Salvador’s historic centre Pelhourinho is like an onion slowly revealing itself to you. The first layer stings your eyes with its beauty. The rusty red, yellow ochre, baby blue and stately green buildings from the seventeenth century and the Bahiana women in their white hooped lace dresses, they look enormous, delight you. The second […]
Read MoreTwo hundred years of Independence is celebrated in Mexico. Mexico got freedom from Spain in 1810 and I was lucky enough to be there for the anniversary of their Independence celebrations. Catholic priest Hidalgo made the first call to arms in the village of Dolores, in the state of Guanajuato. The Indians were poorly equipped […]
Read MoreCapoeira is a Brazilian martial art with its roots originating in Angola and the Congo, that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and is usually referred to as a game. Although there are few official history records, it is known that Capoeira was created nearly 500 years ago in Brazil by African slaves (mainly […]
Read MoreStunningly beautiful medieval Krakow was the site of my friends Hugo and Patrycja’s wedding. Krakow actually dates back to the 7th century. It has a beautiful square with the church of the Virgin Mary (Koscoil Mariacki) towering over it and the Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture surround the square. Wawel Royal Castle dominates the landscape […]
Read MoreHeld in the shadow of Sacsayhuaman an amazing Inca fortress with massive walls made of smooth stone and miraculously surviving the centuries for all to see the wonder of the Inca.Inti Raymi is the most important festival in all of Peru. With colorful costumes, lavish banquets, festive music, an elaborate reenactment of ancient […]
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