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History, Travel

Medieval Knight Festival at Walbeck Castle: A Journey Through Time | Art of Saudade

If you’re eager to be transported to another era, the Knights’ Spectacle at Walbeck Castle in Germany is your perfect time machine. Every July, this medieval festival brings history to life with an immersive experience that delights both adults and children. Stepping into the castle grounds, you’ll find yourself surrounded by knights, craftsmen, merchants, artists, and jugglers—all living as they did centuries ago. The festival … Continue reading Medieval Knight Festival at Walbeck Castle: A Journey Through Time | Art of Saudade

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Travel

Cycling from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany to Venlo, the Netherlands: A Journey Across Borders | Art of Saudade

Nestled in the north of Europe, a cycling adventure awaits that will take you through charming landscapes and across international borders. This journey from North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany to Venlo in the Netherlands is not about the physical distance; it’s about a distance that reveals landscape and cultural contrasts, and a border that blurs the lines between two neighboring worlds.  During my numerous visits to … Continue reading Cycling from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany to Venlo, the Netherlands: A Journey Across Borders | Art of Saudade

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Photography, Travel

German minimalist aesthetics versus French gothic architecture | Photo Gallery | Art of Saudade

French cathedrals are characterized by stained glass windows, lots of colors, and decorative elements. Contrastingly, I found German catholic churches to be incredibly minimalistic, so minimalistic that they almost look Protestant. Minimalism seems to be a common trait in German architecture, so it is no wonder that Protestantism with its minimalistic approach was founded in Germany.  French Gothic Cathedrals | Photo Gallery Could you spot … Continue reading German minimalist aesthetics versus French gothic architecture | Photo Gallery | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning

#2: Monthly language challenge – November 2021

Hello November! Time for a new language challenge!  This time the choice was easy – the language I’ll be studying in November is not a language that I’m starting from scratch as was the case in October. However, it is one of those languages that I’ve always wanted to learn, yet I never got the chance. So, here it is! One month of extensive learning, … Continue reading #2: Monthly language challenge – November 2021

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