Hi, I'm Dirk. I’m a technical writer with a habit of looking closer at the world around me. Cities fascinate me — not just how they look, but why. What was here before? Who decided this street should curve here, or that building should stand there? I love digging into the layers of a place, whether it’s the brutalist architecture of the Ruhr region, the history hidden in public transport, or the small details that tell a bigger story.

I’ve lived in Herne for years, exploring Dortmund and beyond. My tour isn’t about grand narratives — it’s about the things you notice when you slow down and pay attention. Maybe it’s the way a building’s design reflects its past, or the story behind a forgotten tram line. I don’t have formal credentials; I just ask questions, observe, and share what I find.

When I’m not writing or wandering, you’ll probably find me listening to synthwave (that nostalgic, 80s-inspired music that somehow feels futuristic), tinkering with tech, or taking random train trips to discover totally unexpected things. Oh, and I’m a huge English enthusiast—whether it’s the language, the accents, or the country itself. This tour is for anyone who’s curious about the stories behind the places we walk past every day.