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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Marienburg: In Search of The Sleeping Beauty
With its many battlements, towers and turrets , Marienburg reminds me a lot of the castle in Walt Disney’s famous movie – The Sleeping Beauty.
Read More
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.
Read More
Bergpark Wilhemshöhe: Explore the Extraordinary
You can easily spend an entire day in Bergpark Wilhemshöhe, exploring castles, watching the water features, or simply wandering in the lush green forest.
Read More
Sanssouci: A Place Without Concern
A man-made wonderland filled with magical palaces and breathtaking gardens, Sanssouci is often considered as Berlin’s answer to Versailles.
Read More
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?
Read More
The Town Musicians of Bremen
Bremen is well known for its special musical bands. Join me on my journey to search for these superstars.
Read More
Day Trip to the Magical Palace of Schwerin
Seemingly floating over the water, Schwerin Palace in northern Germany looks like the creation of a powerful magician.
Read More
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.
Read More
Hamburg: The City of Water
Hamburg – the Gateway to the World – is a city of water. This element is omnipresent in this city; no matter where you go you always know water is nearby.
Read More
Berlin Mitte: The City’s Heart and Soul
More than just the centre of a city, Berlin Mitte is the perfect overture to all that is idiosyncratic about Germany’s capital.
Read More
Hanover: There are more than just CeBIT
Despite its “hi-tech” identity, Hanover is full of history and cultural heritage which are only visible to those with patience and a keen eye.
Read More