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It’s a testament to the layers of history that make Rome a city where the past and present coexist, even within the walls of a McDonald’s. And you can visit it for free while you pass the Termini station on your way elsewhere. Just follow the map below.

History with a Side of Fries: The Roman Wall at McDonald’s

Italy, Rome
4 min read
25/02/202427/02/2024

The bustling district around Potsdamer Platz is home to Marlene-Dietrich-Platz, a modern square paying homage to her lasting impact. After the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification, Berlin immortalized Dietrich here, in what was once 'no man's land' between East and West.

Marlene Dietrich Berlin: Exploring the Berlin Legacy of an Enigma

Berlin
5 min read
20/02/202427/02/2024

Today, it's a spectacular district of elegant, stylish architecture – a nod to the past with nods to the future. I was there for a few days in May 2022 for a design conference and decided to use my free time to explore everything Parque das Nações offers.

Exploring Parque das Nações: Lisbon’s Modern Architectural Marvel

Lisbon
7 min read
15/02/202419/02/2024

If you manage to walk into the abandoned Flugplatz Rangsdorf, you will never suspect what the place used to be and how much history happened there. It was here that Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg landed after trying to kill Hitler back in 1944 and this is why we took our cameras to explore this abandoned airport ten kilometers south of Berlin city limits.

Forgotten Skies: Abandoned Airports in Berlin’s Historic Landscape

Berlin, Urbex
6 min read
10/02/202405/08/2024

When Beth Harmon went to Paris in 1967, some outside shots are used to transport the audience from the US straight into Europe. One of the shots was easy to recognize for us since it showed a piece of the Museum Island, in the heart of Berlin.

From the Screen to the Streets: A Tour of Berlin’s Netflix Filming Locations

Berlin
8 min read
05/02/202413/03/2024

Guess who's the surprise greeter at the National Archives of Finland? Yep, you got it – a teeny, tiny mouse! And I call it the Helsinki's Wise Mice.

Helsinki’s Wise Mice: The National Archives of Finland’s Adorable Welcome Committee

Helsinki
3 min read
31/01/202413/03/2024

Tucked away amidst the timeless beauty of Paris lies the final resting place of the "Poet of the Piano," Frédéric Chopin. Renowned for his remarkable contributions to the Romantic movement, Chopin's musical legacy has left an unforgettable mark on the world.

Chasing Chopin in Paris: Discovering the Maestro’s Resting Place

Paris
5 min read
20/01/202420/01/2024

The Tragic End of Rosa Luxemburg: A Berlin Memorial in the Tiergarten

Berlin
5 min read
15/01/202415/01/2024

Many cities claim fame for their art scenes, but only a few come with their killer soundtrack, right? Berlin has its own rhythm, from Lou Reed to Iggy Pop, Atari Teenage Riot to Depeche Mode. And for those lucky ones who lived here in the late ’70s, the spirit of David Bowie still hangs in the Berlin air like glitter in a rockstar’s hair.

Soundtrack of the City: David Bowie’s Berlin Odyssey

Berlin
5 min read
10/01/202420/08/2024

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