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An Experience of Titanic Proportions – Belfast, Northern Ireland

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

Titanic Belfast is the name of the signature building located in the Titanic Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland, the birthplace of the majestic ship. The architectural design was influenced by several maritime themes, including ice crystals, ships’ hulls and the insignia of the … Continue reading →

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Support Nicole Basaraba as a Samsung Global Blogger – 2012 London Olympics

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Since its Wednesday, this would usually be my Writers’ Uni-Verse-City segement day, but I have been up to something special I want to share with you. Since I finished the first draft of my novel for the Round of Words … Continue reading →

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Visit La Piscine (The Pool) Museum in Roubaix, France

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

La Piscine is located in Roubaix, France, a town known for its industrial past in the textile industry and known today for its fashion designers. La Piscine (The Pool), a huge pool and public baths were built between 1927 and 1932 … Continue reading →

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Spring is here – Festival of the Iris in Brussels

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Two days of free concerts, activities, clowns, magicians, costumed performers, and buzz in Brussels center is happening this weekend. The Festival of the Iris/Iris Day (Fête de l’Iris) is a celebration of the symbol of Brussels. On January 12, 1989 a … Continue reading →

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European desire for closeness – Living in Brussels

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Living as a Canadian expat in Brussels, there are a lot of cultural and social rules that one needs to learn and adjust too. One social quirk that I just cannot get accustomed to is the Europeans’ desire to be … Continue reading →

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Special Saturday Guest Post on Bucharest, Romania

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Yesterday I guest posted at Lesley Carter’s blog “Bucket List Publications: Indulge – Travel, Adventure & New Experience” about one of my favorite cities: Bucharest, Romania. Bucharest is the most lush, sweet and pleasing-to-the-eye city I’ve visited and the best part … Continue reading →

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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic – A mountain city for rest and relaxation

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad in English, but I like the Czech name better), is famous for its hot springs, with a dozen main springs, about 300 smaller springs and its warm Teplá River, which runs through the center of the city. … Continue reading →

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Alicante, Spain: A city full of perks and quirks

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

When it starts to feel like winter will never end and I pass people on the sidewalks wearing heavy coats, toques (in non-Canadian English, this means fuzzy warm hats) and boots, I start to wish for a little escape. Oh … Continue reading →

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Doolin – A must-see village in Ireland

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Doolin. It might not sound like the most sophisticated name for a village, but it should be on your must-see list when visiting Ireland. On the west coast, near the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin is a place that I’m dying … Continue reading →

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Stonehenge – A mystery of pre-history

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

There is so much history and there are so many theories behind Stonehenge that this blog could run for hundreds of pages, but of course I won’t do that here. I was lucky enough to visit Stonehenge and it really … Continue reading →

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