The Klostermühle – A Hidden Gem of History and Relaxation
Nestled quietly between Finsterwalde and Frankfurt an der Oder, on the shores of Lake Madlitz, lies a place where time seems to stand still: the Klostermühle. Today it serves as…
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📚 Book Review: "A Short History of the World in 50 Books" by Dan Smith
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) There are books about history, there are books about literature – and then there are books that brilliantly combine the two. A Short…
Schloss Hohenwendel – A Forgotten Gem in the Ore Mountains
It was a crisp morning in the Ore Mountains. The air was filled with the scent of damp moss and pine needles as my hike led me through romantic valleys, past rushing streams and…
Teatro Arriaga – A Temple of Art in Bilbao’s Industrial Soul
Right in the heart of Bilbao’s old town, on the banks of the Nervión River, stands one of the city’s most iconic landmarks: the Teatro Arriaga. As a visitor, it immediately…
Antxon Deunaren Eliza – A Church Between Flood and Faith
Walking through the old town of Bilbao, there’s a spot that quietly commands attention: the church of Antxon Deunaren Eliza, also known as San Antón. Nestled right on the banks…
Two Souls at the Guggenheim – Puppy Love and Spider Fear
Sometimes, art doesn’t need explanation – it just hits you right in the heart. Like Puppy, the enormous flower-covered West Highland Terrier that welcomes visitors to the…
The Golden Yarn” – When Love Weaves Between Worlds
There are books that stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page – “The Golden Yarn” by Cornelia Funke is one of those rare treasures.…
BuddyBear No. 10 – The Seated Football Fan at Europaplatz
Right in the heart of Berlin’s Europaplatz, just outside the Irish Pub across from the central train station, he sits: my tenth BuddyBear. And…
The Matter of Time – When Steel Becomes Poetry
There are moments in life when you just stop. Not because you’re tired, but because what you see is simply overwhelming. That’s exactly what happened to me at the Guggenheim…
A Shimmering Ship of Titanium – My Visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
There are buildings that impress. And then there are those that leave you speechless. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao certainly belongs to the latter. At first glance, it captures…