Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam: The Royal Palace of Amsterdam

The Royal Palace Amsterdam is one of three Palaces used by the Dutch Monarch, notably for State Visits, Award Ceremonies, New Years Receptions and other official functions. The building plays a role in royal weddings and in the abdication and investiture of the Monarch. When the Palace is not in use by the Royal House, the Amsterdam... Continue Reading →

Opéra Garnier, Paris..

Those who read my  post on Liceu already know, I love operas. And the Palais Garnier is "probably the most famous opera house in the world, and  a symbol of Paris like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, or the Sacré Coeur Basilica. When I was first time in Paris, I stayed at walking distance from the opera, but I did... Continue Reading →

One fine morning in Cannes …

Every traveller around the world knows the name of the city of Cannes, mostly due to the famous international film festival being held here. Indeed, ladies driving Maseratis for shopping trips, Porsches blowing their horn here and there, and  Lamborghini and Ferrari running past the streets like common taxis - is not uncommon view in this cute... Continue Reading →

Love lock bridge, Paris..

Since around 2008, a new fad started when lovers from all over the world began locking padlocks onto the chain link fence of the pedestrian bridge "Pont des Arts" connecting  the Institute de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre.  The love padlocks, called cadenas d’amour, multiplied until there were thousands of love... Continue Reading →

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