In the late afternoon we take the AVE (high speed train) from Sevilla to Cordoba. The the 140 km long train ride only takes 45 minutes, so that we can enjoy an evening in Cordoba. We have booked a small hotel in the old city near the Plaza de las Tendillas (place of small shops), […]
A walk through the northwestern old town of Seville
Spain’s cities are characterized by the fact that there are almost everywhere squares that invite people to linger and to communicate. As a rule you find shady trees and seating. Sometimes the squares are also used by local restaurants and bars. Espacio Metropol Parasol Our walk starts at the Espacio Metropol Parasol which we had […]
Discoveries in search of a laundromat in Seville
On our way from Plaza de Espana to the hotel, we pass the university, the Glorieta de San Diego and an exhibition pavilion, built for the Ibero-American Exhibition in 1929. After almost 3 weeks in Spain we urgently need a laundromat. We ask at the reception and one refers us to the department store El Corte […]
Plaza de España in Seville – Spain
One cannot think up a more beautiful setting for a movie like the Plaza de Espana in Seville. It was the film set for star Wars Saga Episode II: Attack of the Clones by George Lukas, as well as for three other movies. However, the square was not built for the movies. The Plaza de […]
Anik Boutique Hotel in Phnom Penh
The Anik Boutique Hotel is located at Norodom Boulevard in Phnom Penh. Upon arrival by speed boat from Vietnam, we took a taxi to the hotel. Upon check in we experience a surprise. The hotel offers us an upgrade, which of course we gratefully accept. Three floors up we are amazed. We have a whole […]
Fireworks Water Festival – Phnom Penh
There is a particular atmosphere, when the full moon rises over the Mekong River and its light reflected in the gentle waves. If this happens to be during the Water Festival (Bon Om Tuk) and millions of people are waiting for the daily fireworks, then the tension rises to the highest level. Please watch our […]