Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
There's nothing more rewarding than escaping to a foreign land, somewhat locked away from the rest of the world and in a spot more distant than most humans will ever be. Of course with surreal sights of rolling green hills, great sand dunes and incredibly clear waterways. If you've already guessed it, well yes, we were talking about one of the world's last frontiers, Passport Out welcomes you to Mongolia!
Location: New York, NY
There is nothing more rewarding than working hard during the weekday and ending it with a short staycation at a place with that slight disconnect from reality. Sometimes, relaxation can be achieved with just a little imagination and of course, the perfect place for you to bask in the city sunshine before escaping to that dream destination.
Location: Venice, Italy
The Grand Canal is a 3,800m long water-traffic corridor in the beautiful city of Venice. Even though a lot of people usually skip exploring this area, there's no doubt that if you look deep into what is really hidden in those side streets, you'll find this area to be really rich with culture (and produce!).
Location: Vienna, Austria
Staying at the Hotel Sacher Wien, there's no doubt the first place that would make an impression to you is the Stephansplatz- Vienna's geographical center and the starting point for most streets at the Austrian capital.
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Based on experience, everything looks better as viewed from the top. Especially cities; it gives you that right amount of tease to push yourself to see more and discover more of what's hidden beneath those unique structures.
See Prague from the Top
Pražský hrad (Prague Castle)
Before entering Prague's Palace of the President, you'll notice a stone walkway that gives visitors an overview of what this city could offer; red-brick rooves paired with some really interesting architecture. Surprisingly, this view is neglected by most people due to its proximity to the Prague Castle. So, when you're visiting the place, try to slow-down and take in the beautiful view.
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| Photo by the Mandarin Oriental Prague |
I fell in-love with the view so much that I suggest staying near this area. The best option if you ask me is staying at the unique, courtyard-feel, Mandarin Oriental Prague that's not too far away from this awesome view. Discover this area and you won't be disappointed!
Staromĕstská radnice
First of all, what could go wrong being in this location? If it's at the beautiful Staroměstské náměstí, there's no doubt it would give you some beautiful views (and that's a proven fact). Opening up with a 360-degree view of the Old Town Square (Staromĕstské námĕstí) and the Prague Castle farther north.
I suggest choosing a nice time to visit the place though, as the crowds get a bit rowdy during few times of the day.
Charles Bridge Tower
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| Amazing photo by hdrshooter.com |
If you prefer a bit of quietness in your life, go to the Charles Bridge Tower. A few people visit this beautiful tower since the only way you can reach the top is facing my oldest enemy; the stairs. But I assure you, fellow traveler, that it is worth the way up. Especially if you plan to go up at Twilight. You'll catch the orange colors of sunset mix with the subtle blue colors of dusk plus the breath-taking illumination of the whole Prague city.
What about you? Do you like viewing cities from the Top?
Photos and Words by Passport Out
Location: Marina Bay, Singapore
I’ve been hearing raves
about the Mandarin Oriental (MO) brand for quite sometime and when the
opportunity came to finally try it, who am I to not grab it?
Stepping inside the lobby,
at the authentic Peranakan Mansion transports you back into 1920s Malacca: from
the original intricate porcelain floorings, fine carpets, teakwood furnishings
and to that particular Baba (Male) color of bright tourmaline, each aspect of
the property screamed old-world Chinese glamour.
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
You could say that the Majestic Kuala Lumpur is the grand old dame of Malaysia's capital; it was built in 1932 as a 51-room hotel and have witnessed many important milestones in this Southeast Asian country's history. After being restored from its 28 year closure, The Majestic Kuala Lumpur is now better than ever; with the construction of the very modern Tower Wing and a stunning facelift of the old Majestic Wing. It definitely gives you an insight of what this city has to offer: a beautiful mix of the old and the new.
Location: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Gaya Island is located a few kilometers west of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia's state of Sabah and a two-hour plane ride from the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. Its amazing how a two-hour plane ride can change the scenery; from the very modern buildings of Kuala Lumpur to the gradient blue waters of Gaya Island. This is one of the reasons why I keep coming back to Malaysia.
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
I recently asked my partner in crime, Jillian to give us the "What to do's" when in the beautiful Austrian city of Innsbruck. She recently lived there for 6 months so I'm pretty sure she knows where the best things are!
