spent a good deal of time in Germany, as many Russians did during that period. A compulsive gambler, he lost everything in the opulent spa and gambling towns of Baden-Baden, Bad Homburg and Wiesbaden.

All the nearby little towns are hospitable and laid-back ... My favorite town to stay in when visiting Germany’s Black Forest was Baden-Baden. I spent two unforgettable days there, enjoying ...

Baden-Württemberg is a diverse region in southwestern Germany, featuring cultural and technological centers like Stuttgart, scenic nature in the Black Forest, and the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden.