Germany is intensely focussed on the large influx of refugees crossing its borders. It is challenging for the authorities to adjust to the high numbers and to deal with the xenophobic demonstrations and hate crimes taking place. But there is another side to the story. Recent … Continue reading Refugees, Germany and the rest of the world
Like Amsterdam with its developments along the IJ, Frankfurt is modernising the Main riverbanks. On either side of the river a boulevard stretches Continue reading “Frankfurt Main riverbank development and the ECB tower(s)”
Frankfurt is a green city and trees are an integral part of the landscape. I’ve already described the Palmengarten and the Botanical garden, which both have wonderful specimens, as do the big parks. Continue reading “Silent witnesses”
A bird’s-eye view of down town Amsterdam – once only a dream, now temporarily possible. An extension has been added to the oldest building Continue reading “Downtown Amsterdam as you have never seen it”
Although Amsterdam is a city of splendour with tantalizing Continue reading “4 Essential Ingredients for the Exquisitely Fresh Amsterdam Urban Salad”
During the past couple of days I was lucky enough to have close encounters with nature . Yes really – I had more than one confrontation with wild animals. For someone who grew up among the Big Five in Kenya, wildlife … Continue reading Close encounters with wildlife
Six weeks ago I started blogging. Little was I prepared for the vast, new, rich world that was to open itself up to me. Admittedly I am a more than average avid information hunter and reader, so this experience will … Continue reading The fascinating world of bloggers
