The guide at the Britz Windmill tightens a rope hanging from a beam and then shows how the mechanics work …
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Stepping out of the forest after a few hours of hiking, we see the church on a low hill across …
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„Hello pilgrims! For the pilgrims’ stamp, you will have to go to the church office,“ shouts a middle-aged man when …
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We have just entered the enormous Cologne Cathedral when an order in long red robes clears his throat. “Please, would …
The vegetarian plate is heaped with deep-fried vegetables and squares of manioc. There are various pastes made from pulses or …
„The historical guided tour for the cold war surveillance station Teufelsberg will start at approximately 1 pm sharp!“. It is …
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„Let us create a chocolate bar that fits into every pocket without breaking, but with regular weight!,“ suggested Clara Ritter …
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When we arrive at the Würzburg Residence it is raining cats and dogs. And all the other tourists visiting this …
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On a lovely Sunday afternoon in August, the federal ministries of the German capital of Berlin held their annual open …
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Summer-time and no queues at the check-in counter at the airport. Actually the check-in area of Tempelhof Airport is almost …
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