Sunday City: Xian, China

by Mark Prokop on October 12, 2008 • 3 comments so far

The capital of the Shanxi Provence, Xian, is the most important city in the Northwest of China and is often considered one of the four major capitol cities of the ancient world, along with Athens, Cairo and Rome. Xian is famed all over the world for its extraordinary history, serving as the capital for 12 dynasties throughout a span of 1500 years. Xian is the base for studying Ancient China, bringing a diverse group of visitors year round.

Xian is one of the must-see places for me throughout Asia. From its Quinling Mountains to the South and its Weihe River to the North, not only is it a city of great history but the surrounding landscapes are incredible.

I have put together this list of the top ten places I would like to see in Xian and the surrounding area. Read more…

Sunday City: Amsterdam

by Mark Prokop on October 5, 2008 • 6 comments so far

From its canals to historical sights and world-famous museums, Amsterdam, one of the greatest small cities in the world is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe.  With its population of around 750,000 people Amsterdam is a very diverse city.  It has all the things that a big city would have including diverse cultures, great nightlife, and good transportation.  Due to the many canals in Amsterdam, “Venice of the North”,  it is very easy to get around the city and is also quiet with less traffic. 

      The more research that I do on Amsterdam the more I see the beautiful city has to offer.  It is pretty obvious that the main tourist attraction is the multitude of museums around the city.  Whether it is the famous Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museums, or the more unique Hash or Sex museums, it seems like there is a Museum for everyone.

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“Sunday Cities” Amsterdam this Sunday.

by Mark Prokop on October 3, 2008 • No comments yet

      Starting this weekend I will be writing posts every Sunday on a different city that I am going to travel to. From these posts, you will be able to see different cities I will be visiting, places I would like to see and possible places where I might stay.  

     This Sunday the city is going to be Amsterdam.  So look forward to a great review of the sights, sounds and people of Amsterdam.