Life, Hopes and Stepping Stones
The Elephant Parade, part of an international awareness-raising campaign, arrived to Luxembourg and Trier, Germany, in mid July and was received with a lot of enthusiasm and joy by the public. The 95 mini-elephants (weighing more than 600 kg and about 1.65 m in height) displayed in both cities create a very pleasant visual effect... Continue Reading →
Since I have lived in Luxembourg for the past year or so, whose central location allows one to easily travel to Europe's various capitals, about a month ago, it was Brussels' turn to be discovered and indulged in. Despite only spending a weekend in the Comic City or the European Capital as you are mostly... Continue Reading →
A few weeks back, I spent a quiet Sunday at the Ansembourg Castle, one of Luxembourg's seven castles, a place where one can go back in time for a few hours. If you happen to live nearby Luxembourg or you have decided to spend more than a few days in the area, make sure you... Continue Reading →
Ideea de a organiza un eveniment dedicat iei romanesti pe 24 Iunie in Luxemburg mi-a venit intr-o secunda, inspirata fiind de proiectul La Blouse Roumaine, ce s-a transformat ulterior intr-o adevarata comunitate online. O clipa mi-a fost de ajuns pentru a realiza ca fara intiativa si devotament, nu putem avea asteptari prea mari de la... Continue Reading →
This pedestrian promenade, located in Luxembourg City, has often been referred to as 'Europe's most beautiful balcony' and is a delight to stroll down during the day or night. Chemin de la Corniche follows the narrow valley of the Alzette River along the old city walls of the fortifications built by the Spanish and Austrians... Continue Reading →
When crowds flock to Luxembourg's capital, the Casemates are always featured on their to-do list. However, little is known about the origins of the old fortress that hasn't ceased to protect the city and its people over the centuries. On Monday afternoon, I decided to go inside the casemates, a place that is thought to... Continue Reading →
*All photos were taken by the owner of this blog. May 2013
Some 200 km away from Luxembourg, Strasbourg lies on the western bank of the Rhine river, close to the French border with Germany. Capital of the Alsace region, with a history spanning many centuries, with strong Germanic as well as Gallic influences, Strasbourg means the Fortress on the Crossroads, due to its proximity to many... Continue Reading →
December is that time of the year when people start reflecting on how much life has given them compared to others. Well, it is at this time that many people feel the urge to help others around, making the life of the less fortunate a bit easier in a way or another. Luxembourg makes no... Continue Reading →
Vianden is a small town near the border between Luxembourg and Germany. With little over 1500 inhabitants, Vianden is well known for its impressive castle and beautiful location in the 'Our' valley. Part of the Diekirch district, the commune has a number of historical monuments on display which are definitely worth checking out. If you... Continue Reading →
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