Category: Travel
Dutch Caribbean Colony of Curacao sounds Alarm over soaring Housing Prices
The Fundashon pa Konsumidó, Curaçao’s leading consumer rights organization, is raising the alarm about the island’s rapidly rising housing prices and privatization of the Dutch so-called autonomous Caribbean island along the coast of Venezuela. According to the foundation, the cost of living—especially in terms… Continue Reading “Dutch Caribbean Colony of Curacao sounds Alarm over soaring Housing Prices”
King Solomon described in the The Book of Wisdom
During the reign of Solomon, the people of Israel flourished – after defeating their enemies under King David, they dwelt in security and prosperity under Solomon’s wise rule. Today, we can still learn from Solomon’s wisdom by reading the books of the Bible he… Continue Reading “King Solomon described in the The Book of Wisdom”
Trinidad & Tobago Leper Colony @ Chacachacare Island
Less than 5 miles off the northwest coast of Trinidad, the most westerly isle of the Bocas del Dragon archipelago, Chacachacare rises out of the sea. Just 900 acres of rocky land covered by scrubby plants and poisonous Manchineel trees, Chacachacare has a dark… Continue Reading “Trinidad & Tobago Leper Colony @ Chacachacare Island”
The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon
Queen of Sheba (flourished 10th century bce) was, according to Jewish and Islamic traditions, the ruler of the kingdom of Sabaʾ (or Sheba) in southwestern Arabia. In the biblical account of the reign of King Solomon, she visited his court at the head of… Continue Reading “The Queen of Sheba & King Solomon”
Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains
Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. It is perched above the Urubamba River valley in a narrow saddle between two sharp peaks—Machu Picchu (Old… Continue Reading “Machu Picchu in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba in the Andes Mountains”
Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten
Vandaag, 56 jaar geleden, oOp 30 mei 1969 brak op Curaçao een volksopstand uit die diepe sporen heeft nagelaten in de geschiedenis van het eiland en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden. Meer dan vijftig jaar later blijven de gebeurtenissen van die dag resoneren – niet… Continue Reading “Curacao 30 Mei 1969 Protesten”
Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions
Washington has maintained a triple generation-spanning trade embargo on the Caribbean nation, attempted to invade it and, controversially, holds land on the Cuban island that it uses for its torture camp at Guantanamo Bay. All the while (ironically) accusing the Cuban government of human rights abuses. The… Continue Reading “Cuba, Bolivia Mexico and other Latin American countries survived US sanctions”
France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 1 : Château de Fougeret, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Where there is a crumbling old château, there must also be a pilfering poltergeist, sinister specter, or perhaps even the ghost of a decapitated Marie Antoinette roaming the hallowed hallways. There are over 40,000 châteaux in France, many of which have endured a colorful… Continue Reading “France Castles # 2 : Château de Puymartin, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo
Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico’s triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the Second French Empire, led by Napoleon III, at the Battle… Continue Reading “Mexico’s Triumph over the French @ Cinco de Mayo”
Russia’s Arctic Sea Lane to Become Major Trade Route between Europe and Asia
The Northern Sea Route is expected to become a major trade route for goods shipped between Europe and Asia. It stretches the entire length of Russia’s Arctic and Far East regions. Ships under the Russian flag could get the exclusive right to transport oil and… Continue Reading “Russia’s Arctic Sea Lane to Become Major Trade Route between Europe and Asia”
When was Jesus Christ born?
The birth of Jesus Christ is commemorated by millions of people around the world with Christmas celebrations on Dec. 25. Yet, most scholars agree that he wasn’t born on that day, or even in the year A.D. 1. Researchers have speculated that the Roman… Continue Reading “When was Jesus Christ born?”
France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Mysterious Château de Commarque was abandoned for centuries, and even today, much of the château is in ruins. The original castle was built in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years’ War (1337—1453), the master of the castle, the Count of Commarque, was fighting… Continue Reading “France Castles # 5 : Château de Commarque, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine”
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