The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)was established to keep shipwrecks from littering the Cape of Good Hope.The history of the SAAO began… Read the rest
Fish River Canyon – A magnificent landscape
The Fish River Canyon in Namibia is the 2nd largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon. The immensity of this magnificent landscape is truly b… Read the rest
Ai-Ais—Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
Ai-Ais—Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
This remote mountain desert park straddles two countries, earning it two different names: It is Ai-Ais in Nam… Read the rest
Munich: Field Marshal’s Hall
Munich’s Felderrnhalle (Field Marshal’s Hall) was built between 1841 and 1844. It is prominently located at the Odeonsplatz, at the former… Read the rest
The Golden cobblestones
<p>Viscardigasse Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute Following 1923&rsq… Read the rest
The Devil’s Footprint in Munich
Der Teufelstritt (The Devil’s Footprint)
According to legend, in 1468 architect Jorg von Halspach went looking for money to build a new cathed… Read the rest
Kolmanskop is Namibia’s most famous ghost town
Kolmanskop is Namibia’s most famous ghost town, and is situated in the Sperrgebiet, (forbidden territory) a few kilometers inland from the port… Read the rest
Munchen: German Museum of Hunting and Fishing
Deutsches Jagd und Fischereimuseum (German Museum of Hunting and Fishing)
Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythica… Read the rest
Munich Residence
Munich Residence is a celebrated museum that was once the palace of the former Bavarian royal family. Tucked away inside this palace is a magnificent… Read the rest
Bavaria Filmstadt is the German
Bavaria Filmstadt is the German version of Universal Studios and really holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.
A number of famous fi… Read the rest