Tagged With "Peter Phillips"

When my kids were younger, Arthur Avenue made a great end to a day at the Bronx Zoo or Botanical Garden...I'm glad it's still going!

When I was in Berlin I wanted to see this tribute, but I simply ran out of time. Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos of such an important monument.

I was impressed by the name of the memorial. "Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe". Full credit and kudos to the Germans for acknowledging what happened and their role in it. I'm not sure if other countries would have used such strong language.

 There are few places in Ireland with a richer history than the  Rock of Cashel .   Situated at the edge of the town of Cashel, the rock is a huge outcropping on top of which rests a complex of old buildings situated some 60m (200ft)...

    While visiting Rome recently, one of our favorite cities anywhere, our day's walk through the Baroque section ended by the Tiber River just as the sun was setting.  We were a little lost, a state I like to be in while exploring...

Sydney is the oldest and biggest city of Australia. It lies in between the intermingling of land and sea. In 1788, commander of the First Fleet Captain Arthur Phillip established the first British colony in Sydney Cove of Australia. Tourists can no visit Sydney's fabled history in the narrow cobbled laneways and historic buildings surrounding the area. After booking your flight and choosing the best hotel such as Four Seasons and Holiday Inn accommodation , it is time to explore the various...

A nicely preserved church that's 115 years old, St. Peter's is still an active parish. The church is listed on the Register of National Historic places.

Looking for some fun and interesting things to do in Melbourne? Carl H has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)

Situated a few miles north of the USA - Canada border, above the Idaho Panhandle, is the small town of Yahk, British Columbia.  And I mean small -- few hundred residents at most.  At the southern end of Yahk is an unusual building I've...

Just some of the selection at Mike's Deli Tourists will go down to lower Manhattan looking for Little Italy, but those in the know will head to the Bronx. Just west of The Bronx Zoo is the Belmont neighborhood, and the heart of Belmont is Arthur Ave (...

NinaSim shares some of the wonders of the state of Victoria that will make you want to visit this region of Australia.

While exploring Berlin, Ottoman visited this unique memorial.

Peter Phillips, the Queen's grandson, helped organize a Patron's Lunch street party at The Mall in St James’s Park ,London on Sunday June 12th for the the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.

Melbourne is a place that has a lot to offer both in the city as well as its surroundings. There are many tours available for you, be it a sports tour, a wildlife tour, a gourmet food tour or a sightseeing tour. The availability of these tours will make it very easy for students to organize a trip that is well informative and worthwhile. Here are some of the places you can take tours to explore in Melbourne. Image Source: Pexels Wildlife There are many Melbourne excursion ideas, but let’s...

George G leads us on a visit to less-known museums, architectural gems and a farmers' market, in the heart of DC

This continent-size country, sitting at the edge of the world, is a perfect place for your next vacation. Why? In addition to having unique flora and fauna, it still has all the advantages of a highly - developed western country. And that is one of the best things about Oceania - it is a mix of urban cities and unspoiled nature . But as the country has a lot to offer, it is best to plan ahead, thus making the trip more memorable and less stressful. Travel and accommodation can be...

Jonathan L revisits a walk he took along the Moskva River in 2006

I'm curious, why do you call the river "Moskva" & the city "Moscow"?

Portmoresby, that is a good question. I guess it because, all of the maps and tourist websites use Moskva for the river, but if I said I was in the city of Moskva, most English speakers would have no idea where I was.

Well, that is an interesting history I didn't know.

This might help: https://bridgetomoscow.com/cur...hat-does-moscow-mean https://www.rbth.com/education...oskva-russia-capital

Thanks for a fascinating rabbit hole for me to fall into! Two best gleanings so far: the meaningful gendering of Metro announcements, and the existence of a Moscow duplicate of Boston's 'Make Way for Ducklings' sculpture group!

DrFumblefinger visits the classy Hotel Saskatchewan in downtown Regina.

DrFumblefinger visits historic Faneuil Hall, built around 275 years ago. It has served as a public meeting hall for groups as varied as participants in the Revolutionary War to suffragettes.

DrFumblefinger comes across Castel Sant’Angelo near St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Sant Angelo is the setting for one of my favorite operas - Tosca.

DrFumblefinger visits St Peter's Church in the Fort district of Colombo. It is one of the oldest christian churches in the country.

Jonathan L explores one of New York's upstate cities, focusing on its history and art