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Passau Dachshund Museum in Passau, Germany

July 29, 2020

In the heart of old town Passau on the Danube River lies the world’s only museum dedicated to dachshunds. The museum is home to a lovingly assembled collection of all things dachshund—from toys, porcelain figurines, and Christmas ornaments, to photos of famous dachshund owners with their pets. The museum was founded by two florists from Passau, Seppi Küblbeck and Oliver Storz. They put together 25 years’ worth of dachshund memorabilia and opened in 2015 on the corner of Residentzplatz. The...

Hotel Robots: An Overview of Different Robots...

July 29, 2020

Hotel robots represent some of the most effective forms of hospitality technology, and their presence will help the ensure superior levels of guest satisfaction. As a growing number of properties are employing these autonomous “smart” services, it only stands to reason that we examine these robots in greater detail. Benefits can your property expect to The post Hotel Robots: An Overview of Different Robots Used in Hotels appeared first on Revfine.com.

Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia in...

July 29, 2020

There is a “Jim Crow Museum” at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, and it is not, to quote its official statement, “a shrine to racism.” It is, on the other hand, a testament to the resilience of Black Americans, established to “use objects of intolerance to teach tolerance and promote social justice.” The museum’s collection of racist objects began in the 1970s, when David Pilgrim, former professor of sociology and now Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion...

Perla 2 in Stomoplo, Bulgaria

July 29, 2020

After the fall of the Bulgaria‘s communist regime in 1989, nature has begun to take back what would have been a major monument to the rule of dictator Todor Zhivkov. Just minutes from popular beaches on the Black Sea coast, near the city of Primorsko, is an isolated patch of forest where one can wander around the abandoned, never-finished grand residence Zhivkov had planned, known as Perla 2 (perla means “pearl”). (Not to be confused with Perla 1, another abandoned Zhivkov residence...

The Kingfishers That Shacked Up at the...

July 28, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread across America, fledgling couples faced a choice: batten down the hatches in their respective homes, or hunker down together? Among those who chose the latter, several months in, some are bristling, while others are still happily canoodling. At the San Antonio Zoo, things are still looking pretty rosy for a pair of Micronesian kingfishers, Todiramphus cinnamomina cinnamomina, that shacked up in March. The birds recently welcomed a hatchling—the zoo’s first of their...

The Sights, Sounds, and Smells of the...

July 28, 2020

When Corinne Fesseau first got Maurice—named after her grandfather—she assumed the tiny chick would become a chicken, like the one already in her backyard. But pretty soon Maurice grew into a beautiful Gallic rooster, and, as roosters do, he began to crow, sometimes as early as 6:30 or 7 a.m. Fesseau has lived in a semi-rural area on Ile d’Oléron, an island off the Atlantic Coast of France, for the last 35 years. Every summer, the island’s population of...

Whitehead Aerodrome in Whitehead, Northern Ireland

July 28, 2020

The site at Bentra was established in 1915 and became the first military airbase in Ireland. This airbase housed a massive airship shed that measured 150 feet long by 45 feet wide and 50 feet high, as well as accommodation for the pilots and engineers working on station. There were at least four airships that operated from the site. The base operated as a Sub-Station of the Royal Naval Air Service Luce Bay airship base in Scotland during that...

Au Roi de la Bière in Paris,...

July 28, 2020

After France lost the Alsace-Lorraine region to Germany in the Franco-German War of 1870, many locals left the area to settle in Paris. They took with them a strong culture of brewing, opening dozens of brasseries in the capital city, as evidenced today in the timber-laden, Alsatian-style architecture you can still see throughout Paris. One of these intricately charming facades now houses a fast-food restaurant. Built in 1892 and named Au Roi de la Biére (“The King of Beer”), what was...

Doria Castle in Vernazza, Italy

July 28, 2020

Cinque Terre is a famous area of the Italian Riviera along the coast of Liguria. The rugged and mountainous terrain that makes up this coast creates many promontories and inlets. A medieval fortress known as Doria Castle (Castello Doria) stands on top of a rocky ridge near the village of Vernazza. The first nucleus of the fortress was dedicated during the 11th century by the Obertenghi, a Frankish noble family that ruled the area. The cylindrical tower that is still...

Around the World in Summer Treats That...

July 28, 2020

There is a distinct feeling that arises when your preconceived notions about a particular ingredient are upended by a single morsel of food eaten in a faraway place. It’s a combination of bewilderment, denial, and awe. It’s visceral; it gives you pause in the greatest way possible. “How did I not know this was pig’s blood? Why is it so good?” One would think there’d be a word for this feeling in some language, with safe bets on German,...

Prisoner of War Steps in Singapore, Singapore

July 28, 2020

In the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the brick staircase that runs alongside the Plant House has become a heavily trafficked spot for young couples and newlyweds to pose for photographs. But these steps hold a heavy history. Also known as the Prisoner of War Steps, they bear the memory of those who were imprisoned during World War II in Singapore under Japanese occupation. The bricks, engraved with tiny, uneven arrows, were constructed by individuals who were incarcerated in Changi Prison....

The Albert Bridge in London, England

July 28, 2020

The Albert Bridge crosses the Thames river from Chelsea to Battersea in London. As one of London’s oldest suspension bridges, Albert Bridge is also one of the city’s most delicate. Even before opening in 1870, architects were aware of similar bridges collapsing as recently as 20 years earlier. One such incident involved the Broughton Suspension Bridge in Wales when 74 soldiers were crossing the bridge when it collapsed. The Albert Bridge earned the name ‘The Trembling Lady’ because it...

Carrickfergus Knights in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland

July 28, 2020

These metallic sculptures stand menacingly at the corner of the Scotch Quarter, along the Marine Highway in the historic shore town of Carrickfergus. The figures represent the fearsome Anglo-Normans and Edward Bruce’s knights that once called the region their stronghold. The town and Carrickfergus Castle founded in 1177, acted as a key fortification in Ulster for both Anglo-Norman and Bruce’s knights during various conflicts and campaigns. Bruce, the brother of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland, led an army...

Why is Rate Parity Vital for Hotels?...

July 28, 2020

Hotels want the best price for their room. Therefore, the same price is set throughout all digital distribution channels. But what if a distribution channel uses lower prices? In this article, you can learn about rate parity and how hotels can prevent distribution channels from undercutting the direct price. What is Rate Parity? In simple The post Why is Rate Parity Vital for Hotels? & Tips to Win the Parity Game appeared first on Revfine.com.

Camondo Stairs in Beyoğlu, Turkey

July 27, 2020

A prominent Sephardic Jewish family, the House of Camondo (or Kamondo), established themselves in the Galata district of Istanbul after Austrians took over Venice in 1798. A few years later, they founded their own bank branching into finance. Abraham Salomon Camondo, brother of the bank’s founder, inherited the bank after his brother Isaac died in 1832. Until the Imperial Ottoman Bank was founded in 1863, he served the empire as its prime banker. He financially assisted Venice and aided...

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