Everybody loves good food. It is one of the premier indulgences in life. But as you must know, some of your friends love it more than others. The foodies are always pushing their cooking techniques, always looking for new restaurants and bars to satisfy their...
Since the Euro currency came into being in 2002, more than 21 billion banknotes have gone into circulation. It is the second most traded forex currency in the world and officially used in 19 Eurozone countries as well as several other non-EU countries, some with, some...
Going back to the early 17th century, the first Modern Stock Exchange was established in Amsterdam. Since then, whether you like it or not, "The stock exchange" has played an integral role in the development of capitalism in the modern, advanced world. Nowadays, when...
Writing an essay isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do; it is often a daunting prospect for any would-be writer. Although some people are natural talents, not everyone is a born writer. Much more goes into making an essay, and it needs to be split into manageable...
When we talk about the most popular tourist destinations globally, a city that always springs to mind is Amsterdam. People worldwide visit this famous city, but even the Dutch people like to visit their capital here and there. Described in numbers, Amsterdam was seen...
There is no doubt about the strong allure Europe has for any would-be traveller. Whether you want to indulge in a long Mediterranean lunch, drink famous beers brewed to the same recipe for centuries, explore medieval castles or ski in the Alps, the list of attractions...
The 19th century is remembered for changes in almost all aspects, from social ones to life-changing discoveries. As we know, art mimics life, and so the various art movements arose. The Neoclassical style found role models in the antique ages and strived to...
When we think of Casinos, we think of money and lots of it. Big figure jackpots on slot machines, big pots on the tables, and much, much more inside the casino vaults. Take the U.S. gambling market, for example, the revenue was an astonishing $79.4 billion in 2018...
If you've ever been on a guided tour before, perhaps somewhere in Europe, you have probably had all sorts of architectural terms thrown at you. Classical, Art Nouveau, Baroque to name a few. I’m sure Gothic and Romanesque have been thrown in the mix as well. But what...
Over the centuries being an artist wasn't an easy profession, and it has meant being mainly limited to using only pencils, paint and paintbrushes. All the work was even further limited by the daylight hours restricting the amount an artist could work. Even with those...