Architecture

It seems like the Cube House of Rotterdam is stranded above roads and stuck next to the harbor by the strong wind that blows from the sea. But this popular tourist attraction is also a bizarre architectural experiment and this is the main reason why we decided to spend some time there during a cold January afternoon.

The Rotterdam Cube House: An Architectural Wonder

Netherlands (category), Rotterdam (category)
6 min read
12/08/201917/11/2024

Before you arrive at Mariehamn by boat, there is a place you’re going to see. It’s a group of islets that seem to be the first glimpse of land, and even though there is a white pyramid there, this is not part of a fever dream. This is Kobba Klintar, an old pilot station that was used to assist the ships arriving in the capital of the Åland Islands.

Kobba Klintar: The perfect spot to enjoy the Åland islands

Aland (category), Finland (category)
5 min read
22/07/201923/12/2023

Most of the action happens there, and it was one of the last places we found around Berlin, but here you learn more about where to find the high school in Dark, the Netflix series where it seems like time travel is possible.

The High School in Dark: Exploring Winden in Berlin

Berlin (category)
3 min read
05/06/201918/07/2024

The Szczecin Philharmonic is the main reason why Szczecin appeared under my radar. The building is so magnificent and beautiful that it won numerous architectural awards when it was open to the public, back in 2014. One of these awards was the Architectural Design of the Year at Eurobuild Awards 2014.

Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra: Harmony in Music and Design in Poland

Poland (category), Szczecin (category)
4 min read
13/03/201925/10/2024

Hidden in plain sight, next to the Europa Center in Budapester Strasse, there is a clock that looks like it comes from out of space. Called Mengenlehreuhr, this clock is famous for being the first timepiece that measures time with lights, colors, and set theory. And I bet you will take some time to learn how to read the time in it.

Mengenlehreuhr on Budapester Strasse: Can you tell the time?

Berlin (category)
4 min read
12/03/201918/06/2025

Hidden among green streets in the heart of The Hague, this is where you will find the fantastic Carlton Ambassador. Surrounded by gorgeous historical buildings and shopping streets that offer antiques, boutiques and a huge variety of bars and restaurants, this is where you find the best place to spend your days in The Hague, Carlton Ambassador.

Our Stay at the Carlton Ambassador in The Hague

Netherlands (category), The Hague (category)
6 min read
15/02/201921/12/2023

Szechenyi Medicinal Baths are the biggest and most popular bathhouse in Budapest and the only one I managed to find the time to visit during the short time I was in Budapest at the end of August 2018. Located in the eastern side of Budapest, close to the Heroes’ Square and the Budapest Zoo, Szechenyi Medicinal Bath in the ultimate bathing experience in the Hungarian capital and is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. If you need to choose a bath to go to Budapest, this is the one you should go to.

A Visit to the Szechenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest

Budapest (category)
6 min read
20/12/201821/12/2023

Les Espaces d’Abraxas in Noisy-le-Grand was built between 1978 and 1984 as an entry into the new city of Marne-la-Vallée. Ricardo Bofill wanted to create a social housing project that would mix function regarding the human scale and the aesthetics of public spaces.

Postmodernist Architecture in Noisy-le-Grand: Science Fiction in the Suburbs of Paris

Paris (category)
7 min read
22/11/201819/01/2025

Edifício Copan, known in English as Copan Building, is one of the most important and memorable buildings in São Paulo. Located at Avenida Ipiranga number 200, it was open to the public in 1966, and it’s one of the symbols of the modern Brazilian architecture.

Edifício Copan: Exploring One of the Largest Buildings in Brazil

São Paulo (category)
6 min read
15/11/201814/01/2024

The Lübecker Salzspeicher are six historical building, wholly made of brick, that used to function as salt storehouses from 1579 on. Salt was mined around Lüneburg and brought to Lübeck over the Stecknitz Canal. From there it was shipped around the Baltic region. This trade was one of the reasons why Lübeck was so influential in the Hanseatic League.

Lübecker Salzspeicher: The Historical Buildings where Nosferatu was filmed

Germany (category), Lübeck (category)
5 min read
13/11/201804/12/2024

I moved to Neukölln back in early 2012 and, since then, I have been taking pictures of the neighborhood. Some people would say that I take too many photos of the area! After a bar conversation about the hidden beauty of where I live, I decided it was time to share my favorite places. These the best photo spots in Neukölln according to Fotostrasse.

The Best Photo Spots in Neukolln: Where to take pictures in the coolest Berlin neighborhood

Berlin (category), Photography (category)
11 min read
24/10/201813/04/2024

Workers of all lands unite, this is what you can read when you approach the tomb of Karl Marx at the Highgate Cemetery in North London. These are the final words of the Communist Manifesto, and this is the last resting place of Karl Marx, so they match really well.

The Tomb of Karl Marx: A Place of Pilgrimage for Leftists in London

London (category)
5 min read
14/10/201812/11/2024

One of the most important sights in Kaliningrad is Immanuel Kant's Tomb, the most important citizen of Königsberg. The philosopher never left his hometown and everywhere you walk around in the city, you’ll see tourist souvenirs mentioning his importance to the area.

In the Footsteps of a Philosopher: Visiting Immanuel Kant’s Tomb in Kaliningrad

Kaliningrad (category)
5 min read
28/09/201815/01/2025

Highgate Cemetery is a large burial place in the North of London where more than 50.000 graves where 170.000 people are buried. The area has the status of a nature reserve and is known about a large number of famous people buried there. Like Douglas Adams, Malcolm McLaren, Michael Faraday, George Michael, and Karl Marx.

Highgate Cemetery: A Visitor’s Guide to London’s Most Famous Cemetery

London (category)
6 min read
08/09/201812/11/2024

The original Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is known in German as Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche. It was built in the 1890s by a Kaiser Wilhelm II and his consort Augusta Victoria as an initiative to counter the German socialist movement by a return to traditional religious values.

Understanding the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the Heart of West Berlin

Berlin (category)
6 min read
17/08/201827/04/2024

Our Stay at the Canal House Amsterdam

Amsterdam (category)
7 min read
23/07/201821/12/2023

Back in 1911, when the Old Elbe Tunnel was opened to the public, it was an engineering marvel of the world. Back then it was called the St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel due to the area where the tunnel is located but, like the St. Pauli neighborhood, a lot has changed in the last years.

Old Elbe Tunnel: Exploring the Hamburg Underground

Hamburg (category)
4 min read
28/05/201817/03/2026

Most visitors to Berlin, even those curious about World War II history, miss one of the city’s greatest, most curious, and most impressive memorials, the Soviet War Memorial at Treptower Park. Treptower Park just might be the most impressive and important war memorial you never have heard of, demonstrating how a monument can both educate and facilitate reflection.

Check out the Soviet War Memorial in Berlin’s Treptower Park. It’s epic!

Berlin (category)
8 min read
21/05/201821/05/2018

You might be religious or not, but this Old Church will bring all the enlightenment you might be seeking since it was converted into a bookshop in Maastricht a couple of years ago.

We visited an Old Church that was converted into a Modern Bookshop in Maastricht

Maastricht (category), Netherlands (category)
4 min read
22/04/201820/01/2024

Kaliningrad is a city rich in history, and most of its touristic sights are related to its Prussian past. One of these sights is the Brandenburger Tor in Kaliningrad, the only one of the seven city gates that are still being used for the intended purpose.

Brandenburger Tor in Kaliningrad: The Gateway to Prussia in Old Königsberg

Kaliningrad (category)
5 min read
05/04/201805/07/2024

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