I’m home. I just returned from vacation, and even though I enjoy returning home, my mind is still in beautiful, sunny Spain. Spain is a dynamic and diverse country filled with friendly people, rich cultural traditions, and stunning landscapes. We visited different cities and each one of them was incredibly gorgeous. Barcelona offersContinueContinue reading “Beautiful Spain: Sunny Beaches, Delicious Food, Rich Cultural Traditions and Majestic Mountains.”
Category Archives: Art and Culture
Architectural Delights: Pont Alexandre III, Paris.
Pont Alexandre III is one of the most gorgeous and elegant bridges in Paris, represents the peace in relationship between France and Russia. In 1900, Russian Tsar Nicholas II personally placed the bridge’s foundation stone. The bridge certainly represents the extravagant lifestyle of early 20th-century France. This massive bridge, 154 meters long, 45 meters wide,ContinueContinue reading “Architectural Delights: Pont Alexandre III, Paris.”
Misty Copeland and Open World Dance Foundation Unveil Magical Cinderella Ballet Performance in Waterbury, CT, The United States
Misty Copeland, a world-renowned ballerina, author, and philanthropist, along with the Open World Dance Foundation, is excited to announce the upcoming presentation of the beloved Cinderella ballet. This incredible performance will take place on March 15, 2024, at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Exploring the Vibrant Korean Town in Tokyo: A Delightful Cultural Experience.
This is one of Tokyo’s hidden gems that we discovered on our trip to Japan. We had a great time exploring this part of the city, and I want to share my experience with you. Korean Town is located in the vibrant Shin-Okubo area. This neighborhood offers cultural experiences, culinary delights, and exciting things toContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Vibrant Korean Town in Tokyo: A Delightful Cultural Experience.”
Misty Copeland and Open World Dance Foundation Unveil Magical Cinderella Ballet Performance in Waterbury, CT, The United States
Misty Copeland, a world-renowned ballerina, author, and philanthropist, along with the Open World Dance Foundation, is excited to announce the upcoming presentation of the beloved Cinderella ballet. This incredible performance will take place on March 15, 2024, at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut. The production features the acclaimed American Ballet Theatre principal dancers IsabellaContinueContinue reading “Misty Copeland and Open World Dance Foundation Unveil Magical Cinderella Ballet Performance in Waterbury, CT, The United States”
Positive Vibes, Coffee and Chats: A Fresh Start to the New Year.
Small talk and a cup of coffee is the perfect way to start the year on a positive note. I decided to create two new traditions: ending the year with a post on how to celebrate the New Year and starting the New Year with small talk. Looking back in 2023, it was aContinueContinue reading “Positive Vibes, Coffee and Chats: A Fresh Start to the New Year. “
Welcome 2024 in Style: Planning the Perfect New Year’s Eve Celebrations.
The coming year 2024, according to the Chinese calendar, will be ruled by the Green Wood Dragon, the only mythological animal in the entire zodiac circle, a symbol of spirituality and wisdom in China, Indonesia and other Asian cultures. In Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes good fortune, success, power and glory. The dragon is aContinueContinue reading “Welcome 2024 in Style: Planning the Perfect New Year’s Eve Celebrations.”
Santa around the world.
The New Year’s celebrations, with their fabulous, cheerful and kind atmosphere, are always the most magical times of the year. Santa, the beloved figure in every nation, is the symbol of this wonderful holiday. But Santa goes by many names. He is also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Ded Moroz, Father Christmas, Saint Nick, andContinueContinue reading “Santa around the world.”
Best 5 Ice and Snow Festivals for 2023-2024
Best 5 Ice and Snow Festivals for 2023-2024
Tuesday Travels: Hie Shrine, Tokyo, Japan
The Hie Shrine is one of the major shrines in Tokyo, Japan. It is located in Nagatachō, Chiyoda. The Hie Shrine is famed for giving blessings in love, business success, and prosperity. Also, this is the perfect spot for your photos. What is the best way to get to Hie Shrine? The simple way toContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Travels: Hie Shrine, Tokyo, Japan”
City Vibe: Paris
Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. Omar Khayyam
Art Symphony: Standing Glass Fish, Minneapolis, USA
This is a magnificent sculpture a Standing Glass Fish, created by Canadian-American architect and designer Frank Gehry. First, the sculpture was part of the exhibition at the Walker Art Center and two years later was moved to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden where anyone can admire that extraordinary piece of art. The inspiration began from Frank Gehry childhood, when his grandmotherContinueContinue reading “Art Symphony: Standing Glass Fish, Minneapolis, USA”
Thursday Travels: “Mouth of Truth”, Rome, Italy
The massive marble mask known as the “Mouth of Truth” (Bocca della Veritá) is a well-known landmark in Rome, Italy. It is located in the entrance of Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church. The massive, mythical sculpture is devoted to the God of the Sea and is 1.75 metres in diameter. According to the ancient legend,ContinueContinue reading “Thursday Travels: “Mouth of Truth”, Rome, Italy”
Coffee Break: Discovering the Power of “The Art of Small Steps” with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I was surfing the Internet looking for something interesting to read. I accidentally stumbled into a prayer “The Art of Small Steps” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. I would like to share it with you today. I think it is very important to read. This prayer feels right and would be suitable for people ofContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Discovering the Power of “The Art of Small Steps” with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “
Gigantic Chairs Around the World: Exploring Beyond Borders!
Manitoba, Canada This post was published on my Triptipedia Page first. Hello everyone, are you ready to embark on an entertaining journey across the globe, where enormous chairs take the spotlight in the most unexpected places? Today, we’re diving into the story of these giants and exploring their presence in Canada and around the world! ContinueContinue reading “Gigantic Chairs Around the World: Exploring Beyond Borders! “
Candlelight Concert
The Candlelight Concert was just wonderful!
Coffee break: I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.
Please join me for a cup of coffee. I’d like to share a few thoughts with you. Are you comfortable? Let’s go. There are three words that we usually say together. It’s Faith, Hope, and Love. These are very significant words. Faith and Love are two extremely complicated words. They are full of feelings andContinueContinue reading “Coffee break: I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.”
Interesting place in Paris: the Centre Pompidou and Stravinsky Fountain.
This post appears first on my Triptipedia page. In the heart of Paris, not far from the Louvre and the Ile de la Cité, near Les Halles in the 4th arrondissement, you can find high distinctive and remarkable construction: the Centre Pompidou (the Centre national d’art et de culture Georges-Pompidou) and the Stravinsky Fountain. To begin with, IContinueContinue reading “Interesting place in Paris: the Centre Pompidou and Stravinsky Fountain.”
Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A
Today I have a small achievement: I have already published 100 posts. In celebration of my little blogging anniversary, I decided to conduct an interview with myself. I think, through the interview, you can get a good sense of a person’s personality, worldview, and life opinions. I will interview myself, but if you have anyContinueContinue reading “Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A”
Coffee Break: Let’s start the year with small talk.
2023 is here. I am still in a festive mood, so I thought it would be nice to start the new year with a cup of aromatic coffee and small talk. First, best wishes to all of you, my dear friends! Be healthy and positive, don’t let anything mislead you, and don’t fall apart eitherContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Let’s start the year with small talk.”
An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.”
Michelangelo , The Creation of Adam My dear friends, I would like to take a moment to relax and enjoy a coffee break with you during this absolutely insane time. A very curious fact caught my attention, and I wanted to share it with you. I think you might find it interesting, especially if youContinueContinue reading “An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.””
Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.
Colosseun. Rome, Italy The Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Rome, beautiful, powerful and historical. It was the largest and absolutely outstanding amphitheater in the Roman world. It’s one of the most famous sights in Italy and a very popular tourist destination. The Colosseum was build in 1st century CE and commissioned by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman people. Later, hisContinueContinue reading “Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.”
How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.
I can’t wait when we are going to be able to live our “normal” life again and start to travel. I am sure you have the same desperate wish as I do. Hopefully, one day we can pick our desirable destination and… hooray!!! We are going to the place of our dream. We are allContinueContinue reading “How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.”
Rome: where to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces.
Italy is a very popular travel destination and wonderful historic country. It is one of the world’s centres of magnificent art, architecture, literature, music, and fashion. Italian people have an amazing cuisine and such romantic language. Italy carries a unique art collection carefully preserved through centuries. Museums and galleries have an inspiring work by notable paintersContinueContinue reading “Rome: where to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces.”
Why Was Italian Music Extreamly Popular In USSR?
I love music! Music is an excellent way to lift your spirits, relieve stress, encourage, inspire, dream, fly away, and simply enjoy life. It always improves my mood. I listen to music everywhere, including at work. I have a young girl at work who creates a playlist for us to listen to. She is absolutelyContinueContinue reading “Why Was Italian Music Extreamly Popular In USSR?”
Perfect day in my favorite park
I think this is the last warm days and fall is coming with confidence: picturesque and vibrant, peaceful, and cozy. All colors are there: green, yellow, red. We have more multicolored trees now and more leaves on the ground. I instantly feel the fall in the air. Autumn has a special smell: watermelon, fallen leaves,ContinueContinue reading “Perfect day in my favorite park”
The quarantine time and projects.
Life is wonderful, interesting, but absolutely unexpected. You never know what is waiting for you around the corner. I was in Tokyo in September and after … Boom… Pandemic. Covid-19 affected our lives, economy, travel, and lots of other industries. It feels like the entire world just freezes, and we are all stuck. Lots ofContinueContinue reading “The quarantine time and projects.”
Which countries have the most UNESCO Heritage sites ?
55 Heritage Sites: Historic center of Rome Historic center of Florence The Trulli of Alberobello Villa d’Este, Tivoli Venice and its Lagoon Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena and more… 55 Heritage Sites: The Great Wall Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani RiceContinueContinue reading “Which countries have the most UNESCO Heritage sites ?”
Suitcase Travel Blog 