Amsterdam (̅_̅_̅(̅(̅_̅_̅_̅_̅_̅̅()ڪ

This city in your 30’s hits different. I have decided to spend one weekend again in this city, focusing on Amsterdam’s history and politics from 16th century and onwards, when Amsterdam experienced a period of growth during the late 16th century, becoming a major trading hub for goods such as spices and textiles. This growth hit the stone to the liberalism as we know today. … Continue reading Amsterdam (̅_̅_̅(̅(̅_̅_̅_̅_̅_̅̅()ڪ

Reims – where the French kings were crowned

Finishing our Route de Champagne,  my friend Petra and I spent the entire day exploring Reims, a city in the Grand Est region of France. It was a hot sunday but worth of evey walk through the city. We ate and admired the local history and culture. The city was, of course, founded by the Gauls, (Asterix and Obelix) 🙂 and became a major city during … Continue reading Reims – where the French kings were crowned