HOW TO SPEND 3 DAYS IN BERLIN – culture & historic sites,street food & fun places (updated 2023) Berlin is one of Europe’s most historic cities and the wall that once divided the city became one of the icons of the Cold War. The large parks...
5 UNESCO World Heritage sites near Munich: Explore these historic and cultural sites (updated 2023) Modern humans have been living in Bavaria for more than 300,000 years. In fact, in 2019 scientists found a 11.6 million-year-old skeleton of a now-extinct genus of...
By Guest blogger Christoph Ruzicka with Eco Backpacking Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is mostly known for hosting the annual Oktoberfest. However, the famous beer festival is not the only reason to visit. It’s easy to get lost wandering...
Exploring the palaces and gardens of Potsdam (power, prestige and stunning palaces) Spring time in Potsdam is the ideal time frame to visit the royal palaces and gardens around Potsdam in Brandenburg, Germany. Home to the Prussian Kings of Germany and their...
Cherry Blossoms in Berlin: A Spectacular Display of Spring’s Delicate Beauty It seems like spring is starting to come out everywhere around the globe and beautiful cherry blossoms are starting to bloom in famous areas where they are celebrated including the...
Explore the UNESCO Site of Speicherstadt Warehouse District: A Captivating tour of Hamburg’s Historic Heart Can you believe that Hamburg’s old warehouse district is one of the newest Unesco World Heritage sites and the first certified site for the German...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.
