One of the perks of moving to a new city, especially if it’s abroad, is the fact that we always pay more attention to our surroundings, to every detail the regular resident overlooks. That’s exactly what has happened to me during the last two and a half months, since I started living in the dream come true of Romantic authors, the city is almost from the pages of a fairytale: Heidelberg. Heidelberg Old bridge with gate at night. The Karl Theodor Bridge is an arch bridge in Heidelberg that crosses the Neckar river. A regular tourist spends here no more than 2-3 days, enough to visit a city of 1 ..read more

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is a city-state. That’s right. Often we forget that through the radical transformation which happened in its history, today Germany has become a Bundesrepublik, a federal republic comprising autonomous states. And in this variegated mosaic there is also the city-state of Hamburg, a North European metropolis with a lively charm, sweetened by the friendliness of its people. With over 1.700.000 inhabitants, Hamburg is Germany’s second most populated town. But its harbour is the country’s number one, an impressive feat since there are about 200 kilometres be ..read more

Berlin is a city with many faces and its magnetic charm attracts millions of tourists every year. Here they find accommodation, attractions and entertainment for any tastes and budgets. The German capital is among the cheapest in Europe and even with a small budget everyone can enjoy it fully. So here are some tips for a low cost journey in Berlin. How to get to Berlin There are two airports that connect Berlin with the rest of the world, Tegel and Schönefeld, both served also by low cost airlines. Book in advance, if possible, and will be able to get there for a really low price! Accommodatio ..read more

Undoubtedly one of the most hip and happening cities in Western Europe at the time of writing, the old and new German capital of Berlin is an increasingly popular place for tourists to enjoy the entertainment and nightlife the city has to offer. With a vibrant student demographic and a bustling area of avant-garde entertainment, Berlin’s varied nightlife attracts visitors from all walks of life. If you are visiting Berlin on a limited budget you may be concerned you won’t be able to see the sights, but read on for some of the cheapest attractions and bars to sample life as a temporary Berliner ..read more

You’re hot, tired and irritable. You’ve spent all afternoon queuing for various attractions. You barely saw them in the end anyway, because there were too many jostling heads in the way. Sound familiar? There’s no denying the allure of the big tourist cities Paris, Rome and London to name but a few. But there’s also no denying the fact that they might not be for you if you don’t like crowds. There is such a thing as a relaxing city break, but you will have to deviate from the tourist trail. Here are five lesser known destinations not to be missed. 1.    Basel Basel is Switzerlan ..read more

Hell yeah, we are important people! So I picked my black jacket – the one I use for weddings and funerals – I bought a new shirt that didn’t look like a Tirolean tablecloth and I took my flatmate’s new shoes without telling him. Once my fine person was clean and shining, I took a plane – damn (I hate flying)! – and together  with Nomad n.1 – good old Marco – we arrived in Berlin to attend the International Tourism Fair. Well, maybe not really attend. Maybe more ‘roaming from stand to stand looking for free food and drinks, while handing out my new business cards to every pretty girl’. May ..read more

Repeat visits to favorite haunts are a safe bet when it comes to planning a vacation, if a little dull maybe. Here are some unusual ideas that just might surprise and delight. Mexico Beach, Florida Many US beaches are popular and crowded at peak times, yet often the more peaceful and secluded coastal areas are underrated simply because it takes a little extra effort to get there. About 30 miles east of Panama City, Mexico Beach boasts outstanding natural features – warm, clean, clear waters and fine powdery sand made of quartz crystals that have their origin in the Appalachian Mountains ..read more

Berlin is a city with many faces and its magnetic charm attracts millions of tourists every year. Here they find accommodation, attractions and entertainment for any tastes and budgets. The German capital is among the cheapest in Europe and even with a small budget everyone can enjoy it fully. So here are some tips for a low cost journey in Berlin. How to get to Berlin There are two airports that connect Berlin with the rest of the world, Tegel and Schönefeld, both served also by low cost airlines. Book in advance, if possible, and will be able to get there for a really low price! Accommodatio ..read more

Undoubtedly one of the most hip and happening cities in Western Europe at the time of writing, the old and new German capital of Berlin is an increasingly popular place for tourists to enjoy the entertainment and nightlife the city has to offer. With a vibrant student demographic and a bustling area of avant-garde entertainment, Berlin’s varied nightlife attracts visitors from all walks of life. If you are visiting Berlin on a limited budget you may be concerned you won’t be able to see the sights, but read on for some of the cheapest attractions and bars to sample life as a temporary Berliner ..read more

You’re hot, tired and irritable. You’ve spent all afternoon queuing for various attractions. You barely saw them in the end anyway, because there were too many jostling heads in the way. Sound familiar? There’s no denying the allure of the big tourist cities Paris, Rome and London to name but a few. But there’s also no denying the fact that they might not be for you if you don’t like crowds. There is such a thing as a relaxing city break, but you will have to deviate from the tourist trail. Here are five lesser known destinations not to be missed. 1.    Basel Basel is Switzerlan ..read more