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Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin Travel Blog
, Germany

Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin – Symbol of the Cold War

January 9, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments
The Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin is a symbol of the Cold War that is still standing today. Though it is more of a tourist attraction nowadays, the checkpoint still looks true to what it used to be. The original guardhouse is now at the city’s Allied Museum if you want
A MexiCable Ride Through Ecatepec and Its Colourful Houses Mexico City
, North America

A MexiCable Ride Through Ecatepec and Its Colourful Houses

January 7, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
A Mexicable ride through Ecatepec and its colorful houses on the hills was an experience to remember. It was also an interesting trip from the very start to the very end of our half-day excursion. Photos of Ecatepec’s colorful houses are all over the internet. Even before we arrived the
Things to do at Teotihuacan Pyramids Mexico City
, North America

The Massive Teotihuacan Pyramids Outside Mexico City

January 5, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The massive Teotihuacan Pyramids lies 40 kilometers outside Mexico City. Two of its biggest pyramids here are the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. The former, however, is bigger than the latter. It doesn’t matter which one you explore first – but in our case, we
Charlottenburg Palace Berlin Germany Travel Blog
, Germany

Charlottenburg Palace – The Most Splendid in Berlin

January 1, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
There is no doubt that Charlottenburg Palace is the most splendid in Berlin. I’m not sure how many palaces the city has, but if there’s one palace you must go in, this should be it. In German, the locals call it Schloss Charlottenburg. The Baroque and Rococo facade of the
Things to do in Bratislava
, Slovak Republic

The President of Slovakia Lives in This Palace

December 31, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The President of Slovakia lives here – at the Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava. I was surprised that the surroundings were not heavily-guarded with Presidential guardians. It was early June when I was there – and boy, it was quiet! As you can see in the photos below, I was the
Hotel in Athens With a View of the Acropolis Parthenon
Greece

Pnyx Hill in Athens – Birthplace of Our Modern Democracy

December 29, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Pnyx Hill in Athens is not your ordinary hill. It may just be another hill in the city but this was once where citizens congregate to talk about and vote on issues that mattered to them. Yes, democracy was born here! When power was transferred to the people, they held
Museum Quartier in Vienna
, Europe

My Own Walking Tour of Vienna – The City of Music

December 25, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Here’s my own walking tour of Vienna – using the map I picked up at the tourism office at the train station. If you are arriving by train, don’t forget to drop by the tourism office and ask what you could do for a day or three in the city.
Things to do in Mexico City
Mexico

Christmas at Plaza de la Constitución in Mexico City

December 18, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Christmas in Mexico City is conspicuous at the Plaza de la Constitución. The locals also call it “The Zocalo Plaza,” the city’s (and perhaps, the country’s) main square. This is, in fact, the largest public square in Latin/South America. You’ve never been to Mexico City if you’ve never walked in
Inside Berlin Cathedral Germany Europe
Germany

Inside Berlin Cathedral

December 12, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The dome of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) is a prominent symbol in the city’s skyline. Unknown to many, this wondrous piece of Neo-classical and Baroque architecture is a Protestant church. From the outside, the imposing dome is painted green, and its highly-decorated facade arouses curiosity. In fact, its dome
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