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Coming to America: From Northern Germany to the “New World”
In the 19th and 20th century, millions of people were coming to America. They left Europe via the North German ports in search of a better life in the “New World”, mostly the USA.
As a counterpart to the arrival halls in Ellis Island, several museums in German cities remember the adventurous journeys of the emigrants in transit.
this way to read the whole story >>>BOOMTOWN BREMERHAVEN. A complete guide.
Last week, I’ve guided you through Bremen, Germany’s smallest Federal State that actually consists of two cities. Besides Bremen there is Bremerhaven, an exclave with an exciting present – and past.
In March 2020, one of Bremerhaven’s most iconic landmarks had to be scrapped. However, they are planning on building a copy.
After a changeful history, today the city is almost secretly evolving into a Boomtown.
this way to read the whole story >>>BREMEN – BIG and small. A complete city guide.
(Updated Mai 2020)
Bremen, located in the northwest, is definitely not Germany’s most famous city. However, visitors who find their way here will certainly be surprised. And even rewarded since the historic old town – partly a UNESCO world heritage site – deems like the capital of a fairyland. And you’ll run into some fabulous creatures and fairy tale figures, indeed.
But there is far more to discover in this Free Hanseatic City.
this way to read the whole story >>>LUBECK – a guide to Germany’s most ravishing city
Somehow Lübeck, Germany’s most ravishing city, has always reminded me of Venice. An innocently cute and relatively small city that used to possess such a political influence and economic power – reaching all over Europe and beyond.
Although Lübeck has incredibly beautiful buildings and alleys, seven church towers, three Nobel prize winners and world-famous marzipan, it does not suffer from destructive over-tourism. I don’t want to change that, however, I’d like to show you around one of Germany’s most ravishing cities.
this way to read the whole story >>>TALLINN – a small city with a great spirit
Estonia’s capital Tallinn cannot be described with a handful of corny attributes and some stock catchphrases.
Overall, by the standard categories, this city is far too diverse, its past too changeful, its faith too inconsistent, its present too dynamic, and its future definitely too promising. In conclusion, a hub between the poles of history and creativity.
Estonia is the northernmost of the three Baltic States. Hence, culturally and language-wise, there are close relations with Finland, historically there are multiple cultural ties to Germany through the German Baltic states.
this way to read the whole story >>>RIGA – a guide to Latvia’s entrancing capital
So here comes an updated guide to Riga, Latvia’s entrancing capital.
At this moment, the Baltic states are in some sort of touristy limbo: Certainly not an insider tip anymore, Latvia is still far from being overrun by large tourist groups.
Although Riga is a modern and forward-looking metropolis, Latvia’s capital preserves proudly its cultural identity, traditions, and a melancholic charm.
this way to read the whole story >>>Comprehensive Guide to HAMBURG, the “Gateway to the World”
(Updated April 2020)
Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city, prides itself to be the “most beautiful city in the world”. Obviously, this catchphrase is highly exaggerated.
However, there definitely are alluring views that make you yearn for undiscovered shores. Germans call it Fernweh – loosely transalted to aching for distance.
I’m sure the maritime charm and traditional openness to the entire world will amaze you.
Now, this Comprehensive Guide to Hamburg will take you to the city’s most beautiful corners.
this way to read the whole story >>>ARGENTINA – from sweltering heat to eternal ice.
How do you choose your travel destination? Do you have a list of dream countries? A bucket list that you are working off?
As for me, my list consists of every country on planet earth. I don’t have dream destinations. There are a couple of countries that I think of visiting. But mostly, I decide on where to go rather spontaneously. It can be really silly things that lead my steps.
What was it that brought me to Argentina then?
Well, I was standing on the Brazilian side of the powerful waterfalls of Iguazu. Looking across the border, I thought to myself “Argentina – why not making Argentina one of my next trips?!”
A couple of week later, there was a photo of those impressive walls of eternal ice in Patagonia on the facebook-timeline of a friend. That moment, I knew where to next: Argentina.
this way to read the whole story >>>PUERTO MADRYN – all about whales and wales
As much as I enjoy road trips, getting off the bus at yet another terminal, looking for accommodation, exploring new surroundings – it gets tiresome. Therefore, towards the end of a road trip, I’m looking forward to spending a couple of days in a beach destination. Somewhere I can lay on the beach, reading a nice book – or just napping.
In Argentina, I’d chosen Puerto Madryn for this purpose. A beach town on the northern coast of Patagonia, famous for whales in the waters and migrants from Wales on the shores.
this way to read the whole story >>>PUERTO SANTA CRUZ – the forgotten capital
Travelling along the endless Argentine Atlantic coast, Puerto Santa Cruz is a perfect spot for a stopover.
This monument, located at the easternmost Punta Reparo, remembers the landing of Commodore Luis Py’s Naval Squadron in defense of Argentina against Chile in 1878.
Actually, Patagonia’s former capital is so serene and pleasant that, for a while, you might forget travelling on.
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