We were in Madrid and staying at the most happening street there. In Gran Via right in the center of town. While there it seemed experiencing a bullfight in Madrid would be one of most authentic Spanish experiences we could have. Because it’s a spectacle that has been linked to Spain for hundreds of years. …
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Fondly called as "Mini Jerusalem", Toledo is a unique city. Due to its fascinating confluence of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the city also earned a nickname. “The City of Three Cultures”. And being in Madrid, we did not wish to miss out on the opportunity of being there. Therefore we were on our way. To …
Madrid, the capital of Spain is the second-largest city in the European Union. It is a refreshing green city because of its elegant boulevards and expansive manicured parks. Furthermore the relaxing plazas, the beautiful monuments and a great nightlife. But there is also a lot more for you in this pretty city. Come let's look at how to spend …
The Gran Vía meaning ‘Great Way’ is a happening street in central Madrid, Spain. Sometimes referred to as the "Spanish Broadway", it is one of the city's most important shopping areas. With a large number of hotels and large movie theatres. And of course the restaurants and food joints. Hence we were quite excited about our first evening …
Our Algarve experience staying in Olhão had been just awesome. The peace of the city, our lovely hotel with the riverfront just a two minutes walk, the Ria Formosa Natural Park boat tour, the refreshing Twin Market visit and some great food. And add to that our day trip exploring Western Algarve. But there was …
Ria Formosa Natural Park is truly a nature lovers paradise. Also considered as one of the "Seven Wonders of Portugal", the park is spread over 18000 hectares and extends to around 60 kms of the Algarve coastline. Ria Formosa Natural Park Therefore the best way to experience this marvel destination is on a boat tour. That is spending …
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The twin markets of Olhão, Portugal are perhaps the best-known hallmark of the city. With their large cylindrical turrets and brick-colored walls, they stand out among the small, white, cube-shaped houses of the city. When here in the city and while going for a morning stroll along the Avenida 5 de Outubro, which runs alongside …
Olhão is one of south Portugal's most peaceful destinations. Situated a short drive east of Faro airport in the eastern Algarve, it's a pretty fishing port. However the architecture of the city is distinctly influenced by North African villages that you would see across the sea. Therefore most houses here are square & white with flat roof terraces …
Born on July 15, 1606 in Leiden, Netherlands, Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, popularly known as Rembrandt was one of the most important artists of the great age of Dutch painting. This Baroque painter, print maker and one of the greatest storytellers in the history of art had an exceptional ability to render people in …
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Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch painter who posthumously became one of the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western Art. During his lifetime (30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) he could not achieve commercial success which led to his mental illness and depression. At a very young age of 37 years he …
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The Musée Hergé or Hergé Museum is a museum in Belgium dedicated to the life and work of the Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi (1907–83), who wrote under the pen name Hergé and is the creator of the series of comic albums, The Adventures of Tintin. But the Hergé museum is much more than just Tintin. When you are here you get to …
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It's time for a break. For all of us around the world. A break nobody wanted like this. But now that we are facing this pandemic, there is not much that we can do as common citizens except thank the tireless efforts of doctors and healthcare workers across the world and all essential services staff …
Our holiday travel continues and it would be a pleasant change now from the last two weeks that we have been on the road and staying in different hotels. As this thought occurred, the boarding announcement followed and in no time the queue became long. The flight was on time and everyone seemed eager and …
After a week of being on the road exploring, our days in Stockholm have been till now one of complete relaxation and just enjoying the unspoiled beauty of nature. Do hope you too have equally enjoyed the journey with us. We love doing what we love and so today let's venture out to experience some …
This Scandinavian holiday of ours had been such a wonderful revelation. Whether it was Helsinki, Finland, the gateway to this beautiful world called Scandinavia, Turku, where we loved the magic of visiting Loistokari island, Helsinki to Tallinn cruise on Baltic, Bergen Fjords & Archipelagos, or Oslo with another Norway Fjord experience, it's just been such …
