The Smithsonian’s are just a tourist’s (and likely also a resident’s) best friend when visiting Washington DC. The US capital has such an amazing set of top class museums driven by the Foundation – which all have free entry. On…
Nelson, Nevada – A Ghost Town
I am not too much of a casino person. However, I love being in Las Vegas as it is also an amazing hub for nature travel. The Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam are likely the popular ones, but for…
Wahat Al Karama – the Abu Dhabi Oasis of Dignity
Though being just right opposite the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, most Abu Dhabi vistors will likely not make it to Wahat Al Karama – or Oasis of Dignity how the monument is called in English. I felt that this is really…
Singapore Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
If you visit Singapore Chinatown, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple will definitely be one of the eye catchers. The huge building at the edge of Chinatown next to South Bridge Road is just huge and impressive. Many tourists visit the…
Pittsburgh Light Rail – It’s (partially) for free!
The climate discussions during the last months again boosted discussions whether local traffic could not be for free to reduce individual traffic in the city centers. Pittsburgh already has this concept implemented since a quite some time – at least…
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi
Name the Emirates Palace, think Yas Island with Ferrari World or be historic and say it’s the Louvre Abu Dhabi – if you ask me about the key attraction of the Emirates’ capital, I will always name the Shekh Zayed…
Pittsburgh Christmas Market and Ice Rink
Even during my December 2019 stay in Pittsburgh, I frequently did get in touch with Christmas. There were not just ugly sweaters and gift suggestions, but also a Christmas Market in the city. After I reviewed a couple of them…
The Christmas Market at Munich Airport
After reviewing four Christmas markets in Cologne recently, I did not expect to get in touch with any additional ones before reaching Pittsburgh to see my Pittsburgh Penguins. However, right when I stepped out of Hilton Munich Airport to grab…