Anniversaries
Monet in Giverny: property opened 40 years ago
Claude Monet spent half his life in his home in Giverny. He was 43 when he arrived. He died 43 years later in 1926. This year is not only the 180th birthday of …
Let’s remember
I love history so here are some fascinating facts that I collected for the year of 2011: EGYPT 1871: the mummy of Ramses II was found with other mummies …
9/11 – September 11 Memorials in the USA
Memorials are planned to remember the victims of 9/11 a decade ago in 2001: Memorials for Flight 93 When: Sept 10th & Sept 11th Where: National …
Parisian landmarks are celebrating in 2010! – All built for the World Fair of 1900
1900 was an important year for the town of Paris: it was the year of the World Fair, known as the Exposition Universelle. Having won over Berlin in 1892 the …
Bernina Line, Canton of Graubünden (Switzerland)
The Bernina Line is in the news this year, celebrating its 100th year anniversary. It has been a year of celebration along the line with lately one in …
2010 Zurich Buildings Reopening
Jelmoli-the house of brands After Globus department store renovation in September 2006, it was the turn of Jelmoli to get a new fresh look. The largest Swiss …
Did you know?
Gotthard Tunnel: twice in the news in 2010 Friday October 15th, 2010 will be a historical date for the Gotthard tunnel in Switzerland as it will be the last …
Vero’s Happy Travels is 1 Year Old!
Vero’s Happy Travels is celebrating its first year anniversary. It has been a lot of fun writing and reporting about my favorite places. Thanks for all …
Six months anniversary, already!
Veroshappytravels has been online for half a year already! I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. It has been a lot of work, but traveling, working on …
Did you know? The Michelin Guide is turning 110
A successful adventure for the Michelin brothers The Green Guide or Guide Vert in French is unique and very well designed. There are some maps at the …