Architecture

For some people, myself included there, Vysehrad Cemetery is one of Prague’s main attractions. This happens because this is the final resting place of a lot of the most important artists and thinkers from the Czech Republic. Including there Antonín Dvořák, Ladislav Šaloun, Bedřich Smetana and Alphonse Mucha, the main reason why I spent so much time walking around the cemetery.

A visit to Vysehrad Cemetery and Slavin in Prague

Prague
7 min read
12/12/201629/06/2020

Less than 20 minutes outside of Hall in Tirol, surrounded by the gorgeous Austrian mountains, you will find a dream like world of crystal. Protected by a giant green head that spits water all year round is where you will find the Swarovski World in Wattens. A beautiful mixture of museum, art installations and theme park made for those who love beauty.

Swarovski World: Five Reasons to visit Kristallwelten Wattens

Austria, Tirol
5 min read
27/11/201627/11/2018

Moscow Subway: Its Secrets and Curious Facts

Moscow
13 min read
04/11/201621/12/2023

When Dusseldorf decided to modernize its harbor, the city invited famous architects that are given an empty canvas for them to create. One of this architects was Frank O. Gehry and what he designed for the city became Neuer Zollhof and one of the main sights of this german city by the Rhine river.

The Gehry Buildings of Dusseldorf Harbor

Dusseldorf
4 min read
22/09/201607/08/2024

Holiday for Design: How Krumbach Created Architectural Bus Stops

Austria, Vorarlberg
8 min read
18/09/201626/03/2025

In the 1960’s the area around what was known as Leninplatz worked as a breaking pointing between Friedrichshain and Alexanderplatz. It was there that, gradually, the buildings started to look bigger and bigger resulting on what was the center of East Berlin at Alexanderplatz. But it wasn’t always like that.

Leninplatz Berlin: The Past of Platz der Vereinten Nationen

Berlin, Germany
8 min read
28/03/201614/06/2024

Wrocław is the historical capital of Silesia and the largest city and the capital of Lower Silesian Voivodship in Poland. Fotostrasse was there for a few days in early 2015 and we fell in love with this city that hosts almost a million people. Because we love the days we spent there, we decided to write this short guide with a few things you need to do in Wrocław.

Things to do in Wroclaw Poland

Poland, Wroclaw
13 min read
14/02/201621/12/2023

Most people, when they visit Berlin for the first time, find time to visit the famous Checkpoint Charlie. This infamous border crossing between East and West Berlin is a classical tourist stop for people interested in the Second World War and the relationship between Communist Germany, the USSR and the Allied Forces that controlled West Germany.

What can you do around Checkpoint Charlie?

Berlin
14 min read
28/09/201501/12/2023

We have been to Helsinki more than a few times in the past couple of years. Every time that we are there, we try to stay in different hotels so we can explore a little bit more of this amazing city. This was our goal when we booked our stay at Scandic Passi, an amazing hotel located in an area of Helsinki called Siltasaari.

Our Stay at Scandic Paasi in Helsinki

Helsinki, Hotel
6 min read
25/09/201521/12/2023

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