In Medieval times the Weser River brought Europe to Bremen’s door, and the city grew in stature as a Free Hanseatic City from the 12th Century. Sea trade has always been in Bremen’s blood, and from the 17th century exotic products like coffee started arriving. Germany’s first ever coffee house opened in Bremen in the …
Once powered by heavy industry, Dortmund, the largest city in the Ruhr area, is now a high-tech manufacturing city. The old mines, steelworks and breweries are now kept as colossal monuments to the booming post-war period, and sites like the Zeche Zollern colliery still have their enormous steam turbines and fine Art Nouveau architecture. In …
In the vine-decked Neckar Valley, Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg. For hundreds of years until the 19th century the city was the seat of the Counts and then the Kings of Württemberg, and they left behind royal palaces for that have become government buildings and museums. Stuttgart was also the city …
As an international financial giant, Düsseldorf has a well-to-do reputation underpinned by its chic shopping street Königsallee and the revitalised harbour where the big names in architecture have contributed buildings. The city has an earthier side too, and residents and tourists let their hair down and quaff the local Altbier in the historic Altstadt which …
In Lower Saxony, Braunschweig (also known as Brunswick) is the largest city between Berlin and Hanover. The city was founded by the Duke of Saxony, Henry the Lion, a member of the Welf Dynasty that would be present in Braunschweig right up to 1918. In the Middle Ages the city was a major trading hub …
The great Charlemagne chose Aachen as his imperial residence at the start of the 9th century. As the first Holy Roman Emperor his dream was to the turn the city into a new Rome. For the next 600 years or so, every Holy Roman Emperor was crowned in the city. And today, five hundred years …
The 3rd largest city in the Philippines, Zamboanga City operates as the commercial and industrial center of the south. The city is bustling with a factory district, plenty of businesses, shops, and markets where you can find any good or service that you desire. Dubbed “Asia’s Latin City”, you’ll see a Spanish influence in Zamboaga …
Headed to Texas? Make a short stop in Frisco first, for a taste of the Texan suburbs. A world away from the bustling downtowns of Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and the likes, Frisco has a small-town vibe that’s perfect for a relaxing getaway still chock-full of Texan flavor. Let’s explore the best things to do …
Between the two lakes, Hjälmaren and Mälaren, Eskilstuna is a charming former industrial town. The city’s metalworking trade took root in the 1600s by appointment to King Gustav X. Later, one arm of the international manufacturer Volvo was born here in the 19th century. You can track the history of Munktell, this agricultural machinery company …
Known as the birthplace of aviation, Dayton’s aviation culture is one of its largest draws. However, there are tons of other things to do in this Ohio city, that deserve a spot on your itinerary. So, if you’re coming from another, larger Ohio destination to check out one of the aviation-related attractions, extend your stay …