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I Rode a Gondola in Venice and I Loved it! (Italy)
Italy

I Rode a Gondola in Venice and I Loved it!

January 14, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
I rode a gondola in Venice and I loved it! Yes, it’s a very touristy thing to do but you’d never fully experience Venice if you’d passed up this experience. You’ve got to explore the city’s canals by taking a gondola tour! I can assure you that no matter how
Five Leonardo Da Vinci Paintings Inside the Louvre Museum (Paris, France).
France

5 Leonardo Da Vinci Paintings Inside the Louvre Museum

January 10, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Aside from Monalisa, here are other 5 Leonardo Da Vinci paintings inside the Louvre Museum in Paris. Da Vinci wasn’t just an artist. He was also a scientist, sculptor, engineer, geologist, architect, etc. He was an epitome of a Renaissance man. 5 Leonardo Da Vinci Paintings Inside the Louvre Museum
The Stained Glass Windows at Notre Dame Paris (France).
, France

Photos: The Stained Glass Windows at Notre Dame Paris

January 9, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The stained glass windows at Notre Dame Paris deserve a separate post in this blog. Every church in Europe has its own amazing stained glass windows – from its walls to its roof. From Italy to Belgium to Spain, these colourful windows tell a story of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Kings,
Interesting Facts About Sacre Coeur in Paris (Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - France).
France

Interesting Facts About Sacre Coeur in Paris

January 8, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Before visiting, get to know these interesting facts about Sacre Coeur in Paris. It’s a minor Roman Catholic basilica that sits atop Montmarte, the city’s highest summit. You’ll see it from the top of the Eiffel Tower or from Notre Dame Cathedral. Its domes look different from any Catholic churches
Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (France).
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Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

January 7, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Here are some photos of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. I didn’t see Quasimodo inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He is, of course – along with Esmeralda – fictional.  But this Catholic cathedral seems to be tied to his name or the other way around. Thanks to
10 Masterpieces Not To Miss at Louvre Museum in Paris (France).
France

10 Masterpieces Not To Miss at Louvre Museum in Paris

January 5, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
The Louvre Museum is the world’s largest art museum. It is renowned for Leonardo Da Vinci’s, Monalisa. If you only have limited time to spare inside, here are 10 masterpieces not to miss at Louvre Museum in Paris. Ideally, this museum should not be seen in a rush. There’s so
The Broken Chair at the United Nations Office in Geneva
Switzerland

The Broken Chair at the United Nations Office in Geneva

January 4, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
You’d never miss the monument of the broken chair at the United Nations office in Geneva. It’s on the square in front of the office where world affairs are decided. The monstrosity of the structure carries the weight of a world problem we all too familiar with – war. The
Jet d'Eau is Geneva's Most Iconic Landmark (Switzerland).
Switzerland

Jet d’Eau is Geneva’s Most Iconic Landmark

January 3, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Unlike other landmarks in Geneva or major cities in the world, Jet d’Eau is a water fountain. Most city landmarks we know are architecture-related structures that speak of its era. It’s very rare that you’ll associate a city with a water fountain this high and so centre of attraction. In
This is the Crowd in Front of Monalisa at Louvre Museum (Paris, France).
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This is the Crowd in Front of Monalisa at Louvre Museum

January 2, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Planning to see Monalisa at Louvre Museum with a few pairs of eyes staring at Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece? Good luck with that! Getting closer to the painting? Hmmmnnn… You really have to be patient and brave as you slowly snake your way to the front view. Don’t worry about
The Eiffel Tower at Night - Is it Really Romantic? (Paris, France)
France

The Eiffel Tower at Night – Is it Really Romantic?

December 29, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
Is the Eiffel Tower at night really romantic? Hmmm, that’s a million kisses question I’d attempt to answer. The answer is both yes and no. But then, I’m single and I travel solo, so, you may not take my word for this. And also because I have different views about
Arc de Triomphe in Paris (France).
France

At Arc de Triomphe in Paris, All Twelve Avenues Meet Here

December 27, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
At Arc de Triomphe in Paris, all twelve avenues meet here. And they’re all straight streets that you could easily follow to the end of nowhere. From the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, the avenues spread out like tentacles of an octopus. When you’re standing from the top of
City Skyline: Lyon Panorama From the Hilltop (France).
France

City Skyline: Lyon Panorama From the Hilltop

December 26, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
If there’s one thing that I regret visiting Lyon (in the central east part of France), that would be – I only stayed for two nights. A city with so much to offer, why did I think of staying there in such a short time? I don’t know the answer
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Guards the City of Lyon (France).
France

Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière Guards the City of Lyon

December 25, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments
If Rio de Janeiro has the statue of Christ the Redeemer looking after the city, Lyon has Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Yes, it’s not a statue with open arms but a basilica sitting on top of a mountain. You can’t miss it – and every local knows where it
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