Designated a World Heritage site since 1981, the ramshackle and enchanting Medina of Fez (or Fes) charts its origins back to the 9th century soon after the founding of the city. Later, under the rule of the Marinids (13th–14th century), many of the Medina’s most impressive buildings were constructed and still remain intact today, forming [...]
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Photo Story: Leith Docks
Words and photos Chris Osburn. Edinburgh’s port, Leith, offers visitors to this little slice of waterfront Scotland a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Post-industrial, mixed use, but largely residential with lots and lots of restaurants, pubs and bars and easily accessible from the city centre (just a short, cheap cab or very straightforward bus ride [...]
Photo Story: Makoko Shantytown in Lagos
Words and photos by Chris Osburn. Lagos, Nigeria might not be the first choice for a city break. But, for the intrepid urbanite keen to experience some adventure, this west African mega-city rewards. From dancing the night away to some of the world’s most viciously addictive grooves to sampling the local fare of especially fiery [...]
Photo Story: New York’s High Line Park
Located on Manhattan’s West Side, the High Line Park runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. However, at present, this elevated New York City park is only open to the public up to 20th Street in Chelsea. Constructed in the 1930s as a safe way to [...]
Photo Story: Luxembourg Fortress
Continuing our current love-in with Luxembourg, Keven Erickson and Krystyna Dul chronicle the capital’s imposing fortifications, and top tourist attraction, in photos. Taking advantage of the natural rock formations known as the Bock, these impressive feats of engineering overlook the entire city and are surrounded on three sides by the river Alzette. “Luxembourg, this small [...]
