Wismar in North Germany is one of the jewels of the Baltic Sea. Its ancient center and inviting port are easy to explore by foot or by bicycle during a weekend. We weren’t the only ones who had the same idea on a rainy weekend in May because Wismar had … Read >
Category: Germany
Giant underwater tunnel to connect Continental Europe and Nordic countries
Denmark has built the first element of a tunnel that will connect the German port of Puttgarden to the Danish town of Rödbyhavn. In June 2024, The King of Denmark Frederik inaugurated the first milestone of the tunnel project that is scheduled to … Read >
Germany made an offer that is hard to refuse: travel one month for 9 euros
Germany’s travel industry has made an offer that I find difficult to refuse. You can buy a ticket for 9 euros that is valid for one summer month 2022 in public transportation. Yes, you can use the one and the same ticket for an entire month to … Read >
Video: urban explorers make photo tours to abandoned buildings in Berlin
After the Berlin wall was torn down in 1989 and German’s capital was reunited, the old metropolis quickly became a popular travel destination. For young Europeans the city also became a place to move in and to live in an artistic, liberal environment. Berlin has attracted business talent as well; … Read >
Frankfurt Book Fair 2014
Author, stuntman HP Virkki visited Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest book show, in October 2014. Here are some of his photos and thoughts from the busy event.
Photos by HP Virkki.
Currywurst nourishes authors and audience:
HP Virkki discovered great books:
The Lighter Side of Finland
Action!
Cosplay … Read >