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Doorway © Steve Peer
Even though mega-cities can be exciting, it’s often the places where you can escape the hectic city life you will remember most when thinking back of what made a travel destination special. After reading Tianhou Temple, Shenzhen’s Soul I can understand why the author Steve Peer calls the temple the soul of the city. With an almost 600-year-old history, Tianhou Temple is like an oasis of tranquility in the midst of a busy metropolis where people can reflect on the past and dream about the future.
Columns © Steve Peer
The article was written for In The Know Traveler, a site where travel enthusiasts write about their travel experiences from extraordinary destinations around the globe.
Fairest Cape, Table Mountain from Blaauwberg Strand
Pierre Jacques, a fellow CosmoTourist, recommended me to check out his Cape Town Travel Guide. I’m glad he did because this guide is full with useful information for travellers interested in South Africa.
The guide begins with an historical outlook from the 1600th century when the first Dutch vessels arrived at the Cape. It continues to year 1990 when Nelson Mandela held his freedom speech after being released from Robben Island where he spent 27 years of his life.
The following parts with general tourist information, how to get there, accommodation options including the luxurious Cape Grace, and attractions and activities gave me lots of valuable tips. I know many things I’d like to do… shark diving, hiking, a township tour, spend an evening at the theatre, stroll along the water front…
Read the guide at Cape Town Travel Guide.
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