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The USA is worth a trip at any time of the year. Here you can find which places make good travel destinations both in summer and in winter. Many travel destinations in the USA lose their appeal as the seasons change. You can safely save yourself a city trip to New York when it’s 40 …
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The Völklingen Ironworks in Saarland was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. A walk across the industrial monument takes you through a century of iron production. The Völklingen Ironworks has shaped the town of Völklingen in Saarland for more than a century. With the construction of the first blast furnace in 1882, the …
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Connoisseurs dig deep into their pockets for a good brandy. Here you can find out what you should consider when storing cognac so that you can enjoy the noble spirit for a long time. A good cognac is a pleasure for friends of fine spirits. And cognac lovers can taste it, because good brandy has …
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The old town of Venice consists of six districts. One of them is Santa Croce. Here the city presents itself from its liveliest side. If you want to experience Venice from its extroverted side, you should not miss the Santa Croce district in the western part of the Venetian old town. Venice is particularly lively …
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The Regent’s Canal in London was established as the city’s waterway in the early 19th century – even today the canal enjoys great popularity with locals and tourists alike. Getting around London on foot as a tourist can be quite tedious – the Regent’s Canal offers a welcome change for visitors to the metropolis who …
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Luxury coffee is a darling to rich coffee lovers. If you want to experience deluxe coffee enjoyment, you can’t afford to miss the most expensive types of coffee in the world: Black Ivory and Kopi Luwak. For lovers, enjoying a cup of hot, freshly brewed coffee is a real treat. Of course, only the finest …
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In order not to attract attention in a posh hotel, you should know the etiquette for a luxury hotel. Because only those who know the rules of conduct can avoid a faux pas. Whether on vacation or on a business trip – anyone who stays in a luxury hotel should behave in accordance with the …
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With so-called brain food, the manufacturers of dietary supplements lure all those who want to improve their brain power. However, the pills and capsules only help for a short time and ensure better concentration in the short term. On the other hand, those who eat a balanced diet in the long term actually increase the …
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Ginger enjoys an excellent reputation for flavoring delicious dishes in a sophisticated way – and not only in Asian cuisine. At the same time, ginger contains active ingredients that have a positive effect on health. Ginger as a spice for gourmets Do you think that only Asian dishes can be prepared with ginger? How about …
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Before you can grill seafood, you need to make the appropriate preparations. You can recognize fresh seafood by its smell, for example. This should appear almost neutral and only smell slightly salty. As seafood spoils, it develops a nasty smell of ammonia. A greenish, yellowish or gray tinge on fish and scampi also indicates rot. …
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A fresh pineapple tastes wonderfully exotic, but at first glance it doesn’t seem that easy to cut it. However, with a few tips and tricks, you can easily chop up the tropical fruit. How to recognize ripe pineapples Of course, before you can cut the pineapple, you must first get one. Only ripe fruits taste …
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Bivalves (clams, oysters and scallops) are housed in hinged shells. In order to be able to open oysters, you need not only an oyster knife but also a bit of practice, because the mussels are not easy to conquer. Here you can find out how you can still stylishly get to the delicious meat of the …
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Highly controversial for animal welfare reasons, but a real feast for many gourmets /ˈɡʊəmeɪ,ˈɡɔːmeɪ/: foie gras. What is celebrated in France as a cultural heritage is prohibited by law in other countries. In France, however, the cuisine is a staple at Christmas tables. According to French law, foie gras is defined as the liver of …
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