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Published 08.2017 ISSN 2051-7718

Karin Huber Nadine Carstens Silke Henkele Sonja Irani Thomas Schroers

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Discover Germany Issue 53, August 2017

Executive Editor Thomas Winther Creative Director Mads E. Petersen Editor Nane Steinhoff Copy-Editor Isa Hemphrey Graphic Designer Mercedes Moulia Assistant Editor Marilena Stracke Contributors Barbara Geier Cornelia Brelowski Daniel Barthold Gregor Kleinknecht Ina Frank Jessica Holzhausen

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Summer holidays are in full swing and thus, you are probably travelling to or just coming from a nice holiday destination. Whether you are a beach lover, a culture enthusiast or prefer weekend trips, we hope you enjoyed and are still enjoying this year’s exciting summer. Our summer issue – the August issue is filled with exciting design and fashion tips, great travel ideas for this or next summer, technology trends, as well as architects and much more. Furthermore, we were able to speak to German actress Julia Dietze and found out about her past and current projects amongst other things. I’m also happy to announce that this month’s cover is adorned by none other than media all-rounder Rabea Schif. Best known for presenting Prominent! on VOX, her face has also already been seen in several commercials, internet formats or music videos. Discover Germany spoke to her to find out more about her passion for presenting, her time in London, why an interview with Lady Gaga was the most memorable talk she ever had and much, much more. Writer Karin Huber further takes us to the enchanting Jöri Lakes in the Swiss Alps and explains why this exciting landscape should be visited on your next trip to Switzerland. Last but not least, August marks the beginning of something rather special for the majority of Germans: the Bundesliga 2017/2018 season kicks off on 18 August. This means affordable football tickets, fresh beer and a classic Bratwurst for months on end. To celebrate this muchanticipated event, writer Daniel Barthold went out to explore some of Germany’s most popular and most traditional stadiums of the second tier. Because after all, the ‘Zweite Bundesliga’ has several traditional clubs that are worth a visit too, while offering great atmosphere, fair-priced tickets and an exciting promotion and relegation battle. Sit back, relax and thanks for reading.

Nane Steinhoff, Editor

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