Berlin Gardens

Stroll, picnic, play and simply unwind in a green oasis. By Phyllis Meras In Berlin, public gardens are everywhere. They are large and small. Some are on palace grounds, some on museum grounds. Some edge po... Read More...

Science Education in German Europe

By Peter Pabisch A common science definition says: “Science is the field of study concerned with discovering and describing the world around us by observing and experimenting. Biology, chemistry and physics ... Read More...

Dresden

Old Splendor in New Glory: Culture, Baroque architecture and museums By Don Heimburger •Photographs Courtesy Don Heimburger The area around this part of Germany has been heralded with names such as the “Cra... Read More...

Spring Blooms

Japan celebrates strong ties with a number of German cities and spring serves as a reminder of this connection with Cherry Blossom Festivals in late April and early May each year. The cherry blossom is a symbol... Read More...

CABLE CARS

Historic Aerial Tramways in Germany, Austria and Switzerland By Eric Bryan Though the history of cable cars used for conveying materials goes back to ancient times in Japan and India, early aerial tramways ... Read More...

Fun with Foams

By Sharon Hudgins • Photographs Courtesy Sharon Hudgins For the past quarter century, foamy-textured foods have been fashionable with restaurant chefs in many parts of the world: fruit and berry foams, veget... Read More...