The Rich & The Famous

THE RICH AND THE FAMOUS: Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Wealth, Power And Contrasts

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco - California

        Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Wealth, Power And Contrasts   The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a constitutional monarchy located on the Persian...

THE RICH AND THE FAMOUS: Savannah – Rich In History And Famous In Legend

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

            Savannah – Rich In History And Famous In Legend       Town squares, river walkways, historic districts, colonial...

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Dresden, Germany – The Power To Survive And Rise From The Ashes

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco - California

            Dresden, Germany – The Power To Survive And Rise From The Ashes       Crossing Augustus Bridge to...

Jean Paul Gaultier – An Artist Of Couture, Rich And Famous In Inspiration

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

  Jean Paul Gaultier    An Artist Of Couture, Rich And Famous In Inspiration     Blinking, smiling and talking mannequins surprise visitors at the San...

Patara: The Ancient City Where St. Nicholas – Later Known As Santa Claus – Was Born

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco — California

Photography by Heide Van Doren Betz       Over the past decade, on three occasions, I was the guest of the German Archeological Society,...

  Several months ago the Los Angeles Opera staged Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, the most discussed and written about work of opera...

Lifestyles Of The Rich In Spirit And Famous In Tradition – The Monks Of Luang Prabang, Laos

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

The entrance to the exquisite Hotel, the Residence Phou Vao, which overlooks the exotic views of the Mekong Valley and the town of Luang Prabang....

The Rich, Famous And Powerful Ruled Renaissance Florence From Palazzo Vecchio

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

The Rooftops of Florence seen from Palazzo Vecchio Palazzo Vecchio on the Piazza della Signoria was completed in the mid 14th century with additions as...

THE RICH AND THE FAMOUS – Jerash – An Ancient Jewel In The Crown Of The Kingdom Jordan

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

    Heide with a backdrop of excavated ancient shops, doors to commercial spaces, and residences; the important Temple of Zeus and Roman amphitheater on...

      Heide Van Doren Betz   The Dolder Grand Hotel and Resort, Zürich The Power Of The Visual In Re-Creating A World-Class Hotel...

THE RICH & THE FAMOUS: Savannah – Rich In History And Famous In Legend

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco - California

          Savannah – Rich In History And Famous In Legend       Town squares, river walkways, historic districts, colonial architectural...

Berlin Mitte Rich And Famous In History, Survival And Perserverance

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

Photography By Heide Van Doren Betz   Berlin Mitte Rich And Famous In History, Survival And Perseverance   Berlin Mitte, one of several sections of...

Visiting Spain’s Balearic Islands In Style And Luxury

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

Photographed by Heide Van Doren Betz   A private yacht trip from Spain to the Balearic Islands must have been designed in heaven.  Warm sunshine...

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photography by Heide Van Doren Betz   The first sight when arriving in the California desert is that of the towering, imposing windmills. The visuals...

Create, Promote, Support And Spend To Save The Asian Elephant In London’s Elephant Parade

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco — California

  Elephant in the famous Burlington Arcade, painted by the artist Jack Vettriano, garnered the top price of $250,000 at auction. The rich and famous...

Hong Kong – A Life Of Luxury Comfort & Shopping For The Rich, Famous & Discerning Traveler

By Heide Van Doren Betz
Location: San Francisco – California

Hong Kong, with a present population of over 7 million, has been synonymous with style, class, shopping and entrepreneurism for decades. Few cities worldwide have...