PARIS & ILE-DE-FRANCE: SEPTEMBER 21st & 22nd 2019, JOURNEES DU PATRIMOINE 2019 European Heritage Days are the occasion to visit Monuments and Castles often for free! In Paris, discover places usually closed for public. In Ile-de-France, visit the abundant Heritage sites of different eras, from the Renaissance estate to the fortified castles, … Royal Residences....Read More
(CNN) — An airplane speeds through the clouds, a trail of technicolor contrails following behind, illuminating the sky in dazzling rainbow shades. This incredible moment was captured on film by Brisbane-based Australian photographer Michael Marston, who posts eye-catching aerospace imagery and video on social media. Marston began snapping shots of airplanes about three years ago. His...Read More
ATHENS: Discover Athens under a new light Venture off the beaten track to Mount Lycabettus, Philipappos Hill or the Kastella neighborhood, and discover some amazing views of Athens and surrounding areas. Another viewpoint from the top of MOUNT LYCABETTUS Legend tells us that when Athena brought a boulder to strengthen the fortifications of the Acropolis,...Read More
Welcome to the pride of the Hungarian nation, 18th century monument located on the Eastern bank of the Danube River. The 3rd largest parliament in the world spreads over 18,000m2. A masterpiece of 691 rooms also showcases Renaissance and Baroque influences. The excessiveness of the project, can be found in the 40 kilos of gold...Read More
With over a hundred hot springs, Budapest is a spa city par excellence. As a cure or for relaxation, take the waters in these spas where well-being is the essence. Five thermal baths for five different tastes in Budapest. 1) Széchenyi Thermal Baths: Your Must-Visit Thermal Baths 2) Király Baths 3) Gellért, Luxury, calm and...Read More
Due to the renovation of the Salle des Etats, the Mona Lisa is displayed to the Galerie Médicis (at room 801, level 2 Richelieu wing), until October 15th, 2019. It might be possible that you will not see the Joconde for all types of visits (guided & audio guided). You can go on your own...Read More
Live in a renewable energy-powered home For a climate of year-round sunshine Dubai has been relatively slow to embrace the possibilities of solar energy. But the Emirate is making up for lost time with plans to install solar panels on 10 per cent of Emirati homes, and the first solar powered apartments now on the...Read More
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who’s declared a war on the city’s pollution, this week announced plans to transform the bridgeway linking the historic Trocadéro square with the Eiffel Tower into a “green corridor” reserved for pedestrians by 2024. Hidalgo, whose mission to “pedestrianise” the historic centre of the French capital has already led to the...Read More
Indonesia plans to relocate its capital from Jakarta because it’s one of the fastest-sinking cities in the world. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/29/asia/indonesia-relocate-jakarta-intl/index.html or https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/indonesia-plans-to-move-its-capital-away-from-jakarta/news-story/b6a43e1f4dcf8c1bcfd412c9ab1a1683 or https://news.sky.com/story/indonesia-to-move-capital-away-from-jakarta-11706822Read More
You can’t leave Italy without trying… A coffee at a traditional Italian bar. Coffee has become as much a symbol of Italy as its pasta and pizza. The first coffeehouse in Italy is said to have opened in Venice in 1645 as a result of the city’s strong trade links with the East. The energizing...Read More
