Literature, Quotes

Who Is Annie Ernaux And Why Was She Awarded The Nobel Prize In Literature? | Art of Saudade

France is the country with the most Nobel Prize winners in literature: 15 Nobel laureates, all of them men. This year, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded for the first time to a French female author, Annie Ernaux.  Annie was born in the middle of World War II, in a small town in the Normandy region. She portrayed the ordinary life of her working-class … Continue reading Who Is Annie Ernaux And Why Was She Awarded The Nobel Prize In Literature? | Art of Saudade

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Poetry, Travel

Poetry as an Act of Freedom | Jim Morrison in Paris | Art of Saudade

The king is dead, long live the king!  Ben Franklin said that some people die at age 25 and aren’t buried until they are 75. Jim, on the contrary, was buried at age 27 yet his legend lives on. You may know Jim Morrison as the lead vocalist of The Doors, a historical figure, or a rock’n’roll icon. I know him as a poet. “Riders … Continue reading Poetry as an Act of Freedom | Jim Morrison in Paris | Art of Saudade

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Travel

5 Reasons Why Visiting Marseille Is A Good Idea | Myths & Clichés Debunked | Art of Saudade

The mild Mediterranean climate, a complex fusion of cultural and historical heritage, and inspirational contemporary artists… These are some of the reasons why you should consider adding Marseille to your bucket list. Mediterranean Climate Marseille is one of the French cities with the most pleasant climate. If you want to enjoy the Mediterranean sun, Marseille is waiting for you in the summer. If you decide … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Visiting Marseille Is A Good Idea | Myths & Clichés Debunked | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Travel

Daily Dose Of Street Art In Montpellier, France | Art of Saudade

From cave paintings to contemporary art, artworks confirm that human beings just cannot keep their feelings inside themselves. Coincidentally (or not), prehistoric art and modern-day street art have something in common – using walls to create art. Are we being loyal to our ancestors, or have we never really evolved? Some of the earliest cave paintings representing depictions of rhinoceros and wild animals were discovered … Continue reading Daily Dose Of Street Art In Montpellier, France | Art of Saudade

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History, Nature, Travel

Take A Walk Around The Arcen Castle Gardens Through 20 Mesmerizing Pictures | Art of Saudade

Located between the German border and the Meuse River, Arcen is one of the most picturesque towns in the Netherlands. The Castle of Arcen will amaze you with its 17th-century architecture and its beautiful gardens.  This 32-hectare park starts with a historical highlight, the Arcen Castle, built during the Dutch Golden Era of architecture. What follows is a unique garden with numerous ponds, waterfalls, and … Continue reading Take A Walk Around The Arcen Castle Gardens Through 20 Mesmerizing Pictures | Art of Saudade

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Travel

Where History and Nature Meet | Reasons To Add Skopje To Your Bucket List | Art of Saudade

The chances that Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, is on your bucket list may be low, but this post will change your mind.  This city located in the heart of the Balkans will conquer the hearts of history lovers. Inhabited since the Neolithic era, Skopje became part of Dardania, the Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, Serbian, and Ottoman Empires. Today, the Macedonian capital is a witness to … Continue reading Where History and Nature Meet | Reasons To Add Skopje To Your Bucket List | Art of Saudade

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Travel

7 Cities, 7 Sunsets | Art of Saudade

“Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson There is something special about sunsets. Observing the sun setting comforts me. No matter where I go, the sun melting on the horizon brings me one message of hope: you are home. One of my favorite hobbies is capturing these magical moments of the day. Here are my top 7 sunsets from … Continue reading 7 Cities, 7 Sunsets | Art of Saudade

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Learning, Life lessons, Travel

Top 5 Lessons I Learned From Visiting 5 Countries In One Month | Art of Saudade

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” Mark Twain To travel is to live. To travel is to leave. The first statement refers to the noble feeling of Saudade. The … Continue reading Top 5 Lessons I Learned From Visiting 5 Countries In One Month | Art of Saudade

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Poetry, Travel

Lisbon Seen Through The Eyes Of Fernando Pessoa | Art of Saudade

Can a writer leave his mark on an entire city? An unconditional lover of the awe-inspiring Portuguese capital, Fernando Pessoa’s presence still guides us through the narrow streets of Chiado, the shady squares of Bairro Alto, and the most notable monuments, such as the Belém Tower. If you trust Pessoa’s bohemian spirit, you absolutely need to read Lisbon – What the Tourist Should See before … Continue reading Lisbon Seen Through The Eyes Of Fernando Pessoa | Art of Saudade

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Life lessons, Literature, Philosophy, Poetry, Quotes

Best Of – Fernando Pessoa’s Thoughts on Life, Dreams, and Love | Art of Saudade

During those hours when the landscape forms a halo around Life, and dream is simply a matter of dreaming oneself, I created, O my love, in the silence of my disquiet, this strange book like a series of arches opening up at the end of some abandoned avenue. Fernando Pessoa, The Book of Disquiet To write is to live. To dream is to find yourself. … Continue reading Best Of – Fernando Pessoa’s Thoughts on Life, Dreams, and Love | Art of Saudade

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