Ghana : land of the Gates of No Return!
Ghana COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD No 69: Ghana, land of the well preserved and restored Cape Coast Castle, one of the “gates of no return” of the infamous Atlantic slave trade. The Republic of Ghana is a presidential constitutional democracy, located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The…
Pushkin, Russia ~ Catherine’s Palace !
Pushkin, Russia near Saint Petersburg – Catherine’s Palace and the Amber Room Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes, cruises and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe, places like Paris France, Nice…
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…
Côte d’Ivoire, maquis restaurants and our favorite destination in West Africa!
Cote d’Ivoire. COUNTRY ROLL No 44 : Côte d’Ivoire, or Ivory Coast, now the world’s largest producer of cacao! Previous host to Kong Empire and other kingdoms, Côte d’Ivoire is blessed with many heritage sites, great beaches, interesting maquis restaurants and a (let’s hope it lasts) peaceful environment, making the country our favorite destination in…