Travel & Tourism
Berlin Bound: A Budget Traveler's Dream Destination
Looking for a chic yet affordable getaway in Europe? Berlin is the answer you've been searching for. Steeped in rich history, abundant in culture, and a rumored playground for the penny-pinching,…
November 12, 2023
Travel & Tourism
‘German Summer Cities 2021' sets new impulses for city tourism
German center for tourism places alternative experiences in the foreground in its new campaign
Dubai, UAE – 6 December 2020 – Unspoilt nature and carefree enjoyment, sustainable offers…
December 05, 2020
Spotted Stories
“The 101 Best Hotels in Germany” Ranking Revealed
Three Kempinski Hotels among the First Ten – Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin Ranked Third and Best City Hotel
December 03, 2020
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Spotted Stories
Pupular Lindt Launches a Vegan Collection this Christmas
Lindt is all set to launch a plant-based version of its signature chocolate. Made from oat milk, one of the world’s largest chocolate manufacturers is getting set to launch its first-ever range…
October 22, 2020
Mechwar Videos
Germany With My Kids: 8 Days, 3 Major Cities (A Video Review)
This summer, I took my kids on a discovery trip around Germany's major cities: below are the reviews and videos of eight amazing days.
November 11, 2019
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Germany
Popular
My Selection of 25 Tasty Eats, Restaurants and Food Discoveries in Germany
My first visit to Germany was back in 2015, and since that day I fell in love with the country. It has become a habit to do road trips taking me from a city to the next especially around Frankfurt,…
October 31, 2019
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Germany
Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner
French Food | Germany Europe
October 27, 2019
French Food
Délice La Brasserie at Sofitel Munich: A Memorable Dinner
Recommended by the Michelin guide, Délice La Brasserie, located at the Sofitel Munich, is where I chose to have dinner tonight. Drench perfection in the heart of Munich; La Brasserie is much…
October 27, 2019
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Germany
Hotels
The Sofitel Munich is a Marvelous Art Masterpiece, a Pleasant Stay and Premium Breakfast
Art, art is everywhere, and the architect who designed this hotel definitely deserves an award. It’s magic from the minute you step foot inside this living gallery of colors and shapes. A…
October 27, 2019
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Germany
Burgers
What’s Beef: A Concept You Will Fall in Love With
Waw! That’s the first impression! The place is simply awesome! Red, lots of red, walls shining red... it’s really cool! A concept inspired by the American culture serves locally sourced…
October 21, 2019
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Germany
Recommended
Dallmayr Delicatessen: A Gourmet Lunch in Munich
One of Europe’s most famous delicatessen brands welcomes you for breakfast, lunch, or dinner up on the first floor. After touring around on the ground floor for German specialties and unique…
September 23, 2019
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Germany
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Italian Food | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Italian Food
Bocca Di Bacco: A Guaranteed Pleasant Italian Dining Experience in Berlin
Four years passed and I still remember it as if it was today; one of Berlin’s finest Italian restaurants was fully booked on a Saturday evening. A garlic clove printed on a large canvas, pasta…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
International Cuisine
Blend Kitchen at the Pullman Hotel: Lunch Formula and Good Food in Berlin
Located inside the Pullman hotel of Berlin, Blend is a trendy restaurant, decorated with style and serving lunch between twelve and two. Sit and relax, enjoy the modern decor while you wait for long…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
American
What’s Beef Frankfurt: A Concept You Will Fall in Love With
Waw! That’s the first impression! The place is simply awesome! Red, lots of red, walls were shining red... it’s really cool! A concept inspired by the American culture serves locally…
The Hutong Club: Complicated Chinese Food in Munich
Asian & Chinese | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Asian & Chinese
The Hutong Club: Complicated Chinese Food in Munich
Recommended by the concierge at The Sofitel, The Hutong Club is one of Munich finest Chinese restaurants. The cuisine is complex and not for the faint of heart. Decorated to perfection, the…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying
Desserts & Sweets | Germany Europe
September 22, 2019
Desserts & Sweets
Konditorei Buchwald: Berlin’s Oldest Pastry Shop is Not Worth Trying
When in Berlin, visit Patisserie “Konditorei G. Buchwald”! The pastry shop was founded in Cottbus in 1852 and is now the oldest patisserie in Berlin. The specialty is their Baumkuchen…
September 22, 2019
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Germany
American
Turtle Bay: Enjoy a Caribbean Experience in Dresden
This year, I’m spending my new year’s ever unconventionally. I was in Prague, didn’t like the crowd and chaos of tourists filling the streets of the Czech capital, so I found a car…
January 20, 2019
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Germany
Breakfast at the Kempinski Dresden: Endless Choices of Delectable Creations
Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe
January 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at the Kempinski Dresden: Endless Choices of Delectable Creations
This breakfast deserves a review of its own because of the choices and quality of ingredients. I remember the unique breakfast at The Kempinski Brugge, and today, another Kempinski impressed me by…
Hotels
Hotel Taschenbergpalais, Kempinski Dresden: A Luxurious and Upscale Experience
I needed an escape to new year’s eve. An escape from crowded Prague... my wife suggested Dresden. I’ve been here for couple hours in 2014 and honestly don’t remember a thing so why…
January 20, 2019
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Germany
Breakfast at Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Bülow Palais in Dresden: Perfection in the Details
Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe
January 20, 2019
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Relais & Chateaux, Hotel Bülow Palais in Dresden: Perfection in the Details
When you’re dining in a starred restaurant enchanted by soothing music when luxury is the moto and style is the general vibe, you can’t but be amazed. I was amazed by this breakfast…
January 20, 2019
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Germany
Hotels
Relais & Châteaux, The Dresdener Hotel Bülow Palais, Dresden Germany
In the Baroque quarter of Dresden behind its historic facade - only a short walk from landmarks such as Semperoper, Zwinger and Frauenkirche. Experience a hotel full of congeniality and…
January 20, 2019
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Germany
The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star
French Food | Germany Europe
January 20, 2019
French Food
The Caroussel: The Only Michelin Starred Restaurant in Dresden Doesn’t Deserve a Star
The Caroussel of the "Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais" is considered "THE" culinary address in Dresden and has enjoyed good ranking among the country’s top…
January 20, 2019
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Germany
News
My Latest Tasty Discovery: Marché Movenpick
I thought Movenpick is a hotel brand until I discovered their ice cream and now that Movenpick also has a market. An amazing food marketplace inspired by the street food markets of the world…
January 19, 2019
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Germany
Airports
Deli Bros Fine Foods: A Must Experience at Frankfurt Airport
At Frankfurt airport Terminal 1B, Deli Bros Fine Foods caught my attention: with its open kitchen and rich aromas haunting the airport, I stopped for an early lunch. It was only 10:15 in the…
January 13, 2019
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Germany
Airports
Traveling MEA Through Frankfurt, Use Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
I remembered it the minute I walked in; wood covering its walls, tree trunks used as tables, the views on the tarmac, and the different rooms where one can sit and relax. A wide
June 17, 2018
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Germany
Spotted Stories
Nutella Biscuits Are Something To Look Out For
And they look delicious.
Nutella is great, isn't it? You can put it on crêpes, toast, pancakes... or, let's be honest, you can just dig into that jar with a spoon and take a mome
February 23, 2018
Hotels
The Villa Kennedy Hotel, Rocco Forte Frankfurt
After more than five hours of driving on Germany's beautiful autobahn, cruising at speeds of up to 180 kilometers an hour, we arrived at Villa Kennedy, a five star superior, handled by the Rocco…
Travel & Tourism
Tollwood Winter Festival 2015, Munich
Tollwood organizes a cultural tent festival in Munich twice a year.
In summer Tollwood festival is hel
January 01, 2016
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Germany
Travel & Tourism
Weihnachtsdorf Christmas Market at the Munich Residenz
The organizers of this market have recreated a farming village in the Emperor's Court of the Munich Resident, the former Bavarian seat of government. This market is located near the subway exit…
January 01, 2016
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Germany
Travel & Tourism
Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market, Berlin
Christmas Market at the Gendarmenmarkt. Centrally located at one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, this Christmas Market offers quality Christmas decoration, food and entertainment.
January 01, 2016
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Germany
Travel & Tourism
Frankfurt Christmas Market 2015
On the Roemerberg, a beautifully decorated tree reaches toward the skies. Frankfurt’s historical old town is bathed in a sea of light, brightly illuminated by thousands of fairy lights…
January 01, 2016
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Germany
Travel & Tourism
Alexanderplatz Christmas Market Berlin
The whole of Alexanderplatz turns into a massive Christmas market with many small wooden huts during the festive season. Under the shadow of the TV Tower, potters, blacksmiths and glassblowers…
January 01, 2016
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Germany
Street Food
Street Food Thursday: Berlin's Street Food Market
The best way to get to know a place is through its food – a saying that holds true around the world. When traveling, some of the most interesting meals you can find are those offered for…
December 28, 2015
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Germany
Italian Food
Gusto: The Italian at Villa Kennedy Hotel Frankfurt
Two black chandeliers, wooden floor, paintings decorate the main wall, dimmed lights, black tables and chairs, benches here and there, round and rectangular tables with painting coloring the walls.…
December 27, 2015
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Germany
Grill & BBQ
Grill Royal Berlin: A Restaurant a la mode
They say it's "the" place one has to visit, the German capital's most famous grill where everyone meets. As we arrived, we understood the hype around it. A vast space, large and loaded with people.…
December 27, 2015
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Germany
American
The Grand: A Beautiful Restaurant, Amazing Meat, Delicious Desserts in Berlin
Leave the best for last as they say, and before leaving Berlin we found a table for four at The Grand restaurant known to serve international cuisine... It turned out to be much more than a simple…
December 27, 2015
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Germany
Augustiner Keller: Traditional Dining in Munich
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
December 26, 2015
International Cuisine
Augustiner Keller: Traditional Dining in Munich
The hotel concierge recommended it and he was right; the restaurant makes you live the real local experience, the beer, the meat, the fat and ambiance nestled in one of the capital's old theatrical…
December 26, 2015
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Germany
Italian Food
Storia: A Trendy Italian Restaurant in Munich
Storia is a family owned restaurant renowned for the authentic food it serves which is a characteristic of the region of Cilento, Campania in the south of Italy. Storia is the right place for…
December 26, 2015
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Germany
Davvero: The Italian Experience at The Charles Munich
Italian Food | Germany Europe
December 26, 2015
Italian Food
Davvero: The Italian Experience at The Charles Munich
It's the same place we had breakfast, a large restaurant with high ceiling and hanging chandeliers, warm lighting and beautifully decorated tables, an Italian restaurant renowned around the…
December 26, 2015
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Germany
Bavarie: The BMW Restaurant is a Must Try in Munich
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
December 26, 2015
International Cuisine
Bavarie: The BMW Restaurant is a Must Try in Munich
If I want to choose one single restaurant from the 19 restaurants reviewed in Germany, it would be this one. A welcoming fresh space that's light and classy, BMW Restaurant enjoys fine natural wood,…
December 26, 2015
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Germany
Toni's Restaurant: Autohof Strohofer Geoselwind, Germany
Grill & BBQ | Germany Europe
December 24, 2015
Grill & BBQ
Toni's Restaurant: Autohof Strohofer Geoselwind, Germany
Hello Germany; today is the beginning of a long week around this beautiful country which I have dug into closely yet. Frankfurt, a five-hour drive to Munich, another five hours to Berlin and back to…
December 24, 2015
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Germany
Spotted Stories
40 No Nos for Tourists Around the World
It's summer and I am assuming most of you are planning a vacation some where fun... but it's good to know more about some of the things that are frowned upon in different parts of the…
June 09, 2015
Philine's: Tasty and Generous Dishes in Zwickau
International Cuisine | Germany Europe
November 04, 2014
International Cuisine
Philine's: Tasty and Generous Dishes in Zwickau
In the city of Zwickau, they say that Philines is a place to visit. Known for its local and international dishes, our journey from Dresden to Munich had a stopover in this beautiful rural…
November 04, 2014
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Germany
International Cuisine
AltmarktKeller: A Recommended Restaurant in Dresden
The first day at Dresden, I needed to grab a bite and enjoy a local beer. Unfortunately, they closed the terrace at 6pm and I didn't feel like eating underground... At that point I didn't…
October 28, 2014
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International Cuisine
Esszimmer: Dinner at the Swissotel Dresden
From the minute I walked into Swissotel Dresden, and everything was perfect. The soothing bright décor, the professional receptionists and the outstanding rooms are among some of the…
October 26, 2014
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Hotels
Swissotel Am Schloss: Swiss Perfection in Dresden
I have realized, after some experience, that best way to get a feel of a hotel is to sit down amongst the action in the lobby. This is what I did at the Swissotel, I wrote my review as I sat in the…
October 26, 2014
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Germany
Breakfast at Swissotel, Dresden - A New Experience Everyday
Breakfast & Coffee | Germany Europe
October 25, 2014
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Swissotel, Dresden - A New Experience Everyday
I fell in love with the city of Dresden as well as the hotel I checked into, Swissotel, from the very first minute I arrived... This was the first time I visit an area without Googling it or arrive…
October 25, 2014
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Germany
Spotted Stories
Fancy Some World Cup Themed Hotdogs?
A Brazilian hot dog vendor has taken inspiration from the FIFA World Cup to create a number of “national” hot dogs. The “World Cup Dogs” match the colors of their respective countries’ flags and are…
July 05, 2014
Spotted Stories
What Fills The World's Cups?
It's interesting to checkout the kinds of drinks that come from different countries, alcoholic and non alcoholic... better so the countries participating in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil... So what…
June 21, 2014
News
Brazil's World Cup 2014: Where Will You Be Watching the Games?
And the games begin tonight... Exciting! There are loads of places airing the games... diners, coffee shops, restaurants... Where will you be watching your favorite teams play? Will you be choosing…
June 12, 2014
News
World Cup 2014: Capture a 'Moment of Happiness' for Coca-Cola
Make history with Coca-Cola by submitting a 10-15 second video clip inspired by 'Moments of Happiness' for the chance to be featured within the global music video for Coca-Cola's 2014 World's Cup…
February 27, 2014