When traveling in Amsterdam, in The Netherlands; I came across the stumbling stones. Scattered across Europe, planted firmly in the streets and sidewalks of cities whose past is not forgotten, small brass memorial plaques perpetuate the lives lost in the great tragedy of the 20th century. A nice way to keep the money alive. The … Continue reading Stumbling Stones
Can you think of a better way to spend your weekend than travel to a big city? To a metropolis where you revel in international cuisine, different architecture, innovative art and culture galore.There are certainly things that are just as nice, but I love the variety of options and the pulse of a big city. … Continue reading Hamburg
The Petronas Tower are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. With 452 meters they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world replacing the World Trade Center in New York, according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat … Continue reading The Petronas Tower
If in Brazil perhaps you are thinking about going to the grand and very impressive Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro. A little bit of history The first Carnival festival in Rio occurred in 1723.Carnival was brought to Brazil by Portuguese colonizers between the 16th and 17th centuries. Over time, the festival obviously changed with … Continue reading Rio Carnival
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