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Month: August 2015

Frankfurt, History, Kathryn Hulme, People16 Comments
Refugees 2015 worldwide

Refugees, Germany and the rest of the world

August 28, 2015October 5, 2015 mogromo

Germany is intensely focussed on the large influx of refugees crossing its borders. It is challenging for the authorities to adjust to the high numbers and to deal with the xenophobic demonstrations and hate crimes taking place. But there is another side to the story. Recent … Continue reading Refugees, Germany and the rest of the world

Architecture, Art, Frankfurt, Sustainability1 Comment

Frankfurt Main riverbank development and the ECB tower(s)

August 24, 2015September 16, 2015 mogromo

Like Amsterdam with its developments along the IJ, Frankfurt is modernising the Main riverbanks. On either side of the river a boulevard stretches Continue reading “Frankfurt Main riverbank development and the ECB tower(s)”

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Art, Frankfurt, History, Nature, People8 Comments

Silent witnesses

August 18, 2015September 16, 2015 mogromo

Frankfurt is a green city and trees are an integral part of the landscape. I’ve already described the Palmengarten and the Botanical garden, which both have wonderful specimens, as do the big parks. Continue reading “Silent witnesses”

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Amsterdam, Art2 Comments
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North Amsterdam, the Eye and archetypal processions or: what to see in Amsterdam

August 13, 2015September 16, 2015 mogromo

‘Het IJ’ is the name of Continue reading “North Amsterdam, the Eye and archetypal processions or: what to see in Amsterdam”

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Amsterdam, Art7 Comments
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Downtown Amsterdam as you have never seen it

August 11, 2015September 16, 2015 mogromo

A bird’s-eye view of down town Amsterdam –  once only a dream, now temporarily possible. An extension has been added to the oldest building Continue reading “Downtown Amsterdam as you have never seen it”

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Amsterdam, Recipe, Sustainability7 Comments

4 Essential Ingredients for the Exquisitely Fresh Amsterdam Urban Salad

August 9, 2015September 16, 2015 mogromo

Although Amsterdam is a city of splendour with tantalizing Continue reading “4 Essential Ingredients for the Exquisitely Fresh Amsterdam Urban Salad”

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Frankfurt, Nature2 Comments

Close encounters with wildlife

August 5, 2015August 20, 2015 mogromo

During the past couple of days I was lucky enough to have close encounters with nature . Yes really – I had more than one confrontation with wild animals. For someone who grew up among the Big Five in Kenya, wildlife … Continue reading Close encounters with wildlife

Blogging, People7 Comments

The fascinating world of bloggers

August 4, 2015August 21, 2015 mogromo

Six weeks ago I started blogging. Little was I prepared for the vast, new, rich world that was to open itself up to me. Admittedly I am a more than average avid information hunter and reader, so this experience will … Continue reading The fascinating world of bloggers

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