In English translation, Hong Kong literally means “Fragrant Harbour“, which is connected with the fact that in the past there were many fishermen and incense was exported from here. The harbour was a link between Europe and Asia. It is surrounded on three sides by the South China Sea. It wasn’t until I read in the guidebook that Hong Kong is spread over 260 islands. When you realise that, it’s much easier to understand what the sea and ships mean to the locals. What I like about Hong Kong is that it mixes the modern world with traditional China, with …
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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANTONIO GAUDI IN BARCELONA
No visit to Barcelona is conceivable without encountering the masterpieces of one of Spain’s greatest architects, Antoni Gaudí. I don’t think you need to understand architecture, but if you visit Barcelona, I’m sure you’ll safely recognize his buildings too. I simply love this brilliant Catalan architect. 🙂 His buildings are not grey boxes. They are beautifully coloured, full of elements of mystique, unexpected materials and most importantly, you will find a lot of shapes inspired by nature. Just as in nature no lines are exactly straight as a ruler, so his buildings are twisted in different ways. In short, they …