Why Nefertiti Is in Berlin, Not Cairo

by | Mar 18, 2024 | Berlin, History and culture

Egyptian Artifacts and a Wealthy Berlin Patron of the Arts If you want to see the famous bust of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti (c. 1370 – c. 1330 BCE), the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, you have to visit Berlin’s Neues Museum (New Museum) to experience it in person. The...

Aviation History at Berlin’s Aerodynamic Park

by | Oct 26, 2023

Rammstein and the Wright Brothers Among Rammstein fans, the Aerodynamic Park in the Adlershof quarter of Berlin has become a popular place to visit ever since photos for their 2023 album, “Zeit” (“Time”), were shot at two unique landmark structures there. In this...

Lake Constance: The Cities

by | Mar 16, 2023

Cities and Towns on Lake Constance: From Arbon to Unteruhldingen Part 2 | Below is a selection of cities we recommend you visit along the shores of Lake Constance, listed in alphabetical order. Good roads in the area make driving a pleasant way to tour the area. Most...

Lake Constance: The Islands

by | Mar 16, 2023

Lake Constance: The Three Main Islands Part 3 | Besides the islands, this section also has information about two other sights of interest near Lake Constance, specifically the Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen and the open-air Stilt Houses Museum. Out of the 13 islands...