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Cologne on a budget

Cologne is the oldest city of German and as such is one of the most historical cities in the country, as well making it easy to tour the city on a budget given the fact that you can easily tour through the city and take in the many old remnants of architecture for free. Outside [...]

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5 of the best cafes in Berlin

Sometimes you do not want a full meal, but instead just want some coffee and a place to sit down and relax. To that end, here are the best coffee bars to stop in while you are in Berlin. First on your list should be the Balzac which is outside of the U-Bahn stop and [...]

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Alternative guide to Cologne

Cologne is the fourth largest metropolitan city in Germany and is becoming a certifiable hotspot due to the presence of a brilliant waterfront and its large significance as the actual cologne capital of the world ironically enough. Outside of its famous fragrances, Cologne is also renowned as the home of Kolsch beer and opera houses. [...]

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Vienna weekend tips

Vienna is almost 1500 years old, which should tip you off to the fact that there is plenty to see and do during a weekend in Vienna.  What’s more, due to how airy and spacey the entire city is, it simply calls out to you to explore its many tall buildings, the statues, the gardens, [...]

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Things to see and do in Leipzig

Germany is one of the most scenic countries in Europe with plenty of attractions and sites to see during a holiday trip.  However, when planning a holiday you may want to think about avoiding the tourist mainstays of Germany such as Munich and Berlin, and instead choose a more historical location such as Leipzig. This [...]

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Guide to the Berlin transport system

Quick guide to the infamously well connected Berlin transport system. The Berlin public transportation system can be a bit confusing at first, in particular the subway system which is referred to as the S-Bahn, which combines with a tram, or bus.  However, despite the many zone choices you will be presented with, most tourists find [...]

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Hamburg short city guide – part one

Hamburg in Northern Germany is my second favourite city boasting a great nightlife and cafe culture It is, indeed, the second town of Germany after Berlin. The intense port activity of the city made its richness and drew its architecture durably. The port thus constitutes a visit impossible to circumvent at the time of the [...]

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