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Moselle town Bullay: A gateway to Eifel and Hunsrück

4. October 202112. October 2021 Mia Jaap 2 Comments moselle

For many tourists, Bullay serves merely as a place to start their trips to other parts of the area. I decided to stay in Bullay for a bit instead of immediately going to the next destination.

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Alf, the town: The Moselle town that’s not alien at all

2. October 202112. October 2021 Mia Jaap 2 Comments alf, moselle

Alf belongs to a group of places that gained unexpected popularity by its name alone. The Moselle town predates a certain U.S. sitcom by quite a few centuries though.

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Montabaur: The Stiletto Town

30. September 20219. October 2021 Mia Jaap 1 Comment art

Mon-Stilettos, colourful high-heel shoes decorate the city of Montabaur and guide the visitor. They are perhaps one of the most

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Dorsten – A Sea of Umbrellas

11. September 20219. October 2021 Mia Jaap 0 Comments art

For one summer in 2021, the small town of Dorsten in North Rhine-Westphalia made headlines beyond its local area. Why?

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Japan Film Festival Hamburg 2021 starts!

22. August 202112. October 2021 Mia Jaap 1 Comment japan

The Japan Filmfestival Hamburg (JFFH) is once again an online-only festival. If you are in for surprises, this is likely the festival of choice for Japanese movie lovers.

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Top 8 films you shouldn’t miss at Nippon Connection 2021

1. June 202112. October 2021 Mia Jaap 0 Comments japan

Nippon Connection 2021, the biggest film festival for the Japanese film starts this Tuesday and is once again an online event. This is a great opportunity to see lots of premieres and films, that are unlikely to be released on physical media or through streaming services.

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Hafengeburtstag 2017

6. May 201717. November 2021 Mia Jaap 0 Comments hamburg

The Hafengeburtstag (Harbour Birthday) is a big festival in Hamburg. Each year the city welcomes visitors and plenty of ships to celebrate its port.

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Various consoles
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Pixelbörse 2017: Retro gaming at Zakk Düsseldorf

8. January 201719. October 2021 Mia Jaap 0 Comments duesseldorf, technology

Finding retro games at regular flea markets is tough, so how about a flea market that’s all about the retro games? Pixelbörse is just that, let’s take a look.

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Atari logo glowing
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ejagfest 2015

20. December 201512. October 2021 Mia Jaap 0 Comments technology

The ejagfest is one of the most important dates in the Atari calendar. In 2015 it took place in Kleinenbroich near Mönchengladbach. With heavy luggage I went to the North Rhine-Westphalian province and came back a bit lighter.

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Military chopper
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DLR Day: Planes, choppers and the Empire

20. September 201513. November 2021 Mia Jaap 0 Comments cologne, technology

Every year in September, the DLR opens its doors for the DLR Day: Experience planes, fighter aircraft, choppers and research facilities!

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Three characters
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Kingdom of Characters – Japan Foundation

25. November 201421. February 2023 Mia Jaap 0 Comments cologne, exhibition, japan

Characters and mascots are huge in Japan and are part of daily life. Kingdom of Characters is an exhibition at the Japanisches Kulturinstitut.

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Market place of Oberursel
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Oberursel: Enchanted half-timbered alleys

13. June 202414. June 2024 Mia Jaap 0

Recently I was visiting Frankfurt (Main) for the annual Nippon Connection Film Festival – but there is always time for a quick trip to a town like Oberursel.

Schloss Oldenburg
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Oldenburg: An Evening Day Trip

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Dockland building
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Dockland Hamburg: Step by Step for a view

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Sign full of sticker art on the back
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Sticker Art – Urban art in Hamburg

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