New Year’s Day falls on January 1st since when?
The answer: January 1st, 1753. If you live in America or in any other country then part of the British Empire, 1753 was the first year where January 1st was celebrated as the first day of a new calendar year. The Calendar Act of 1751 was the British law which set 1752 as the…
Denmark, land of Hans Christian Andersen, Karen Dinesen Blixen and Tivoli Gardens!
Denmark. COUNTRY ROLL No 49 : Denmark, land of Hans Christian Andersen, Karen Dinesen Blixen (of Out of Africa fame), and the numerous charms of Copenhagen (Nyhavn, Storget, Tivoli Gardens, …) ! Visit the Denmark Tourism page at : GoVisitDenmark Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our…
Favorite Israel Vacation Experiences – part one
FAVORITE ISRAEL VACATION EXPERIENCES – part one When you think of a trip to Israel, what comes to mind? Traditionally, Israel has been recognized worldwide as the “Holy Land”, a top destination for many people from around the world to explore the roots of their religion. Then there are the archaeological and history buffs coming…
Eritrea : the Red Land country along the Red Sea!
Eritrea COUNTRY ROLL No 57 : Eritrea, the Red Land country along the Red Sea. We have not been to Eritrea yet. It is a country with an ancient trading history which would normally be of great touristic interest. The port city of Adulis was founded by the Greeks in 600. Its capital city, Asmara,…