Wedged between the Pegnitz and Rednitz rivers, the city of Fürth is just a few kilometres away from Nuremberg in Middle Franconia. And while Fürth’s bigger neighbour may get all the headlines there’s a lot to love about this historic city. For one thing, Fürth was only partly damaged in the Second World War, leaving …
Once a mining city, Lünen in the east of the Ruhr area now has a new vocation in manufacturing and green energy. The remnants of the mines are clear to see, in the enormous headframes of the Zeche Minister Achenbach and Gneisenau collieries. But the grim side-effects of the industrial age have been forgotten: A …
Berlin is a cosmopolitan, hipster-cool capital, with historic sites and modern attractions in equal measure. Here lies the Berlin Wall, with its epic street art; here stand some of the most exclusive and elusive clubs in Europe; here is World War II history in the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie; here is modern art and spectacular …
The former capital of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto is arguably the most beautiful city in the country. Tucked within the Western Honshu mountains, the city is steeped in history, culture, architecture, and authentic Japanese traditions. One of the only few cities to have escaped World War II bombing, Kyoto still houses a …
The city of Philadelphia offers an endless array of things to do. With its rich historical landmarks like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other key sights from American history, this city is a must-see for anyone passing through the region. But the wonderful things to see don’t end at Philly’s city limits. This corner …
Bangkok may be the capital of Thailand, but in all honesty, Chiang Mai, a beautiful city in the northern region of Thailand, is regarded as the “traditional capital,” and how can it not. The former capital of Lan Na kingdom, Chiang Mai is home to countless significant Thai Temples, also known as Wats, and is …
The oldest city in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schwerin got its city rights from the great duke, Henry the Lion in 1160. The first thing to mention about Schwerin is the enthralling palace and seat of the prosperous Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Looking like a Loire Valley Château the palace is on an island of its …
The most popular island in the Indonesian archipelago, Bali, the famed “Island of Gods,” is an intriguing mix of stunning landscapes, culture, history, and religion. Attracting thousands of tourists from all over the world every year, the island is a world-class surfing and diving destination and has endless religious and archaeological landmarks that are known …
A 20-minute drive south of Braunschweig (Brunswick) in Lower Saxony, Salzgitter is an industrial city with a reputation for its steel production. A new city, Salzgitter was only founded in the 20th century when its steelworks and VW manufacturing plant drew thousands of workers. Before then, this was a patchwork of former noble estates, and …
The coastal Croatian city of Dubrovnik is majestic and enchanting. Once a hidden gem tucked away in Eastern Europe, Dubrovnik has had a surge in popularity over the past few years thanks to television shows and movies using its picturesque cityscape as a backdrop for their film creations; namely Game of Thrones. Although it is …