Believed to have inspired the Grimm brothers to write their iconic fairy tales, the Black Forest in Germany is a spectacular range of mountains in Baden-Württemberg (southwest Germany). Occupying an area of 2,320 square miles (6,009 square kilometres), the...
Germany is often associated with potatoes and sausages when it comes to food. However, German cuisine is much more than just that. Across the country, each region has dishes incorporating a great variety of ingredients, and Bavarian food is no...
Some of the most interesting museums and memorial centres in the world are in Berlin, Germany. The city is renowned for a host of things but its museums are most definitely places you cannot miss. Given Germany’s tumultuous history,...
Usually, public transportation like metro isn’t a preferred due to the stations being dark, dingy and grimy places. Traditionally metro stations are neither the cleanest nor safest mode of transportation but still, there are some metro stations from around...
As humans, it’s lovely to see how we have come a long way. From War to Peace. From Hate to Love. From Barbarity to Humanity. And all of this, at a cost that we can never forget. The remembrances...
To many people, bridges are just a construction of convenience that connects two points across a river or a valley. But, they can be so much more. Some stunning and beautiful bridges are among the most iconic sights around...
One of the best places to socialise and mix with locals when you're abroad is at a local watering hole. A bar or pub is an excellent place to make new friends or to understand the people and their culture. However,...
There are some foods that are universally enjoyed across the world. Some excellent examples include ice cream, tea, or sandwiches. However, doughnuts around the world are remarkably inconsistent.
The sugary, circular pieces of fried dough (with a hole in the...
The world is full of stunning libraries, while we may have already looked at some of the most beautiful libraries around the world, there are plenty of others. Libraries are inviting cultural spaces, whether they are filled with gilded...
Reading a good book can transport you to another time and place, but so can a visit to one of the world many beautiful libraries. Filled with knowledge and splendour, just standing amidst these incredible books can be an...