COLONIAL
The site describes the fascinating history of geographical discoveries and the early colonial empires, with particular reference to the Portuguese and Dutch trading settlements in Asia, Africa and America, but without missing information and historical curiosities related to the other colonialisms.
Zimbabwe: In search of the remains of the Portuguese trading station in Zimbabwe. Portuguese Forts in Zimbabwe --->
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The outer trade grounds. Luanze, Zimbabwe. Photo © by Chris Dunbar |
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India: The ruins of Portuguese town of Baçaim (today Vasai) in India. Portuguese Vasai (Baçaim) --->
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Cloister of the Franciscan Church of Santo Antonio. Vasai, Bassein, Baçaim. Photo © by Sushant Raut |
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Brazil: The Dutch in Brazil. The story of an ephemeral presence that could have changed the fortunes of Latin America. Dutch in Brazil --->
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Statue of Johan Maurits van Nassau, Recife, Brazil. Photo © by Marco Ramerini |
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VOYAGE
Travel site with detailed information about every country in the world, especially with regard to climate, places to visit, main attractions, how to get there, how to get around, where to stay with the option of booking of hotels in every country in the world.
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Anguilla: The Beaches of Anguilla, the jewel of the Caribbean. Anguilla ---> |
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The beach of Shoal Bay East, Anguilla. Photo © by Marco Ramerini |
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Switzerland: The Riffelsee, the lake where the Matterhorn is reflected. Matterhorn --->
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The Riffelsee and the Matterhorn, Switzerland. Photo © by Marco Ramerini |
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South Africa: Namaqualand, desert in flower. Namaqualand ---> |
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Flowers of Namaqualand (Namaqua daisy), Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve, Namaqua National Park, South Africa. Photo © by Marco Ramerini |
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