The tower was designed by Francisco de Arruda, a Portuguese architect and artist. It includes five floors and a roof terrace. The first floor has 16 cannons installed in 16 windows as well as prison pits. To climb up to the other floors you might have to wait for others to climb down, since the staircase is very narrow.

From the west, you can see the Belém Tower’s gargoyle, shaped like a rhinoceros, probably created after the first rhino arrived in Portugal in 1513 and impressed the artist.

Belém Tower is located about six km from Lisbon, to get there take the tram, bus, or train, and be ready to pay a small entrance fee (€6 without discount).

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With the sunset backdrop, the flying mammals offer a fine view to finish off days filled with music, Tex-Mex, and Texan history offered by the state capital. The Congress Avenue Bridge was renovated in 1980 and became a regular “bat cave” that attracted the migrating Mexican free-tailed bats. This was great for the city’s human residents as it both provided spectacular sunset entertainment and acted as natural bug infestation.

There are a few ways to watch the bats ascend. If you’re planning on simply showing up to sit on the curb, make sure you arrive early, since it gets rather busy. You can also hike along the Butler Trail until you find a spot that overlooks the bridge or if you’re feeling really sporty rent a kayak.

To see the bats, arrive at the location between March and September from 7.30 p.m. and plan to stick around for the better part of an hour, so that you can see as much of the show as possible.

The post You Won’t Want to Miss This: Bat Watching in Austin appeared first on Traveler Master.

The center is named after Morris Thompson, who was born in 1939 and was appointed commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the age of 34 after serving as Special Assistant for the BIA in Washington. A great tribute to a great man, or “Big”, as he was nicknamed.

Admission is free and will give you access to permanent and temporary exhibits, introducing visitors to the locals’ way of living, including local art and craft items. You’ll also be able to talk to a ranger at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center, ask them for advice on hiking in the area, buy maps, and even borrow a beer barrel. The rangers also run a program of tours in the area, talking about the history of the land, and presenting the local wildlife. 

If you’re coming with little ones, don’t forget to ask for a Junior Ranger Badge as a keepsake.

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The hotel sits in a historical building built by early settlers to Canada. It was built as the “Flanagan Hotel” in 1907, named after James (Jimmy) Flanagan, one of the first settlers in Saskatoon in 1902, and a local historical figure. 

Walking into the building from the modern street, it’s a bit surprising to see the old-fashion sense of glamour that starts in the lobby, with a wonderful wooden staircase and the original hotel’s candlestick chandeliers.

Particularly impressive are the hallways on each floor with decorated mirror frames and furniture that really give the place a sense of the early 20th century. With such a history and preservation, no wonder it’s a protected building registered with the Saskatoon Heritage Society.

Downstairs you will find a steakhouse, a pub, and a wine bar. The pub even has an on-site microbrewery so it’s really accommodation that’s also a tourist attraction with a lot packed into the one great building.

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Château de Chantilly, France

This castle is exactly what we have in mind when we imagine a medieval castle. Only an hour’s drive from Paris, walking into this castle makes it feel like stepping back in time to the era of knights and glory. The castle was destroyed during the French revolution but was rebuilt in the 19th century and the grounds include spectacular gardens and ponds that stretch on an area of 115 hectares.

Bran Castle, Romania

This castle is located more specifically in Transylvania, home to the infamous count Dracula, or Vlad The Impaler. This castle is known as Dracula’s Castle. It dates back to the 14th century but has seen some difficult times during the 19th century. In the early 20th century it was restored to its full Gothic glory.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

This is a Romanesque-style castle located in Bavaria which is considered Germany’s most visited castle. This is probably due to its fairy-tale-like towers. It was built in the 19th century and was the inspiration to the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.

The post You Should Probably Plan a Visit to These 3 Castles in Europe appeared first on Traveler Master.

Curry Laksa

Street food or not, this is one of the best dishes you can try in Singapore. This is a noodles dish with a special chili-coconut milk broth. Added to this are fried bean curd and any mix of seafood and fish. It’s eaten as a stew with chopped noodles and is quite a delight.

Mud Crab

Also known as Black Crab, this is considered a southern hemisphere delight. It is a crab stir-fried with black pepper or chili sauce.

Hainanese chicken rice

This is Singaporean comfort food. It comprises boiled rice with cooled down boiled chicken, served with chili sauce, sweet soy dip, and ginger sauce. Very simple but simply mouthwatering.

Durian

The “king of fruits” is one of those ingredients that we either love or hate. In Singaporean cuisine, it is considered a real treat. You can get it in food stalls fresh, cut open on request, and ready for eating. If you’re not sure, ask the vendor to explain the different varieties.

The post Try This Street Food in Singapore appeared first on Traveler Master.

This steel sculpture was completed in 1998, and is located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear in the north of England. It is perhaps the most famous public artwork in the entire UK.

Before it was commissioned this project raised many concerns and comments, including a worry that its massive size and metallic material might interfere with TV reception.

As part of the development, the artist prepared a few models for the sculpture, the body of which is based on a cast of the artist’s own body. One of these models was even featured in the BBC show Antiques Roadshow in 2008 and was appraised to be valued £1 million.

The post Visit England’s Angel of the North is You Get a Kick Out of Art appeared first on Traveler Master.

Cubic Houses (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

These houses were designed in the 1970s by Piet Blom. They are a great example of space utilized to support community-facing designs.

Wonderworks (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)

This is actually an indoors science-focused amusement park that starts the experience with its design.

The Basket Building (Newark, Ohio)

A building that’s a sculpture shaped like a giant picnic basket. It is a seven stories high building that opened in 1997 and served as the headquarters for The Longaberger Company which makes baskets.

The Crooked House (Sopot, Poland)

Designed by architect Szotynscy Zaleski in 2004, this building isconsidered to be the most photographed building in the world.

The Community Bookshelf (Kansas City, Missouri)

22 book spines that measure approximately 25 feet high and nine feet wide make up the front of this building that acts as the Main Library in Kansas City.

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A Trusted Reviewer

The best way to go about is to find a friend you trust who can recommend a place. They will be honest and tell you the downsides, and they will also be able to tell you the bottom line: is this place suitable for you.

Prioritize You Criteria

Most hotels and hostels have various ratings on different booking sites. Decide what’s most important for you and look for the ratings for those criteria first. You can also browse the written customer reviews for things that are important for you.

Research the Area

If this hotel or hostel is the only cheap place in an area that generally costs quite a lot, make sure to look up in detail why it is cheap. You will probably find the answers in the reviews and then you can decide if this suits you.

The post What to Look for When Looking for Budget Accommodation appeared first on Traveler Master.

The Rooms

The hotel is, of course, fully equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, and free Wireless Internet. Their superior rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows so you can feel the city’s historical atmosphere even in the comfort of the room. The standard and family rooms are also great, and various combinations are available. They are also a pet-friendly hotel, which is quite unusual, so be ready for some cute dogs to be part of your experience.

The Location

Hotel Oslo is located in the historical downtown district of Coimbra. This means that walking out of the hotel you step into the reason so many tourists frequent this town, narrow streets, local cafés, bakeries, and restaurants, and cool alleyways.

Green Practices

Not only is Hotel Oslo a family run business rather than part of a giant chain of hotels, but they also run the hotel with an emphasis on green practices of recycling, solar energy, and reduced carbon footprint. They also rely on local services and products and support local heritage and their community.

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The tower was designed by Francisco de Arruda, a Portuguese architect and artist. It includes five floors and a roof terrace. The first floor has 16 cannons installed in 16 windows as well as prison pits. To climb up to the other floors you might have to wait for others to climb down, since the staircase is very narrow.

From the west, you can see the Belém Tower’s gargoyle, shaped like a rhinoceros, probably created after the first rhino arrived in Portugal in 1513 and impressed the artist.

Belém Tower is located about six km from Lisbon, to get there take the tram, bus, or train, and be ready to pay a small entrance fee (€6 without discount).

The post Belém Tower in Lisbon appeared first on Traveler Master.

With the sunset backdrop, the flying mammals offer a fine view to finish off days filled with music, Tex-Mex, and Texan history offered by the state capital. The Congress Avenue Bridge was renovated in 1980 and became a regular “bat cave” that attracted the migrating Mexican free-tailed bats. This was great for the city’s human residents as it both provided spectacular sunset entertainment and acted as natural bug infestation.

There are a few ways to watch the bats ascend. If you’re planning on simply showing up to sit on the curb, make sure you arrive early, since it gets rather busy. You can also hike along the Butler Trail until you find a spot that overlooks the bridge or if you’re feeling really sporty rent a kayak.

To see the bats, arrive at the location between March and September from 7.30 p.m. and plan to stick around for the better part of an hour, so that you can see as much of the show as possible.

The post You Won’t Want to Miss This: Bat Watching in Austin appeared first on Traveler Master.

The center is named after Morris Thompson, who was born in 1939 and was appointed commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the age of 34 after serving as Special Assistant for the BIA in Washington. A great tribute to a great man, or “Big”, as he was nicknamed.

Admission is free and will give you access to permanent and temporary exhibits, introducing visitors to the locals’ way of living, including local art and craft items. You’ll also be able to talk to a ranger at the Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center, ask them for advice on hiking in the area, buy maps, and even borrow a beer barrel. The rangers also run a program of tours in the area, talking about the history of the land, and presenting the local wildlife. 

If you’re coming with little ones, don’t forget to ask for a Junior Ranger Badge as a keepsake.

The post Learn about Alaska in the Morris Thompson Cultural Center appeared first on Traveler Master.

The hotel sits in a historical building built by early settlers to Canada. It was built as the “Flanagan Hotel” in 1907, named after James (Jimmy) Flanagan, one of the first settlers in Saskatoon in 1902, and a local historical figure. 

Walking into the building from the modern street, it’s a bit surprising to see the old-fashion sense of glamour that starts in the lobby, with a wonderful wooden staircase and the original hotel’s candlestick chandeliers.

Particularly impressive are the hallways on each floor with decorated mirror frames and furniture that really give the place a sense of the early 20th century. With such a history and preservation, no wonder it’s a protected building registered with the Saskatoon Heritage Society.

Downstairs you will find a steakhouse, a pub, and a wine bar. The pub even has an on-site microbrewery so it’s really accommodation that’s also a tourist attraction with a lot packed into the one great building.

The post Stay in a Historic Boutique Hotel in Saskatoon appeared first on Traveler Master.

Château de Chantilly, France

This castle is exactly what we have in mind when we imagine a medieval castle. Only an hour’s drive from Paris, walking into this castle makes it feel like stepping back in time to the era of knights and glory. The castle was destroyed during the French revolution but was rebuilt in the 19th century and the grounds include spectacular gardens and ponds that stretch on an area of 115 hectares.

Bran Castle, Romania

This castle is located more specifically in Transylvania, home to the infamous count Dracula, or Vlad The Impaler. This castle is known as Dracula’s Castle. It dates back to the 14th century but has seen some difficult times during the 19th century. In the early 20th century it was restored to its full Gothic glory.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

This is a Romanesque-style castle located in Bavaria which is considered Germany’s most visited castle. This is probably due to its fairy-tale-like towers. It was built in the 19th century and was the inspiration to the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.

The post You Should Probably Plan a Visit to These 3 Castles in Europe appeared first on Traveler Master.

Curry Laksa

Street food or not, this is one of the best dishes you can try in Singapore. This is a noodles dish with a special chili-coconut milk broth. Added to this are fried bean curd and any mix of seafood and fish. It’s eaten as a stew with chopped noodles and is quite a delight.

Mud Crab

Also known as Black Crab, this is considered a southern hemisphere delight. It is a crab stir-fried with black pepper or chili sauce.

Hainanese chicken rice

This is Singaporean comfort food. It comprises boiled rice with cooled down boiled chicken, served with chili sauce, sweet soy dip, and ginger sauce. Very simple but simply mouthwatering.

Durian

The “king of fruits” is one of those ingredients that we either love or hate. In Singaporean cuisine, it is considered a real treat. You can get it in food stalls fresh, cut open on request, and ready for eating. If you’re not sure, ask the vendor to explain the different varieties.

The post Try This Street Food in Singapore appeared first on Traveler Master.

This steel sculpture was completed in 1998, and is located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear in the north of England. It is perhaps the most famous public artwork in the entire UK.

Before it was commissioned this project raised many concerns and comments, including a worry that its massive size and metallic material might interfere with TV reception.

As part of the development, the artist prepared a few models for the sculpture, the body of which is based on a cast of the artist’s own body. One of these models was even featured in the BBC show Antiques Roadshow in 2008 and was appraised to be valued £1 million.

The post Visit England’s Angel of the North is You Get a Kick Out of Art appeared first on Traveler Master.

Cubic Houses (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

These houses were designed in the 1970s by Piet Blom. They are a great example of space utilized to support community-facing designs.

Wonderworks (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)

This is actually an indoors science-focused amusement park that starts the experience with its design.

The Basket Building (Newark, Ohio)

A building that’s a sculpture shaped like a giant picnic basket. It is a seven stories high building that opened in 1997 and served as the headquarters for The Longaberger Company which makes baskets.

The Crooked House (Sopot, Poland)

Designed by architect Szotynscy Zaleski in 2004, this building isconsidered to be the most photographed building in the world.

The Community Bookshelf (Kansas City, Missouri)

22 book spines that measure approximately 25 feet high and nine feet wide make up the front of this building that acts as the Main Library in Kansas City.

The post 5 Extraordinary Buildings Around the World appeared first on Traveler Master.

A Trusted Reviewer

The best way to go about is to find a friend you trust who can recommend a place. They will be honest and tell you the downsides, and they will also be able to tell you the bottom line: is this place suitable for you.

Prioritize You Criteria

Most hotels and hostels have various ratings on different booking sites. Decide what’s most important for you and look for the ratings for those criteria first. You can also browse the written customer reviews for things that are important for you.

Research the Area

If this hotel or hostel is the only cheap place in an area that generally costs quite a lot, make sure to look up in detail why it is cheap. You will probably find the answers in the reviews and then you can decide if this suits you.

The post What to Look for When Looking for Budget Accommodation appeared first on Traveler Master.

The Rooms

The hotel is, of course, fully equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, and free Wireless Internet. Their superior rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows so you can feel the city’s historical atmosphere even in the comfort of the room. The standard and family rooms are also great, and various combinations are available. They are also a pet-friendly hotel, which is quite unusual, so be ready for some cute dogs to be part of your experience.

The Location

Hotel Oslo is located in the historical downtown district of Coimbra. This means that walking out of the hotel you step into the reason so many tourists frequent this town, narrow streets, local cafés, bakeries, and restaurants, and cool alleyways.

Green Practices

Not only is Hotel Oslo a family run business rather than part of a giant chain of hotels, but they also run the hotel with an emphasis on green practices of recycling, solar energy, and reduced carbon footprint. They also rely on local services and products and support local heritage and their community.

The post Stay in Hotel Oslo in Coimbra, Portugal appeared first on Traveler Master.