Urbex In Leipzig: Abandoned German State Railway Repair Shops
On my way to the Leipzig Panometer, I took the train to the Leipzig MDR S-Bahn station. Just beside it was a set of abandoned buildings – by the looks of it, an old factory or storage warehouse facility. A quick search online, and I found the buildings were called RAW ehemaliges / Lost Place, RAW…
13 Weird & Wonderful Things To Do In Leipzig
From a goth festival to secret Nazi meeting places, and Buddhist meditation in a shopping mall to eating a “bird’s heart”, Leipzig has a whole array of weird and wonderful things to do! My short trip to Leipzig, a city in eastern Germany, was to visit a friend who was studying at university there. I…
Anne Frank House – 10 Things To Know Before You Visit
On my recent trip to the Netherlands, I visited the Anne Frank House. I’ve been to Amsterdam numerous times and every time I didn’t get a chance to go… until now! And I’m so glad I did it! You may be interested in visiting the Anne Frank House because you’re interested in World War II,…
Calton Hill Complete Guide: Easy Walk & Famous View Of Edinburgh
Calton Hill, 103m (338ft), is a gorgeous little hill. It is an absolute must-do if you are visiting Edinburgh, even if you are on a short trip. Climbing Calton Hill is a great way to orient yourself with the layout of Edinburgh, so I recommend going for a walk up Calton Hill on the first…
Corstorphine Hill Edinburgh (Hidden Gem!): 5 Reasons To Visit & Best Things To See
Corstorphine Hill is a magical gem in Edinburgh! As an Edinburgh local, I absolutely love exploring this beautiful hill for many reasons – from the history to the forest, proximity to the Edinburgh Zoo and the gorgeous views across Edinburgh! Corstorphine Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Edinburgh. If you’re looking for a…
Craiglockhart Hills – Quick Guide To A Short Walk In Edinburgh
This post is a quick guide to the Craiglockhart Hills in Edinburgh. The post explains: how to get to Craiglockhart Hill; the short walk at Craiglockhart including Easter and Wester peak; highlights including Craiglockhart woods and pond; and the story behind Craighouse, a historical building in Craiglockhart. Craiglockhart is one of the suburbs of Edinburgh…
