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Mónica Boixeda
When we think about the big international film festivals, we always remember Cannes, San Sebastian, Berlin, etc., And we usually think of feature films. Today, however, we’re going to talk about one of the most famous documentary film festivals in the world: the “It´s All True” International Documentary Film Festival, which is held in Rio de Janeiro and is the most important festival of its kind in Latin America. This year marks the 18th edition since the festivals was started in 1996. Amir Labaki, Brazilian film critic, was in charge of launching this special event for the city of Rio. It is now enjoying great success and includes some 100 national and international titles that compete for a variety of awards. The festival also features various cultural activities related to documentary filmmaking. The beauty of documentary filmmaking is that it makes works of art without resorting to fiction. This is similar to what happens in the world of photography. We are able to see how the way that reality is captured can create different sensations. Today, documentary filmmaking is established as a method of artistic production and as a powerful tool for raising awareness about the many problems that plague humanity. A documentary film not only informs us about something we do not already know, but it allows us to experience feelings firsthand and and conveys something more than facts. On the festival´s official website you will be able to find more information about the organization and the selected films. As often happens with cultural events of this caliber, this documentary film festival brings people from around the world...
Mónica Boixeda
As a country that was part of Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe, one usually doesn’t expect to find much beauty due to, its sometimes, sad history, but this opinion could not be further from reality when we talk about the Slovenian capital. This country was not affected as hard as other Balkan countries during the Balkan War, which has allowed it to retain its particular beauty. Our tour starts at the Bridge of Dragons. Built in 1901, this bridge crosses the river Ljubljanica and has the peculiarity of being watched by four dragons figurines made in forged metal, two on each side of the river. Legend has it that Jason, the founder of Ljubljana, killed a dragon that kidnapped an innocent girl and released her, which is why any girl who crosses the bridge moves the dragons’ tails. The bridge is certainly a major landmark of the city. Let’s cross the river and take the third street on the left until Miklošičev Park, which is located in Slovenski trg. This park and its surrounding buildings were commissioned to architect Maks Fabiani in 1895, which was inspired by the city of Prague. Five years later he finished his work, which now we have the opportunity to admire. Miklošičev beautiful buildings have equal height adorned with stunning balconies and small turrets at the corners of their roofs. Let’s scroll down to the Grand Hotel Union, Ljubljana’s first modern hotel. Each floor of the facade is adorned with different plants ornaments. Designed by architect Josip Vancaš, the building was a greatly innovative architectonical piece when the two years of construction ended in 1905....
Mónica Boixeda
Last week we announced our give away among our Facebook fans. You had until last Monday to participate for a chance to win a stay in Vodice, Croatia and 300€ prize money. The participation was overwhelming. More than 1000 of you participated. But as these things go, there can only be one winner. Among all participants we picked out a winner with the help of random.org Congratulations to Marian Kret!!! We hope he and his companion will have a great time. Since this give away was such a great success we want to thank everyone for their participation! Follow us on Facebook for more news on travel, great offers and other give aways and...
Alexa Ray
When it comes to having fun, many opt for Amsterdam, which might well be one of the most liberal cities in the entire European Union. As is well-known, prostitution and marijuana are absolutely legal in Amsterdam. For this reason, many tourists and travelers head to this city in search of action, partying and new experiences. If you´ve been to Amsterdam, you already know, of course, that you should avoid places like the touristy cafes that are found in the busiest squares where loud tourists flock at the end of the night. If you are actually interested in discovering the best of Amsterdam, you’ll have to leave behind the famous “coffee shops” and English pubs and search a bit further on. Amsterdam has great terraces that are very close to the canals and bars with delicious cocktails. The food you´ll find in these alternative venues will also be surprisingly good. Figuraten Bar This charming cafe is very popular on the west side of the city. It is located in a very nice neighborhood close to downtown and the famous Vondelpark. During the week, you´ll find students and the occasional celebrity in this typical local bar. On Sundays nights, you can enjoy delicious toasted sandwiches. And you can enjoy live music just about every day. Hiding in Plain Sight Just a few canals away from Amsterdam’s red light district, you´ll find the perfect place to have the most delicious cocktails. Hiding in Plain Sight is a small bar that is somewhat hidden from the sight of the average passerby. The atmosphere of this unique cafe will transport you back to...
The Only Team
Of course, price is one of the most important criteria when deciding which apartment to book. But the rise of social networking and user participation on the Internet means that, increasingly, customer decision becomes influenced by the comments left by other users. At Only-apartments, when a client leaves one of our apartments, we send them an email asking them to leave us a comment about their stay. The customer answers the questionnaire at their discretion and all comments we receive are 100% authentic and are reviewed by our Quality Department. We recommend that as an owner, you remember to ask tenants to fill out our questionnaire for your apartment: the more comments you have on your flat, the more reliable you will seem to users when selecting an apartment. We found that the relationship between the number of reviews and the number of bookings is directly proportional. Encourage them to comment! If you have any questions, please contact Only-apartments through property@only-apartments.com and we’ll help in any way we can. More tips: – Revise your pictures – The price is right? How to know if you’re competitive – Update your calendar and improve your rankings ...
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