Author Profile: Pia Becker

All over the world there exists copies, replicas, and different versions of it. There are several ones in France. As the hometown of the father of the Ellis Island statue is Colmar, it is no big surprise that there are several Statues of Liberty in France. For instance, Paris has at least four copies, samples, and other versions of the Statue of Liberty. Also, we in Germany have some. Even Ireland has its Statue of...   view more

I had a long weekend and a few things on my list, which I wanted to do, but mostly, I wanted to go with the flow and find out which cool things to do I would find in Budapest! Below, you´ll find a list of the 10 coolest things to do in...   view more

Recently, I had the chance to spend a day in Berlin, the capital of Germany. I was there for a whole weekend, but only had one day to explore the city. It was a bit unexpected, as I planned to attend some workshops on both days, Saturday and Sunday! Somehow, I failed to buy a ticket for two days, and suddenly, I had an entire day off. You could imagine that I did not know at all what to do with all the free time. I mean, what would you do? Of course, you would take the chance and discover a...   view more

How to spend a weekend in Düsseldorf? No matter if you’re visiting for the weekend or any other couple of days during the week. Düsseldorf has loads to offer! From shopping to sightseeing, eating through all kinds of cultures, exploring the beer and brewery scene, and explore the old town in this beautiful lower rhine city. Find out what you can do in 72 hours in Düsseldorf! All proved by myself and friends of mine I did show around my...   view more

Do you know that feeling when you have no expectations and what comes out is the best experience ever? So happened with Würzburg and me! A small town in Bavaria, Germany that I chose as the starting point for my „Romantic Road“-road trip! That journey was on my wishlist for a long time but never really fit into my travel plans. This summer appeared to be a perfect time to do it eventually! And it was a great decision to kick off my vacation in this town! Read on and see why you will also...   view more

Hey Dreamer and Wanderer, it´s part two of my England trip! I started the journey in London, where I spent the weekend. Afterward, I met up with a good friend I initially met on a past trip to the United States, but he lives here in England. He invited me to his new home in Herne Bay, so I stayed at his place for almost a week. The next stop that I chose was Brighton to explore more of the Southern Coast of England. I was so excited about that! And I hope you, too, when you go ahead and learn...   view more

Hi, my lovely Dreamer and Wanderer! Have you ever wondered what else you could do in Düsseldorf besides partying, shopping, or sightseeing? Especially in the current times, you can´t do all these things anyway. But Düsseldorf has more to offer. From the beautiful old town to stylish architecture, to walks alongside the river or in one of the many parks. You can even visit castles and wander around the castle gardens. The following article will show off a few of the wonderful walks I did in...   view more

It is Christmas time already. You can see and feel it everywhere. The streets are lit up, Christmas Music sounds out of the shops, and you can get Christmas specialties as biscuits or mulled wine. If you are around Germany, you are lucky because all over the country, Christmas markets open up at this time. Also, in...   view more

It was a long time ago when I visited Marrakech for the first time. Back then, it was almost the last stop of a two weeks road trip through Morocco. After long driving hours, nights in the desert, being with locals in their homes and villages (my huge advantage at that time was that my boyfriend in those days was Moroccan himself), I was back in a big city with all kinds of amenities. I still remember that the entire trip was magical, and my boyfriend and I had already some unforgettable...   view more

The Chena River Walk in Fairbanks is one of my favorite things to do in that city. I love all kinds of river or waterfront walks. As soon as there is some water nearby, a smile appears on my face automatically. That´s what happened when I traveled to Fairbanks, my third stop, during my Alaska road...   view more

Here I am, Anchorage, Alaska! The starting point of my dream trip to the last frontier! It took four years, from the first thought, that I could go to Alaska and the first researches until I finally made it. For such a long time, I had dreamt about traveling to the “last frontier,” and now I´m here for real! And it didn´t disappoint. Already, my first stop of this journey provided me with “awes” and “ohs.” And why? Continue Reading, and you´ll learn about the unique things to do...   view more

It is time again! The time that I want to discover another side of my current home base, Düsseldorf! It is Springtime as well! And if you know that Düsseldorf is home of approx 6500 Japanese and, because of that, it is Europe´s third-biggest Japanese Community; it is a must-do to experience Sakura in Düsseldorf. That means, on a wonderfully warm and sunny weekend at the beginning of Spring, I got outside and tried to discover where to find the best spots to see Cherry Blossom in Düsseldorf....   view more

We chose Brasov for our base for this vacation as it is located in the middle of the region of Transylvania and you can reach every other city and point of interest within a day trip. I also am a huge fan of Vampires and Dracula and as Transylvania is the home of Dracula you have one chance to guess why I wanted to go to this...   view more

Bucharest is indeed a city of contraries, but in my opinion, this is why it is so interesting. It has such a special flair, and I believe there are only two options: whether you love it or you hate it. You have to visit by yourself to feel...   view more

Tucked away in the breathtaking Pirin Mountains, Banya, Bulgaria, is a charming little town that offers a unique mix of wellness, nature, and adventure. While often overshadowed by its famous neighbor Bansko, Banya is an underrated destination that should be on your travel list—especially if you love hot springs, spa retreats, and a peaceful escape from the crowds. It´s perfect for a weekend trip with lots of relaxation, floating in the hot springs, and a good book! So here come my two cents...   view more

Herne Bay is a charming little sea town with colorful and cute beach huts, gaudy arcades, fish & chip shops, and lots of walking opportunities. Just the perfect place for spending a day at the sea, no matter if you’re traveling solo, as I do, or with the entire family. Herne Bay has offers for each age. Below you’ll find a list of all you can do in Herne...   view more

Bergen op Zoom is a beautiful and historic city, with about 66 000 inhabitants, a lot of monumental buildings, plenty of shopping opportunities, and many chances to fuel your body and soul with delicious food and...   view more