Christmasing in Brussels

Living in Brussels gets special glow in the time of Christmas. There are many Winter Wonders and of course the Christmas Market where local delicious smell at long distance 🙂 Usually the Winter wonders (fra. Plaisirs d’Hiver) stretche over 2.5km through the Grand Place, the Bourse, Place Ste Catherine, the fish market and Henri Maus and Bouse-de-Brouckère streets. At Grand Place there are christmas lights combined with … Continue reading Christmasing in Brussels

Maribor, Slovenia

Maribor is the second most important centre and the second largest city of Slovenia.  With its 115 000 inhabitants who live on the surrounded  wine growing hills and Mariborsko Pohorje mountain. The city is located near the Slovenian border with Austria, beside the Drava river and it is the capital of Štajerska (slov. Styria). I visited the city as my brother studies here. I was impressed with the student atmosphere … Continue reading Maribor, Slovenia

Hamburg, Germany

Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany. It derives from 9th century and the times of the king Charlemagne. It rose in a marsh between the River Alster and the River Elbe as a defence against Slavic incursion, and got the name Hammaburg, burg meaning castle or fort. Hamburg’s port the so-called Hafencity, was first established in the 12th century and grew from there. … Continue reading Hamburg, Germany

Alcalá de Henares, Spain – Cervantes drill

When living in Madrid, one gets additional options to visit cities around like Alcalá de Henares. The original meaning Citadel on the river Henares and its historical centre is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The city stands out for its rich archaeology and was one of the first bishoprics founded in Spain. I liked it because it fizzles of history. The citizens are very proud … Continue reading Alcalá de Henares, Spain – Cervantes drill

The Knights of Malta ⚔️

For long time haven’t I been impressed so much by a country like Malta: of it’s history, remarkable landscape or the food and vine. My heart was broken when I needed to come back… I landed around midnight and took a taxi to my hotel, completely forgetting that Malta was part of British Empire and that drivers are on the right side. Also, the famous … Continue reading The Knights of Malta ⚔️