After becoming property of the royal family, between 1920 -1930 the castle suffered a series of architectural renovations, aiming to transform it into a modern summer residence. The renovation works were lead by the Czech architect Karel Liman, who also worked at the castles Peleş and Pelişor. Two towers for stairs were added, the bulwarks and the shooting gaps became windows, the stoves and the hearths became modern fireplaces. (more…)
Established 1720-1725, Fredeiksborg Castle Gardens were laid out in the fashion of the time by the royal architect and landscape designer, Johan Cornelius Krieger. The new baroque gardens were characterised by a central axis in Frederik IV’s baroque garden, creating a continuity between building, garden and the open land. (more…)
Guardian of the ‘Gateway to England’, this giant of a castle displays a solid strength and determination that has obviously carried it through many troubled times. Proudly standing atop the White Cliffs, overlooking this busy port, Dover Castle has withstood the test of time remarkably well throughout its long and eventful history. (more…)
If you need a rest, if you have to get out of the cruel daily routine or you just want to visit the most beautiful place on Earth- then you have to go to Florida the sunshine state. With its beautiful beaches and lots of different entertainments you will find the perfect location for you and your family.
Manzanares el Real Castle, combining the solidarity of a large fortress of the low Middle Ages and the elegance of a Renaissance residence, is a proud symbol of one of the most powerful families in Castilla during the XIV and XV centuries, the Mendozas. The Palace Castle, which the Duques del Infantado had built during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, is located near Madrid and set in the breathtaking rocky landscape between La Pedriza and Santillana reservoir. (more…)
Persons who remember Carnival in the 1950’s and early 1960’s would remember all different types of costumes associated with Carnival such as ’sensay’, ‘cowboys’ and ’sooswell soowi’. There were also those which are hardly found in Carnival today such as Indians and Wob Dwiyet bands.
Of course other aspects of Carnival such as ‘la po kabwit’ and steel band features prominently. These were the two main types of music on the road. (more…)
Hundreds of years ago in England, many children dressed up as adults on Valentine’s Day. They went singing from home to home. One verse they sang was:
Good morning to you, valentine;
Curl your locks as I do mine—
Two before and three behind.
Good morning to you, valentine. (more…)
Salvador was the first Brazilian Capital. Due to its location and natural resources, it became the principal port for trade, including African slave trade. Salvador still remains powerfully reminiscent of African culture and history. The heartbeat of African culture, music, transcends time and change in Salvador. No other destination in all of the Americas continues to manifest the animation of African culture like Salvador. With this in mind, close your eyes, and try to feel the excitement in the air and the hypnotic percussion vibrations in your bones! (more…)
• Rather than buying a real tree thats been cut down, transported and then thrown away, purchase a large potted plant or small tree that can be used each year as your evergreen Christmas tree. (more…)
From November onwards, it is hard to avoid the fact that Christmas is coming.
In fact the closer it gets to Thanksgiving it will occur to you that Christmas is very close behind and you are going to need some gift ideas pretty quick. (more…)
Buying children’s Christmas gifts does not have to be stressful. By planning ahead and shopping online, you will be on your way to having your Christmas shopping done! (more…)
The hottest Christmas toys for 2006 will soon be hitting the shelves, and some are already on them. Remember the Furby, Tickle-Me Elmo, Beanie Babies and Cabbage Patch Kids? They were the hottest Christmas toys from past holidays. (more…)
By personalizing your gifts to each person, you are sure to find gifts that will delight. Use their interests and hobbies to find a perfect Christmas gift (more…)
The twelve days refers to the twelve festive days after Christmas that is from 26th December to the 6th January. Celebrated since medieval times it started on the day after Christmas as Christmas day traditionally was considered holy and not for ‘partying’. (more…)
The weeks leading up to Christmas are the biggest shopping weeks of the year. Many retailers solely survive on these weeks because they often account for 70 percent of their annual revenue. Because of this, retail stores tend to hype this festive season to the hilt creating a buying frenzy. (more…)
In today’s world we know that tremendous personal, relationship and business stress can be related back to money stresses. We also know that Christmas can be a time where added money stresses can be a real problem for many families. (more…)
Those special gift-giving occasions seem to sneak up on us with little warning. With a busy schedule to manage, you need help with last minute shopping. Give the gift that’s is always unique and is sure to please — a towel warmer and drying rack. A towel warmer is a unique gift of affordable luxury for any occasion or budget! (more…)
Giving gifts is one of the most wonderful experiences that you will ever have. Just watching your loved one’s expression once they received the gift is priceless. So, if your family or friends is celebrating something on just about any occasion, you want to give them something that is unique something that they can use everyday. (more…)
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