Upon entering the grounds of the Royal Palace, we are pleasantly surprised to find less hustle and bustle than in the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It reminds us of the good old days, when there were not yet such big tourist crowds in Asia. You still have a quiet moment for the visit and you […]
Temple of Literature – Hanoi
The Temple of Literature is an oasis of peace away from the heavy traffic which is ubiquitous in Hanoi. Thánh Tông, the third emperor of the Lý dynasty (Lý Nhật Tôn), built it in 1070 as the first educational institution for the sons of the mandarin and gifted persons. Please watch the 4K UHD video!!! […]
On the footsteps of Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi
Ho Chí Minh was born as son of a teacher in poor conditions on May 19, 1890. But already in his early youth, he developed an aversion to the French colonialists. A peasant demonstration in Hue, where he acted as interpreter, ended in the hail of bullets of French soldiers. As rebel he was expelled […]
Wat Phra Kaeo and Grand Palace – Bangkok
About 20 years ago we visited the Grand Palace with the associated Wat Phra Kaeo for the first time. At that time it was still a leisurely walk through the complex and one could undisturbed take pictures. Today enormous crowds flock on the courts and through the corridors and halls, so it is no longer […]
Visiting Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
The double-decker bus brings us to Burj Khalifa. The nice bus driver indicates that we have reached the correct stop. We look a bit surprised, because the building still seems very far away, but we get off. The ticket for the visitor platform is fixed to a particular time. It is 20 min before 10 […]
Matadero – art and cultural center of Madrid
Matadero Matadero is the former slaughterhouse of Madrid. The extensive grounds were decommissioned in 1996 and converted into an arts and cultural center. It offers enough space to perform also greater art experiments. In addition to an archive and a room for meetings and lectures, you find a wide variety of technical equipment, such as […]