ART FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD…read more Almost every day there is a guided tour through the Vienna International Center (UN Vienna) also including pieces of art from all over the World (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) Two of the most impressive pieces I would like to present you today. Ho-o Raigi (The holy birds) by Sgenji Yoshida and a wall rug from the United Arab Emirates (no drugs, no crimes - simplified expressed). Behind the holy birds there is an old Japanese legend. The two phoenix will only come down to Earth when there is peace on Earth. The carpet is a modern piece of Emirati art combining traditional Arabic calligraphy and modern way of carpet making (traditional Emirati carpets have complete different "prints"). The outstanding quality of the carpet itself as well as the message behind the elaborateness of the calligraphy make it very special.

I've been traveling around Central Europe the past few days, starting in Budapest and now in…read moreVienna. Both are very beautiful and have such great history. From all the parliaments I've ever seen, this one is definitely the coolest and most engaging. It's free to enter and there are so many opportunities to learn about not only Vienna but Central Europe in general. I'm really glad we stopped by and got to explore it!

An attractive building that I recommend walking by at night when this Neoclassical structure with…read moreits statue of Athena and her golden helmet are nicely illumunated.