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Written by Gill Dewar on July 8, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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Obama Bar, Barcelona

Photos of Zulu warriors, deadly-looking tribal spears, colourful ethnic carvings and proud portraits of moustachioed gents with a chestful of medals complete the British Africa theme of this gastropub on the Gran Via, just off Passeig de Gracia.

Obama is a fine looking pub, with several distinct spaces offering a varied menu, cocktails and live music every night.

Definitely a Barcelona bar worth visiting!

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Where in the World Thailand

Written by Gill Dewar on July 8, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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Baba Nest, Phuket, Thailand

The World’s most stylish and exclusive rooftop bar is now open serving Sri panwa’s delicious cocktails, alongside the sexiest sunset sessions.

Baba Nest’s wrap around infinity pool surrounds the rooftop deck overlooking 360° panoramic views of the surrounding islands, Andaman Sea and Phuket’s Southeastern peninsula.

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Written by Gill Dewar on July 7, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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Its the Plaza Hotel in New York City!

Since its debut on October 1, 1907, The Plaza Hotel, New York has remained a city icon hosting world leaders, dignitaries, captains of industry, Broadway legends, and Hollywood royalty.

As an established staple for lavish society affairs and blockbuster films, The Plaza has welcomed guests from around the world to enjoy its magic at the castle on Central Park South for more than 100 years. Ideally situated on Fifth Avenue, The Plaza’s prestigious address continues to define elegance with unmatched service and an ever-evolving modern sensibility.

One of New York’s best and most iconic hotels!

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Written by Gill Dewar on July 7, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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Its Peterhof Palace in Russia – what an amazing property.

Peterhof – the ‘Russian Versailles’ – is a far cry from the original cabin Peter the Great had built here to oversee construction of the Kronshtadt naval base. Peter liked the place so much he built a villa, Monplaisir, here and then a whole series of palaces and ornate gardens.

Peterhof was renamed Petrodvorets (Peter’s Palace) in 1944 but has since reverted to its original name. The palace and buildings are surrounded by leafy gardens and a spectacular ensemble of gravity-powered fountains. Breathtakingly beautiful and one of the best sites of Russia.

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Written by Gill Dewar on July 7, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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The Taj Mahal Palace – another icon – another beauty!

The Taj Mahal Palace opened in Mumbai, then Bombay, in 1903, giving birth to the country’s first harbour landmark. The recently trademarked flagship hotel overlooks the majestic Gateway of India.

This legendary 5 star hotel in Mumbai has played host to kings, dignitaries and eminent personalities from across the globe, and is acknowledged as a world leader in hospitality.

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Written by Gill Dewar on July 7, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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Set in New Orleans.

A Cotton Office in New Orleans, is an oil painting by Edgar Degas. Degas depicts the interior of his maternal uncle Michel Musson’s cotton firm in New Orleans. Musson, Degas’s brothers René and Achille, Musson’s son-in-law William Bell, and other associates of Musson are shown engaged in various business and leisure activities while raw cotton rests on a table in the middle of the office.

Degas created the painting in the early part of 1873 during an extended visit with family in New Orleans. His trip to New Orleans coincided with the political turbulence of Reconstruction. Degas exhibited the work at the 1876 Impressionist Exhibition in Paris.

Degas hoped to sell the painting to a textile manufacturer in Manchester but was unsuccessful. A Cotton Office in New Orleans was eventually sold in 1878 to the Municipal Museum in Pau, France. Degas was the only major French Impressionist to travel to the United States and paint US subject.

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Where in the World Japan,

Written by Gill Dewar on July 6, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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The Great Wave of Kanawaga, Japan

The energetic and imposing picture The Great Wave is one of the greatest Japanese woodblock printmakers, painters and book illustrators. The Great Wave was created around 1831 as part of a series of woodblock prints called Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

The most eye-catching feature of the painting is the extended wave as it is about to break with the crash of its claw-like crest. The beautiful dark blue pigment used by Hokusai, called Prussian Blue, was a new material at the time, imported from England through China. The wave is about to strike the boats as if it were an enormous monster, one which seems to symbolise the irresistible force of nature and the weakness of human beings.

Best of Japan

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Where in the World – Flag of Kiribati

Written by Gill Dewar on July 5, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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The flag of Kiribati is red in the upper half with a gold frigatebird flying over a gold rising sun, and the lower half is blue with three horizontal wavy white stripes to represent the ocean and the three archipelagoes (Gilbert, Phoenix and Line Islands). The 17 rays of the sun represent the 16 Gilbert Islands and Banaba (former Ocean Island).

The Yellow Frigatebird symbolises command over the sea, freedom, and dance patterns. The blue and white wavy bands represent the Pacific Ocean, which surrounds Kiribati and the sun refers to Kiribati’s position astride the Equator.

The badge as designed by Sir Arthur Grimble in 1931 for the Gilbert and Ellice Islands British colony and granted in 1937.

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Where in the World Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Written by Gill Dewar on July 5, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a Canadian pale triband consisting of blue, gold, and green bands charged with three green diamonds at the centre.

Adopted in 1985 to replace a similar design used from the time of independence, it has been the flag of Saint Vincent since that year. The design of the present flag entailed substituting the country’s coat of arms on a breadfruit leaf with the diamonds. They are a reference to both the letter “V”, which is the first letter of the country’s name, and its nickname as the “Gems of the Antilles” and “Jewels of the Caribbean”.

Accordingly, the flag itself has been given the moniker of “The Gems”.

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Where in the World Dominica

Written by Gill Dewar on July 5, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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The flag of Dominica was adopted in 1978, features the national bird emblem, the sisserou parrot, which also appears on the coat of arms granted on 21 July 1961.

This parrot, endemic to Dominica, is an endangered species with a population of only 250–350 individuals.

The green field represents the lush vegetation of the island. The cross represents the Trinity and Christianity, with its three colours symbolising the natives, the fertile soil, and the pure water. The 10 green five-pointed stars stand for the country’s 10 parishes: (St Andrew, St David, St George, St John, St Joseph, St Luke, St Mark, St Patrick, St Paul, and St Peter), while the red disc stands for justice.

The flag of Dominica, along with other national symbols, was the focus of a government-sponsored “Emblems Week” in 2016. An initiative of the independence committee, Emblems Week is aimed at reflecting on the meaning of the national emblems, and promoting their use among members of the general public and particularly among the country’s schools.

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Where in the World France

Written by Gill Dewar on July 5, 2021. Posted in Where in the world.

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Boulevard Montmartre: Afternoon, Sunshine by Camille Pissarro

“Boulevard Montmartre: Afternoon, Sunshine” by Camille Pissarro became part of a thirteen artwork series of the famous Boulevard. Pissarro painted it in 1897 after renting a room at the Grand Hotel de Russie in Paris with a perfect view.

Pissarro wanted to capture the true essence of the busy Parisian street. From his elevated hotel balcony, he obtains a bird’ s-eye view of the people, carriages, and life that passed before him.

Each painting in the “Boulevard Montmartre Series” depicts the same scene and view in different climatic conditions and at different times of the day.

This painting depicts Paris’ life during the working hours of the day full of activity and purpose. This image portrays a dynamic urban landscape, captured by Pissarro’s rapid brushwork.

Streets of Paris

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