Crossing the border from Basel’s suburbs into Germany might be like crossing into the Twilight Zone, to judge from these signs near the border. Five of the six cities listed are no longer in Germany. Three are in Poland (Danzig is Gdansk, Breslau is Wroclaw and Stettin is Szczecin), one is in Russia (Konigsberg became Kaliningrad) and Karlsbad is Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. To cap it off, Baden is no longer a Grand Duchy, but part of the German state of Baden-Wurttemberg.
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
For those who like to follow the presentation of impressive-looking plaques, or are just curious… here are some more
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
Vienna’s largest and most famous cemetery is a mirror of social change and art
