Germany Archives

May 20, 2022July 12, 2025Germany by Len Kagami

Munich and Bavarian Kings’ Heritages

With spectacular palaces and monumental castles, Munich is the perfect overture to all that is idiosyncratic about the Kingdom of Bavaria.

April 8, 2022July 9, 2024Germany by Len Kagami

What to see in the Hanseatic City of Bremen?

Bremen is known for its fairytale musicians. But there is more in this Hanseatic city. Here, history, culture, and science are interwoven.

January 7, 2022July 8, 2024Germany by Len Kagami

Schwerin Castle: A Lakeside Fairy Tale

Seemingly floating over the water, Schwerin Palace in northern Germany looks like the creation of a powerful magician.

December 10, 2021October 19, 2023Germany by Len Kagami

Dresden: Florence on the Elbe River

Boasting a riverine location, Dresden is often called Elbflorenz, or “Florence on the Elbe”, thanks to numerous renowned museums and art collections.

Early hours at Greater Alster Lake, Hamburg

November 12, 2021July 9, 2024Germany by Len Kagami

Hamburg: Reminisce about the City of Water

Hamburg is the “City of Water”. From the Elbe River, the Alster Lake, and numerous canals, the maritime spirit infuses the entire port town.

October 22, 2021October 30, 2023Germany by Len Kagami

Rhineland-Palatinate: The Land of Root and Wine

Between the Rhine and Moselle rivers in southwestern Germany, there is a land known as “the state of root and wine”, or Rhineland-Palatinate.

September 10, 2021July 9, 2024Germany by Len Kagami

Hanover: The Charms of Lower Saxony

Despite its “hi-tech” identity, Hanover is full of history and cultural charms which are only visible to those with patience and a keen eye.

View of Hohenzollern Castle from Zeller Horn

August 13, 2021April 12, 2024Germany by Len Kagami

Hohenzollern Castle: The Legacy of a Mighty Dynasty

Burg Hohenzollern is one of Germany’s most imposing castles. It’s an architectural masterpiece of the 19th century and a must-see when visiting Baden-Württemberg.

The white chalk cliffs (inspired by the painting of Caspar David Friedrich)

July 9, 2021July 9, 2024Germany by Len Kagami

Sylt and Rügen: The Tale of Two Seas

The coast of Germany is the tale of two seas. On the west, there is the fierce North Sea dotted with islands, like glamorous Sylt. On the northeast, the Baltic Sea is milder and boasts Germany’s largest island – the Rügen.

Löwenburg (Lion Castle) in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

May 28, 2021September 20, 2022Germany by Len Kagami

Bergpark Wilhemshöhe: An Extraordinary Garden

It’s easy to spend a day in Bergpark Wilhemshöhe, exploring castles, watching the water features, or wandering in the lush green forest.

May 14, 2021September 20, 2022Germany by Len Kagami

Cologne: In Search of the Legendary Scent

I guess most of us have seen the words Eau de Cologne at least once. But have you ever wonder where these words came from?

March 26, 2021September 21, 2022Germany by Len Kagami

Sanssouci Palace: A Place Without Concern

A man-made wonderland filled with magical palaces and breathtaking gardens, Sanssouci Palace is considered as Berlin’s answer to Versailles.

Tree-lined path leading to Marienburg Castle

July 25, 2019December 14, 2024Germany by Len Kagami

Marienburg Castle: In Search of The Sleeping Beauty

With its many battlements, towers, and turrets, Marienburg reminds me of the castle in Walt Disney’s famous movie – The Sleeping Beauty.