europe

Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.

The Ruins We Name: Why Only Financial Centers Become “Ruins”
On Queen’s Road Central, a brokerage has a “For Rent” sign by the door. Inside, the reception computer is still on. The screensaver is the company logo. The security guard says last month people worked until two in the morning. This month the lights go off at six. Downstairs, the woman who runs the tea restaurant has changed “Today’s Soup” to “Today’s Special.” She does not follow IPOs. She only knows the fish-ball noodles are selling slower.
By Jinabout a month ago in Wander
No Steel. No Tower Cranes. No Problem: How Rome Built the Pantheon and the Colosseum
The Crane Is Absent: The Construction Logic of the Pantheon and the Colosseum “The ancient Romans could not have built the Pantheon and the Colosseum.”
By Jinabout a month ago in Wander
Wade Barrett :
Wade Barrett hailing from Manchester, England and rising up in the ranks of bare knuckle boxing Wade Barrett whose birthname Alexander Bennett would go on to become a star in the WWE wrestling entertainment and my favourite wrestler. Britain and the United Kingdom has offered and given some fine talented wrestlers in the past such as The British Bull Dogs and Wade Barrett in recent years. Unfortunately, the WWE didn’t know with a talent like Wade Barrett. First he was a wrestler and leader of the Nexus, then he had a rivalry with John Cena which led to my cousin who was big on John Cena to have a friendly rivalry too, then they had him being an announcer. For the brief moment that his star as a performing wrestler shined he was like a supernova of ass kicking greatness and as I just said and example of the fine wrestling talent that England has to offer to the world at large.
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Wander
Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho is a horror crime drama movie that takes place in London but more to the point in Soho. I would definitely recommend this movie. A brief summary on the film is it is about a fashion student living in London who somehow she witnesses a life of someone else and it is important to note that she is in love with the 1960’s and then somehow she enters the life of a lounge singer in a soho nightclub who she thinks dies but there is a twist she enters the past life of a neighbor living in an adjoining flat.
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Wander
Asylum
It takes a genius writer with a twisted world view point to create a show such as “Asylum” on the British Broadcast corporation. It was a 3 episode mini series and it is about asylum seekers and how they take asylum in a government building somewhere in London. Who would have thought that you could find humor in such a sensitive subject but the writers have been able to do it with success. It was a drama and a comedy with an audience and a laugh track. Asylum is one of those shows that leave you not knowing where you stand.
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Wander
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show is a british an entertainment show hosted by Graham Norton period his talk show is a really fun and quirky celebrity and entertainment talk show every celebrity and guess that goes on can have have their own choice of drinks be it alcoholic or an alcoholic but then again please remember this is in Britain and you’re up so it’s a lot looser the restrictionsPeriod one of my favoriteEpisodes of the Grand NortonTalk show was when Boy George was onAnd I was obsessed with that particular Graham NortonTalk show episode I watched itOver over and over againBecause it was so goodPeriodThe Graham Norton ShowIs a really good talk showPeriod
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Wander
Keeping up Appearances
One saturday night i was watching PBS for their British comedy show block that they used to air and I discovered a great sitcom called “Keeping Up Appearances” that I grew to love and any time I saw it was on I never missed the chance to watch it. The plot is simple Hyacinth wants to be high society and goes on ridiculous hijinks and shinanigans to finally be a member of high society and drives all those crazy with her plans and schemes. The show had lasted for many seasons then went off of the air and then had been brought back for a revival in the mid 90's.
By Revista Miko:XCI about a month ago in Wander
Skipping Seasons... Travelling Time
Spider webs festoon Skeletal branches stretching Up through Winter ills. Bare branches weather Winter (author photo) * Beauty blends with bleak
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶about a month ago in Wander
Why England Doesn’t Want Independence
Why England Does Not Seek Independence In the House of Commons, English MPs hold the majority. After the Acts of Union in 1707, the English Parliament and the Scottish Parliament were both dissolved and merged into a new Parliament of Great Britain. It sat at Westminster. England and Wales received 513 seats. Scotland received 45. Another 16 Scottish peers entered the House of Lords. From the first day, the union's parliamentary majority was English.
By Jinabout a month ago in Wander
Are People in Tbilisi Rude? My Experience Living in Georgia as a Foreigner
I had received a lot of information regarding the hospitality in Georgia before I went there; it is one of the things the country is known for in this regard: generous hosts, tables filled beyond capacity with food, an unlimited supply of wine, and the belief that a guest should be treated almost like a member of the family.
By Mark Wigan2 months ago in Wander
A Long Trip to Venice Aboard the Arcadia
Mediterranean cruises can take travelers to many great historic sites. Cruise ships go to Spain, Italy, France, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey, where visitors can see many of the greatest historic cities in Europe. I went on a P&O Arcadia cruise during the summer of 2019 to visit Málaga, Venice, Gibraltar, Split, and Dubrovnik.
By Matthew A2 months ago in Wander
Wandering in Norway
Hjørundfjord is surrounded by the Sunnmøre Alps, with peaks rising steeply from the water, creating a picturesque backdrop. The fjord stretches for 35 km, providing ample opportunities for exploration and photography. Visitors can engage in various activities such as hiking, kayaking, and exploring the quaint villages along the fjord. The serene environment is perfect for those looking to unwind and connect with nature.
By Rasma Raisters2 months ago in Wander