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Gettysburg National Military Park Reenactment

26 February, 202426 February, 2024 by Traveling Cook

Gettysburg National Military Park Reenactment We visited Gettysburg National Military Park ( National Park service). Here are the fields where one of the most important battles of the American Civil War was fought. Before the Battle of Gettysburg The American Civil War begins in March 1861 with the proclamation of President Abraham Lincoln and the declaration of secession by the 11 southern states, forming the Confederation of Southern States with its capital in Richmond and as President Jefferson Davis. …

Porto: Coffee Shop Majestic an Icon of the Belle Epoque

26 February, 202426 February, 2024 by Traveling Cook

Porto: Cafe Shop Majestic

The Coffee shop Majestic located in Rua de Santa Catarina N ° 122, opened its doors in 1921 with the name of “Elite”. It was designed by architect Joao Queirós inspired by the work of maestro Marques da Silva. At its inauguration attended all the personalities of the political and artistic world

Coffee shop majestic - porto — Coffee shop majestic – porto

Art Deco in Porto

In 1922, the name was changed to the current one. Art Deco style was one of the most luxurious places in Porto. The marble facade is adorned with plant motifs of sinuous shapes. A trio of charming columns marks the facade.
In the upper part a pediment crowns the decoration with the Majestic’s initials. On the sides there are two representations of children who, amusing, invite the passer-by to enter.

Medieval Treadwheel Crane in Strasbourg’s Cathedral

26 February, 202426 February, 2024 by Traveling Cook

Medieval Treadwheel Crane in Cathedral of Strasbourg

We visited the Cathedral of Strasbourg The Cathedral of Strasbourg was the first cathedral of Germany (or Kingdom of Germania). Until the arrival of Louis XIV in 1681 and his minister of the war, the Marquess of Louvois that camped in the environs of Strasbourg and forced their submission to the French monarchy the 30 of September of 1681.

Medieval Treadwheel Crane in the Cathedral of strasbourg Walking paths

The Cathedral was delivered by the same Luis XIV The head of the Catholic bishopric of Strasbourg, Egon de Furstenberg. Absent from the city for almost 150 years, that way ended the period as an independent city.

Talleyrand’s Gourmet Food

26 February, 202426 February, 2024 by Traveling Cook

Talleyrand’s Gourmet Food – Carême Recipes Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, was an exquisite connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate. Bouchet, famous chef has ran his kitchen at the time. Antonin Carême, one of the essential names in the history of Gastronomy, was never a permanent employee of Talleyrand, but considered the prince as the best of his hosts and the most knowledgeable gastronomic of all those he dealt with. On his side, Tayllerand recommended Carême as his …

Mexico Caribe: Tulum Beach all Inclusive Resorts

26 February, 202426 February, 2024 by Traveling Cook

Caribe: Mexico Beach Destinations: Tulum

Where is Tulum Beach, Mexico? : 1282 miles from the city of Florida (USA). One and a half hour flight to Cancun airport and two hours more by car This is in the yucatan peninsula, on the Caribbean Sea

the beach tulum jacuzzi rooftop. Tulum beach all inclusive resorts

Mayan Ruins

It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, one of the essential sites in Tulum are its Mayan ruins, located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea.