The Royal Palace Brussels lies in the heart of the city. During one of our walks we see that it is opened to the public. We are surprised that the admission is free and very pleased that filming is permitted. Since 1965 it is tradition that the Brussels royal palace opens its gates for visitors […]
The Good Life – A Guided Tour in Museo Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
The Museo Nazionale Romano, also known as Museo Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, is next to the central station in Rome, Termini. The archaeological collection of the museum is one of the most important worldwide. We were fortunate to accompany a tour organized by Context Travel under the guidance of Dr. Lauren Golden. Dr. Golden guides […]
Rouen – A walk through the historic center
Rouen was the historical capital of Normandy. Since 1954, the city on the Seine River is the capital of the Upper Normandy region. Although Rouen is not on our itinerary, we decide at short notice to visit the city. Even if we only can see a small part of the city, we are thrilled. Our […]
Vimy Ridge – France – Canada
The battle of Vimy in World War I, a part of the battle at Arras, was an identity-giving event for the Canadian nation. The Canadian Corps under the command of Julian Byng, who later became Governor General of Canada, had a decisive function in the conquest of the mountain ridge of Vimy. Subordinate to him […]
Prince Edward Island – Charlottetown birthplace of Canada
Prince Edward Island is Canada’s smallest province. Prince Edward Island is also a popular destination for U.S. Americans. The European appearance of the landscape combined with the long sandy beaches in the north attracts a lot of tourists every year. The interior of the island is marked by agriculture and livestock. Besides grain, many potatoes, […]
Halifax and the Citadel
Halifax, the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has the second largest natural harbor in the world. The location first drew the British here in 1749. Today, two major toll bridges span the bay and connecting Halifax with Dartmouth, amalgamated with Halifax since 1996.Economically, Halifax has always benefited most from war times. The […]