I Loved You, by Alexander Pushkin « Great Poems » Greatest Books of All Time. Esther Perel: The secret to desire in a long-term relationship. Taiwan - the little country with big ideas - Asia - Travel. The views are immense; endless runs of streets unfolding like miniature circuitry.
But it isn't Taipei 101 that creates an imposing air. For that I need to go to the Chiang Kai-shek memorial and stand at the feet of the Chinese nationalist leader's statue. "He is our national hero," says my guide, Mr Jeng. "This is almost a holy place. " I don't doubt my guide as I gaze up at this huge eulogy to Taiwan's founder. In fact, such was the weight of Chiang Kai-shek's shadow that Taiwan was still considered "China" by the UN as late as 1971. These days, Taiwan is considered a rebel province by Beijing. "The line links our two main cities, Taipei and Kaohsiung," says Mr Jeng as we climb on board the sleek train in Taipei's main railway station.
So what is actually being opened up? The eastern run of Taiwan, where I am heading, is much more intriguing. "We'll take the train to Chiayi," says Mr Jeng. Our first mountain destination is the resort town of Alishan. Anthony Bourdain Layover Taipei Taiwan. FlyScoot.com: Get Outta Here! THE BEST PRESTIGIOUS DELUXE HOTELS, BOUTIQUE, PALACE HOTELS AND RESORTS IN BANGKOK - FIRST CLASS AROUND THE WORLD Leading Travel Magazine. Updated 12/06/2013 THE MANDARIN-ORIENTAL BANGKOK (*****L): Since 1876, and despite of the presence of the neighboring top luxury Chatrium and Peninsula, "The Oriental" (as all travellers and residents still call it affectiously) remains the most stylish hotel in Bangkok, and one of most famous palace-hotels in the world. In the shadow of the modern hotel structure, stands the 19th century Oriental Hotel building: a sublime colonial pavilion (“Original Wing”), housing some of the best suites (we particularly like the Somerset Maugham's Suite), and the “Authors' Lounge” (romantic and classy place, where the Bangkok society enjoys “High Tea”, comfortably seated in white "Emmanuelle" armchairs).
With its Garden and Main wings dull 1960's - 1970's architecture, The Oriental now looks like from outside any Hilton or Sheraton, with nothing typically Siamese... but the rich and famous connoisseurs book months in advance. Though traditionally overpriced -and full! This is a Mandarin-Oriental hotel. Poem: Just Because. Photographer's Girlfriend Leads Him Around the World. My Modern Metropolis Photographer's Girlfriend Leads Him Around the World Photographer Murad Osmann creatively documents his travels around the world with his girlfriend leading the way in his ongoing series known as Follow Me To. Chronicling his adventures on Instagram, the Russian photographer composes each shot in a similar fashion.
We see each landscape from the photographer's point of view with his extended hand holding onto his girlfriend's in front of him. With her back turned, never revealing her face to the camera, Osmann's girlfriend guides us all on a journey across the globe to some of the most beautiful, exotic, and radiant environments. There are also comforting and familiar settings mixed in for good measure. Whether the couple is spending a romantic night in Moscow, having an exotic adventure in Asia, or simply going bowling, Osmann keeps a visual record of their escapades as he trails behind his beloved. Murad Osmann on Instagram via [Big Picture] You might like: cool.