Cologne Diaries 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

“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

A pretty little town tucked beside the gentle Moselle River, Cochem is as cute as a button. Think pastel coloured […]

March 17, 2026

The Moselle Valley in Germany is as pretty as a storybook setting. The lively Moselle river meanders between hillside castles […]

March 17, 2026

One of the things I love about Germany is its humility. There is a lot to do and see here, […]

March 17, 2026