Singapore Botanic Gardens
Free: All time The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a living monument to the vision of Sir Stamford Raffles (the founder of Singapore and a keen naturalist). Amongst its attraction today are the tropical rainforest, the evolution garden, the ginger garden, and others. The most popular part of the SBG is its National Orchid Garden. This,...
Bukit Brown Cemetery
Free: All time Hosting approximately 100,000 graves, Bukit Brown cemetery was the largest Chinese cemetery that started in 1904. It is extremely rich in history and interesting stories (many famous people are buried here) and wildlife. Visit before all the “residents” move to make way for Singapore’s development plans. Join a guided walk! It’s free!...
Air Force Memorial
Free: All time The Air Force Memorial is a rather new attraction. Established in 2006, the memorial honors the service of some 54,000 men and women of the United States Air Force who died in combat. Even though it’s located in Arlington, Virginia, the memorial’s three soaring spires can be easily seen on the skyline...
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Free: All time Wonder where all those USD bills came from? Wonder no more. Visitors of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing get to see how this main world currency is printed first-hand. In addition to the paper currency, the B.E.P. also produces many different types of identification cards, forms and security documents for the...
National Zoological Park
Free: All time The National Zoological Park (or the National Zoo) is a part of the Smithsonian Institution and is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. Today, the zoo contains 2,000 animals or 400 different species. The most popular residences are probably the giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, who successfully...
United States Capitol
Free: All time The Capitol is the meeting place of the U.S. Congress. Visitors can join the free guided tour of the building on a first -come first-served basis. (Mon-Sat 8:45am – 3:30pm). Tickets can also be booked in advance through the web or the phone number below. Besides the tour, visitors can also browse...
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
Free: All time The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum preserve and tell the stories of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War. The memorial includes a walking area with curved walls inscribed with names of heroes from that era. The museum displays photographs, newspaper articles, and replicas of period clothing,...
Victoria Harbour
Free: All time One of the most breathtaking views of the world, overlooking the Hong Kong island skyline and a superb photo spot. You can also stroll along the Avenue of the Stars – kind of like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, also for free. Every Monday and Wednesday morning, there’s a free Taichi lesson...
The Peak Galleria
Free: All time Okay so there are 2 observation decks at Victoria Peak (a.k.a. The Peak); 1 paying and 1 free. Perched on the mountain, The Peak Galleria is one of the highest points of Hong Kong and from it, you’ll get a nice view overlooking the Kowloon side of skyline. There’s not so much...
The Rocks Discovery Museum
Free: All time The Rocks Discovery Museum tells the story of The Rocks area of Sydney from its pre-European era to the present. The museum owns a collection of images and archaeological artefacts found in The Rocks. The highly interactive displays (touch screens and audio and visual presentations) make the museum a fun place for both...
Silpa Bhirasri Memorial & Museum
Free: All time Born in Florence, Corrado Feroci was invited to Thailand during the reign of King Rama VI to teach Western sculpture at the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Palace Affairs. Due to the circumstances during World War II, Feroci changed his name to Silpa Bhirasri and became a Thai national to...
Bangkok Art & Culture Center
Free: All time Located conveniently at the heart of the shopping district of the city, The Bangkok Art & Culture Center is within walking distance away from the lively meeting points for Thai youth (MBK Center and Siam Square). The interior of BACC pays a tribute to the spiraling walkways of Guggenheim. The center houses...
