According to a market report by UNWTO – UN World Tourism Organization, food tourism is a growing trend around the world. Gastronomy has become an essential part of any tourism experience and is a valuable mechanism to benefit rural communities,
The Surprising Faces of Leipzig
Leipzig has evolved into one of Germany’s cultural hot spots, luring visitors in the areas of music, art, creative culture, history or architecture. Even nature and animal lovers, athletes, and big and little adventurers can find great experiences in Leipzig,
Lighthouses in Maine — It Takes a Village and Volunteers Who Care for Them
Maine’s lighthouses — these iconic beacons that line the coast and shine from islands — are as ubiquitous in Maine as lobster. There are 65 lighthouses in the state and at least 60 are still operating, casting their warning lights
Bremen – From medieval houses to Weser Renaissance architecture
Bremen, the Hanseatic city on the Weser river, can look back on 1,200 years of history. The grand old buildings around the market square betray its roots as a trading center, but Bremen has the feel of a city on
Seven great things about your trip to Costa Rica that you may not know
These are seven things that we take the time to point out and create some perspective on different aspects that are part of this magnificent touristic destination called Costa Rica. 7. Social Culture One of the most important things when
The extraordinary Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia
The Gold Museum in Bogota shows how pre-hispanic societies in Colombia used gold and other materials to produce highly symbolic artefacts related to their political and religious life, as well as mythical objects and symbols of shamanism and cosmology. It
Architecture in Cologne
These days Cologne has one of the most intriguing architectural landscapes in Germany. The east bank of the Rhine now sports the Rheinboulevard, an expansive and attractive riverside space with generous stone steps that stretch 500 metres along the waterside
Study: Germans spend more on vacations than cars
According to a GfK study on regional purchasing power for holiday travel, Germans spend almost five percent of their purchasing power on holiday travel. At €1,020 per person, Germans’ expenditures on holiday travel exceed even what they spend on automobile
Things I’ve noticed in 2017
In an ever-evolving marketplace, 2017 is yet another exciting year presenting many new developments. Some of the major trends, in general and in tourism, include sustainability, virtual reality, the growth of the sharing economy, increased personalization and focus on the
Cologne’s culinary diversity: From traditional local cuisine to high-class eating
Cologne’s cuisine is highly varied. With more than 3,000 gastronomic establishments to choose from, there is something to meet every taste. Alongside the hearty fare served up in the typical Cologne brewery pub, a whole range of new restaurants recently