Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
Most often it is the most economic choice to get a foreign currency at your destination. Exchange rates are often better. But there are situations where you want to be prepared in advance: if you arrive at night, if you need to pay road toll after crossing the border by car and if your destination is a really exotic one. Continue reading “Getting foreign currencies”
The Martinskirche or St. Martin in Kassel, Germany is an iconic Protestant church. Its two modern towers attached to an old church in Gothic style can be seen from many parts of the city. Construction works started in 1364 and the church was opened in 1462. Since 1524 it is a Protestant church.
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If you’re looking for a farmer’s market in the center of Kassel, Germany the Markthalle is the right choice for you. It is located in the former Marstall from 1591 – an ancient horse stable. On saturdays you can find an outdoor market in front of it and inside you can buy from different shops on two levels.
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The Wald- und Abenteuerspielplatz Kattenbühl is a playground in the forest close to Hann. Münden, Germany – near the road exiting the city quarter Kattenbühl and going to Laubach. It offers the possibility to have a barbecue with large groups and for children’s birthday parties. Continue reading “Wald- und Abenteuerspielplatz Kattenbühl”
The restaurant “Franks Piraterie” is one of these places I normally wouldn’t go to. It is part of the camping area in Dransfeld, Germany not far away from the outdoor swimming pool of the city. Why to go there? The place was originally named “Tortes Inn” and had mainly the campers as guests. Continue reading “Officially pimped”
I just stumbled open this location not far from the main railway station of Hannover, Germany while doing some shopping. The Louis was opened in 2016 and offers good quality burgers and steaks. As a special the also serve dry aged steaks and a burger from dry aged meat. Continue reading “Finest burgers”
The castle in Schwetzingen, Germany is a wonderful destination for a day trip. It was a summer residence of the electors of Palatine and it is especially famous for the castle gardens created in the 18th century. The first note about the castle dates back to the year 1350. Continue reading “Castle and gardens”
The Kurfürstenstube is a small restaurant in one of the guardhouses of the castle of Schwetzingen, Germany. It is therefore located directly at the castle entrance and often missed by visitors. You can sit inside or have a table outside with views on the castle. Continue reading “Kurfürstenstube”
If you walk through the gardens of the castle of Schwetzingen, Germany you might be surprised to see a mosque standing there. Until 1785 a Turkish garden has been created with the so called Red Mosque within. It was just build for decorative reasons and was never intended for religious services. Continue reading “Oriental flair”
After World War II many U.S. soldiers were located in Ramstein not far from Heidelberg, Germany. As a result of this you can now find a typical U.S. Diner close to the main railway station of Heidelberg – on the other side of the railway tracks. Continue reading “Mandy’s Railway Diner”