The water worlds of Wallonia
Outdoor fans love the rocky river valleys of the Ardennes. And no matter where you are here – water is never far away
Who invented the oasis behind the picket fence?
It is said that the Swedes invented the suitcase word coolcation to awaken a longing for travel to the cool countries of the north. Now they are also credited with inventing garden colonies. This week, the New York Times devoted a long article to Swedish garden colonies in its “Wellness around the World” section. But who invented them?
Wallonia: Sacred beer at Bullette
Belgian beer is cult and a world-class export hit. A visit to the Maredsous monastery and the Brasserie Caracole
The shepherd’s run in the Black Forest
Barefoot for the crown: The shepherd’s run in Wildberg honors the shepherd’s profession in all its facets – for 300 years now!
The shepherd queen of Wildberg
From shepherd’s daughter to professional shepherdess: something is happening in the male domain, as the Shepherd Run Days in Wildberg show
Thomas Mann was already here
The writer’s 150th birthday is celebrated all over the world. Davos as a source of inspiration for the novel The Magic Mountain joins in
Semana Santa – Easter in Cuenca
The Passion of Christ is depicted in elaborately staged processions against a medieval backdrop with meter-high Passion figures
Stockholm food tips
Stockholm is Nordic-maritime with a casual lifestyle and lively gastronomic scene. A stroll from Gamla Stan to Södermalm
Own the blank page or how to become Photo of the Month
The renowned photo agency Alamy has dedicated its March POTM (Photo of the Month) competition to the theme of Empowered Women at Work. I was very pleased with the result, because the photographer with the most pictures is Georg Berg
The dual leadership of San Marino
Resilient democracy. Since the 13th century, two Capitani Regenti have ruled the world’s oldest republic. Their term of office lasts only six months
Krukmakeri: the special star restaurant
From ceramic workshop to café: Lisa Wohlfahrt offers salads, soups, pizza, cakes and pastries – and still ceramics
City tour through Bremen
Funny details and charming discoveries between Bremen’s town hall, Weser promenade and Schnoor district
