While Cologne has its share of churches and museums, it's the less tangible, cultural aspects that make this city in northwestern Germany truly unique and worth a visit.

May 29, 2006 - Bridget Lux

Experience the warm and relaxing thermal waters of Cologne the way the Romans did nearly 2,000 years ago with a visit to Claudius Therme.

May 8, 2009 - Kathleen Curry

Seeing the sights in Cologne can be both affordable and easy when purchasing the town's Welcome Card.

May 8, 2009 - Kathleen Curry

Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.

Oct 26, 2007 - Gill Hart

Tourists requiring easy access will find Cologne easier to get round than many cities. It is an ideal choice for a city break or as a base for touring.

Jul 27, 2010 - Denise Oyston

Do human pheromones in men's cologne act as a natural aphrodisiac to attract women or do pheromones for men at best boost self-confidence?

Dec 21, 2010 - Nicolas McGregor

The world's most extensive pre-Lenten carnival celebration belongs not to New Orleans but to the city of Cologne, Germany.

Dec 22, 2009 - Arlene Miles

Karneval (Carnival) in Cologne, Germany, involves six days of fancy-dress parades, costumed balls, comedy shows and non-stop drinking.

Jan 12, 2010 - Gillian Thomas

In the gay community, the various roles of pursuer and pursued are more blurry and less clearly defined than in the straight community.

Jun 22, 2010 - Patrick Berkley

How Low Can You Go: Times' travel writer Tom Chesshyre's tale of his budget airline Odyssey round Europe using cheap fares to places he can't spell and can't pronounce

May 16, 2007 - Mike Gerrard

So, you're stuck with the little one and no one else is around? Uh-oh, what's that smell? It's coming from junior's diaper! What's a man to do?

Feb 25, 2011 - Michael Swift

Jim Bridger is credited with establishing the Oregon Trail, being one of the first Caucasians to explore Yellowstone, and for charting the trail to Montana's gold fields.

Nov 10, 2009 - Janelle Gann-Austin

On 11.11. at 11.11 am on the dot, carnival starts, leading to ever escalating festivities in Germany until the sober end of Aschermittwoch.

Oct 11, 2009 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

You should want home fragrance to complement people's visits to your home, not make them wonder what odors you're hiding from them.

Jul 14, 2007 - Leslie C. Halpern

If the thought of buying Christmas gifts for your wife makes your palms sweat, opt for easy gifts that are sure to please: beauty products and accessories.

Nov 23, 2010 - Christine Harmon

Teaching people who know nothing of Bond films how to pick the perfect Bond film for a movie night.

Oct 20, 2010 - Andy Kinard

Quick and easy article on how to get a man back. Includes tips that include: thinking it over, taking it slow, and testing the waters.

Feb 10, 2011 - Constance Simmons

We may be worse at buying gifts but that does not mean there's stuff we really would rather not receive.

Jan 27, 2011 - Mark Wollacott

'A writer who feels a strong and abiding concern for his fellows cannot evade the role of social critic...' Achebe

Apr 9, 2010 - Syed Javed Hussain