Pilgrimage to Nevers
Nevers in Burgundy is an insider tip among pilgrims. It was here that St. Bernadette Soubirous was once drawn. The pilgrimage site of Lourdes owes its healing spring to her
Repressed history: the Aryanization memorial in Bremen
Better late than never! This applies both to good television formats such as Reschke Fernsehen and to the culture of remembrance. About the economic dimension of the Holocaust and its profiteers.
Lady Captain under white sails
The Weisse Düne is the only sailing passenger ship in Germany. Jane Bothe glides across the waters around Usedom with the crew and her guests
Whale watching
No, I’m not writing this little whale of a review because tomorrow, February 23, 2025, is the Bundestag election. The important election should not have to serve as a phonological joke that only works in German. But when I saw the huge whale painting in Bremen’s town hall, I thought of the sperm whale that beached itself on the coast of Sylt a few days ago…
Seafaring cuisine in Bremen
Bremen Town Musicians and Hanseatic cuisine come together in Bremen’s Ratskeller. Tips for hearty meals on the Weser!
Culinary delights from San Marino
In San Marino, there is a large selection of good restaurants with traditional dishes, garnished with snacks at lofty heights and waffles with history
Kobra’s remote mural
Almost two hours’ walk from San Marino’s old town, the Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra has created a monumental mural. The colorful work tells the story of the small republic – if you want to see it, you have to plan some time
Culinary journey through Curaçao
Caribbean cuisine with a Dutch twist reveals surprising things – from exotic flowers to unusual sources of protein
San Marino and Monte Titano
The Sentiero della Rupe leads past the three towers of the Republic and then turns into a cliff path along the steep flank of Monte Titano
Swinging Old Lady of Curaçao
When the Queen Emma Bridge opens, the historic pontoon bridge glides to the side, giving ships access to the largest natural harbor in the Caribbean. The Swinging Old Lady is more than just a crossing between two parts of the city – she is a lively attraction that has set the rhythm of Willemstad for over 130 years
Bathing fun on Usedom
Why was the beach chair invented and what were bathing carts for? Bathing culture reaches the Baltic Sea beach in the 19th century
Street art on weathered walls
In Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, murals adorn dilapidated facades. They combine historical traces with powerful contemporary art
