Almost everybody has heard of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival held every year in Carlsbad. But did you know that thanks to its perfect location, high number of different… Continue
Category: Pure Culture
Come one, come all - The world of the circus
Step right up,folks. Step right up! The circus is fun, fastpaced and fearless, full of death-defying stunts, a celebration of life. Let’s hear it for the circus!« The poster hanging… Continue
“Jazz is not music, it’s a way of life”
Nina Simone used to say: “Jazz is not music, it’s a way of life“. Her words are the motto of the 6th edition of JazzArt Festival 2017 in Katowice. ©Hedvig… Continue
Let the Segway Show You the Way
You don’t have to go running after every new trend that comes along. Not when you could ride. You could get on a bus, relax and just let yourself go…. Continue
5 signs that Easter is coming to the Czech Republic
Who doesn’t love spring, the proof that winter is gone? Everything is being reborn, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing… And what’s more:… Continue
Travelling with art
While travelling, especially for business, there is no time to experience high culture. Does it have to be like that? What about introducing art into a hotel to make your… Continue
Music wherever you go
Berlin has an open ear and an open mic for musicians of all genres. Music is everywhere, wherever you go: from superstar Ed Sheeran in the Mercedes-Benz Arena to live… Continue
Handcrafted. Made by Hands for Hands.
During winter time you need more than just a light jacket for not freezing to death. Wraping up warm is the motto! Fingers and toes are the most sensitive body… Continue
5 tips for a special Carnival celebration in Germany
Swinging and singing along with the Carnival hordes in Cologne, Düsseldorf or Mainz… anybody can do that. Away from the standard German capitals of the Carnival season, there are so… Continue
Ino dizajn: fashion brands made in Silesia
Summing up contemporary fashion trends in Silesia, one could simply say that Silesians wear stylish outfits and designer clothes. The growing popularity of independent Silesian fashion brands proves that Polish… Continue
Hidden Secrets of the Cracow Main Square
Did you know that there are as many as eleven streets leading to the Main Square, and the tenements and buildings surrounding it are several hundred years old? In the… Continue
Ready for the New Year
The old year is drawing to a close. Time again for a whole bunch of New Year’s customs and traditions, some of which have been a part of more end-of-the-year… Continue
A Christmas time tour through Germany
“I’m driving home for Christmas,” sings Chris Rea in his famous Christmas song. But before you head home for the holidays, there’s so much to experience and discover all over… Continue
Street art in Katowice – artists in the urban space
Katowice is breaking away from the stereotype of a typical post-industrial city. The city has focused on culture and it hit the bull’s eye, because it turned out to be… Continue
10 fun facts about the Oktoberfest
O’zapft is! The 183rd Oktoberfest will take place on the Munich “Theresienwiese” from September 17 until October 3. As an original girl from Munich, I never get tired of telling… Continue
With love, from Champs-sur-Marne
August 26th 1757, Champs-sur-Marne Dear reader, It’s so nice to be able to write to you at last and share the exciting news about my life here at Champs-sur-Marne. However… Continue
Bavarian Yin and Yang
What do blacksmithing and yoga have in common? Plenty, as Kilian Trenkle shows us. Actually, Kilian Trenkle is a yoga instructor. As such, he doesn’t usually turn the world, but often himself, upside down. And he’s… Continue
HIGH CLASS WORKMANSHIP
Design and quality. The Leica name stands for workmanship made in Germany. Without Leica, the history of photography would have to be rewritten. It was a new way of looking at the world. With »Behind… Continue
None Shall Sleep at Lake Constance
When Lake Constance is transformed into a giant opera stage, our ears are in for quite a treat. This year with Turandot. If the Bregenz Festival did not already exist, it would have to be… Continue
#forgetmainstream: Top 10 insider tips for your next summer holiday
Summer. Sun, sand and sea, right? Well, how about getting off the beaten path this year and discovering some secret insider tips all over Europe? That usually sounds like a… Continue