Exploring German cities– Aachen, Bonn and Cologne

Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. These are the most probable cities one can think of of visiting in Germany. However, the beauty of German cannot be fully embodied by just these three metropolitan regions. Here, I would like to introduce three other cities from the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) region, the most populous state of Germany, Aachen, Bonn, and … More Exploring German cities– Aachen, Bonn and Cologne

Exploring German cities– Part I: Traveling to Aachen, a city bordering three countries

Beginning our tour in the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) region of Germany is A for Aachen. WHAT TO DO/SEE Once the center authority over most of Europe, Aachen is now a quiet university town, home to renowned technical university RWTH Aachen. While the city expanded and incorporated modern architecture, the city centre still retains its charm … More Exploring German cities– Part I: Traveling to Aachen, a city bordering three countries

Christmas getaways in Belgium and Germany

Christmas is the joyous season of religious celebration and family reunion. As Orchard Road lights up annually for the occasion in Singapore, Christmas markets all around Europe have begun in December, until early January. Each year, different cities would host various Christmas markets, where locals and tourists visit little huts selling a variety of items … More Christmas getaways in Belgium and Germany