Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
You can find more than a handful of nuraghe on the island of Sardegna – but the biggest one is the Nuraghe Arrubiu near Orroli, Italy dating back to the 15th century BCE (really!). It is an ancient fortification with one central and five secondary towers. It was partially destroyed in the 9th century BCE. Continue reading “Nuraghe Arrubiu”
Not only children love the famous plastic bricks from Denmark – today there are also many sets that are more directed to adults. Some of them – especially those concerning iconic British buildings – can be seen at the LEGO store at Leicester square in London, United Kingdom. Continue reading “Plastic bricks”
Yes it is only a toy shop in London, United Kingdom – but Hamleys is also the craziest toy shop I’ve ever seen. Located in the precious Regent Street (but with many branches) this shop offers all toys that your heart might desire on many floors. And wherever you get there is always someone showing you a fancy toy – be prepared to take your head down when something is flying around announced. Continue reading “Toy paradise”
Some months ago I saw an article in an international newspaper about Hann. Münden, Germany. Most pictures showed well-known places and buildings of the region, but one left me clueless: a couple riding by bike through a heath. The closest one I knew was the Lüneburg heath – but that wouldn’t belong into that article. Continue reading “Termenei”
There are many reasons to get to Bursfelde belonging to Hann. Münden, Germany: the fantastic cloister, the nice breakfast at the Klostermühle and the nice path along river Nieme through its valley. If you just want a short walk you should try the Klaus-Bahlsen-Pfad around the cloister. Continue reading “Nieme & Weser”
When was the last time you walked barefoot through a forest? Too long ago? A good option to experience this can be found at Nienhagen belonging to Staufenberg, Germany: the Barfußpfad Nienhagen. Unlike other barefoot paths it is not concentrated at one place. You can walk 2.5 kilometers and every now and then there is something special. Continue reading “Barefoot”
The word ‘Tiergarten‘ refers to two different things in Berlin, Germany: a city quarter and the vast park west to the Brandenburg gate – better called ‘Großer Tiergarten‘. It is 210 hectares large and some streets cross it. It was created in the 16. century as a hunting area for the king; therefore it’s name. Continue reading “Großer Tiergarten”
The 67 meters high Siegessäule is an iconic memorial in Berlin, Germany. It was built between 1864 and 1873 to commemorate the Prussian victory in the wars against Denmark, Austria and France. On top a large golden statue of the Viktoria is standing which is also called Goldelse by the locals.
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When the Red Army freed Berlin, Germany at the end of World War II (in April and May 1945) around 80000 Soviet soldiers lost their life. They have been buried there and different memorials throughout the city commemorate them. The biggest one is located in the Treptower Park, the one probably most often visited within the Großer Tiergarten. Continue reading “Sowjetisches Ehrenmal Tiergarten”
The Potsdamer Platz is a very well-known public space at Berlin, Germany with high buildings and great architecture. Here you can see Berlins first traffic lights and they are still operating (even though the traffic is not directed by it). It is a hub from which you can easily reach many interesting places on a short walk. Continue reading “Potsdamer Platz”