Hieronymus Bosch in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Grotesque demons and visions of paradise feature in artworks painted by Hieronymus Bosch. The artist lived and worked in 's-Hertogenbosch, the the south of what is today the Netherlands.
Places to visit
Canada’s Polar Bear Holding Facility in Churchill
“We have a couple bears that are repeat offenders, every year. They're coming into the community doing the same thing; most of those bears are habituated to garbage or food conditioned to garbage. They're older bears that were around during the time when an open dump was in operation here. They were introduced to garbage from their mother, so that's a habit that's almost impossible to break for a bear,” says Brett Whitlock, the man who manages the Polar Bear Alert Program in Churchill, Manitoba.
Top tips for a Stuttgart city break
Stuttgart is one of the seven German cities that counted more than one million overnight stays by foreign visitors in 2014. So what is it that drew them to the capital of Baden-Württemberg?
The rise of RB Leipzig football club
Two familiar-looking charging, red-coloured beasts adorn the Leipzig club badge. The club’s nickname is Die Roten Bullen, which translates to ‘The Red Bulls’...Grab yourself an energy drink and take a moment if you haven’t already guessed which company has, effectively, controlled the club since 2009.
Things to do in Changsha, China
River cruises on the Xiang River depart from Orange Island. Departures after nightfall offer the opportunity to see Changsha's waterfront buildings illuminated.
Nature, wildlife & heritage on the Akamas Peninsula in Cyprus
Cyprus has committed to protecting its ecological heritage and biodiversity in the Akamas National Forest Park and the Lara Peninsula along the northwestern part of the island. The Lara-Toxeftra Marine Protected Area and Akamas Peninsula Special Protection Area are part of Natura 2000, the EU’s ecological network for the long-term safeguarding of endangered species and natural habitats.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
“Maintain a minimum distance of at least seven metres,” we were told by guides at least three times during the pre-trek briefing. It’s taken less than five minutes in the presence of the gorillas and, already, that golden rule is broken.
Things to do in Görlitz, Germany
If you’ve seen films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Reader or Inglourious Basterds then you’ve already caught glimpses of Goerlitz. Some of the scenes that appear in those movies were filmed in Germany’s most easterly city. So to was Around The World in 80 Days, starring Jackie Chan.
Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal, India
Many of us tend to think of efforts to conserve the world’s natural resources as a fairly recent trend. In fact, the mangrove forest of the Sundarbans region has been a reserved area since 1875.
Attending the Calgary Lilac Festival on 4th St
The 4th Street Lilac Festival is held on 4th Street Southwest, between Elbow Drive and 13th Avenue. It takes place within easy walking distance of Calgary’s pedestrianised downtown shopping area, Stephen Avenue Walk.