Ten things to see and do in Bautzen Bautzen is a picturesque town in Saxony, Germany, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and rich history. …
Ten things we loved in Bautzen
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Alterbierhof Bautzen
Lunch with a panoramic view of Bautzen Wandering around being a tourist is thirsty and hungry work, especially after reading about food at the Bautzen …
Bautzen Mustard Museum
Find out all about the world-famous Bautzen Mustard A visit to Bautzen isn’t a visit without tasting Bautzen mustard. We sought out their shop/museum just …
Where to stay: Suite Hans at Gersdorff Palace
Stay in Palatial surroundings in Saxony Sometimes you need to stay in a palace, OK I’d like to stay in one more often but as …
The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Görlitz, Germany
One Day in Görlitz, Germany: 10 Best Things to Do Görlitz is one of those places that you have never heard of, we hadn’t, and …
A film locations walking tour in Gorlitz
From Hollywood to Görliwood You’ll have seen Görlitz in many films but were probably unaware of its existence. The town of Görlitz has been featured …
Pfunds Molkerei, Dresden, Germany
The most beautiful milk shop in the world Says the Guinness Book of World Records, and we agree. This shop in Dresden is stunning, and …
Bernauer Strasse Berlin Wall Memorial
Bernauer Strasse Berlin Wall Memorial (Berliner Mauer Gedenkstaette) In between the areas of Gesundbrunnen and Mitte is Bernauer Strasse and what remains of the Berlin …
IG Farben Haus, Frankfurt
Historic Building in Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt is where you will find the old HQ of IG Farben, the giant German chemical conglomerate and what was …
Bockenheimer Warte Subway Station Entrance Frankfurt
Frankfurt subway station The Bockenheimer Warte subway station in Frankfurt was built in 1986 and designed by architect Zbigniew Peter Pininski. It seemingly has this, …
Travel: Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial Located between Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz is a striking and impressive memorial, unlike any we had seen before, to the Jews …
Travel: The Town Musicians of Bremen
Bremen’s most famous residents The most well-known landmark of the Hanseatic city of Bremen are the town musicians but they are not your typical musicians, …
Brandenburg Gate | History, Transport and Photos
Visiting Brandenburg Gate in Berlin The Brandenburg Gate (In German Brandenburger Tor) was built in the 18th-century on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William …
Travel: Visiting the Bundestag (Reichstag)
Everything you need to know to visit the German Parliament The German Parliament, the Bundestag or you may know it as the Reichstag, captures the …
Visiting Schmittmann Dusseldorf
A Korn is born at Schmittmann distillery A city known more to us for beer but Dusseldorf distillers Schmittmann, not far from the city centre, …
Drink: Eiskeller Bar, Düsseldorf
Learn about (and drink) wine at Eiskeller in Düsseldorf First stop on our foodie tour of Düsseldorf was Eiskeller (“Ice cellar”) which was voted “Best Classic …
White Asparagus season – Spargelzeit
It’s Asparagus time! White asparagus is something that isn’t as popular as the green variety in the UK, and I don’t know why. It’s so …
Food review: Data Kitchen, Berlin
The future is now at Data Kitchen Breakfast is always our favourite time of day in Berlin, especially in summer where you can sit in …
Travel: 5 must visit breweries in this Dusseldorf Beer Trail
5 Must Visit Breweries in this Dusseldorf Beer Trail. If there’s one thing they do well in Düsseldorf is make beer. Here are five breweries …
Berlin Wall now gone for as long as it stood
Dividing the city of Berlin for 28 years The Berlin Wall stood for 28 years, slicing through the city dividing East from West. Monday 5th …
Intervarko Hostel, Berlin Review
When you think of hostels don’t think of smelly dorms, think of private rooms on a budget! We often stay in private rooms within hostels. …
Berlin Blog Day 3
Breakfast today was a highly technological affair at Data Kitchen. The courtyard setting could be a million miles from the busy Hackesher Markt area outside. Inside …
Berlin Blog Day 1
When you find £20 return flights to your favourite city it’s a no brainer. So off we went to Berlin for our 6th time (though …
Bremen: Coffee lover heaven
Bremen was big in coffee long before Seattle In the 1960’s there were over 100 coffee roasting houses in Bremen. Today there is only a handful …