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Strindberg Museum Stockholm: Pay a visit to Sweden’s Universal Genius
The Strindberg Museum in Stockholm is dedicated to the life and work of the Swedish writer and playwright August Strindberg (1849–1912).It is located at Drottninggatan 85 (district of Norrmalm) – in the building where he spent the last years of his life. The museum is...
Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely and Pontus Hulten – Passion, Rebellion and Art
A celebration of creativity, rebellion, and love – the exhibition “Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten” at the Grand Palais Paris invites visitors into a fascinating world of art, freedom, and emotion. The show is dedicated to the legendary artist...
Sigtuna: Of Runes and Vikings – A Journey to Sweden’s Oldest Town
Just under an hour from Stockholm lies Sigtuna, a town that breathes history like no other. Founded around the year 980, it is considered the oldest town in Sweden. Between cobblestone streets, old wooden houses, and the silent ruins of bygone eras, visitors can...
Paris – A Moveable Feast: Late Summer in the City of Love
Beyond the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées lies a Paris that not everyone knows. Hidden alleys filled with vibrant street art, nostalgic bookstores, small flea markets along the Seine, and charming cafés where time seems to slow down. For those seeking the...
Gargano – Italy’s Hidden Paradise: Forest, Beaches and Love
The spur of Italy’s boot is a paradise for anyone looking to experience Italy beyond the classic tourist paths. The Gargano, in northern Apulia, is rugged, authentic, and incredibly diverse – a mix of turquoise bays, white cliffs, centuries-old forests, and charming...
The Old Shipyard in Gdańsk – Cultural Hub and a Lost Place
The former shipyard site in Gdańsk is a place with a rich history, where industrial tradition, political upheavals, and artistic innovation come together. Its origins date back to the 16th century, when the Royal Shipyard (Królewska Stocznia) was established under...
Wiener Werkstätte – dream of a better time & a better art
Vienna, Vienna - you alone: around the turn of the century, Vienna was the center of artistic and creative trends. The composer Gustav Mahler had himself psychoanalyzed by Sigmund Freud, while Emilie Flöge, Gustav Klimt's partner, founded her fashion salon “Schwestern...
The charm of destruction: Einstürzende Neubauten live in Stockholm
There are bands that are only half as good on record as they are live - and Einstürzende Neubauten clearly belong to this category for me, even if their latest album “Rampen - apm” is absolutely fantastic.Since Friday evening, I know that “alien pop music” live is a...
The ABBA Museum: where glitter, bell bottoms and hits meet
Stockholm is known for its archipelago, its delicious cinnamon buns and - not to forget - the ABBA Museum. The place where the glittering world of the 70s is closer than anywhere else. As soon as you step inside, you are hit by a concentrated load of glitter and...
