One day in a city tour poll

Dear readers, Initially I thought the one day tour concept might be a bit harsh for seasoned travelers who obviously enjoy spending more than one day in places they like. Continue reading →

One day in Florence

Florence (Firenze) is the capital city of the rich region of Tuscany. The city counts 370’000 inhabitants and the metropolitan area about 1.5 million. It is a busy and rich Continue reading →

One day in Rome

Rome is the capital and the largest city in Italy with 3 million residents. Its history is two and a half thousand years long and a lot of it is Continue reading →

One day in San Francisco

San Francisco counts only 800’000 inhabitants but it s famous worldwide for its skyline, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge and its liberal lifestyle. It is truly a unique city Continue reading →

One day in Sydney

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. It is located on Australia’s southeast coast of the Tasman Sea. With a population Continue reading →

One day in Kyoto

Kyoto, literally the “capital city” is located in central Japan close to Osaka. It actually was the capital city until 1868 before Tokyo. Kyoto is a charming mid-size city with Continue reading →

One day in Tokyo

Tokyo, literally the Eastern capital, previously named Edo is Japan’s capital since 1868; it is the emperor’s residence and Japan’s political center. It is famous for its sky scrappers as Continue reading →

One day in Hanoi

Hanoi, « the city by the river » is Vietnam’s capital with 3 million inhabitants although it is not the largest city, it is the gate to the Halong Bay Continue reading →

One day in Xian

Xian, a city of 7 million inhabitants located in the very center of China, was one of the four ancient capital cities of China. Historically located at the end of Continue reading →

One day in Beijing

The capital city of Beijing is large and busy; it is commonly considered the political and cultural centre of China. While the city is polluted and congested, I love it. Continue reading →

One day in Shanghai

Shanghai. The second Chinese city in importance, a large city by any means, commonly divided between the modern Pudong on one side of the river and Puxi, home of the Continue reading →

One day in Hong Kong

Hong Kong. Which literally means “The perfumed harbour” is a city that deserves a stop over. You will most likely arrive through Chek Lap Kok, the new Hong Kong International Continue reading →