Andrew Marcione
Much Ado About Meissen
Set upon the banks of the Elbe River, the city of Meissen (Meißen) is synonymous with the manufactory that has been producing the pricey porcelain...
Normandy à la Carte
Upon visiting Normandy, it is clear to see how French Impressionists felt akin to its natural beauty. The region boasts dramatic coastlines with...
Germany’s Fairytale Road
The Märchenstrasse, or Fairytale Road, wends its way 600 km amid the rolling hills and patches of dense forests in the heart of western Germany...
Uncharted 101- Bucket List of Destinations 2016
If you’re dreaming of a unique vacation this year, what better way to create a memorable trip than to journey by train. It’s an idyllic...
Germany’s Great Outdoors
From the wind-swept beaches along the North Sea to the imposing Bavarian Alps, Mother Nature has blessed Germany with stunning natural wonders in all...
Where the Ghosts Never Rest
he thin hairs on my arms bristle, as if teased by the slightest of touches, and I shudder from a chill that caresses my cheek. A translucent image...
North Africa’s Roman Ruins
North Africa is famous for its bustling souks, nomadic ties and the expanse of the Saharan sands, yet it is also rich in Roman legacy. These...
World Heritage Sites – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?
UNESCO is synonymous with pristine gifts of Mother Nature and the extraordinary locations that reflect our cultural imprint on the world...
UNCHARTED 101 – BUCKET LIST OF DESTINATIONS 2015
First and foremost, we’d like to express a big thanks to our faithful readers for submitting their suggestions for the ‘Uncharted 101...
Berlin – The One We Once Knew
The Berlin Wall—a formidable boundary that had divided a country for 28 cold years— fell on Thursday, November 9, 1989. The day marked the end of...
Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Isn’t it Romantic?
The quaint town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a beloved destination on Germany’s Romantic Road in the northern Bavarian region of Franconia...
Discovering Kraków
Kraków is one of Poland’s most celebrated cities, and its center brims with a cache of cultural wealth that has been on UNESCO’s world...
Willkommen to the Waldorf-Astoria
The Waldorf-Astoria Berlin is latest addition to the German capital’s ever-increasing list of five-star hotels. From the moment upon entering...
Schwerin—a Royal Gem in Northern Germany
Set in the lush greenery of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania), Schwerin’s narrow lanes, quaint houses...
Berlin’s White Elephant
First scheduled to open in October 2011, Berlin’s new Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER) experienced a major setback in May...
An Underground Stage
When traveling in a city, experiencing a trip on the metro system can always lead to one big adventure. Whether trying to make heads or tails of the...