When visiting a city, I always enjoy discovering urban squares because they are symbols of a city’s identity. Some have a certain appeal which others lack. I especially appreciate the ones that are impregnated with history. The ones where you can still see, sense and almost smell how life was way back when.[...]

Nowadays we can find light festivals all over the world, sophisticated, colourful, interactive LEDs and 3D video mapping. However, this phenomenon has very humble beginnings and started very modestly 160 years ago in the French city of Lyon France. A few people placing simple small candles on their windows to add lights to the facades of their residences and then going into the street to celebrate.[...]

Cycling, in addition to being an indisputable ally against greenhouse gas emissions, has also been proven as a powerful tool to maintain one’s health. Even though many consider lycra shorts and sports jackets as the only possible attire for a cyclist, many people are using this mode of transportation in their regular clothes. The implementation of self-service bike stations in cities across the province has allowed many business men and women to go around in full suits or high heels. Some of the most courageous cyclists out there use their bike all year-round, even in the winter.[...]