The Ruhr.Topcard – Exploring the Ruhrgebiet in Germany
by I already introduced you to the Museumkaart in the Netherlands, which may be a very profitable (but a bit of difficult to get) purchase when …
Category: Places & Sights
Special Buildings, Parks and More
Weihnachts-Wunderwelt Castle Benrath
Chinese lantern shows and other illuminations have become more and more popular in Europe during the recent winter seasons. In 20023, Culture Creative, a U.K. …
Impressions of Andorra La Vella (Pictured Story)
Last year, I had a longer weekend to Andorra. I still love to think back to the lovely time I had there. In this Pictured Story, …
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Since 2007, the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London has become a more and more growing Christmas and winter tradition. You could describe it best …
Spinnaker Tower Portsmouth
Already in July 2023, I introduced yo to the picturesque Gunwharf Quays, a shopping and relaxation district in Portsmouth on the Southern English coast. In …
A Trip To Saksun (Faroe Islands, Pictured Story)
During my trip to the Faroe Islands, I did a couple of short road trips, typically to slightly more remote villages. Today, I take you …
A Walk Around the Grounds of Wacken
Wacken could be just a normal village on the countryside of the German state of Schleswig-Hostein. However, when you mention the place many people will have …
A Short Roadtrip along Northwest Reykjanes
The recent seismic and volcanic actions on the Reykjanes peninsula really touch me. Dung the last years, Iceland has more and more become one of …
Schnoor – Bremen’s Oldest Borough (Pictured Story)
The two world wars have caused significant damage to most German cities – especially those with a somehow-strategical meaning. Thus, it is not too surprising …
Hveradalir Geothermal Area (Pictured Story)
I recently introduced you to the Geothermal Exhibition at the Hellisheidi Power Plant. Due to the high geophysical activity in this area, the power plant …
The (Vending) Machines of Tokyo (Pictured Story)
One thing I was looking forward a lot during our recent trip to Japan were vending machines. We did not make to one of the …
The Waterfalls near Seljalandsfoss (Pictured Story)
The are numerous and spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, spread all over the island. However, the Seljalandsfoss is one of the most popular ones. There are …