July 2025 Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and one of Europe’s most important port cities, officially known as the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Located in northern Germany on the River Elbe, it is a dynamic hub of trade, culture, and innovation, often described as a city that bridges maritime heritage with modern urban… Continue reading (Germany) A Glance at Hamburg
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(Germany) A Glance at Dresden
July 2025 Dresden is the capital city of the German state of Saxony, located in eastern Germany along the Elbe River, near the Czech border. It is one of Germany’s most historic and culturally rich cities, often referred to as the “Florence on the Elbe” because of its stunning architecture, art collections, and scenic riverside… Continue reading (Germany) A Glance at Dresden
(Germany) A flash visit to Frankfurt
Feb. 2025 I wasn’t planning to visit Frankfurt at first, because it sounded like just another boring big city, where busy Frankfurt Airport located. However, I had a few hours before boarding my flight, so I have decided to pay it a quick visit. Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station was just less than 20min from Frankfurt… Continue reading (Germany) A flash visit to Frankfurt
(Germany) A flash visit to Wiesbaden
Feb. 2025 This is the first time I visited Germany. I have only spent one night at Wiesbaden, the capital of the German state of Hesse, and the second-largest Hessian city after Frankfurt am Main. , but I like it more than Frankfurt. I think it was prettier and more relaxing, definitely a better place for vacation. I… Continue reading (Germany) A flash visit to Wiesbaden
(Germany) A flash visit to Munster
(Feb. 2025) Münster is another small but interesting historical town in Germany. It is not really touristic, but I enjoyed this small town much better than better-known bigger cities. We stayed at Hotel ibis Muenster City, just near Münster (Westf) Central Station. It was a very convenient location that we could go slight-seeing just by… Continue reading (Germany) A flash visit to Munster