Today is the Independent Czechoslovak State Day, commemorating the day when the state of Czechoslovakia declared independence from the Austro-Hungarian empire at the end of World War I, in a bloodless revolution in Prague. It’s worth noticing that even though 20 years ago this year, Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the Czechs […]
And so it wasn’t the end of the world
23/10/2013 by Leave a Comment
The US government shutdown finally ended last week after sixteen days of interparty squabbling. However, considering there is no debt ceiling in place, there is the potential for another shutdown come February of next year. Even so, what’s it all mean to the regular folk who punch the proverbial clock day in and day out? […]
Let’s hear it for Spain!
12/10/2013 by Leave a Comment
Today is the Fiesta Nacional de España (sounds a lot better in Spanish, doesn’t it?). There’s a very historical reason why it is celebrated today; it commemorates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ first arrival in the Americas, on October 12 1492.
Newfoundland – a heartwarming jewel
07/10/2013 by Leave a Comment
Newfoundland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean not far from where the Titanic met its destiny. It’s the easternmost point of North America, off the coast of Canada. Even though the location might seem remote, and the icy surrounding waters may be cold, the people here have the biggest hearts on the American continent. […]
Let’s hear it for Germany!
03/10/2013 by 1 Comment
Most of us probably have some kind of memory of the time when East- and West-Germany was reunited. In November 1989 – when the “Berliner Mauer” came down – the whole world was watching. Less than a year later, on October 3 1990, the two sides were finally officially one again. The regions; Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, […]
Oktoberfest!
30/09/2013 by Leave a Comment
The last weekend of September was a good choice for the Oktoberfest in Alzingen – the “Little Bavaria” of Luxembourg – at least for the occasion: Beer, costumes, hot dogs, bands and horns, happy people – and more beer. The Alzenger Oktoberfest through the lens of CLEW photographer Anje Kirsch: Photos by Anje Kirsch, September […]
The secrets of a pipe organ
28/09/2013 by Leave a Comment
Restoring the pipe organ of the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway, turned out to be quite a time travel. Öttingen, Bavaria, Germany. January 8, 1930. August Sieber is an organ builder for G. F. Steinmeyer. A huge pipe organ is almost ready to be shipped by railroad to Norway, where it will be the pride of […]
Spanish Escape
01/09/2013 by Leave a Comment
I guess we all have different criteria for the perfect holiday, whether it be luxurious beach resorts or hiking in the mountains. For me, the ultimate holiday feeling is when I open the door to my little house in Spain, located between the ocean and the mountains. This is how I spent my summer. It’s about […]
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