Charing Cross was the last and largest of twelve Eleanor crosses, monuments erected between 1291 and 1295 by King Edward I in memory of his wife Eleanor of Castile. The crosses marked the nightly resting places of her body as it was transported to London.
Though the original cross was removed in 1647 and replaced 28 years later by a...
The tallest building in the world... at least for now (more on this below). Owning this superlative has cost plenty of companies plenty of money, and they have only been able to own it until the next one came along and knocked them off of the podium.
Construction started in 2004 for the Burj Dubai, the centerpiece of a large-scale,...
Germany's highest peak rises 2,962 meters about sea level and provides breath-taking views of snow capped mountains. It is a major attraction all year round for it's 360 degree views over four countries. Experiences at the top include: skiing (of course), two toboggan runs, Germany's highest church, an ingloo village and a couple of nice restaurants. To get to...
I had enjoyed spending many New Year's evenings at the Hofbräuhaus in München (am Platzl), and decided to branch out... to the Hofbräuhaus in Hamburg (an der Alster). It doesn't have the cache of the original, and is considerably smaller, but it still provided a festive atmosphere and reasonably good food.
Full disclosure ! As many local Germans would tell you, the Hofbräuhaus...
What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play. Life is a cabaret, old chum, come to the cabaret!
The Pulverfass bills itself as Europe's most exclusive Travastie-Cabaret. If you've seen the movie Cabaret, then you already have a good idea of what to expect, except that this one has nudity and a lot more men......
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