4,354 meters long – the Dajti Ekspres is (by its own marketing) the longest cable car in the Balkan region. During my visit in December 2022 to Tirana, I had a trip up to the “backyard mountain” of the Albanian…
Yokohama Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel
Yokohama is known for a couple of major industries and its harbor. A nice way of overlooking the city South of Tokyo is having a ride with the Yokohama Cosmo Clock 21. The 112 meter meter high Ferris wheel is…
Museum of the Future (Dubai)
The ring-shaped Museum of the Future has quickly become one of the most iconic structures in Dubai. Having opened in February 2022, it still attracts masses of people and you typically need to buy your tickets well in advance. When…
Eben-Ezer Tower
East Belgium hosts a very iconic building constructed by the domestic pacifist and author Robert Garcet. The Tower of Eben-Ezer (or Eben-Ezer Tower / Tour d’Eben-Ezer, Touren van Eben-Ezer) has been built between 1948 and 1963 under the impression of the…
Tokyo Tower
Greater Tokyo is a huge area. Commuting in the Japanese capital may easily take more than an hour or two from one spot to another. Thus, it is not too surprising that the city offers numerous observation towers, observation decks…
Dresden Suspension Cable Railroad (Schwebebahn)
As you know, I am very interested in iconic public transport systems. Thus, I had to visit the Schwebebahn, the suspension cable railroad, when I have been in Dresden in November 2023. The connection has been established in 1901. Even though…
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 this posting, I am taking you back there and take you to the most iconic…
nhow Frankfurt
NH Hotels are rolling out a new brand of hotels in Europe: nhow (pronounced as “now”) is a group of individual, high class hotels with a boutique touch, which are reflecting a specific topic in their branding. nhow Berlin, for…