The Danish Queen Margrethe II In the Danish Queen's 52nd New Year's speech on December 31, 2023, Queen Margrethe II announced that she will abdicate, leaving the throne to her son Crown Prince Frederik. Queen Margrethe II assumed the throne herself on January 14, 1972, after the death of her father, King Frederik IX. The … Continue reading The Danish Queen abdicates
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
Details are the glue of a communityWhen I travel I try to spot the details. Details are many things.It can be what tiles you use for the sidewalks. The progressive street art, the street doors, the architecture, the street lamps, the interior design of cafes, town halls and parks. The recreational areas are incredibly important … Continue reading Details are the glue of a community
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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