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Architecture Highlights in Chicago

Chicago

The influential Architects of Chicago

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Germany

Germany — Overview and Intro

2020-Dec-15

Located in the heart of Europe Germany is located in Central Europe, bordered by 9 other countries which are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France,...

Lübeck Marzipan (Lübeck, Germany)

2020-Dec-07

Tax-free shopping in Germany for non-EU visitors

2020-Dec-05

Lauscha, Thuringia, Germany — a birthplace of Christmas ornaments

2020-Dec-05

Germany Travel: emergencies, medical treatment, doctors & pharmacies

2020-Dec-02

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Chicago

Chicago’s History

2021-Mar-12

The first resident of Chicago was Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, a fur trader from Santo Domingo of French-African descent. Du Sable built the...

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Woodstock Festival — the summer of 69 — a piece of history

2021-Mar-12

July 2019: Woodstock 50 Festival has been cancelled.The 50th anniversary Woodstock Festival was scheduled for August 16-18, 2019 on the original Woodstock site. Website:...

Architecture Highlights in Chicago

2021-Jan-01

The influential Architects of Chicago

2020-Dec-30

New Zealand — Overview and Intro

2020-Dec-15

Travel Information Topics like: Arrival in NZElectricityWeatherFerry ServiceDestinations on the North IslandDestinations on the South Islandmore... All our New Zealand articles can be found here: New Zealand...

New Zealand Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time

New Zealand 2020-May-26

New Zealand is in the GMT+12 (same as UTC+12) hrs time zone, that's where the International Date Line happens to be. E.g. New York City...

Welcome & Overview: New Zealand in a nutshell

New Zealand 2020-May-26

Haere Mai - Welcome to New Zealand New Zealand is part of Oceania and consists of two major islands in the South Pacific Ocean, approx....

The history of ‘haka’ and the All Blacks rugby team of New Zealand

New Zealand 2019-Aug-27

No other international sporting team possesses a pre-match ritual as powerful as the famed All Black haka.From the more traditional Ka mate, Ka mate...

Kapa haka – traditional Māori performances

New Zealand 2019-Aug-27

Violent foot-stamping, lizard-like tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping - so heavy it induces a bright red skin glow - are just one side...

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Australia

Australia — Overview and Intro

2020-Dec-15

Australia Australia, location-wise, belongs to Oceania, the continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. Australia is the world's smallest continent but sixth-largest...

Australia Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time

2020-May-25

The Twelve (12) Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Victoria, Australia

2019-Oct-25

Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia

2019-Oct-15

Cape St George Lighthouse — Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia

2019-Oct-15

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DST in the USA 2021
Begin: March-14, 2021, @2 am (clocks will be advanced 1 hr).
End: November-7, 2021 @2 am (minus 1hr)
Arizona has no DST. During summer Arizona has the same time as California, in winter it has the same time as Colorado.

DST 2021 in Western Europe: e.g. Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Begin: March-28, 2021 @2 am (plus 1hr)
End: October-31, 2020 @3 am (minus 1hr)

DST New Zealand:
Since NZ is located in the southern hemisphere, DST is 'kind of' reversed:
DST started 27-Sep-2020 (2am) (plus 1hr)
2021: DST ends on 4-April-2021 (3am)(minus 1hr) and starts again on 26-September-2021 (2am) (plus 1hr)

DST Australia (Capital Territory, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania). Western Australia, Northern Australia, Queensland do not apply DST in 2020.
DST starts 4-Oct-2020 (2am) (plus 1hr)
2021: DST ends on 4-April-2021 (3am)(minus 1hr) and starts again on 3-Oct-2021 (2am)
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Tax-free shopping in Germany for non-EU visitors

2020-Dec-05

Yes, it is existing and you can benefit from it but it is ... complicated and paper-work. Stores will sometimes be experienced in that...

Getting around by car (in Germany)

2018-Aug-15

Arriving in Germany – Entry Requirements / Customs

2018-Jul-03

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Molokai, Hawaii, USA

2020-Mar-02

The Island of MOLOKAI Fifth largest of the Hawaiian Island, Molokai is 22 miles (35km) east of Oahu by 10 miles ( 142 km) of...

Andechs Abbey (Kloster Andechs) near Munich, Germany

2020-Mar-19

Geographic Location: State of Bavaria in Southern Germany When in Munich and if you like beer or if you are on a pilgrimage or both......

Constance, Germany

2020-May-20

Constance / Lake Constance, Germany The German name of the city is: Konstanz am Bodensee Nestling in one of Germany’s loveliest landscapes, Constance has culture and leisure...

Indiana, USA — visiting the The Hoosier State

2020-Mar-20

Indiana Overview The nickname's origin is not really clear: some say it derived from Sam Hoosier who preferred to hire workers from certain regions of...

Mississippi, USA — visiting The Magnolia State

2020-May-08

'The Magnolia State'The states nickname originates from the Magnolia Tree which can be found all across the state - it's the state tree as...

Old City Hall, Leipzig, Germany

2020-Nov-27

Leipzig

Location: Markt 1, 04109 Leipzig The Old City Hall is one of Leipzig’s most famous landmarks. It has a colourful history, once being the seat...

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Germany — Overview and Intro

2020-Dec-15

Germany

Located in the heart of Europe Germany is located in Central Europe, bordered by 9 other countries which are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France,...

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