TravelswithCharie

Foreigners, Zadik Zadikian, Gold leaf from Return , the first exhibition of Zadikian’s work in his home country The Cascade Complex of Yerevan is undeniably one of the most iconic landmarks of the city. With its terraced gardens and fountains, it is a sight to behold as it ascends to the top of the hill where you’ll find incomparable views of the city and Mount Ararat on a clear day. You can climb up 572 steps to the top or you can take an escalator inside the building and enjoy the modern and contemporary art collection of Gerard L. Cafesjian who gave $120 million towards the renovation and completion of the Cascade. This complex is a triple treat: indoor galleries with a stunning art collection, outdoor terraced gardens and fountains with sculptural pieces and the tree-lined sculpture garden. And there is no entrance fee. Make that a quadruple treat! Foreigners (entirety) Cause and Effect, Do-Ho Suh, South Korea, 2007 acrylic, resin, aluminum, stainless steel Pegasus, Manuel Marin, S...

Vegetable khorovats - Eggplant, Tomato, Bell pepper (center) Our first stop in Armenia was at Lake Sevan, the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region. It’s recognized as the “jewel” of Armenia. Its clear alpine waters nurture Sevan trout which is served in most restaurants in the area. Chicken wings kebab, Potatoes, Mushroom kebab We stopped for lunch at Tsovagyugh Food Court. It features a restaurant, bakery, variety store and restrooms. This is a popular place with visitors queuing up for their selection of bread and pastries. The restaurant counters were busy as well with hungry customers checking out the wide array of dishes on offer. Grilled trout from Lake Sevan My fellow travelers and I opted for the grilled freshwater trout. For about 3000 Armenian dram (roughly USD$7.85) we each received a big serving of trout with fries and vegies. i couldnt eat it all. It was quite filling. Freshly baked Lavosh Sated from lunch, I checked out how bread was made in large clay...

  I recently had the opportunity to stay at this Napcab at Munich International Airport.  After a nine-hour trip from the United States, I was faced wih a long layover in Munich (I arrived at 8 a.m. and my connection flight was at 9:45 p.m.).  I really needed a bed to stretch my back for at least a couple of hours. This napcab is located near the arrivals and Service Center areas at Terminal 2. It is outside the security checkpoints. Making the reservation was easy to do. The monitor outside the Napcab will walk you through the steps to enter the cabin. You’ll need a credit card and your phone to get the passcode to gain entry to the room. Once you’re in the cabin, you can lower the blinds for privacy. The room is clean and has plenty of space for your luggage. There’s a desk and outlets if you need to charge your devices.  The bed accommodates one.  I understand that there are cabins now that have a double bed. You can set the alarm for your preferred wake up t...

Der Vogel (bird), Armando, 2012, bronze ARTZUID, the Amsterdam Sculpture Biennale is celebrating its 9th season. I’ve been lucky to have attended the last three outdoor exhibitions in 2021, 2023 and now, 2025. The sculptures are on display in Amsterdam Zuid particularly in the neighborhoods of Apollolaan and Minervalaan where towering trees form the backdrop for the seventy sculptural pieces by established international artists as well as Dutch artists. This year’s edition includes works by Jaume Plensa, Nelson Carrilho and Jean Marie Appriou. The sculptural pieces in the free outdoor exhibition are thought provoking, engaging and fun as you’ll see from the images I’ve posted here. Artzuid 2025 runs through September 21, 2025.  Yolandita, Jaume Plensa, 2024, bronze Inhebantu from the Kuchu Eastern Busoga Kingdom, Leilah Babirye, 2023-2024 glazed ceramic, wire, bicycle tire inner tubes and found objects The Ones XI, Mickey Hoogendijk, 2024, bronze Horizons, Jean Marie Appriou, 2023,...