NEWS
Plastic Waste in Our Oceans
Who is at fault? A recent study by the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, in Germany, has been cited as saying that most ocean plastic comes from ten rivers in Asia and Africa. Another study, […]
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FEATURED
River Cruise Now Aims for Millennials with DJs and Action Sports
By Fran Golden Floating down the Danube has never been a millennial’s dream vacation … until now. The standard river cruise goes something like this: You’re on a convivial ship with fewer than 200 passengers […]
TRADITIONS
Easter Bonfires in Hamburg & Northern Germany
March 28, 2016 Easter bonfires are one of the most common Easter customs in Germany. Their origins can be traced back as a custom to the 16th century, but likely actually date back to pre-Christian times. […]