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 Pho – Bangkok
Wat Pho in Bangkok is the first in the list of six first class Royal temples. A first class Royal temple classifies a temple, which was built or restored by the king. Although Wat Pho is not the most sacred temple in Bangkok, it is the most famous and most popular among tourists, because it […]
Guided walking tour through Barrio de la Latina
Barrio de La Latina, the name of the neighborhood in the center of Madrid goes back to Beatriz Galindo. Born in Salamanca, she was a writer, teacher, humanist and also interested in physics and mathematics. Beatriz Galindo was one of the most educated women at her time. In addition, she was very charitable, what she […]
Exploring the old town of Banyoles
Banyoles is always worth a visit. The reason for this is not only the lake, but also because of the wonderful old town from the 14th century and the surroundings. Location The Catalan city of Banyoles is the capital of the district of Pla de l’Estany in the province of Girona. From here you can […]
Romanesque paintings of Ravós de Terri – Catalunya
We have some time and enjoy a break at the Lake of Banyoles. It’s a wonderful early summer day and the ducks seem to be in the best mood. Only a duck lady needs a lot of time for her make-up before it is ready for the photo shoot. We continue our journey to Ravos de […]
Neolithic village of La Draga – Banyoles
La Draga is a Neolithic settlement in Banyoles, which was discovered in 1990 during construction work for the 1992 Olympics. The finds date back to the 6th millennium BC. It is the oldest Neolithic village in Catalonia and the only Neolithic village of the Iberian Peninsula in a lakeside environment. A settlement can be proved […]