Archive | 20. Jan, 2008
Tianhou Temple: An Oasis of Tranquility in the Midst of Shenzhen

Tianhou Temple: An Oasis of Tranquility in the Midst of Shenzhen

by Erica Johansson on 20. Jan, 2008 in Asia

Even though mega-cities can be exciting, it is sometimes the places where you can escape the hectic city life you will remember most when thinking back on what made a travel destination special. After reading Tianhou Temple, Shenzhen’s Soul I can understand why the author Steve Peer calls the temple the soul of the city. With an almost 600-year-old history, [...]

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Cape Town Travel Guide

Cape Town Travel Guide

by Erica Johansson on 20. Jan, 2008 in Africa, Travel News & Tips

Pierre Jacques, a fellow CosmoTourist, recommended me to check out his Cape Town Travel Guide. I’m glad he did, because this guide is full with useful information for travelers interested in South Africa. The guide begins with an historical outlook from the 1600th century when the first Dutch vessels arrived at the Cape. It continues to year 1990 when Nelson Mandela held his freedom speech [...]

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