Alexander + Roberts Blog | May 2016 Archive

Ranthambore’s Bengal Tigers... Symbol of India

The fierce Bengal tiger stalks his quarry silently but relentlessly over miles of golden grassland that provides the perfect camouflage for nature's most formidable predator. Solitary and territorial, the Bengal tiger fiercely guards... Read More >>

Posted: 5/31/2016 12:44:11 PM by Alexander + Roberts

Suzhou's Legendary Gardens: The Administration of a Humble Man

"To build a house, to plant trees, and flowers and to grow vegetables - this is the plain man's politics; the administration of a humble man." This popular Chinese saying is thought to be the inspiration for the "Humble Administrator's Garden..." Read More >>

Posted: 5/24/2016 11:52:17 AM by Alexander + Roberts

What is Santeria?

So much of Cuban culture is a unique fusion of the different traditions of her population: the indigenous people, and the immigrants to the country, the Spanish settlers and African slaves. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Santeria... Read More >>

Posted: 5/17/2016 10:34:19 AM by Alexander + Roberts

American Design Ingenuity in Dubai's Reach for the Stars

Hyperbole takes on a whole new meaning in Dubai. From a sleepy trading post, known primarily for the pearl trade until the 1930s, Dubai has morphed at warp speed from a regional center to a global city, a major transport hub, and is... Read More >>

Posted: 5/10/2016 11:06:59 AM by Alexander + Roberts

Riads - Morocco's Urban Oases

Morocco fans hotly debate what they like best about the colorful North African country: for some it’s the magnificent scenery of the Atlas Mountains; for others, it’s a trip to the souk to hunt for carpets, spices, and copper... Read More >>

Posted: 5/2/2016 10:42:03 AM by Alexander + Roberts

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