Chengdu China capital of Sichuan !
Chengdu China capital of Sichuan ! Read our previous posting “Terracotta Warriors of Xi’An!” The Xi’An airport we used, which is actually located in the neighboring town of Xianyang ( another previous capital of China), only just opened two months ago, or so the staff at the first class lounge informed us. And when we later…
Albania, land of the golden eagles and of the double headed black eagles!
Albania. COUNTRY ROLL No 2 : Albania, land of the golden eagles and of the double headed black eagles! Read our previous posting: “Afghanistan: the graveyard of empires!” Photo: Ivo Gievski Read our related posting: “Best of Albania food : Tave Kosi!” Read our next posting: “Algeria: the largest country in Africa!” Stay tuned to…
Faroe Islands, best island destination in the world!
COUNTRY ROLL No 61 : Faroe Islands, voted the best islands destination in the world by National Geographic Magazine. Mind you, not for its beaches and warm sunshine. The Faroe Islands are located north of the United Kingdom in the middle of the Gulf Stream, about halfway between Iceland and Norway. With a population of…