arc de triomphe, napolean, paris

Rising from the Ashes: The Restoration of Notre-Dame

As an enduring symbol of Paris, the cathedral of Notre-Dame, or Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris), has captured people’s imaginations for centuries. However, when flames engulfed its attic and spire in 2019, the world watched in stunned silence. Yet even as smoke billowed into the evening sky, plans were underway to resurrect this ...

Viena Abdon

Notre-Dame burning.

The ‘Mona Lisa’ Was Vandalised by Cake, but Why?

Some famous artworks draw admiration from millions of viewers, and the iconic painting of the Mona Lisa is undoubtedly one of the world’s most famous. Crafted by the legendary painter and sculptor Leonardo da Vinci, the iconic artwork is kept at the Louvre museum in Paris. Sadly, a vandalism attack took place that targeted the ...

Armin Auctor

Cake smeared on the glass covering the Mona Lisa painting.

A Look Into the Enchanting Fragonard Musée Du Parfum in Paris

Our olfactory system works in strange ways. It draws tangents for us that others often find impossible to understand. When you bring Fragonard Musée du Parfum into the mix, you will be transported to a different world. A smell can transport us back in time and make us relive important moments of our lives. For ...

Raven Montmorency

Fragonard Musée du Parfum: Vintage perfume bottle at Fragonard store, Paris, France.

One of the Biggest Rooftop Farms Found in Paris

At the edge of the French capital of Paris, a company called Agripolis is building a rooftop farm that is expected to supply over a ton of food every day when fully operational. The farm is located at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and will be one of the biggest rooftop farms in the ...

Armin Auctor

Paris rooftop farm.

Are You Living in a ‘Healthy’ City Like Vienna or Munich?

When visiting other cities as tourists or for short-term employment, people usually consider factors like ease of access, entertainment options, food culture, visiting spots, and so on. Younger generations have started taking into account a city’s “health” factor as well, as they become more conscious about their physical and mental wellbeing. “Providing facilities such as ...

Armin Auctor

Phra-Singh Temple, Chiang Mai.