TRIP Etihad Stadium is a football stadium located in the city of Manchester, home ground of English Premier League club Manchester City. The stadium’s seating capacity was recently expanded in 2015 to 55,097 making it the tenth largest in the United Kingdom. TAP Originally built as part of Manchester’s hosting of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, … Continue reading Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Arc de Triomf, Barcelona
TRIP The Arc de Triomf is a monumental arch located within the city of Barcelona. Although not the largest arch in Europe, the Arc de Triomf stands out amongst its peers due to its red brick design and clever use of the Neo-Mudéjar architectural style. TAP Originally built in 1888 for Barcelona’s hosting of the … Continue reading Arc de Triomf, Barcelona
Seaside Top Observatory, Tokyo
TRIP Located atop one of Japan’s earliest skyscrapers, lies one of Tokyo’s most underrated tourist attractions – Seaside Top Observatory. Occupying the top floor of the Tokyo World Trade Centre, Seaside Top offers visitors 360-degree views of the one of the world’s greatest cities. TAP Often overlooked in a city that has no shortage of … Continue reading Seaside Top Observatory, Tokyo
Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta
TRIP Located within the Western Sydney suburb of Parramatta, Bankwest Stadium Is a multi-purpose stadium that has a seating capacity of 30,000. Opened in 2019, the stadium is set to be used for football, rugby league and rugby union. TAP As Australia’s newest sporting facility, Bankwest Stadium includes a number of features that are found … Continue reading Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
TRIP The Shrine of Remembrance is a war memorial located in the city of Melbourne. Originally built to honour the men and women who served in World War I, the memorial now serves to honour all Australians who have served in war. TAP Located within the Kings Domain parkland, just south of the Yarra River, … Continue reading Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
Yininmadyemi Memorial, Sydney
TRIP Located within Sydney’s Hyde Park, the Yininmadyemi Memorial is a sculpture/artwork by artist Tony Albert. Unveiled in 2015, the memorial was created to acknowledge the sacrifices made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who served in the Australian military. TAP The four seven-meter tall bullets that make up the Yininmadyemi Memorial … Continue reading Yininmadyemi Memorial, Sydney
1UP Arcade, Brisbane
TRIP Located in an unassuming industrial warehouse in the Brisbane suburb of Morningside, the 1UP Arcade features Australia’s largest collection of authentic arcade games and pinball machines. With an extensive selection of games to choose from, 1UP Arcade is a treat for visitors of all ages. TAP The 1UP Arcade features over 150 different arcade … Continue reading 1UP Arcade, Brisbane
Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
TRIP Located in Rio de Janeiro, the Estádio do Maracanã is a football stadium that has a seating capacity of 78,838. Having hosted two FIFA World Cups and one Olympic Games, the Maracanã is considered by many to be one of the world’s most historic football stadiums. TAP Originally built for Brazil’s hosting of the … Continue reading Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
Arena Corinthians, São Paulo
TRIP Located in São Paulo, Arena Corinthians is a football stadium that has a seating capacity of 49,205. The Arena Corinthians is one of the many new stadiums that have been built in Brazil over the past decade. TAP Arena Corinthians was originally built as part of 2014 FIFA World Cup. The stadium was also … Continue reading Arena Corinthians, São Paulo
The Dome of Light, Kaohsiung
TRIP The Dome of Light is a massive glass artwork located within Formosa Boulevard station on Kaohsiung’s Rapid Transit System. At 30 meters in diameter and made up of 4,500 pieces of glass, the Dome of Light is the largest glass artwork in the world. TAP Created over a period of four and a half … Continue reading The Dome of Light, Kaohsiung
