Tolle Nachricht für junge Leute mit reisejournalistischem Interesse und für Fans der schottischen Hauptstadt Edinburgh: das Projekt Reisejournalismus in Edinburgh findet auch im März und September 2012 in der schottischen Metropole statt. Das Projekt ist für Studenten und junge Berufstätige mit starkem reise-journalistischem Interesse gedacht und gibt diesen die Möglichkeit, während eines drei- bis vierwöchigen [...]
German the most spoken Language in Scotland among the Tourists
There is hardly any place where you can’t hear them from a distance: The Bagpipers in Edinburgh surrounded by a cluster of tourists. Most of them are Germans. About 300,000 tourists from Germany visit Scotland throughout the year. German is the second biggest group after the Americans and therefore the most spoken foreign language among [...]
Edinburgh Explorer
Having spent three weeks in Edinburgh in November I have learned how useful a transparent umbrella can be. Shielding myself from heavy rain and stormy blasts with my non-transparent one, I hit two street lamps and one bollard. So maybe get one, solid as well if possible. Gumboots can also be a helpful item to [...]
SUNNY SIDE UP
“Because I can’t do anything else”, is the simple answer to the question why Mark Tough, 48, became an artist. He is hanging around outside the Framed Gallery, where he currently holds an exhibition. While enjoying the sun he talks about his art, what inspires him and his hometown Edinburgh. “Designing and creating things is [...]
Edinburgh Experience Discover Imagine
It’s boarding time for Edinburgh, hurry up please. Otherwise you will miss wonderful views, extraordinary food, world-famous whisky and the special atmosphere of a small but mighty capital. If you want to experience, discover and imagine a constantly changing city this guide is surely the right one for you. Like every airport, Edinburgh has a [...]
Edinburgh Truly Madly Deeply
Step on the right side of life: If you think Scotland is all about wearing kilts and tartans and having a funny accent, come to Edinburgh and be enlightened. With its deep history and lots of contrasts Edinburgh has many places to see and lots of stories to tell. Not only will you discover main [...]
A Snapshot Guide To Berlin
Willkommen in Berlin! With a wealth of opportunity to see the fantastic sights in the day and party late into the night, no-one could get bored with this vibrant and everevolving city. Within these pages you can learn more about the history of Berlin, from its roots and turbulent times to the present day, while [...]
Berlin Laid Bare
Willkommen in Berlin! This comprehensive guide should provide you with everything you need to enjoy the German capital in all its glory and we’re not just talking about pointing you in the direction of the typical tourist hot spots. Some, such as the Berlin Wall and Holocaust Memorial, are of course must-sees, but it’s the [...]
Is this real life?
Upon arrival the very question of “Is this real life?” may pop into your head. It may be after your first time seeing someone face down on a park bench with a Pilsner beer in hand, or perhaps it will be after you read a German menu for the first time and attempt to order [...]
A Young Person’s Guide to Madrid
As Madrid is a city which attracts thousands of tourists throughout the whole year, a few useful tips will be really helpful – especially for those who are visiting the Spanish capital for the first time. There are hundreds of things to say about the Spanish culture which can be found in Madrid. However, the [...]
