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As we all know, Berlin is a great place. The city can be overwhelming, loud and annoying though. Getting out of there on a regular basis is necessary. All the quietude and beauty we want is only half an hour away, in Brandenburg province.

Tempelhof Airport is one of the most interesting spots in Berlin. On its runway, aircraft are banned. Instead, it is being used by dancers, joggers, cyclists,…

In northwestern Germany, Hamburg attracted millions of tourists per year until Corona suddenly scared them away. The good news is that some of them are back.

Bavaria is a very special spot. There are more castles than in Disneyland, more cows on pastures than in Wisconsin and the food is almost as delicious as in France. But watch it. This is what can happen to you down there.

The other day, we published the "Top 10 Untypical Photos of the German Capital". This time, it is the opposite. These pictures definitely look like Berlin,…

Berlin is Berlin. Except when it isn't. At some locations, Berlin does not appear to be Berlin. Were these 10 photographs actually taken in Berlin? It may be…

There are passports that will get their holders into five countries without visa. Obviously, it is a lot better to have one which opens more than 100 borders. Which is the best passport to have? Which is the worst?

In Berlin, people are heading back to public indoor swimming pools because the summer is basically over. The city has modern pools, but also beautiful, old ones…

Germany has quite a few wonderful spots. Königssee, the Lake of the King, down there in Bavaria, is the prettiest one of them all. The question is: Are you just…

Famous authors, composers, musicians and politicians are buried in Berlin. For instance, the Brothers Grimm's graves of honor are located here. They are not alone.