Travel and Leisure

St. Petersburg: The Russian City with A European Spirit

Few cities match the history and grandeur of St. Petersburg, Russia. The Russian imperial capital is a surprising cultural hub with splendid architectural gems and Venice-like canals which evoke a romantic atmosphere. St. Petersburg’s nightlife, a sprawling collection of world-renown art colle Read More

Yosemite: Winter Storms and Spring Floods

The Bridal Veil and the Upper Yosemite Falls, on account of their height and exposure, are greatly influenced by winds. The common summer winds that come up the river cañon from the plains are seldom very strong; but the north winds do some very wild work, worrying the falls and the forests, Read More

Charming Stein am Rhein and its Magnificent Stories

How do you start painting a place which you have never seen previously? That was the question I was asked when painting my first work: “The Swallow’s Nest”  (a castle on the cliffs of Crimea), which I had never seen in my life. Nevertheless, it seemed as if I had been ther Read More

Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego: Patagonian Beauty and Dramatic Nature

Argentina’s coastline is full of nature’s most amazing locations. Sprawling cities such as Buenos Aires show the majestic timelessness of this South American nation. But on the southernmost tip of Argentina lies one of the country’s most beautiful natural gems—Tierra del Read More

The Exciting Lifestyle and Nightlife of Lisbon

Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, is one of those cities sculpted into and built on hills. Being a vibrant city in Western Europe with a traditional heritage, exciting lifestyle, good all-year-round climate and a lively nightlife, it offers more than any visitor could ask for. Lisbon's Read More

Nuwara Eliya: The Amazing City of Light in Sri Lanka

The land of Sri-Lanka is defined by the elephants, precious gems, a history and culture dated back several centuries. At the heart of the country lies a small town in the top of the hills, which goes by the name Nuwara Eliya. Apart from being the only hill-station of the country, this city Read More