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May 12th, 2011 – Photo of the week
The month of May is a wonderful time to visit the island of Mallorca.
Three days in Vienna: a European capital full of treasures
We all have a good reason why we travel to a place, a village, a city or a capital. Maybe we are looking for sun, culture, amusement, mystery, peace or we do …
It’s Spring time
I love the Spring with its colors and irresitable smells. May is such a great time for strolls through the gardens and countryside. The buttercups, daisies …
Salade Niçoise (3 servings)
What you need: 5.2 oz (150 g) green beans from a can or fresh 4 small potatoes for salad 3 eggs 1 big can of tuna fish some black olives 8 large dried tomatoes …
May 6th, 2011 – Photo of the week
On the day of the Royal wedding last Friday April 29th, between Prince William and his bride Catherine Middleton, I stumbled into a beautiful picture. Here …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: Cathedral of our Lady in Strasbourg (France)
*This is Part 2. About the workers and finances: The cathedral of Strasbourg was financed mostly by the bourgeois. There was more money given than in any …
Magnificent irises show at the Belvoir Park (Switzerland)
A little heaven in a Zurich Park near the Lake of Zurich Every year at the same time there is a display of 120 irises in the colorful park of Belvoir. The …
April 28th, 2011 – Photo of the week
Do you love succulents? Look at this amazing cactus. It was blooming when I visited the Zurich succulent collection for Easter. Just beautiful… I arrived …
Understanding the world of cathedrals: Cathedral of our Lady in Strasbourg (France) Part 1
Since my last visit in 1998 to the cathedral of Strasbourg, I had been longing to go back. Finally over the Christmas holidays, I took the train from …
Five reasons to visit Berlin with your children
Who says that capitals are not places to bring your children?! Let me show what you could do in Berlin with your kids. 1. Spend a day at the zoo Berlin has two …