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The Douro River
The calm water flows on Douro river in Porto and reflects the beauty of this ancient city. The Douro river is the third longest river in the Iberian Peninsula and forms part of the border between Spain and Portugal. The Douro valley is famous for its wine production, especially port wine. Today, the boat traffic… Read more
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Misting Gates in Budapest
In this summer heat in Hungary, it is a great choice to install misting gates in a sunny public place like these ones in Budapest. Some people have even reserved a spot underneath to have a peaceful afternoon nap. #summer #heat #budapest #hungary🇭🇺 #refresh #keepcool Read more
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A Bike not for Riding
#BikeLovers, have you ever seen a bike like this? This is not just a bike, but a work of art and a clever marketing strategy. It belongs to a flower shop in Edam, a charming city in the Netherlands. 🌷 Biking is more than just a way of transportation in the Netherlands. It is a… Read more
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A Funny Puntzakje
French fries have strong and historical links with Belgium, but they are also very common and popular in the Netherlands. You can find many outlets, such as snack bars, cafés, or street vendors, that sell them in large and crispy triangle shaped “puntzakjes”. This inviting design is definitely tempting and irresistible if you are hungry.… Read more
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A Beautiful Townhall in Budapest
The old townhall building in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary is a beautiful construction. It was built in 1899-1900 in an eclectic and secessionist style. The building has two towers, each decorated with a round window and a coat of arms. The left tower has the Újpest coat of arms, while the right tower has the Budapest… Read more
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Hortensias
The hortenzia are one of the most longest lasting garden flowers in Luxembourg. The colour is much dependent on the soil acidity and the purple colour corresponds to a moderate level of acidity (somewhere between pH5.5 and 6.5). ☕️ A random coincidence is that the black coffee has about the same level. #hortenzia #flowers🌺 #luxembourg🇱🇺… Read more
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Sur le pont d’Avignon
The bridge of Avignon is a half bridge. It has a long and fascinating history. It was built between 1177 and 1185 with 22 stone arches spanning the Rhône river. It was part of a major pilgrimage route and a link between the papal court in Avignon and the cardinals’ residences in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. However, the… Read more
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The Dutch Summer
The Dutch summer. Until last week, this summer has been quite rainy and cold in the Netherlands. Exactly the opposite of what you have at the Mediterranean coasts. Even in this weather, it is extremely “gezellig” to spend some time in one of the many strandpaviljoens. The pouring rain outside and a hot chocolate at… Read more
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Dinant: the City of the Saxophone
The charming city of Dinant in Belgium is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. This musical instrument, composed of a single reed, a conical tube, and finger keys, was patented by Sax in 1846. The bridge that crosses the Meuse river in Dinant is named after Charles de Gaulle, the former… Read more
