We really wanted to explore Praia, the capital of Cap Verde, as well as the former capital, Cidade Velha on the island of Santiago. Since traveling by boat wasn’t feasible, we decided to fly. Even then, the only option was to fly to Santiago the night before, spend the night there, and fly back the […]
Exploring the center of Mindelo
The next morning, the weather is absolutely beautiful, so we enjoy the view from our balcony at the Blue Marlin Hotel before setting out on our walk through the city center. On Rua de Liberdade d’Africa, in front of the Palácio do Povo (the former governor’s palace), preparations for the carnival celebrations and parades are […]
Walk through the city of Budapest – day2
The Great Market Hall was opened in 1897 and was the main market in Budapest until 1932. The afternoon is the busiest time, so we returned the next morning to get better shots. On the ground floor, you’ll find fruit, vegetables, sausages, meat, bread, and spices. Of particular note is the Hungarian saffron, which is […]
A walk in Vienna – Part1
Passing the exhibition center, we reach the WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business). It impresses with its modern architecture. The University Library (Library & Learning Center), designed by Zaha Hadid, is particularly worth seeing and is also the central heart of the WU campus. More than 20,000 students can pursue their studies here. We […]
Porto City Walk – Part 1
This time, we try to explore the northern part of Porto’s old town on our city walk. The starting point is São Bento train station. The entrance hall is richly decorated with azulejos (Portuguese tile paintings). One shows the conquest of Ceuta by Infante D. Henrique, who made Portugal a maritime nation. The station is […]
La Batte Market Liège
On the way to the Sunday market La Batte, at Rue du Champion, we accidentally come across a variety of graffiti and street art, including that of Didier Jaba Mathieu. The Marché de la Batte (Bat market) is Belgium’s oldest and largest weekly market. The name Bat Market derives from the quay wall used to […]