Table manners that you might consider polite and proper at home could come across as unrefined, snobbish or rude elsewhere. Shared meals are a ritual all over the world, so it’s no wonder that each country has its own take on what’s considered proper etiquette. Before we reveal customs abroad, ask yourself: how much do…

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Expert Tips for Oktoberfest 2015
In preparation for this year’s event we have reached out to our network of bloggers to ask for their best recommendations for Oktoberfest 2015. It can be daunting arriving at a festival so ingrained in a country’s identity, so swotting up on all the key questions is important. What should I wear to Oktoberfest? Which is…
Boost Your Mood Using 5 Scientific Decorating Tips
How do you feel when you return home each day? Relaxed and instantly at ease? Or burdened with a nagging feeling of something being “not quite right”? If it’s the latter, perhaps it’s time to rethink your home interior. Maybe it’s the furniture arrangement, or maybe it’s the furniture itself. Whether it’s the color, layout…
8 Image Editing Tips To Improve Your Travel Photos
“A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective.” – Irving Penn Okay, so not everyone can be an award winning National Geographic photographer. Sometimes, you just want a decent batch of travel photos you can…
The 2017 Guide to London Airport Transfers
Are you flying into London? Wondering how to get into the city cheaply, or wanting to know how to get there in the quickest time? Want to find out the most cost-effective way of reaching central London? We’ve put together an easy-to-read guide to give you the lowdown on the best ways to reach central London from…
9 Awesome Eco-Friendly Bedroom Cleaning Tips
Frustrated with ineffective cleaning tips that involve nasty chemicals? We know we are. That’s why we’ve done some research into more eco-friendly cleaning ideas. Take a look at our handy guide to cleaning your bedroom using simple everyday items. Add this infographic to your website by copying and pasting the following embed code: 9 Awesome…
Curious Living Trends Around The World Revealed
Living habits is an interesting topic – what is normal in one country can be unusual in another. Given our broad reach around the world, we thought it interesting to conduct a study of some 150,000 Wimdu apartments on this subject to see whether patterns would emerge. The results were intriguing – read on to find…
Our Guide to the Best Films Set in Europe
The European summer is here, the sun is shining and it feels like time for a continental holiday. To get into the mood, we’ve put together a list of some classic European films, and the cities that made them great – Berlin, London, Paris and Rome! BERLIN Wings of Desire A story of angels floating above…
A Marriage Proposal Dipped in Chocolate
Most stories involving chocolate are already sweet enough; but when Bavarian couple Daniela and Johannes won our competition for a weekend trip to Berlin, the story unexpectedly took a beautifully romantic turn. The competition was the result of a collaboration between Wimdu and the Winterfeldt Chocolate Shop, down in lovely Schöneberg; one of the most…
Impress Your Mates With These Useless Facts About London
London, the United Kingdom’s sprawling capital city, is full of surprises. It’s a city that’s constantly changing, with a fascinating history and cultural scene. Whether you’re staying in London for the first or the 50th time, there’s always something new to discover here. Let these seemingly useless facts inspire you to find something new in…
10 Top Tips for Decorating on a Budget
You don’t always have to embark on a huge, expensive renovation project to breathe new life into a tired apartment. Revamping your space can be as simple as a lick of paint here and there, and with a little bit of creativity you can achieve some amazing results on a tiny budget. To help you…
Berlin: A City of Century-Spanning Walks
The often overlooked beauty of Berlin can be found in the century-spanning walks one can make through the city. The architecture mirrors the city’s status as a space for revolutionary ideas. The Berlin Wall – an utterly prehistoric concept that divided the city until harrowingly recent times – led to both sides of the city…