The colour of the building behind the Studentenbrunnen has become the iconic colour of the University of Bonn. The building … More
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Full of fountains
Below the Bonn Lion, on the column which supports it, there is a small fountain in the shape of another … More
Stargate
Rather than being a science fiction artefact that connects researchers and warriors with distant planets, the Sterntor (Star Gate) now … More
Bonn’s most famous baby
Bonn’s most famous resident over time must be Ludwig van Beethoven. The city was proud of him before it became … More
Bizarre Braunschweig
Not everything in this post is bizarre, they are just not really that connected and aren’t really worthy of a … More
The town of Plzen
Walking from the brewery to the synagogue I passed through the old town of Plzen. Having booked myself into a … More
Knights in shining armour
The final section of the museum in Strakonice is dedicated to the Knights Templar, who were also based in the … More
A bit of Bohemia
I’m interrupting the October tales of my trip down-under to tell you about a quick train trip round Europe last … More
More walking around Sofia
After leaving the shopping centre, we walked a little further south to a spot from which you can see a … More
Free Sofia Tour
This is not a tour to free a captive Sofia, rather it is a free walking tour around the city … More