A scene of carnage during the war, when, in 1994, a mortar shell was dropped on the marketplace. Today, it's filled with people and fresh produce.
Man smoking tabacco at the Bac Ha Market in Vietnam
Flower H'mong woman testing the quality of the tobacco in Bac Ha market.
Sous, a licorice flavoured drink popular in the Middle East, is still sold on the streets and markets of Damascus by flamboyantly dressed men in costume.
Many tourists are intimidated by the idea of bargaining The following are some general rules and advice for travelers in foreign markets and bazaars gleaned from many years of bargaining in Turkey, Nepal, India, South America, China and North Africa.
Sculpture by Inges Idee - Hans Hemmert, Axel Lieber, Thomas A. Schmidt and Georg Zey
Vivocity, Singapore
The wall that once divided Berlin between East and West Germany is partially preserved as a giant outdoor art display. Only small sections remain today as the city of Berlin is undergoing a massive construction boom following reunification.
Products by the Flow Institute at the Danish Design Center, April 2007.
Copenhagen, Denmark.
Belur used to be the early capital of the glorious Hoysala Empire.
The Channakesava Temple in Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.