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Amsterdam, commonly referred to as the Venice of the North, is the cultural, financial and creative centre of the Netherlands.
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Amsterdam, commonly referred to as the Venice of the North, is the cultural, financial and creative centre of the Netherlands.
Andrea works in the MEININGER Hotel Leipzig Central Station und tells us, what you have to see while you are staying in Leipzig.
The sign of Addis Ababa vanished into the smog of the capital and our jeep jiggled as our driver Sisay manoeuvred his way through the potholes in the road. Donkeys, goats, and herds of sheep joined together to block the way. Rush hour? Nothing they would be bothered by.
When a cold winter breeze blows over the Hanseatic city, it’s nice to find some cosy places where you can sit and linger. Whether it’s warmth, atmospheric lighting, music or good company – Hamburg exudes warmth and comfort in many different ways.
London’s famous skyline can be enjoyed from a variety of city locations during a walk.
Many roads lead to art and if there is one person for whom pursuing this path has paid off, it is Heiko Mattausch. Born in Döbeln, he initially worked as an architect for many years before finally deciding to do what he had always gravitated towards: painting. Now he is a full-time painter in Leipzig. A glance at his paintings shows that architecture wasn’t just a professional pit stop, but rather a formative guidepost.
Green makes you creative, productive and relaxes the soul. A garden promises time out from the hectic office and day-to-day stress. No wonder that the trend of urban gardening, the horticultural use of city spaces, shows no sign of letting up.
‘I was totally exposed in the open field but at the same time completely isolated in the infinity of the landscape.’
Martijn Doolaard traded the convenience of a car and the distractions of daily life for a cross-continental cycling journey. An adventure that took him from Amsterdam to Singapore – in 335 days, through 18 countries, covering more than 17,000 kilometres.
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Denmark doesn’t necessarily have a reputation as an extremely vegan-friendly country, but the capital, as hip and modern as it is, of course caters to its vegan residents and visitors…and does a good job of it too! While there are plenty more vegan eats to be found in Copenhagen, here are some of the very best places to go for vegan food when you visit.