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European Get-Away - 10 Cities You Should Visit in Europe

by Mercy Mathews , 4 Responses

Thinking about Europe for your next vacation? The land of chocolates, wine, oh-so-fabulous shopping and divine beaches - yes, that’s Europe for you! But don’t get carried away just yet because here is the countdown to the top 10 cities in Europe. If you’re a woman then these are must-visit places!

Strange-flavored sausages

by Anne Metz , Leave Response

Filed under: Trendy foods, On location

A German professor once told me, "In Germany, the weather is bad, except when it isn't it." And when it isn't, he explained, everyone celebrates.

This summer, a few unconventional German butchers welcomed the warmer weather with new exotic sausages flavored to taste like kiwis, maraschino cherries, lemons and chili peppers. The hope is that the new flavors will resonate with the warm weather tastes of their customers. (Presumably July ...

Mondo Pasta Slurps at Sea

by yumsugar , Leave Response

Do you slurp your pasta? I know I'm guilty of it, something about it just seems so much fun. The folks behind the advertising of Germany's Mondo Pasta seem to know that too. They've used the slurping idea to create one of the most clever ad campaigns I've seen in a while. These giant faces have been pasted onto sides of ships in Hamburg, Germany and the ropes that come out of their mouths is supposed to represent Mondo ...

Deutschland gets a Fashion Week

by Anne Metz , Leave Response

Filed under: On the catwalk, On location

Believe it or not, fashion is huge in Germany. Even though the Rhineland may not have droves of famous designers like its European brethren Italy and France, the cultural presence of the fashionable arts is well, omnipresent. From countless magazines to endless catalogs and stores, the nation of Germany is, in the word of The Kinks, a dedicated follower of fashion.

Now Germany has an official IMG Fashion Week ...