Augustusburg and Falkenlust Castles, Bruhl, Germany

Visit Augustusburg Castle

Augustusburg Castle in Brühl, along with neighbouring Falkenlust Castle are the first examples of rococo architecture in Europe.

Messel Fossil Pit, Germany

How to visit the Messel Pit Fossil Site

This German site has the world’s best collection of fossils from 50 million years ago – a fascinating period when mammals were just emerging on the planet.

liminka bay

The right kind of bird shooting

The protected area of Liminka Bay in Finland is one of the best places in the world for bird watching. I meet a wildlife photographer here who shows me why.