Memorial

In the middle of the courtyard at Tuol Sleng there is a memorial to those who died here.

The marble slabs surrounding the main stupa are inscribed with the names of the victims. A simple, yet fitting way for these people to be remembered. Photos taken in December 2016.

Into the darkness

The entrance into one of the torture rooms at Tuol Sleng. I opted to take a private tour of the site with a guide from the museum. These are people who lived through the Khmer Rouge regime and although they were not imprisoned here at S-21, they give personal insight into life under Pol Pot. It was very interesting and I would definitely recommend visitors to take advantage of this option.

Here's the sign I mentioned yesterday, reminding people not to smile or laugh while visiting this somber place. The sign also reminds people not to graffiti the walls, it seems strange that such a sign would be necessary (who would think to desecrate such a site?), but I guess it is. More signs can be found here. Photos taken in December 2016.

Home of the pearl earring

If you love the Girl with a Pearl Earring from Dutch artist Vermeer, then a visit to the Mauritshuis in the Hague is in order. I wish I would have had time to stop in, but I was on a business trip and there was no time for a museum visit. A reason to go back! Photo taken in May 2016.

Doorway details

Found inside the Belvedere. Photo taken in May 2015.

Getting heavy

There are many beautiful architectural details inside the foyer of the Belvedere museum. Photo taken in May 2015.

Belvedere gardens

A look out at the lovely gardens of the upper Belvedere. Photo taken in May 2015.

Looking up

The Belvedere is a must-see in Vienna. Every room is filled with beautiful details like this one and it's the home of Klimmt's most famous paintings, including The Kiss. Photo taken in May 2015.

Belvedere cafe

What fantastic surroundings for sipping on a nice cup of tea or coffee. I love that this museum cafe really makes you feel like you are still browsing through the museum. Photo taken in May 2015.

From the outside

Here is a look at the Porsche Museum from the outside. It was designed by the architecture firm Delugan Meissl.

It's a very impressive building, especially when you  walk underneath and see the reflections in the mirrored tiles. The next time I'm in Stuttgart, I'm going to visit the Mercedes Museum. Photos taken in March 2014.

To the winner, the spoils

Many of Porsche's motor sports trophies were on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Highlighted

Remember the VW Beetle from earlier this week? It's the first thing you see when you enter the Porsche Museum. I love the way it has been displayed. Photo taken in March 2014.

Newer models

Here is a line-up of some of the newer model Porsches at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Beautiful cars. Photo taken in March 2014.

Reflections in a hubcap

A Porsche within a Porsche (and a bonus auto-portrait). Photo taken in March 2014 at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. For more reflections, take a look at Weekend Reflections.

Go Speedracer!

I believe this is a Porsche 917, one of the cars used to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Found at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Anniversary Porsche

This particular car was used to celebrate 50 years of the Porsche 911. You'll find more signs at Signs, Signs. Photo taken in March 2014 at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

Call the fire brigade!

Let's just hope they don't show up in this! Photo taken at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, March 2014.

German original

An original Volkswagen Beetle on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. Photo taken in March 2014.

Chilly bench

This chilly spot can be found in front of the Altes Museum in Berlin. It looks quite nice under the snow, doesn't it? Photo taken in December 2012. For more red, take a look at Ruby Tuesday.

Another giant

I love these old marble sculptures. They just don't make them like this anymore! I found this colossal at the Neues Museum in Berlin. Photo taken in December 2012.

More from the museum

I just love the way this museum was only "half-renovated". I think it adds somehow to the atmosphere of the place. Photo taken in December 2012.