The town of Trinidad de Cuba is the jewel of Spanish colonial architecture in Cuba. So unique is the colonial architecture of the town, with its mix of Moorish, Baroque and Neoclassical styles, that in the 1950s, the Cuban government prohibited all new construction in the area, and in 1988, Trinidad de Cuba was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Pickle With Punch
A concoction of fermented cabbage and raw garlic, with ingredients including radish and chilli peppers, Koreans have been convinced of the therapeutic benefits of kimchi for centuries.
Google Translate: A Universal World Language?
At present computerized translation programs are best at rendering factual material like patents and business communications, but they are constantly improving. Perhaps some day they will be able to handle literature and spiritual concepts.
The Seductive Beauty of Prague
The Czech Republic’s capital city of Prague is regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful and romantic cities. The Gothic skyline – Prague is often known as the city of 100 spires – and the history of this city play a large part in attracting just over four million visitors each year.
Christmas Markets: A Tale Of Four Cities
After years of talking about Christmas in Europe we finally did it! Our son Jonathan graduates from College soon and before he heads out on his own worldly adventures, we decided to take our 2013 family vacation in central Europe. On the itinerary were Munich, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg.
The Church That Never Was And Always Will Be
This is a place I am drawn to, like a moth to a flame. Each visit reveals new vignettes, new little stories featured in a way I didn’t notice before. Either that, or somehow it’s changed.
What Living in Mexico Has Taught Me
“I have a lot more patience than when I came here. Also, one thing that’s hard to get your head around is that seeing the world from a different viewpoint is neither good nor bad; it’s only a different point of view.” This came from a man I talked to in San Luis de la Paz.
Seeking the Roots of Hellenism in Greek Contemporary Culture
Having Greek ancestry on my maternal grandmother’s side predisposed me in childhood to develop a lively interest in the history and culture of what is generally regarded as the world’s oldest democracy.
The Early Days of Education in Australia
Education in colonial Australia was far from the organized system in place today. In the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, children were lucky to have a one-room school house in the country or a private tutor in the city. These schools were founded by private individuals or churches, but were funded by the colonial governments or privately until the eventual emergence of state-run public schools in 1848.
Falling In Love With A Bridge
Composed of wood with no discernible heartbeat, this gorgeous span is no less a part of our community for it. In the summer of 2011 the refurbishment process was finished after a 20 year community effort helping to find $7.5M to complete this mammoth task.
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