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When I first visited the Bauhaus school in Dessau, one thing was missing: the Bauhaus sign that appears in most school images. That part of the building was covered with a tarp, and a replacement sign was in place. For years, I wondered when the original sign would be back in place, and I had an answer to that question in the summer of 2024.

Pedaling Through History: A Bauhaus Pilgrimage by Bike

Cycling (category), Dessau (category)
7 min read
14/08/202402/06/2025

Berlin is a city steeped in history, and one of its dark chapters can be seen inside the Stasi Museum in Lichtenberg. Located on Normannenstraße, east of the city center, this museum was once the headquarters of the Ministry for State Security, or "Stasi," the East German secret police. If you're interested in understanding the chilling reality of life under surveillance, visiting the Stasi Museum Berlin is a must.

Unmasking the Past: A Chilling Visit to the Stasi Museum Berlin

Berlin (category)
5 min read
08/08/202416/08/2024

Whenever people think about Paris, the City of Lights summons images of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and romantic strolls along the Seine. But beyond these iconic landmarks lies a treasure trove of unexpected delights for the curious traveler.

Unusual Things to Do in Paris: A Quirky Guide to the City of Light

Paris (category)
7 min read
30/05/202419/05/2024

The Canon F-1 is big and heavy, a camera made of brass and glass. It's fully mechanical with no automated features. To use it properly, you must slow down, think, focus, compose, dial up the proper shutter speed, open or close the lens, and wind the film to the next frame. It's a camera that requires everything from the photographer, and in return, it offers an amazingly satisfying analog experience and very, very nice photographs.

The Canon F-1: A Legendary Camera for Your Travel Adventures

Photography (category)
7 min read
30/04/202402/02/2025

In the city of Leipzig stands a monument so imposing that it could have been plucked straight from the pages of a J. R. R. Tolkien novel. The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is a haunting and awe-inspiring testament to one of Europe's bloodiest conflicts.

Leipzig’s Colossal Tribute: The Monument to the Battle of the Nations

Leipzig (category)
5 min read
10/04/202423/04/2024

I started making my analog photography zines after I realized that I wanted to present my film photos outside of the digital realm. I wanted to take them to people in a more tangible way.

Explore My Analog Photography Zines: Download PDFs & Buy Physical Copies

Photography (category)
11 min read
04/03/202425/02/2026

We visited the Bauhaus Museum in Dessau back in the summer of 2021. During that trip, we visited Dresden, Leipzig, Halle and Dessau, and this museum was one of the most memorable parts. It was the first destination on our trip to celebrate the COVID-19 booster shot.

Design Meets History: A Visual Feast at Bauhaus Museum Dessau

Dessau (category), Germany (category)
6 min read
20/12/202119/01/2024

Top 10 Berlin Books that you need to have

Berlin (category), Tips and Tricks (category)
8 min read
08/12/202126/01/2024

So, when in Delos, the best advice that we can give to you is to explore. Take your camera around, go for a walk, and we hope the weather allows you to take excellent pictures of this sacred place.

Delos: The Birthplace of the Twin Gods

Delos (category), Greece (category)
16 min read
10/11/202127/02/2024

Next to the ancient Agora of Kos, opposite the fortress of Neratzia, is where you will find one of the oldest trees in Kos: the tree of Hippocrates. This historical tree is visited by thousands of people every year due to a story that became a legend.

The Plane Tree of Hippocrates in Kos

Greece (category), Kos (category)
7 min read
20/10/202121/12/2023

Right in the center of the city, this week, Fotostrasse explores Momotaro Tavern for our #52weeksofburgers challenge. This place was recommended to us by a good friend, and it is slightly surprising that we never head of it before considering how central it is.

52 Weeks of Burgers: The Best Places for Burgers in Berlin

09/02/201925/06/2026

The people that live in Helsinki are lucky to live there. Their city is one of my favorite places on the planet and they also have an amazing national park pretty close to the city. So, if you want to take a break from the city life, Nuuksio is the best place to do that.

Ten Reasons to Love Finland

Finland (category)
9 min read
06/03/201822/02/2024

Most of my friends think I’m crazy when I mention how much I love visiting Helsinki in winter. As I write this, I have been to Helsinki six times and I was there during winter twice and I loved Helsinki more every time that I went there. But if you ask me why do I love the Finnish capital so much, I wouldn’t be able to explain to you in words. But I gonna try to tell you what you should do there to love your time in Helsinki as much as I.

A Lot of Reasons to visit Helsinki in Winter

Finland (category), Helsinki (category)
15 min read
13/02/201713/03/2024

This fairy tale town is located a little more than three hours by car from Prague and it was one of the highlights of the time I spent in the Czech Republic. If you’re wondering why just scroll down to see the pictures that I took from this city that seems to be lost in time. It also helps the fact that Cesky Krumlov is, together with the Prague Castle district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of that, the city has attracted a lot of visitors in the last decades. But this is not a something that has been happening only nowadays.

A Winter Walk Among the Cobbled Streets of Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov (category), Czech Republic (category)
10 min read
29/01/201719/03/2025

Since we moved to Berlin, early in 2012, we have been researching how this city used to look like before all the wars. This week we stumbled upon this really interesting short movie that shows Berlin streets between 1900 and 1914, a little before the First World War.

Berlin Streets Between 1900 and 1914 in Video

Berlin (category)
2 min read
27/07/201620/11/2023

Cycling in Berlin: Why Berlin is not a paradise for your bike

Berlin (category), Cycling (category), Tips and Tricks (category)
11 min read
27/06/201602/06/2025

Please meet Krampus, Santa Claus’ shadow. Krampus is a horrific beast that is half-demon and half-goat who literally beats children up from naughty to nice. Krampus isn’t exactly what you expect for Christmas, I assure you.

Naughty or Nice? Why You Should Fear Krampus

Austria (category), Tirol (category)
5 min read
27/01/201619/01/2025

Lola Rennt or Run Lola Run is an amazing german movie with a simple premisse. In the movie, a woman must find 100.000 Deutsche Mark in 20 minutes or her boyfriend will be shot.

Where was Run Lola Run filmed in Berlin?

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
8 min read
14/10/201506/08/2025

Things to do in Paris: Walking Through the French Capital

France (category), Paris (category)
16 min read
26/05/201521/12/2023

Abandoned Berlin: The Book Interview

Urbex (category)
9 min read
30/03/201518/12/2023

Our 5 Favourite Things to Do in Porvoo Finland

Finland (category), Porvoo (category)
8 min read
28/11/201419/03/2025