Posts Tagged ‘Architecture’
Deep in the Heart of FRANCE
After over 50 years, Michael Webb revisits southwestern France. I have fond memories of my first trip to the Dordogne, a region of southwestern France that takes its name from one of the three rivers that flow through softly rolling farmland studded with medieval towns and villages. A college friend and I found a congenial…
Read MoreITALIAN Wine by Design
Jane Adams explores the modern architecture of Italy’s top wineries. Italian design is legendary – in fashion, cars, bikes, furniture and household goods. Just think Armani, Fendi, Ferragamo; Ferrari, Maserati, Pinarello, Alessi, Ilve and Bormioli. These brands spring easily to mind, as do food and drink market leaders like Aperol, Barilla and Lavazza. Italians…
Read MoreExploring the BALTIC STATES
Michael Webb takes a 12 day tour of the Baltic States. Having explored most of Europe, I left the three Baltic States–Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania–till last, hoping they would offer as authentic a taste of the pre-war era as Romania. I arrived too late–the three glorious capitals have been swamped by mass tourism and…
Read MoreSingapore’s Best Architecture and Food
Michael Webb visits Singapore to explore its culture, food and architecture. In its fifty plus years of independence, the city-state of Singapore has transformed itself into an Asian version of Switzerland: prosperous, clean, and meticulously organized. But the vibrant street life of its multi-cultural enclaves–Chinese, Islamic and Indian–still flourishes amid the gleaming towers. Taxis and Uber…
Read MorePARIS IN WINTER
Michael Webb explores the City of Lights in winter, finding a new love and appreciation for its abundance of museums. For lovers, Paris is heaven year round; in winter it’s equally compelling for lovers of museums. The chilly gray days make the boulevards and outdoor cafés less enticing, and prompt you to explore treasures you…
Read MoreEnjoy the Modern Architecture of MILAN
From apartment buildings to museums, learn why Michael Webb keeps returning to Milan over Italy’s many other cities. Milan is my favorite Italian city (with Turin running a close second) for the way it reveals its treasures slowly. It has a few of the attractions that lure tour groups, including Leonardo’s over-restored Last Supper and a spiky…
Read MoreMEXICO City’s Urban Vitality Attracts Visitors
Mexico City can be exhausting, given its vast extent and horrendous traffic, but it’s also inexhaustible – guaranteed to surprise and delight the traveler who loves urban vitality.
Read MoreA Place for Witchcraft and Espionage in BERLIN's New Museums
Berlin’s unparalleled cultural landscape of more than 180 museums and collections keeps growing, as new special interest museums open and others complete renovations.
Read MoreAMSTERDAM By Design
In Amsterdam, historic and modern buildings coexist in harmony. Daring additions enhance storied landmarks and modern architecture pops up in surprising ways throughout the city.
Read MoreDesign Delights of Milan
What Milan lacks in surface charm, it makes up for with hidden treasures. Architectural writer Michael Webb takes us on walking tour of one his favorite European cities.
Read MoreBerlin: Contemporary Capital of Design
Berlin celebrates two major anniversaries this year: the 20th anniversary of the tearing down of the Wall, and the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus. Spring is an ideal season to explore or revisit its architectural treasures.
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