The Polish Southwestern city of Wroclaw has found itself involved in many a power struggle over the years. The city’s strategic location at the heart of Central Europe inevitably led to numerous battles, but from the grip of Communism and scars of World War 2 the city has emerged with a strong identity of its own. Prior […]
A weekend in Cologne, Germany
Cologne (Köln) is Germany’s fourth largest city, located in the West, a short drive north of West Germany’s former capital, Bonn. I flew out from London Gatwick to Cologne, on a one hour flight to meet up with 4 friends for a fun weekend. This was my third trip to Germany, and second to this […]
Things to do in Berlin
Much has changed in post-wall Berlin, the city has been a base for many creative types spurning innovation in design, fashion, music and arts. Berlin is still full of history and a visit wouldn’t be complete without taking in some of the great historical landmarks. In the evenings you’ll find cafes are teeming, bars are […]
Oktoberfest – The Munich Beer Festival
Every year millions of beer fans travel to the Munich Beer Festival (often known as “Oktoberfest” or “the Bavarian Beer Festival“) to sample the Bavarian beer. It’s the world’s biggest fare with approximately six million visitors a year, the first “Oktoberfest” began way back on October the 18th 1810 yet still today it’s an important […]
Top 7 Football Stadiums Around The World
If you are a huge football fan or even if you’re not you may want to visit a football stadium on your travels. You maybe asking yourself, where are some of the best football stadiums around the world. There are some mind blowing stadiums that are a testament to great architecture, others provide an electric […]