ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

21 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, Museums, Exhibitions Reading Time:  5 minutes

© Ssu/cc-by-sa-4.0

© Ssu/cc-by-sa-4.0

ABBA The Museum is a Swedish interactive exhibition about the pop band ABBA that opened in Stockholm, Sweden in May 2013. ABBA’s collected works are showcased in a contemporary, interactive setting at Djurgården, Stockholm.   read more…

University of Naples Federico II

20 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, Universities, Colleges, Academies Reading Time:  5 minutes

© flickr.com - Colin Hepburn/cc-by-sa-2.0

© flickr.com – Colin Hepburn/cc-by-sa-2.0

The University of Naples Federico II (Italian: Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II) is a public research university in Naples, Campania, Italy. Established in 1224 and named after its founder, Frederick II, it is the oldest public, non-denominatial, non-sectarian and state-funded university in Italy and in the world, and one of the world’s ten oldest universities in continuous operation.   read more…

Socotra Island in Yemen

19 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  6 minutes

Detwah Lagoon © flickr.com - Gerry & Bonni/cc-by-2.0

Detwah Lagoon © flickr.com – Gerry & Bonni/cc-by-2.0

Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, and lies near major shipping routes. The largest of the six islands in the Socotra archipelago, it comprises around 95% of the landmass of the archipelago. It lies 380 kilometres (205 nautical miles) south of the Arabian Peninsula and 232 km (125 nmi) east of the Horn of Africa. The inhabitants of the island are called Socotrans, and they speak Arabic and Soqotri.   read more…

Pincho

18 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, Bon appétit Reading Time:  6 minutes

Pinchos aperitivo © Ardo Beltz/cc-by-sa-3.0

Pinchos aperitivo © Ardo Beltz/cc-by-sa-3.0

A pincho (Spanish; literally “thorn” or “spike”), pintxo (Basque) or pinchu (Asturian) is a small snack, typically eaten in bars, traditional in northern Spain and especially popular in the Basque country, Navarre, La Rioja, Cantabria, and Asturias. They are usually eaten in bars or taverns as a small snack, in the company of friends or relatives; thus, they have a strong socializing component, and, in the Basque country and Navarre, they are usually regarded as a cornerstone of local culture and society. They are related to tapas, the main difference being that pinchos are usually ‘spiked’ with a skewer or toothpick, often to a piece of bread. They are served in individual portions and always ordered and paid for independently from the drinks. It is not impossible, however, for the same item to be called pincho in one place and tapa in another.   read more…

Gracie Mansion in Manhattan

17 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, New York City Reading Time:  6 minutes

© Jim.henderson

© Jim.henderson

Gracie Mansion (also Archibald Gracie Mansion) is the official residence of the mayor of New York City. Built in 1799, it is located in Carl Schurz Park, at East End Avenue and 88th Street in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan. The federal-style mansion overlooks Hell Gate in the East River and consists of the original two-story house and an annex built in 1966. The original house is a New York City designated landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.   read more…

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson

16 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General Reading Time:  6 minutes

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© bethisraelms.org

Beth Israel Congregation is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 5315 Old Canton Road in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Organized in 1860 by Jews of German background, it is the only Jewish synagogue in Jackson. Beth Israel built the first synagogue in Mississippi in 1867, and, after it burned down, its 1874 replacement was at one time the oldest religious building in Jackson.   read more…

Island of Mozambique

15 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, UNESCO World Heritage Reading Time:  8 minutes

Old Hospital © Spielkind

Old Hospital © Spielkind

The Island of Mozambique (Portuguese: Ilha de Moçambique) lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay, and is part of Nampula Province Prior to 1898, it was the capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa.   read more…

The Ritz London

14 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, Hotels, London Reading Time:  7 minutes

Afternoon Tea © flickr.com - Sanshiro KUBOTA/cc-by-2.0

Afternoon Tea © flickr.com – Sanshiro KUBOTA/cc-by-2.0

The Ritz London is a 5-star luxury hotel at 150 Piccadilly in London, England. A symbol of high society and luxury, the hotel is one of the world’s most prestigious and best known. The Ritz has become so associated with luxury and elegance that the word “ritzy” has entered the English language to denote something that is ostentatiously stylish, fancy, or fashionable.   read more…

Vinnytsia in Ukraine

13 January 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General Reading Time:  8 minutes

Main Cathedral Street © Shyam peelery/cc-by-sa-4.0

Main Cathedral Street © Shyam peelery/cc-by-sa-4.0

Vinnytsia is a city in west-central Ukraine, located on the banks of the Southern Bug. It serves as the administrative center of Vinnytsia Oblast. It is the largest city in the historic region of Podillia. It also serves as the administrative center of Vinnytsia Raion, one of the six raions of Vinnytsia Oblast. It has a population of 356 379 (2025).   read more…

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