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The Sights, Sounds, and Smells of the...

July 28, 2020

When Corinne Fesseau first got Maurice—named after her grandfather—she assumed the tiny chick would become a chicken, like the one already in her backyard. But pretty soon Maurice grew into a beautiful Gallic rooster, and, as roosters do, he began to crow, sometimes as early as 6:30 or 7 a.m. Fesseau has lived in a semi-rural area on Ile d’Oléron, an island off the Atlantic Coast of France, for the last 35 years. Every summer, the island’s population of...

Whitehead Aerodrome in Whitehead, Northern Ireland

July 28, 2020

The site at Bentra was established in 1915 and became the first military airbase in Ireland. This airbase housed a massive airship shed that measured 150 feet long by 45 feet wide and 50 feet high, as well as accommodation for the pilots and engineers working on station. There were at least four airships that operated from the site. The base operated as a Sub-Station of the Royal Naval Air Service Luce Bay airship base in Scotland during that...

Au Roi de la Bière in Paris,...

July 28, 2020

After France lost the Alsace-Lorraine region to Germany in the Franco-German War of 1870, many locals left the area to settle in Paris. They took with them a strong culture of brewing, opening dozens of brasseries in the capital city, as evidenced today in the timber-laden, Alsatian-style architecture you can still see throughout Paris. One of these intricately charming facades now houses a fast-food restaurant. Built in 1892 and named Au Roi de la Biére (“The King of Beer”), what was...

Doria Castle in Vernazza, Italy

July 28, 2020

Cinque Terre is a famous area of the Italian Riviera along the coast of Liguria. The rugged and mountainous terrain that makes up this coast creates many promontories and inlets. A medieval fortress known as Doria Castle (Castello Doria) stands on top of a rocky ridge near the village of Vernazza. The first nucleus of the fortress was dedicated during the 11th century by the Obertenghi, a Frankish noble family that ruled the area. The cylindrical tower that is still...

Around the World in Summer Treats That...

July 28, 2020

There is a distinct feeling that arises when your preconceived notions about a particular ingredient are upended by a single morsel of food eaten in a faraway place. It’s a combination of bewilderment, denial, and awe. It’s visceral; it gives you pause in the greatest way possible. “How did I not know this was pig’s blood? Why is it so good?” One would think there’d be a word for this feeling in some language, with safe bets on German,...

Prisoner of War Steps in Singapore, Singapore

July 28, 2020

In the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the brick staircase that runs alongside the Plant House has become a heavily trafficked spot for young couples and newlyweds to pose for photographs. But these steps hold a heavy history. Also known as the Prisoner of War Steps, they bear the memory of those who were imprisoned during World War II in Singapore under Japanese occupation. The bricks, engraved with tiny, uneven arrows, were constructed by individuals who were incarcerated in Changi Prison....

The Albert Bridge in London, England

July 28, 2020

The Albert Bridge crosses the Thames river from Chelsea to Battersea in London. As one of London’s oldest suspension bridges, Albert Bridge is also one of the city’s most delicate. Even before opening in 1870, architects were aware of similar bridges collapsing as recently as 20 years earlier. One such incident involved the Broughton Suspension Bridge in Wales when 74 soldiers were crossing the bridge when it collapsed. The Albert Bridge earned the name ‘The Trembling Lady’ because it...

Carrickfergus Knights in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

July 28, 2020

These metallic sculptures stand menacingly at the corner of the Scotch Quarter, along the Marine Highway in the historic shore town of Carrickfergus. The figures represent the fearsome Anglo-Normans and Edward Bruce’s knights that once called the region their stronghold. The town and Carrickfergus Castle founded in 1177, acted as a key fortification in Ulster for both Anglo-Norman and Bruce’s knights during various conflicts and campaigns. Bruce, the brother of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland, led an army...

Why is Rate Parity Vital for Hotels?...

July 28, 2020

Hotels want the best price for their room. Therefore, the same price is set throughout all digital distribution channels. But what if a distribution channel uses lower prices? In this article, you can learn about rate parity and how hotels can prevent distribution channels from undercutting the direct price. What is Rate Parity? In simple The post Why is Rate Parity Vital for Hotels? & Tips to Win the Parity Game appeared first on Revfine.com.

Camondo Stairs in Beyoğlu, Turkey

July 27, 2020

A prominent Sephardic Jewish family, the House of Camondo (or Kamondo), established themselves in the Galata district of Istanbul after Austrians took over Venice in 1798. A few years later, they founded their own bank branching into finance. Abraham Salomon Camondo, brother of the bank’s founder, inherited the bank after his brother Isaac died in 1832. Until the Imperial Ottoman Bank was founded in 1863, he served the empire as its prime banker. He financially assisted Venice and aided...

Semini Sculpture in Antwerp, Belgium

July 27, 2020

Above the gate leading into an Antwerp castle lies a bas-relief so worn it’s easy to dismiss it. But to do so would be to miss an important symbol to the city’s citizens. Known as Semini, the sculpture is, according to some accounts, very old, dating back as early as the second century. It once had a huge phallus and women gathered around it to gaze and pray to conceive. In the 16th century, the local clergy came to...

Stockholms Geographical Midpoint in Stockholm, Sweden

July 27, 2020

When talking about city centers, one often thinks of busy shops, tourist attractions, and tons of people. However, these city centers are rarely of the geometrical variety. Author and map enthusiast Hans Harlén calculated the center of Stockholm sometime during the 1980s. He accomplished this by looking at the location of the four cardinal points of the city and drawing a square around them. The center of this square is the city’s midpoint. For decades, the project seemed to...

Hermitage of Saint Sava in Savovo, Serbia

July 27, 2020

The Hermitage of Saint Sava is located on the slopes of Radočelo Mountain, around seven miles (12 kilometers) from the medieval monastery of Studenica. The Hermitage is a walled cave-complex hanging from a rocky cliff, accessed through a narrow wooden bridge clinging to the cliff. Next to the monastery is a 12th-century church dedicated to Saint George. There isn’t much historical information on the monastery itself. According to local legend, it was created at the same time as the...

The Japanese Seabirds Who Fish for the...

July 27, 2020

In 1573, Samurai warlord Oda Nobunaga overthrew the Ashikaga shogunate and ended its 200-year reign before launching a series of wars that would ultimately unify Japan. Less discussed, however, is his deep love of fish. He was particularly smitten by ayu, a freshwater trout pulled from the Nagara River in modern-day Gifu City, though not by any ordinary fishermen. In the ancient practice of ukai, there are no rods, no bait, and no nets. Instead, fishermen employ sea-faring birds...

Three Wise Monkeys of Tōshōgū Shrine in...

July 27, 2020

You’ve probably heard of the proverb “see no evil.” But few know the origin of this principle, or why it’s also associated with monkeys? Although the English phrase itself is relatively modern, the principle of “see no evil” is believed to date back to antiquity. For example, the Analects of Confucius, which was compiled during the Warring States period of China, has this saying: “Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak...

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