the golden cathedral
Without a car it is almost Mission Impossible to get to, but for those with wheels or willing to take a 3.5 hours bus drive from Seoul Gangbyeon bus terminal to Jeongseon, followed by another 25 minutes on a local bus, it is definitely worth a visit: the former Cheon Po gold mine a.k.a. Hwaam […] more…
new faithful
‘Americans often started about Yellowstone. They say stuff like : ‘Yeah, you know. It is high, cold and it is Chile. But man, it sure ain’t Yellowstone. Like you know, Old Faithful. OMG! That sucker rocks your brain man. It squirts like a whale in heat….’’ The old guide eyeballs his shivering group of listeners […] more…
h2oly
Evita Perron, the Hand of God and a short-legged legend to be, playing in Barcelona they already had when on March 13, 2013 the country gave birth to the new pope. It raises the question: ‘Is Argentina the new Holy Land?’ Everyone who has traveled the vast country will give an affirmative answer to the […] more…
the baby grand
It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday. A mixed crowd has shuffled in. There’s an English graphic designer sitting next to you. Making love to his tonic before he starts to sing. He sings ‘Son can you play me a memory’. And is totally sure how it goes. It sounds sad but it’s sweet. And his […] more…
curves ‘n concrete
War, fire, urbanization, scarcity. These and not a fetish for concrete and ugliness are the reasons Tokyo, to many, looks like a tormented soul. But like a rose grows from the thorn, like an ugly duckling, all Tokyo needs is some time. Time to get to know her beauty. Time to undo what has been […] more…
birds
When on July 27 1953 the thunder stopped, 4 million voices forever kept silent. The sun, half hidden behind the smoke of a thousand guns looked at the land it left behind the evening before. It was covered in blood, red and raw. All that remained of an ancient culture was rubble. The sun rose […] more…
mozart’s kugeln
The Budapest Opera House will not only enchant you with its fine ballet and opera performances. Budapest’s golden girl is also an attractive example of neo-Renaissance architecture. Built by emperor Fransz Joseph I, the Opera on Andrássy Avenue is the architectural cherry on the cake of one of Hungary’s most acclaimed architects: Miklós Ybl. Ybl […] more…
waiving at the hand of god
It’s June 22, 1986. The Falkland War, just four years ago, is still an open wound. With growing tension, the world looks ahead to the next battle between two archenemies. This time, they take their fight to the Aztec Arena in Mexico City. Water and rocks have become green grass. Weapons and uniforms exchanged for […] more…
the acropolis museum
It took some time. Lots of time. But in the heart of democracy, time is a relative matter. Here a decade is a mere blink of the eye. Just another wrinkle in Athens’ face of wisdom. And didn’t Plato say that you should ‘Never discourage anyone… who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.’ So […] more…
carp e diem
The setting has slightly changed since 2009, being the year the stadium said goodbye to its macabre neighbor to be reborn down the river. Other than this, visiting a Carp game in Hiroshima is still an experience of a lifetime. Up to 2009, the Hiroshima Toyo Carp (est. 1950) played right next to the Peace […] more…
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