Author: Trail-stained Fingers

Indian Food Coma at Vedi’s Restaurant, Berlin!
If you're craving authentic and flavourful Indian fare, especially the hearty dals and curries of the North, then Vedi's Indian Restaurant in Berlin should be at the top of your list. A flamboyant golden bar and vivid fuchsia lighting succeed …

A Free Walking Tour of Frankfurt
Frankfurt is the commercial centre of Germany, and skyscrapers with stunning glass walls, bustling banks and offices, and a healthy mix of locals as well as foreign expats are the norm here. Keep an eye out for such modern marvels …

Hilton Frankfurt City Centre: High-Rise Hospitality
The moment we enter the expertly designed and engineered Hilton Frankfurt City Centre, we know this is going to be an unforgettable destination. It is only 3km away from the main station, and although Frankfurt is known to be the …
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Masala Dosas & More at Chutnify, Berlin
Chutnify is an Indian restaurant in Berlin that originally specialised in South Indian fare but now serves everything from paneer masala to samosa chaat. We visited the Prenzlauer Berg restaurant for dinner, and ended up having authentic Indian fare and …

Monkeys Galore at 25 Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin!
With cuddly toy monkeys as well as great apes beyond the hotel walls, 25 Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin offers a fascinating peek into the Berlin Zoo along with the unpolished and edgy artistic ethos characteristic of the 25 Hours hotels. …

Street Art at Ehrenfeld, Köln (Cologne)
Flea markets full of great deals, delicious food and peppy music are a regular fixture in Ehrenfeld, as are picturesque al fresco restaurants and boutique shops. But what drew us to this historic district is its reputation for edgy street …

10 Free Things to Do in Cologne
The city is world-famous for its cathedral and colognes and both feature on our list of top free things to do in Cologne. But there are many more hidden gems waiting for you - a botanical garden, Medieval gates and …

Offbeat Malaysia: Top 10 Travel Secrets
Malaysia is best known for dazzling cities like Kuala Lumpur and George Town. But there are so many offbeat treasures awaiting nature lovers and adventurers in this Asian country. We've put together a list of 10 gorgeous destinations that make …

24 Hours in Düsseldorf: A Quick Guide
While there are wonderful parks, forests and museums in the city as well, we focused our travels on the main historical, natural and architectural marvels. If you have 24 hours on hand like we did, you'd do well to soak …

25 Hours Hotel Das Tour: Düsseldorf’s Design Destination
If beautiful Parisian-themed rooms and a gorgeous rooftop bar and restaurant weren't enough lures, the newly opened 25 Hours Hotel Das Tour in Dusseldorf's Le Quartier Central comes packed with irresistible freebies and inimitable little touches that travellers will love.
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Living History at Museum Koenig, Bonn
Open since 1934, the Alexander Koenig Research Museum (ZFMK) is a museum of natural history and zoological research. It's named after the scholar who was generous enough to donate his entire collection of specimens. Incidentally, we chanced upon his place …

Summer Sojourns & Flea Markets at Freizeitpark Rheinaue
Freizeitpark translates to 'amusement park' in English and with hectares and hectares (160 to be precise) of football courts, seaside promenades, woody cycling tracks, a Japanese garden and picturesque bridges, it really is one.
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Kottenforst: The Whispering Woods of Bonn
Bonn is lucky enough to have its own 40 km² forest, intruding into many of its neighbourhoods such as Friesdorf, Ippendorf and Bad Godesberg. Kottenforst is actually the eastern part of Rhineland Nature Park, which stretches across North Rhine Westphalia, …

We Found Paradise at Godesberg Castle
A dark and silent path led us up the hill. On the way, we passed a serene cemetery. An ancient stillness hung in the air, pregnant with untold stories. We'd learn later that the castle is rumoured to be built …