Highlights of the New Beijing

Highlights of the New Beijing

In addition to the old architectural buildings mentioned in the blog Highlight of the Old Beijing, Beijing also has super-modern imposing buildings. The contrast between old and new is very striking. The Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008 and 2022 also contributed to...
Why visit the French Mediterranean Island Corsica?

Why visit the French Mediterranean Island Corsica?

The French island of Corsica has much history for example the occupation by the republic of Genoa around 1300 and in the 1960-70s the struggle for independence from France. Corsica is bilingual French and Corsican tending towards Italian. Corsica and specifically...
Must Do’s on the Island Corsica, France

Must Do’s on the Island Corsica, France

The nature is so overwhelming in Corsica that admiring the stunning mountains and beaches are already the worth the drive from the Netherlands! But of course there are more things to do at this French Mediterranean island. See below some suggestions, but of course...
Highlights of the Imperial Beijing

Highlights of the Imperial Beijing

The history of Beijing goes back 3000 years, when Beijing was the capital of the Mongols. Over time, there have been historical architectural buildings built by the Ming and Qing monarchs who ruled over China. Many of these imperial buildings are located in Beijing...