The Citadelle of Quebec City is the only remaining defense system in North America. Today it hosts a garrison of the Canadian army, nevertheless it can be visited. During the summer, the Changing of the Guard in typical British style takes place every day, but never without the mascot of the Canadian Royal 22nd Regiment, […]
Toronto – Distillery District – St. James Cathedral
The Distillery District with its 44 halls, in the southeast of Toronto was once the largest whiskey distillery in the British Empire. The company Gooderham and Worts built the premises in 1832 and produced already in the 1860s up to 2 million US gallons (7,600,000 L) of whiskey per year for the world market. Please […]
Visiting the Parliament in Ottawa
Visitors, interested in Canadian culture, should not miss a visit of the Parliament in Ottawa. The buildings of the parliament consist of three edifices, the East Block, Centre Block and the West Block. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. […]
In the Old Town of Rhodes
The old town of Rhodes with its nested and narrow lanes reflects the turbulent history of the city and the island. The city was founded after the victory of the Delian League over the Persians in 408 BC. After the Delian League was dissolved, Rhodes became independent. Later, Rhodes approached to the Romans, but fell […]
Gailtaler Speckfest
The Gailtaler Speckfest, the Gail River Valley Bacon Festival, takes place in Hermagor every year. It is one of the greatest events in the region around Hermagor in Carinthia, Austria. Here, the people still know how to celebrate properly. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the […]
Parliament of Quebec
The Parliament of Quebec, is similar to those of Toronto and Ottawa, and is worth a visit. Here we find again beautiful stained glass windows. One can visit the chamber of the National Assembly and the council room of the Legislative. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. […]