Berlin Things To Do |  | Brandenburg Tor by sue_stone
The Brandenburg Tor (gate) is a triumphal arch and the symbol of Berlin. It is located on the Pariser Platz and dates back to the 18th century when it was loveliest of Berlin's 18 city gates, and is the only one that remains today. The gate was incorporated into the Berlin wall during the years of Communist government, and became part of East Germany. When it was re-opened in 1989 it became a symbol of reunification of the two sides of this... [read more] | London Things To Do |  | Blackfriars Bridge by sue_stone
Blackfriars Bridge is a road and foot bridge which crosses the River Thames, joining Blackfriars station to the opposite riverbank near Oxo Tower. The bridge you see today was completed in 1869, and then later widened between 1907-10. It consists of five red & white wrought iron arches. On the piers of the bridge you can see carvings of water birds. An earlier bridge stood here as far back as 1769, and is had nine arches. Unfortunately the... [read more] | Marrakesh General Tips |  | Language - Arabic & French by sue_stone
In preparation for my visit to Marrakech I tried to remember some Arabic words that I had learnt when I visited Egypt a few years prior. The only thing I could remember was 'La shukran', which means 'no thank you' - vital words required in cities such as Marrakech when you are constantly hounded to buy or look or follow! So, besides that, I was a bit concerned about language issues during our stay, but was pleasantly surprised to discover that... [read more] |
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