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Think momentarily about a lone figure gazing over a vast, foggy mountain landscape. I can imagine what passed through your mind, and I bet it references a painting. That's the iconic image in Caspar David Friedrich's famous painting, "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog."

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog: See the Painting That Inspired a Thousand Adventures

Hamburg
5 min read
25/03/202423/04/2024

If you think the Netherlands is totally flat, think again! This country actually has a surprising peak called the Vaalserberg. The Vaalserberg is 322.4 meters above sea level in the country's southeast corner. That makes it the highest point in the Netherlands. At least if you only consider the European part of the country.

What is the highest point in the Netherlands? Your Guide to the Vaalserberg

Netherlands
5 min read
20/03/202423/04/2024

Are you a history buff who’s always been fascinated by the ancient Roman Empire? If you’re tired of the crowds at the Colosseum, why not take a trip to Ostia Antica?

A Visit to Ostia Antica with a Dubble Bubblegum Film: Step Back in Time at Rome’s Ancient Port City

Italy, Photography
6 min read
15/03/202431/07/2024

Imagine the awe-inspiring sight of the colossal blue gates of Babylon or strolling through the magnificent arches of a bustling Roman marketplace. These aren't scenes from a movie; they're everyday possibilities at the incredible Pergamon Museum in Berlin. But there's one big catch… The entire museum won't reopen fully until at least 2037.

The Pergamon Museum: A Berlin Must-See…But Plan Ahead

Berlin
6 min read
11/03/202423/04/2024

Visiting London’s Covid Memorial Wall: A Reflection on Loss and Remembrance

London
5 min read
06/03/202429/08/2024

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

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

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