CLAUDIA FALCÃO

Tag: travel

  • Déjà vu, a train journey.

    Déjà vu, a train journey.

    Beekbergen, 03 July – Veluwsche Stroomtrein Maatschappij: Train adventure. Embark on a steam train to travel back in time.

    THE TRAIN TO THE WEST by Claudia Falcão and Sandra Porto
    Published in 1999 – Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul. The book was a Journalism course’s final project at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

    Last Sunday took me back to 1999, when Sandra Porto and I published the book “A TRAIN TO THE WEST”.  This book was a final university project, the first of its kind. The book has an old-fashioned and minimalist look. It is in hard cover and in A3  landscape format.

    We aimed to describe a romantic overview of the personages involved on the construction of the railway Noroeste do Brasil.  We followed their tracks to discover a hidden story and to unveil the influences that these people brought to the west of Brazil. It was a complex journey to do, travelling with strangers to see old stations and taking photos of abandoned trains.

    Anyway, we enjoyed our first adventure as junior journalists.

    The adventure in the Museum Station Beekbergen

    You can plan a special day with friends and family on the train. For more information check the link Veluwsche Stoomtrein Mij

    Just like the steam train station in the old days

     

  • “I am between these walls because I chose to, but victims of the disgraceful World War II, didn’t!” – Summary of my trip to Berlin

    “I am between these walls because I chose to, but victims of the disgraceful World War II, didn’t!” – Summary of my trip to Berlin

     My visit to Berlin was a learning experience. I heard tragic facts. I saw monumental sites tracing back those miserable war days for the Jewish people. I also saw the remarkable heritage, which tells its own story—some disgraceful, others with a glance.

     

    The weather was perfect to go for a guided cycling sightseeing. You can easily rent a bike for the day.Guided cycling-seeing

    If you decide to use public transport, get a day ticket valid for bus, tram and metro.
    We stayed at the Catalonia Berlin Mitte Hotel 

    Places to visit for a happy hour or unique gifts:

    That is all I could see in a weekend. I will certainly revisit Berlin. Hopefully, the next time will be the fashion week!