Postcard productiongrew in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and now they are sold in countries all over the world. People purchase them as souvenirs or to keep in touch with friends and family while they’re away. In fact, it’s so popular that there is a name for studying and collec...
I must admit I am a bit nervous to ride continuously uphill for 14 miles but it actually isn’t bad at all, and there are all these opportunities to stop for the view, or read the interpretive signs that line the trail that tell the history of the Milwaukee Road Railroad. The view an...
Psar Thmei consists of four wings filled with stalls selling gold and silver ornaments, dodgy watches, clothing, antiques, and a lot more. You can click photographs near the food section. Shopping in the market is a must for those who want to take back memories of their visit to the ...
We were lucky that our trip coincided with an annual antiques market. Vendors came from all over Italy to sell their treasures. If I only had unlimited funds for purchases and shipping, I could have gone hog wild.One night we decided to take advantage of our kitchen and eat in, so we ...
See the forest from a squirrel’s eye view at Hidden Hollow at Heritage Museums & Gardens, Sandwich, Cape Cod © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com What built Sandwich, though (and likely the reason that so many of its magnificent buildings reflect the prosperity of the early-1800s) ...
If you plan to go for dinner or do an activity in the city, I recommend staying somewhere that’s located near the Piccadilly line on the tube, which will take you directly to Heathrow Airport. Some good central areas with access to the Piccadilly line are South Kensington, Covent Garden,...
Consisting of six teak buildings, his house (now a museum) features an extensive collection of historical Thai art and antiques. Jim Thompson House Museum Hours:The museum is open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Cost:Admission costs 200 baht (about $6.50 USD) ...
Overlooking the main street, which is Route 1, is theNickels-Sortwell House, one of the finest Federal homes in New England. It is beautifully restored, its rooms furnished in antiques, art, and period decorative features. The gardens are being restored to their original design and plantings...
Along the Ave 4 hostages there is the antique market that is open all day, there is a variety of antiques and unique different things to look at and purchase as a souveneer from provence. Each year there are 2 INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUE FAIRS one at Easter and the o...
Been to Hong Kong so many times, thought that I had seen all the tourists spots from Hong Kong but I was surprised when my friend took me to take the tram or “Ding Ding” operating in Hong Kong. The trams traverse from the Northern part of Hong Kong Island on a East-West direction...