Germany Archives

07/01/202221/01/2022Germany 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.

10/12/202121/01/2022Germany 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

12/11/202122/01/2022Germany by Len Kagami

Hamburg: Reminisce about the City of Water

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

22/10/202121/01/2022Germany 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.

10/09/202122/01/2022Germany by Len Kagami

Hanover: Is the Capital of Lower Saxony worth visiting?

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

13/08/202121/01/2022Germany 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)

09/07/202121/01/2022Germany by Len Kagami

Sylt and Rügen: The Tale of Two Seas

The coast of Germany is the tale of two seas. On the northwest, there is the fierce North Sea dotted with wind-whipped offshore 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

28/05/202121/01/2022Germany 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.

14/05/202121/01/2022Germany 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?

26/03/202121/01/2022Germany 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.

28/12/201915/01/2022Germany by Len Kagami

Munich: Heritage of the Bavarian Kings

With spectacular architecture, monumental buildings and wide Italianate avenues, Munich is the perfect overture to all that is idiosyncratic about the mighty Kingdom of Bavaria.