Gina G, born Gina Mary Gardiner, is an Australian-British singer who gained international recognition for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1996. Representing the United Kingdom with her upbeat and catchy dance-pop song “Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit,” Gina G captivated audiences and quickly became one of the most memorable contestants in […]
Riding on the Eurovision related acts, here are the team that placed 3rd but made a huge impact. t.A.T.u was a groundbreaking Russian pop duo formed in the early 2000s, consisting of singers Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova. They gained international fame with their controversial image and catchy pop tunes. In 2003, they represented Russia […]
On our way back from a weekend getaway in Les Riceys, we stopped by the medieval town of Troyes. This place have roots to the celtics and roman eras. Troyes, a charming city nestled in the Champagne region of northeastern France, is a captivating blend of history, culture, and architectural beauty. Known for its well-preserved […]
Carrying on about my Eurovision favourites, here is a track from Germany called Satellite. It won when I was living in Netherlands but we have very fond memories of Germany as I lived in Hamburg for about 6 months. Lena, with her captivating charm and infectious energy, took the Eurovision stage by storm with her […]
We finally visited Rouen on the Easter weekend. Despite the unpredictable weather forecast, we decided to take our chance and drove almost two hours to this picturesque city. As usual, we arrive early and parked underground in the center. Rouen is the capital of Normandy. The famous landmarks of the city is The Cathedral, the […]
Another one of my favourite Eurovision act is Lordi from Finland. Although this song is not their official Eurovision entry, the video was like a mini horror movie that stucked in my head. Lordi’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 marked a significant departure from the competition’s typical offerings. With their electrifying performance […]
It is Easter Monday, and as we had no long weekend plans, we decided to visit the last village that Vincent Van Gogh spent his final days in. It only took us 40 mins by car and there were ample free parking spots available. We parked at the town hall which was just opposite the […]