Dresden Baroque Quarter
Dresden, Germany. From the iconic dome of the Frauenkirche Church to the impressively ornate Zwinger Palace, walking through the historic city of Dresden is like stepping back in time and the aptly...
View ArticleWhere to Go in Germany in Autumn
Autumn on Germany’s Romantic Road. With the summer sun giving way to cooler climes and the high season crowds dispersing, autumn is the ideal time for sightseeing in Germany. Better yet, why not plan...
View ArticleHow to Spend One Day in Hanover
Hanover Town Hall. Photo courtesy of Yashna M via Flickr. Better known as an industrial hub and trade-fair center than a tourist destination, the capital of Lower Saxony nonetheless makes a worthwhile...
View ArticleWhere to Go in Germany in Winter
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany in winter. Photo courtesy of p2bg via Flickr. With sprawling Christmas markets, glittering illuminations and snow-dusted medieval villages, Germany comes alive during the...
View ArticleChristmas in Germany
Christmas markets in Germany. Photo courtesy of tsteenbergen via Flickr. With festive Christmas markets lighting up the city centers, snow blanketing the southern Alps and Gluhwein (mulled wine) and...
View ArticleThe Complete Guide to German Sausages
The Bratwurst – one of Germany’s most famous sausages. From the humble Frankfurter to the ubiquitous Bratwurst, Germany is world renowned for its sausages (or ‘wurst’ in German) and there are allegedly...
View ArticleDrinking Apfelwein (Apple Wine) in Frankfurt
Drinking Apfelwein (Apple wine) in Frankfurt. Photo courtesy of ChaimD via Flickr. Bavaria has its beer, the Rhine Valley has its Riesling wine, but in Frankfurt, the tipple of choice, is Apfelwein, a...
View ArticleGermany’s Best River Cruises
Cruising the Rhine Valley, Germany Once the country’s principal trade and transport routes, Germany’s rivers and canal-ways are a long-established network traversing the length and breadth of the...
View ArticleGermany’s Best Cities for a Weekend Break
Berlin, Germany Famous for its fast cars (Audi, VW, Mercedes), beer festivals (Oktoberfest) and household name supermodels (Claudia Schiffer, Heidi Klum), as well as its long and troubled history,...
View ArticleWhere to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Germany
New Year’s Eve in Berlin With huge fireworks displays, traditional treats like Feuerzangenbowle (spiced mulled wine) and Marzipanschwein (marzipan pigs), and street parties taking off around the...
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