Merchants from as far as the Middle East and the Ryukyu kingdom (present-day Okinawa) called at its port. A 17th century map of Malacca. Photo: Getty Images His monumental visits, accompanied by a fleet of the biggest ships the world had ever seen at the time, spawned many stories of dubious historicity that continue to … Read more
Today, Malacca is inexpensive to visit thanks to a weak Malaysian currency, the ringgit; serves some of the most varied and delicious food anywhere in Southeast Asia; offers rare antiques, offbeat art and fashion in its shops and markets; and possesses heritage buildings that double as wonderful Instagram backdrops. As such, it is both a … Read more
H. R. Giger was born in the Swiss city of Chur, where his style of blending human physiques and machines developed, possibly influenced by his surroundings. The interior of H R Giger Bar in Gruyères, Switzerland, resembles a rib cage. Photo: Peter Neville-Hadley Museums, houses and bars in the towns tell the artist’s story and … Read more
