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Tag Archives: Euregio
Monschau: A hidden gem in the Eifel
The old weaving town of Monschau is a real hidden gem tucked away in the Rur Valley within the Eifel Region to the South of Aachen. I love the old half timbered houses and the rambling streets of the old … Continue reading
Posted in Aachen & Euregio, History & Culture, In Europe, Uncategorized
Tagged Aachen, Eifel, Euregio, medieval architecture, Monschau, Red House
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Charlemagne’s Warriors
A haunting spectacle could be viewed in recent days behind Aachen’s ancient octagonal cathedral; ranks of solemn, stately figures could be seen lined up in neat rows, oddly reminiscent of the terracotta Emperor’s Warriors or the Lewis Chessmen. The figures celebrate the 1,200th birthday of Charlemagne, the Dark Age … Continue reading
Green Cities of Europe
European countries including Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium have become renowned in recent years for their progressive environmental planning policies which have helped to create some of the world’s most attractive and livable cities. It is therefore no accident that European cities including Vienna, Zurich, … Continue reading
Posted in Aachen & Euregio, In Europe, Trees & Greenspaces
Tagged Aachen, Berlin, community gardens, Ecotowns, Emscher Landschaft Parc, environmental education, Euregio, Freiburg, germany, Grünmetropole, green infrastructure, Green Networks, Green urbanism, healthy eating, Karlsruhe, Low carbon, Münster, organic growing, renewable energy, Ruhr, Salzburg, sustainable development, trams, urban agriculture, Urban Forestry, Urban Greenways, urban planning, Urban transport
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“Baumhaus”: Radical art down in the woods
In a recent summer, something very strange could be seen down in the woods at the “Dreilander Punkt” outside Aachen at the meeting point of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Weird shapes and constructions (featuring the most outrageous colour schemes imaginable), graffiti art and … Continue reading
Carnival in Aachen: Vanquishing the spirits of winter… ?
Joie de vivre, frivolity and “letting your hair down” are not characteristics most often associated with the Germans (with the possible exception of the well-known Munich Octoberfest) who are better known for their more sober traits including “attention to detail”, a sense of … Continue reading
Posted in Aachen & Euregio, History & Culture, In Europe
Tagged Aachen, Carnival, Euregio, Fasching, Germany travel, Rhineland, winter festivals
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Living in Aachen: Ancient Capital at the heart of Europe
Introducing Aachen: Over a year ago, I moved from Edinburgh to the City of Aachen located in the “Euregio” on the border of Germany, Holland and Belgium. Living in Germany’s most Westerly City has given me a great opportunity to learn about the history, … Continue reading
Posted in Aachen & Euregio, Current Affairs, History & Culture, In Europe
Tagged Aachen, Charlemagne, Culture shock, Euregio, germany, history, legends, outdoors, travel
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Off the Beaten Track 