Cabo Verde Journal: Sunsplashed islands off African coast wait patiently for prosperity
by Ron Bernthal Césaria Evora, Cabo Verde’s “Barefoot Diva,” often sang about her home, the stunningly beautiful island of São Vicente,…
Airport City Manchester Journal: A large, mixed-use development ent to Manchester Airport in England satisfies business and residential needs.
Green space, office, retail, hotels, and residential housing are part of the Airport City Manchester project, located adjacent to Mancester Airport…
Nice Journal: New “Joia Méridia” Quarter Adds Architectural Gems to Cote d’Azur Lifestyle
Méridia Tower by Sou Fujimoto overlooks Metropolitan Plaza in Joia Méridia, the central town of Nice Méridia. (rendering courtesy Sou Fujimoto…
Doha Journal: Qatar’s Capital Speeds Up Hotel & Stadium Construction
Doha skyline continues to impress visitors with savvy architecture for new hotels, office towers and cultural attractions. By Ron Bernthal With…
Oslo Journal: Modern Waterfront Library Opens Next to Opera House
New Deichman Bjorvika Central Library (left) on Oslo Waterfront close to the Oslo Opera House (right) (photo Einar Aslaksen) By Ron…
Saxony Journal: Exhibits Highlight Early European Industrialization
Theater Square in historic Chemnitz, Saxony (Photo Chemnitz Agency for the Promotion of Trade and Industry and Economic Development) By Ron…
Veitastrond Journal: Trekking Cabins Near Norwegian Glacier
Distant view of cabins at Tungestølen with mountains (photo Jan M. Lillebø) by Ron Bernthal Situated in the western part of…
Nordhavn Journal: Two Metro Stations Symbolize Denmark’s Newest Design Destination
New Orientkaj metro station in Nordhavn’s historic docklands area. Revitalized Nordhavn has become a hot destination for new architecture, furniture showrooms,…
Paris Journal: World’s Largest Rooftop Urban Farm
by Ron Bernthal Paris has been turning its urban rooftops into works of art. Where else in the world would beautiful…
Club Med Survey Ranks Best Euro Cities for Culture
View of Salzburg at night. City is ranked #1 in survey for Best Cultural City in Europe. (photo ©Tourismus Salzburg) Ron…