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Monthly Archive for December, 2008

Paris, the cradle of Haute Cuisine

France, and more in particular Paris,is the birthplace of the Nouvelle Cuisine and the perfect dining experience. It is also the birthplace of some of the most important chefs in the world. Some delicacies such as the foie, crêpes or Camembert cheese are French products that have been exported to the rest of the world. [...]

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Rastro Market in Madrid
Flea markets are deeply rooted in centuries of history and this is one of the traditions that we can say remains faithful to its origins has been preserved over time. If we go back two hundred years ago, we will notice just a few differences between a modern flea market and an [...]

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Squatters in Berlin

Squatters in Berlin
The squatters’ movement was born in England in the 60s, but soon it spread to other European cities such as Berlin. This is linked to the punk and underground culture. While almost everywhere squatting was considered an illegal movement, in Germany it was legalized from the 90’s and because of this Berlin became [...]

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The LG community (Lesbian, Gay) has become the new gold mine for the tourist sector. According to a study realized by Grupo Shangay, there are approximately three million gays who spend around 3,300 million euros a year just on travelling, about 1,100 euros per person. This group enjoys an important economic potential and it [...]

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Buskers on the streets of Barcelona
Before I went to study with the legendary Erasmus programme in Barcelona, I saw the typical Barcelona movie for all foreign students “L´auberge espagnole”.
And then I asked myself “Is Barcelona really such a crazy city” – Yes, it is!
Barcelona entices you with a very special atmosphere and the first [...]

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Berlin Apartments: Graffiti street art

Berlin apartments
Berlin apartments apartments says: Graffiti street art in Berlin

Berlin has lived an important process of continual redefinition and change since the Reunification in 1990. Now it has become world-famous because of its international architecture, its performing arts and its cultural diversity.
Moreover,Berlin rates as one of the best locations for street art and graffiti.
There is [...]

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