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Cheong Fatt Tze mansion or more known as the Blue Mansion was once belong to The Rockefeller of Asia, Cheong Fatt Tze. It was designed with strong Chinese architecture style of the Imperial period with the Feng Sui (风水) beliefs to bring good luck and many years of prosperous and good health to the family. To elaborate his wealth and power, there are western influences … Continue reading Blue Mansion
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Jawi Peranakan Mansion is located at the Hutton Lanes which was also known as the Malay Millionaire row. The lane is named after Dr James Hutton who was one of the first doctors in Penang who arrived in 1805. The building was acquired and restored in 2012 to how it once was, an elegant Anglo Indian mansion. Jawi Peranakan refers to the locally born, Malay … Continue reading Jawi Peranakan Mansion
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The heritage hotel is located at the Lebuh Leith, a road named after the Sir George Alexander William Leith who was the first lieutenant-Governor of the Prince of Wales island. It was built in 1906 and was once belong to a business tycoon Yeo Wee Gark as a family home and later was used as the Japanese Administration Center during the Japanese Occupation, an opium … Continue reading The Edison Georgetown
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Rhodes also known as Knights island. It is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece. It was famous for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Things to do in Rhodes: The Medieval City of Rhodes It is an UNESCO World Heritage and is the largest and the most preserved fortified city. Throughout the centuries, the islands was … Continue reading Rhodes
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Lindos is known for its clifftop Acropolis. The temple of Athena Lindia sits above an earlier temple and at the lower site is the 14th century castle of Knights of Saint John. There is a saying that the trip to Rhodes is not complete without visiting to Lindos. Lindos was one of the 3 important town in the old days and the archeological site is … Continue reading Lindos, Rhodes
Massari means village in the mountains. There are much green vegetation around the area. Local town in Massari village Haraki beach Fekralos castle The castle is on top of the hill over looking at the Aegean Sea and the Charaki village. More photos of the sea view Continue reading Massari, Rhodes
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Chalki, also known as Halki, is a small island near Rhodes, around 30 minutes boat ride from the Kamiros Skala port. It is a low profile island but rich with history. Many places in the island unfortunately can only be reached by foot only. Nimborio is the island’s only town today and that’s where the harbour is located. There is only couple hundred of population … Continue reading Chalki
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Symi is a small island not far from Rhodes, more known for its colourful neoclassical houses near the port and the 18th century monastery of Archangel Michael Panormitis. Personally I think the island has been overrated and overpriced. For a day trip would easily costed €30-€50 for a return trip. Almost everything is more pricey than Rhodes as they rely on boat to transfer most … Continue reading Symi
The castle was built after the fall of the Constantinople in 1453 by the Knights of St John to protect the island from the Ottoman invasion. Castle of St John Archangel Michael Church Villages nearby Continue reading Archangelos Fort Castle
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