Dresden, Germany’s most notable landmark, the Frauenkirche, has a history mirrored in its city. Constructed in the 18th century, the church was destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II. The reconstruction of the exterior was finally completed in 2004 and it now stands once again as the most recognizable edifice in the city. The […]
Exploring Berlin’s Famous KaDeWe
There are many must see sights that nearly all tourists flock to when in Germany’s capital city – the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie – but one not to be missed is KaDeWe. Opened in 1907, Kaufhaus des Westens is the largest department store in Germany and second largest in Europe, only behind London’s Harrods. […]
When in Berlin, Visit Kreuzberg’s Turkish Market
When in Berlin, you really should visit Kreuzberg, the city’s historically Turkish district and now an area for the young and upwardly mobile. Be sure you visit on a Tuesday or Friday because both days host the largest Turkish market in Berlin. The open market extends about a half mile, lining both sides of Maybachufer Strasse, […]
A Guide to Food in Istanbul
A visit to Turkey’s largest city can easily be centered on all the great foodstuffs Istanbul has to offer. Come with an appetite. Turkish cuisine combines influences from the Balkans, Middle East, and most recently the Ottoman Empire. It is incredibly fresh, simultaneously meat-centric and vegetarian friendly. Istanbul offers many of the standards of the Turkish […]
Nürnberg’s Noteworthy Historic Sites
Nürnberg’s Noteworthy Historic Sites All of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) is historic and noteworthy, and there are so many things to do in Nuremberg’s Old Town. Nürnberg Castle Nürnberg Castle, located in the northwestern section of the city, is considered to be the symbol of the city and one of Nurnberg’s top historic site. The castle complex rises […]
Germany’s Beautiful Würzburg Residenz
The charming Bavarian city of Würzburg is worth exploring for many reasons, but its most famous tourist attraction is the Residenz, an impressive Baroque palace nearly unrivaled in the country. The Residenz greatly captures the elaborate lifestyles of its inhabitants during the 18th Century as well as serves as an exceptional example of German […]
Exploring the Historic Mosques of Istanbul
There is so much to do while exploring the city of Istanbul – countless foods to sample, sites to visit, and culture to thoroughly immerse one’s self in. But, some of the most impressive historical and architectural gems of the city are the numerous mosques whose minarets dot the landscape. Hagia Sophia is perhaps the […]
Exploring the Museums of Nürnberg, Germany
The city of Nürnberg is considered to be the cultural capital of Franconia, a distinct region in the German state of Bavaria. While many tourists visit the city to frequent the Christmas market or have their photograph taken in front of the Schöner Brunnen fountain while turning the golden ring for luck, some of […]
Don’t Miss London’s Hampton Court
London boasts many impressive palaces and castles, from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London, but one of the most interesting and accessible may just be Hampton Court , situated on the River Thames in the southwest part of the city. Hampton Court Palace is perhaps most famous as the residence of King Henry VIII. The […]
The Foods of Franconia, Germany
The food of Franconia is hearty fare and what many would consider “typical German food”. Typical Franconian restaurants and inns dot the landscape of this German region and they often feature similar dishes on their menus. A meal at such a restaurant begins with a salad sampler, comprised of cucumbers in a vinegar or yogurt […]