Even though the name sounds quite German at first sight, this review of Modern Age, the new album by Vanessa Peters, is by a Texas artist. The album, however, has been recorded in Italy, as Peters was in Europe, ready…
Etihad Museum Dubai
While the Arabian word Etihad for many people first of all stands for a major airline based in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the word in fact means “unity”, “union” or also “friendship”. The Etihad Museum in Dubai is…
Barbarisms – Zugzwang
Zugzwang (which literally means “being forced to move”) sounds like a German album. But in fact, the band Barbarisms, who recorded that release have met in Sweden and are doing music together since then. Being already their fourth album, Zugzwang…
Casanova Museum Venice
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was born on 2nd April 1725 in Venice. The author and adventurer is definitely a legendary Italian. Thus, it is not too surprising that his birth town is honoring his famous son with a small museum. During…
JORIS – Willkommen Goodbye
New stuff from JORIS: the German singer-songwriter with a touch of rock music is about to present his third album. It is called Willkommen Goodbye – thereby Willkommen means “welcome”. He currently takes part in the German TV show Sing…
Red Dot Design Museum Essen
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most well-known (and prestigious) design awards in the world. However, the Award is driven by a company, who is doing excellent branding around the red and white ball. Contestants first have…
SkyView De Pier Scheveningen
The Ferris wheel right over the North Sea – the SkyView at the Pier in Scheveningen is definitely the most iconic attraction of The Hague / Den Haag’s beach borough. No doubt my wife and I had to visit this…
A San Jose Sharks Match at SAP Center
The last match with the Pittsburgh Penguins on my 2020 trip along the West Coast was at the San Jose Sharks. After the matches at Staples Center in Los Angeles and Honda Center in Anaheim, I was really curious about…