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A Feast at Every Turn

The Duomo of Siena in Siena Italy is a remarkable piece of 13th century religious architecture. The level of stunning details is a feast for the eyes at every turn.

Duomo di Siena
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Travel

Siena’s Reputation

Siena has a world famous reputation as one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Look for a full report.

Siena
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Splendour in a Residence

The New Residence is an example of splendour in the Franconia city of Bamberg. Sitting on a hill overlooking the region, the 40 state rooms housed in the Rococo designed palace are rich visual gems.

Bamberg's New Residence
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The Understated Bamberg

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Bamberg, located in the Franconia region of Bavaria seems is a city that feels straight from an old location. Hilly scenes, Middle Age Architecture, Wooden fronts, narrow streets, it is no wonder the 80.000 inhabitant municipality is one of the prettiest in Germany. Good for a pub crawl, however, the famous Smoked Beer still needs to grow on me.

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Travel

Xmas Throwback in Nuremberg

Some throwback images from the famous Christmas Market in Nuremberg, Germany.

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Fashion

The Beach From Another Planet

Beaches have their own special properties, unique characteristics. Visiting
St. Peter Ording on the North Sea Coast Germany, a visitor would be hard
pressed to miss what makes this wide coastal landscape distinctive, the feeling
of landing on another planet. In a few moments the weather changes from bright
sun to grey overcast.The sounds of water coming in, the wind pitch in the ear,
Frank Hubert could have been inspired to write a wet version of his sci-fi
classic Dune after visiting Ording. There is an almost unnatural feeling on this part of the world. 

St. Peter-Ording

In late August, I saw few sun bathers, rather beach trollers taking
advantage of the low tide, reflecting on nature allows us mere mortals to use for a moment.

 

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Beach Inspired Tranquillity

Of course not, in August a beach in Usedom does not resemble this picture of tranquillity. The popular Northern German resort becomes a summer getaway for many visitors seeking sun and water. However, I tend to like the Baltic Coast during the less traveled times.

Usedom

Usedom is a two-hour and thirty minute drive from Berlin.

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Travel

Wismar Staycation

Wismar makes a nice staycation away from Berlin. The former Hansa League and Swedish settlement offers quaint walks as well as nearby beaches.

Wismar
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Technology

Going Green Tech

Green Tech Berlin arrived with 200 exhibitors showcasing products and services. The two day fair is a place to learn about products and services tackling carbon zero and sustainability challenges with fresh ideals.

German automotive company presented a mini concept car made from recycled and 3-D printed materials.  The 240hp was made by twelve interns in the Neckarsulm factory over a six-month period.

Chinese designer Ou Yanshan had Balenciaga inspired piece made from recovered disposed materials.

The range of recycled sources and the way they are designed always excites me.  Vietnamese brand Gia Studios showed off white transparent jackets made from casaba melons. 

Germany’s Lufthansa Group is pivoting to becoming them most eco-friendly airline.  Europe’s largest airline concern has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050 with modern fleet renewals, using Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Power-to-Liquid Fuels and Green Fares.

Green Tech is a travel fair held in Berlin, London, Los Angeles and Singapore.

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podcast Travel

Tiggiano’s Local Charm

From Berlin to Tiggiano, Giacomo Cazzato talks about his charming town on the Adriatic Coast on our travel podcast. In a busy Berlin restaurant the mayor describes what makes this historical beach destination special.

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