Stockholm, the most beautiful Scandinavian capital in my view, was first known to me with the Stockholm syndrome but not with its exceptional understanding of design and architecture. I however had no idea what gave rise to the concept of Stockholm syndrome, which can in summary be defined as the feeling of dependence and affection nurtured by the hostages towards their capturer.During my first winter trip to Stockholm, I settle in the centrally located Nobis Hotel which is also home a bistro...

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Rome, isn’t it the most beautiful city on earth, worth spending days on its streets, getting lost and lost again. A morning in December, here’s the route I made:I start in Via Guilia , go straight to the river side, walk along the autumn leaves still yellow in early December, across the river is Trastevere, a neighbourhood worth to spend a full afternoon, so I skip it now and keep walking on the left side of the river Tiber. I take one of the side streets that goes to the old historical town,...

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Şehirlerin kendine has bir rengi olduğunu hiç düşündünüz mü? Artık hangi köşesinden hangi meydanın çıktığına şaşırmayı bıraktığım günlerin birinde arkadaşım Monica, beni belki daha önce önünden geçtiğim ama dikkat etmediğim bir meydana götürüyor. Pantheon’dan yukarı doğru çıkan bir ara sokakta konuşa konuşa ilerliyoruz. Meydana yaklaştığımızda oraya ulaşana kadar yere bakarak yürümemi ve başımı kaldırmamamı söylüyor, birkaç dakika içinde bir ufak meydana varıyoruz, sağ taraftaki kilisenin...

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Have you ever thought that cities have their own colours? In one of those days I let myself enjoy every single corner of the gorgeous city, passing by the same streets again and again in order not to miss any details. My friend takes me to a piazza, promising me to show something wonderful. We took one of the streets from the Piazza de la Rotonda where Pantheon is located, she said I should look down on the street until she tells me to raise my head. We arrived in a little square, took the...

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One of the most lively and animated places in Rome during the evenings is the Trastevere neighborhood; a warm and friendly place that welcomes you with its easy-going vibes.Situated on the other side of the Tiber river, to the south of the Vatican, this district used to be a workers' quarter, but today it has turned into a bohemian neighborhood known for its colorful streets and nightlife. What Le Marais is to Paris, perhaps Trastevere is to Rome.There are nice walking routes to Trastevere....

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One of the most beautiful viewing points of the Hong Kong view is the observation deck located on the shores of the Tsim Sha Tsui district, overlooking the island. I buy a token from the Central Ferry Pier and jump on the Star Ferry (plastic blue tokens cost 4 HKD). In this short, five-minute journey, we leave the island behind and approach the mainland. The ferry is packed as always.When you leave Tsim Sha Tsui Pier and walk, the clock tower you will see on your right and the distinctive...

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