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There are places in the city which, whilst they may not have a history stretching back centuries, possess something unique that makes them very special, such as a legend that transcends history and resonates

English version Today I’m taking you to a well-known park in the city—Ayacucho Park—which is perhaps the most popular one, since it’s always bustling with activity. The best time to visit is in the afternoon

After our visit to Dundee we were heading for Edinburgh. We drove a bit cross country and considered a stop in St Andrews that is famous for golf and its university, but it looked too busy so we carried

Sydney seemed poised for nights of dominance by the Romanian artistic gymnastics team; everyone seemed to be eagerly awaiting what the Romanian girls would d...

I've been listening to JRE Podcast (#2545) with Jesse Michels in bite-sized chunks over the last few days and was introduced to an idea that completely reframed my ideas surrounding the origins of human

Ciao Mitici! Quando nel 1859 nascono i primi pozzi di petrolio moderni, il prodotto che vale è il cherosene per accendere le lampade, mentre la benzina è considerata uno scarto. Il petrolio grezzo viene

​আজকে হঠাৎ করেই ফোনটা হাতে নিয়ে লিখতে বসলাম। আসলে কোনো কিছু গুছিয়ে বা পরিকল্পনা করে লিখছি না, এমনিতেই মনে হলো কিছু কথা আপনাদের সাথে ভাগ করে নিই। আমরা যারা বাংলায় কথা বলি, তারা আসলেই কত ভাগ্যবান! নিজের

Sir Walter Raleigh and English Settlements

For today a visit from last month in Grandson castle on Lake Neuchatel. A historic building with a exciting exhibition and many collections. After the castle visit a relaxing stroll along the shore with

Hello Everyone!!! I hope so you all are doing well 😀 Mostly people getting bored from series as they think it's too long and take too much time and they prefer to watch movies which can end in 2 to 3

English version Today, our journey takes us to a public space in the city that has been renovated and now boasts a fresh, attractive look: Square Maria Rodriguez, formerly known as Fernández de Serpa.

English version Humboldt Avenue in Cumana is a major thoroughfare that also pays tribute to a German geographer who, together with Aime Bonpland, undertook an exhaustive exploration of the Orinoco River;

Source/ Image edited with Canva/ Imagen editada con Canva In previous posts, I’ve mentioned my fondness for historical and period films and series; it’s fascinating to see the costumes, settings, performances,

English version Walking along the Perimetral Avenue Coastal Path has become one of my favorite activities, not only because it helps me feel better, but also because the views are so pleasant. The beautiful

Before anyone asks, this is not about the Paul Hogan character, but it is about a Scottish city we had not visited before and it was part of our road trip. Dundee sites on the mouth of the River Tay. It

National Cheese Day is a holiday celebrated annually on September 20th. It is a day to enjoy and appreciate chile con queso—a side dish or appetizer made with melted cheese and chili peppers—commonly served

I am posting some random bits of my genealogy research here with the goal of eventually creating a linked family tree on Hive. Subject: John Weeden (1694)

New cider press in butchershop March 2009 It all started when I found this Jaffrey cider press at an estate sale for $50. It looked brand new, unused. Then we had to wait for a crop from the MacIntosh

Sir Walter Raleigh and the Search for El Dorado

English version Today’s tour takes us through three iconic squares in Cumana, all of which are located very close to one another, right in the heart of the city. The afternoon was a bit cloudy; thunder