The icy waters of the Baltic Sea surrounding Germany’s largest island, Ruegen, are pictured in this image from Japan’s ALOS observation satellite. Connected to mainland Germany at the city of ...

These are the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in EuropeOpen For Business offers a rating system of international destinations based on their inclusivity, diversity and other factors. A Lindblad river ...

A global study ranked two German sites as the world’s most overrated natural wonders. But their geology, scenery, and history ...

For many British travellers, especially younger generations, a visit to Germany simply means heading to Berlin. The clubs, bars and galleries of the rapidly developing capital are enough for ...

A few years ago, my older daughter came home from second grade and at dinner announced an amazing discovery. “There was a wall!” she said. My husband and I looked at each other. I’m American; he’s ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. An imposing, austere row of buildings stretches for almost three ...

The German government plans to move a controversial floating liquefied natural gas terminal from the coastal town of Lubmin about 50 kilometers (31.1 miles) across Baltic waters to the island of Rügen ...

The two documentary films 'Wild Beauty of Germany's Islands' about Sylt and Rügen feel like a short get-away. They take us on a trip to unknown places, where we meet passionate islanders, fascinating ...

This is how the worst travel day of my career beganRichard Turen recounts a desperate search for answers on a chaotic morning in Moscow, 1971. How to protect clients' paymentsThere are ways to protect ...