxerre - Tour de l'Horloge (rue de l'Horloge)
In the early '80s, when he was a rising real estate mogul with dreams of being accepted into Manhattan high society, Donald Trump hired superstar decorator Angelo Donghia to turn his massive triplex into a tastefully appointed showcase of class and taste. You will absolutely believe what happened next.
Cloud mountains pass in the distance behind Trellick Tower, West London.
Where to stay in Paris: best hotels in Paris and the best neighborhoods for your budget. Where to stay to get a view of the Eiffel Tower.
Paris Travel Guide Paris is one of my favorite cities to explore, especially when every corner looks like a postcard! There is so much to see in Paris so I narrowed down the top things to do and see in Paris in my blogger's travel guide to Paris. I included my favorite restaurants and places
The church was severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. Wren's tower and steeple survived the bombs' impact. Of the rest of the church only the north and south walls remained. In the re-organisation of the Anglican Church in London following the War it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan's, and in 1967 the City of London Corporation decided to turn the ruins of the church into a public garden, which opened in 1971. A lawn and trees were planted in the ruins, with a low fountain in the middle of the nave.
Sur le toit de l’Opéra Garnier (Antoine Lepetit)
Carroll Avenue Area - This one on Kensington Road Los Angeles
A long spiraling walkway winds through the woods, and around a copper beech tree at the center.
Although many visitors to Great Britain find themselves landing in London, there's plenty more to explore beyond the big city. The Brits are famous for their love of flower-filled gardens and fresh country air, and these small towns are as picturesque as they are relaxing.
Photographer Alessia Gammarota looks at the connections between different aspects of London’s housing crisis, from squatting and council estates to new developments changing the landscape and the city’s soul
Clocktower, Auxerre, Bourgogne, France photo via liz
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Abandoned Chapel
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The Belfry of Ghent is one of the three famous towers of the city. Climb up the stairs and learn about the history of the building on the different floor. There you can also meet the dragon who protected the tower and the famous Bell Ronald.
Here are a few tips and things to consider before visiting the Tower of London. To help you get the most out of this famous London landmark.
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Urban decay is the process whereby a previously functioning city, or part of a city, falls into disrepair. It's essentially the art of capturing beautiful photographs of a subject that is...
Fixer upper in Arcata, CA. Someone had kindly provided a link to the repainted version of this house and I accidentally deleted it but here's the link: www.flickr.com/photos/11236515@N05/3770494628
Visit Akureyri. If you have a chance to get to Iceland's 2nd largest city, do it. Here's our tips for how to spend 24 hours in Akureyri.
Along the Rhine are many castles and one famous one is the Drachenburg. It is a private castle that was built in the late 19th century on the famous Drachenfels above Koenigswinter, a town near the…
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Mc Caig’s Tower, Scotland