Mojtaba Parvaneh

There are some weekends that stay with you longer than others. A few weeks ago, when the air in Munich was still mild and the autumn leaves had just started turning gold, I visited Hellabrunn Zoo , one of the city’s most beloved family destinations. The warm light, the quiet riverside air, and the gentle movement of the trees created a perfect setting to explore one of Munich’s most unique cultural and natural spaces. A Walk That Begins Before the Gate Founded in 1911 , Hellabrunn is...

It was one of those rare spring mornings in Munich when the air was crisp, the sun was warm, and the Olympic Park was alive with energy. Built for the 1972 Olympic Games, Olympiapark München  remains one of Germany’s most iconic sports venues — a place where architecture, history, and human spirit meet. Its sweeping tensile roofs, designed by Frei Otto and Günter Behnisch, still shimmer like glass waves over the stadiums and green fields below. On this day, however, the focus wasn’t on...

Last night I found myself inside the buzzing atmosphere of the Allianz Arena in Munich, watching Bayern take on Club Brugge in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League 2025‑26. The lights, the crowd, the hum of expectation—it all set the stage for what turned out to be a memorable night of football. On a cool Champions League night at the Allianz Arena, FC Bayern Munich delivered a commanding performance to sweep aside Club Brugge 4–0, securing their position atop the group with...