Cliff(y) Goes Travelling

Seaside National Park, Baku, Azerbaijan Happy New Year, folks! Let's continue with the sightseeing in Baku, Azerbaijan. Opening its doors, or should I say cabins, to the public since March 2014, Baku Eye is a Ferris wheel in Baku that offers panoramas of the capital city and the Caspian Sea. For some reason, it's also colloquially known as Devil's Wheel. The Ferris wheel features 30 cabins, two of which are VIP cabins.

Neftchilar Avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan Baku Boulevard is a promenade that stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea, which is the world's largest inland body of water. Established in 1909, the promenade was originally built to connect the oil fields in Bibi Heybet, a municipality in the capital city, as part of one of the urban development projects.

Gurney Drive, Penang, Malaysia Today's short post is on Gurney Drive, a popular seafront promenade in George Town. Even though my group didn't really spend a lot of them there and neither did we actually get to enjoy the view of the sea, I think it's still worth mentioning about the globally known hawker centre as a separate post.

2-2 Hatobacho, Chuo, Kobe, Japan Built on a reclaimed land, Meriken Park is Kobe's most popular waterfront park. Once devastated by the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, it's now home to some of the iconic landmarks of the port city. The word 'Meriken' was how the Japanese referred to an American during the Meiji period, simply because there used to be a US Consulate General near the park.

North Shore, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Opened in 1977 to the public, Lonsdale Quay is a SeaBus ferry terminal that brings people to and from Waterfront station in downtown Vancouver across Burrard Inlet. Prior to its construction, the quay was the location of a ship repair dock. Nearby is a well-known marketplace called Lonsdale Quay Market.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Offering a breathtaking scenery, Vancouver Waterfront is a place of attraction not to be missed. From Canada Place with its fabric roof that creates the impression of a sailing vessel to Jack Poole Plaza that's home to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games cauldron, there are many things to see as you stroll around the area.

Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi's Corniche Beach is said to be an "immaculate outdoor destination ... overlook[ing] the glory of the open Arabian Gulf". Divided into paid and unpaid areas, the beach stretches over 2 km. My BFF and I didn't go to the paid area, which have more things going on, so this post showcases only the unpaid area.

Al Teelah Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The dhow harbour of Abu Dhabi is nestled within the Al Mina region in the northern part of the city, which is said to be the place where good old traditional practices are still preserved. Are you interested in taking a dhow cruise? There's also a fish market at the marina.

Doha, Qatar Doha Corniche is a scenic waterfront promenade in the capital city of Qatar with a total length of 7 km. Having evolved from an empty stretch of walkway with Sheraton Hotel as the only interesting view, the promenade now offers the panorama of the city skyline, thanks to the rapid development in the 21st century.

Waterside Straat, Paramaribo, Suriname The riverside promenade in the capital city of Suriname may not offer much compared to others I've been elsewhere, but it's still worth passing by nonetheless. In addition to offering a view of Suriname River, it has got a few monuments erected there.

Western Part of Batumi, Georgia A seaside walkway that's approximately 7 km in length, Batumi Boulevard offers a delightful walking experience with an amazing view of the Black Sea. Conceived by A. I. Smekalov, then the governor of Batumi, the boulevard began to be constructed in 1881.

J. W. Diokno Boulevard, Manila, the Philippines Mon-Fri: 11.00am - 10.00pm Sat-Sun: 10.00am - 10.00pm SM Prime Holdings is the largest mall chain owner and developer in the Philippines, managing a total of more than 70 shopping malls. SM Mall of Asia is the fourth largest shopping mall in the country and the 11th in the world. Nearby is SM by the Bay for some exhilarating amusement rides.

Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Literally meaning 'large freshwater river', Tonlé Sap river flows from the lake at Siem Reap, which is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1997. The riverside is a popular place for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the view, along with the gentle breeze of the wind.