April 26, 2024 4:21 PM

Germany

Obama To Head Next To Germany After Post-White House Vacation

Obama will be meeting with Merkel in his first diplomatic visit to Germany.

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Real Locations That Inspired Disney's Beloved Movies

Life never imitated art. It's the other way around. Disney's most beloved locations were actually inspired by real-life places around the world.

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Mexico Creates Cloud That Rains Tequila Installed In Berlin, Germany

Mexico partners with ad agency Lapiz to create this real-life "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs" rain. Instead of food, the cloud precipitates tequila shots!

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German Political Party Spreads Fake Germany Travel Ban Against Sweden

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) far-right political party said the ban against Sweden was "never announced in German media." The German Foreign Ministry clarifies that there is no ban in place and that the AfD has spread false news.

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Jewel-Encrusted Skeletons On Display In Germany

A trip to Bavaria, Germany wouldn't be complete without visiting a nearby Bavarian Church that has saintly jewel-encrusted skeletons on display. The Furstenfeld Abbey has dressed two Catholic saints in gold and jewels as they lie encased in a lavish glass case.

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Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall; The Pinnacle Of Hamburg

Hamburg shows how a different city will weigh priorities differently. One of the richest cities in Europe, it has not hitherto been seen as a top-tier cultural destination. With the Elbphilharmonie, it is showing how a high-tech hall can trigger cultural and social renewal, with delays and cost over-runs overcome by political and popular enthusiasm.

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Bavaria's Beer 500 Years Old Purity Law; Germany Travel Drink

Those looking for a really special experience should try the winter beers from a wide-brimmed red wine glass – it is a whole new drinking experience.

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Berlin Terror Attack Update: Vigils Surround The City’s Yearly Christmas Market

A Christmas market in Berlin was the target of what appears to be a terror attack last night after a lorry was driven through crowds of festive shoppers, killing 12 and injuring 48.

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Switzerland Holds World's Longest And Deepest Rail Tunnel; Now Open For Public Use

The well-known Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) is considered as the World's Longest and Deepest Rail Tunnel serves the public commuter from Zurich to Lugano.

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Thomson's Last Campaign 'Moments' Before Its Rebranding To TUI Next Year

Thomson will be releasing their final campaign before turning over to TUI. The title of this emotional campaign is "moments".

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Muslims Forced To Leave German Christmas Bazaar After Setting Islam Information Booth

The very first Islam and Pakistan information booth was asked to shut down operations at one of the world's most famous Christmas markets. Officials explain that while the market is one for the nations, the booth posed security risks that could not be ignored.

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The Best Cities In The World For Beer

Beer - that heart-warming drink that you consider your companion. Brewed to perfection by the finest artisans, it's hard to avoid its impeccable goodness and taste. The best city for the perfect brew? That's a pretty hard question. Below are cities considered as the places-to-be when looking for that perfect beer that would just dance with your taste buds.

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The Luckiest Passport Holders in the World

The recent 2016 Visa Index accomplished by Henley and Partners, a citizenship and planning firm, listed the countries that one can visit without applying for a visa. Here are the "luckiest" and "unluckiest" passports holders in the world.

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Urine Dilemma Threatens Ulm Minster-'The World's Tallest Church': Longest Problem Unsolved

The World's Talles Church, Ulm Minster, is threatened by urine through the weakening of its bases.

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Travel Tips: Health Alert Travelers! Airport Toilet Door Handles Proven Home To Drug Resistant Bugs

A new study has reaffirmed fears airports silently transport drug resistant bacteria between destinations. And many of these nasties can be found on toilet door handles.

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