The 2026 World Cup is over. After 104 matches and 208 national anthems. The world champion is Spain after an exciting but rather boring match against Argentina. Two Spanish-speaking countries against each other. Once in a lifetime. Don't Cry for me Argentina...
The host country has been eliminated from the competition in the knockout phase following a 3-0 loss to Morocco. We thoroughly enjoyed the Canadian soccer team. After ice hockey, soccer has become a popular sport in Canada, especially among young people....
In 2026, the Province of Flevoland turns 40. And we are celebrating! We look back, and especially forward. Because that is who we are here. Proud of who we are: six municipalities with their own identity, but together one province. The Province of Flevoland is...
By now, you know Minnesota and Minneapolis because of the intervention of ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement). But do you know the State of Minnesota? Minnesota is one of the fifty states of the USA. The standard abbreviation for the 'North Star State', as the...
This year, Naarden the Art Fair (from January 22 to 25, 2026) embraces the color that has inspired artists for centuries: BLUE. Like a thread running through art history, blue returns time and again – versatile, recognizable, mysterious. From...
USPS commemorates the 150th anniversary of Colorado's accession to the United States with the issuance of a special stamp, the so-called 'Colorado Statehood' stamp, featuring a photograph of Jagged Mountain taken by nature photographer John Fielder. The 38th state, known...
Iwo Jima is a small Japanese volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, best known for the battle during World War II and the iconic image of the flag-raising ceremony on Mount Suribachi, a 161-meter-high mountain on the island. During...
The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held this year on May 13, 15, and 17, 2025, in Basel, Switzerland. Claude will perform as the 13th act in the first semi-final with the now-famous 'C'est la vie'. Are you familiar with touristy Basel? Did you know...
We have seen 50 matches involving 24 European countries. Match number 51 is the final between Spain and England. The final has started as this blog is posted online. But I am paying particular attention to the stands where the supporters are waving...
Belgium has a first at the European Football Championship in Germany. Their away shirt is based on the clothing of their comic book hero, so off on an adventure with Tintin! Naturally, this Adidas shirt is for sale on the webshop. And do the colors match...
Janny and André's journey starts in Davos, known for its healing mountain air. The Dutch asthma center is located in this town, where Janny and André meet a number of patients. Afterwards, a special train takes the duo to their...
You are now reading my 500th blog. But what is the theme for the anniversary blog this time? Is it an evaluation of the themes I have covered so far? Or have I ranked my Top 10 best blogs...
Byblos is a major exhibition about the world's oldest port city in Lebanon, featuring 500 objects, including masterpieces from the National Museum of Beirut, the Louvre, the British Museum, and the American University of Beirut Archaeological Museum. On view until...
Every year on February 15, it is National Flag of Canada Day. It is not an official public holiday, but the flag is flown and some small-scale ceremonies and activities take place. The current flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf Flag and...
Australia Day is the national holiday of Australia and is celebrated annually on January 26. It is the anniversary of the day the First Fleet reached Sydney in 1788. Australia Day is celebrated throughout the country...
When you visit the provincial government building or the municipality, you are welcomed by the regional flag on the facade. At the farm, the municipality's or region's own flag often stands next to the inverted Dutch flag...
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