Expat Life Archives • Maverickbird

The gothic beauty of Cologne Cathedral

Every time Tarek and I drive back to Cologne fro somewhere outside, we play a game; and that is, who […]

Last updated: October 20, 2026 Contrary to how it sounds, the wurst of Germany is actually one of its best […]

September 30, 2026

It is spring now and in Germany, the fresh produce shops are riots of colours. Leafy vegetables of every kind […]

September 30, 2026

Last updated: October 20, 2026 The weather in Cologne has been playing truant for some time. Super hot days (it […]

September 27, 2026

What can I say about Dahab without making it seem understated? That its golden mountains at sunset have an ethereal […]

September 2, 2026

In my last two posts, I have sung praises of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. By this, I mean the southern part […]

September 2, 2026

I love autumn so much that last year, I dedicated an entire series to this beautiful season. The earth looks […]

March 27, 2026

“I have chosen the plans of the most beautiful of what has been built in Europe, above all in Italy. […]

March 27, 2026

Red gold leaves, mellow sunsets, ripe acorns, busy squirrels, and delightfully cool evenings….we celebrated autumn in Bad Honnef. It is […]

March 27, 2026

Roughly 45 minutes away from central Berlin, Potsdam is a quiet, beautiful town that offers one of the most popular […]

March 27, 2026