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Museu Carmen Miranda
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Famous during the 1940s and 50s, Brazil’s most famous singer may be forgotten in Hollywood but she is still revered here. The museum has recordings of her singing and photographs of her everywhere but the big attraction is the starlet’s iconic costumes and jewellery. Address: Facing Av Rui Barbosa 560, Flamengo Tel: 2551 2597 Opening Times: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, noon-5pm Saturday and...
What to do with Children in Tow
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is a fairly child-friendly city with many things to occupy the kids. When going sightseeing, remember to watch for your children as it is easy to lose them in the crowds, particularly if their attention is easily caught by interesting sights. It is very common to go out in Berlin for breakfast or brunch and many restaurants can have indoor playgrounds or other supervised activities for ...
The Botanical Gardens
Bucharest, Romania
Built in 1884, the Botanical Gardens in Bucharest have a large collection of 10,000 plants and the garden itself is huge. An entire day can be spent here observing the various varieties of plants and how they are managed. The collection has grown over the years to include various extinct varieties from all around the world. Apart from the green houses, an indoor tropical exhibition also takes plac...
Sanayeh Public Garden- René Moawad Garden
Beirut, Lebanon
This green lung of the bustling city of Beirut is a popular place among the residents. Children have a good time playing here. Bikes are available for hire and kids can also skate on the paved tracks. Numerous vendors roam around selling drinks and snacks. This garden is also popular with walkers, joggers and elderly citizens who enjoy the shade of the trees, some of which are hundreds of year...