Christopher Ludgate

If you need just one reason to come to Bordeaux, it’s the one-of-a-kind museum and the heart of wine, Cité du Vin.

A Night in the Heart of Bordeaux

It was an opportunity just beckoning to explore the historic old city of Bordeaux that the Fathers of the Enlightenment once called home. Even if just for 24 hours. Preserved architectural beauties and landmarks; the people-watching at local pockets of nightlife and the city’s iconic limestone buildings glowing by the cobblestone as the sunset held off until well into the night. And, oui, oui, there is also the wine.

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Elbephilharmonie. Hamburg Germany Christopher Ludgate

Tuning into Hamburg, Germany

There is no playing second fiddle for Hamburg, Germany.

The city is up there when it comes to the highly notable in Europe’s symphony of musical history cities, and as the country’s second-largest city, it exists as a major hub that continues to boast a thriving music scene with a diverse appeal, lots of musical history, and many other diversions to explore.

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