Update: December 19, 2024 Even after nearly 7 years our visit to Yosemite is still very present. It definitely left an everlasting impression on us. Though we have seen many places in this world Yosemite certainly ranks among the top places that we have visited. I would definitely love to go back and spend more …
Catalan Modernism – a romantic art movement
Modernism - or in Catalan Modernisme - is an art and literature movement that was primarily connected to Catalonia and Barcelona in the period from approximately 1880-1915. In the context of the rapid development and urban changes during the industrial revolution the Catalan elite - politicians, bourgeoisie and rich entrepreneurial families - intensified their efforts …
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Highlights from Our Around the World Trip to Brazil – São Paulo and Ipanema
Update December 17, 2024 Nearly 15 years ago we embarked on our around the world trip. As our One World Airline Ticket started in London we had to fly from Amsterdam-Schiphol to London-Heathrow. Michael had researched the perfect route during many hours of meticulous preparation so that after our extensive travelling we would become frequent …
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Top 3 Day Trips from Barcelona
Discover the treasures of Catalonia Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most exciting cities in Europe. With its unique culture, impressive architecture and vibrant city life, the Catalan capital has a lot to offer. But Barcelona also has rich surrounding areas that are perfect for day trips. In this blog article we will highlight the …
