The Louvre. Before Napoleon this musuem was not so big. During Napoleon’s campaigns he stole a lot of art. Most of it was put in this museum and therefore the amount of works increased a lot. A lot of this … Read More

Centre Georges Pompidou. We visited this place during one of our stays in Paris. The Centre Georges Pompidou, known to most as Centre Pompidou, houses a museum for modern art in Paris. It opened its doors in 1977 and was … Read More

Knock Knock. Before people invented the door bell, people either knocked on the door or used a door knocker. In Sienna you will find many designs. Luckily for us, a few are still in place. They also made rings called … Read More

The Louvre. In the first years the Louvre was only open for the public during the weekends. But if you were an artist you were in for a treat. Artists could enter the museum during all other days of the … Read More

St. Patrick. Mention Ireland and almost everyone knows at least something about its Celtic culture. Most backpackers also have heard of St. Patrick’s Day. On this day most Irish drink a Guinness or two to celebrate on the day that … Read More

The Rijksmuseum. This National Museum was designed by P.J.H Cuypers. Cuypers also designed Central Station in Amsterdam, but mostly Catholic Churches. You can see this Catholic influence, because the building looks just like a Catholic Church. Rumor has that none of the members … Read More

West coast. On the west coast there are several historical remnants you can visit: dolmen, forts and unfinished walls. The cliffs are impressive and wildlife is abundant. Aran Islands. In the Galway bay are three islands that go by the … Read More

(Scroll down for the photos) Our first US road trip. In Europe the word road trip does not bear the same meaning as in the US. Compared to the US we live in small countries, so traveling to family or … Read More

A must see. If you are an art lover, the Louvre is a must see when you visit Paris. The museum is located on the north bank of the Seine. People flok here to see loads of art. Most people … Read More

Today on Travelhartphoto a new photo album of the United Kingdom. Chester is a small city. It is the capital of the county Cheshire. The center of Chester is one of the best preserved fortified cities in the United Kingdom. … Read More

During our stay in Kanchanaburi we enjoyed doing a Thai cooking workshop. Check out the photos. Do you want to know more about Kanchanaburi? Read the article Delicious Thai cooking.