Very old: Broich Castle in Mülheim an der Ruhr Dhe building is not simply old, it is ancient: Broich Castle in Mülheim, with its meter-thick walls, dates from the second half of the 9th century. The fortress was built near the Ruhr to protect the trade route between Duisburg and Paderborn. It was not until … Read more
Brooklyn Bridge Park – Brooklyn Heights FFor a quick stroll or all day, this park is a must-see for its priceless skyline views and diversity. In addition to the long promenade by the water, manicured meadows invite you to have a picnic or just relax. The piers offer soccer, basketball and beach volleyball courts and … Read more
city trips city tour This is how you experience the real, unknown New York – – If you want to see New York from a local’s perspective, book a tour with a Big Apple Greeter. The volunteer guides show visitors their neighborhood. The tours offer a lot of surprises even for those who know the … Read more
Bhen the weather is good, the place is a pure idyll: the estate of George Washington, the first President of the United States, lies as if painted on the nearby Potomac River. All around are old oak trees, rolling hills, flower beds and orchards. Groups of visitors stroll along the finely raked sandy paths, school … Read more
EIt sure can never hurt to meet a relaxed shark. Especially if the animal had every reason to lose its nerve and snap at one leg or the other. Or a forearm. Hunter Ray Jackson goes home with all his limbs that evening. Nevertheless, the 14-year-old is unlikely to ever forget the day on the … Read more
Dhe country is as flat as Mecklenburg. Endless green fields pass the viewer, now and then an oil pump or a power pole. Otherwise: vastness and emptiness. It is an America that is very far from Miami, New York and Los Angeles, back inland, and not just geographically. Some place names are reminiscent of Germany: … Read more
“After the one-story brick desert on the north coast of the island, at the Silbersee Park there are still trees, landscape, carefully trained to form a trellis and wind protection. Gentle road humps, tolerant of the vibrations of the land. Country houses from yesteryear, loyally reinforced with pillar porches, Greek made of wood … Casing … Read more
City trips North of Manhattan Tourists almost never find this place in New York – – New York has a new tourist attraction. The High Bridge was opened in the far north of Manhattan. If you cross it, you stand in the Bronx, the opposite of fashionable Manhattan. – – Published on 07/29/2015 | Reading … Read more
City trips „The Edge“ Spectacular viewing platform opens in New York – – Those with a head for heights usually want to see New York from above. The Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and One World Trade Center offer the best views of the city. Now they are competing with a new viewing platform. – … Read more