Two times I have lived in Ipanema, a narrow strip of land between the ocean and the lagoon in Rio de Janeiro. A city that has the most wonderful people, the most delicious food and the greatest climate! I guess most of you have heard the famous song The Girl from Ipanema, a luscious Bossa […]
Light on smart cities
18/01/2013 by Leave a Comment
In an urban picture of globalization, movement of people and economic and technological changes, cities have to think smart to keep up. Luxembourg is really smart for its size, and the city of Aalborg, Denmark gives Nordic light a new meaning. A team from universities in Vienna, Delft and Ljubljana compared the competitiveness and sustainable […]
Living the good life in Alaska
15/01/2013 by 2 Comments
When most people think about Alaska, their first thoughts are usually snow, darkness, salmon and gold miners. However, it’s not as cold and dark as you think and Alaska has so much more to offer. When I told my expat friends in Houston that we were moving to Alaska, their jaws dropped and their eyes […]
European Year of Citizens
01/01/2013 by Leave a Comment
2013 is designated by the European Commission as the European Year of Citizens. National, regional and local events across the EU, often at a grassroot level, will aim to inform EU citizens about their rights and opportunities. “I am European”, Steven Weinberg said in our portrait of him in this issue. He appreciates what he calls […]
You can go far in a tiny old car
01/01/2013 by Leave a Comment
You know what a relief it is every time you meet people who will always say “no problem!”? Steven Weinberg is one of those people. He is also a globetrotter, adventurer, explorer and much more. This “no problem” attitude comes in handy when you’re an adventurer. Steven Weinberg has dived every diveable ocean, and travelled […]
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