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Berlinale Film Fest 2012 Under Way

Only one more week until the 62nd Berlin Film Festival begins, one of the largest cultural events in the German capital: The Berlinale opens next Thursday, February 9th, with Benoit Jacquot’s historical drama “Farewell My Queen” with Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette, kicking off two weeks of world-class cinema, interesting panel discussions, and star-studded parties.
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The German Museum in Munich

During my last time in Munich, I finally visited the Deutsches Museum (German Museum) – celebrated as the largest and oldest science and technology museum in the world, it is famous for its larger-than-life exhibits, including everything from century-old sailing ships, and an A 300 Airbus, to gas turbines, and the laboratory bench where the [...]

Today is International Holocaust Rememberance Day

January 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest death camp in Nazi Germany. The United Nations General Assembly designated this day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an annual day of commemoration dedicated to never forget the Holocaust and its millions of victims.
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Cologne with Kids

If you are traveling to Cologne with your kids, put some sights on your itinerary that are interesting to both grown-ups and children. A piece of cake if you are in Cologne: From a chocolate museum,  to boat cruises on the river Rhine, Cologne has many attractions that appeal to travelers of all ages.
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Green Germany

Carbon-conscious travelers will love the small island of Hideensee, a car-free island in Germany’s Baltic Sea close to Rügen. Leave your car in Schaprode and take a water cab or ferry to Hiddensee, then explore the solitude and natural beauty of the rugged island by foot, bike or horse drawn carriage. [...]

An Island for Foodies

Thousands of foodies flock to the German island of Sylt these days to indulge in the 3-day long Sylt Gourmet Festival. From January 20 to 23, top chefs and sommeliers from around the world prepare their feasts in the best restaurants of Sylt, which some call “The Hamptons of Germany”, offering [...]

Fashion Week is on in Berlin

Supermodels, designers, and paparazzi flock to Berlin during the Mercedes Benz Berlin Fashion Week, which takes place from January 17- to 22 this year and promises many A – list sightings. Fashion shows, parties, and receptions turn the city into a catwalk, proving that Germany’s capita of cool can hold its own [...]

Best of Berlin

If this is your first time traveling to Berlin, make sure to see all the big ones – Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and East Side Gallery. For a complete overview of the top 10 things Berlin has to offer  – from sightseeing, and shopping, to parks and museums, check out this photo gallery Best of Berlin.  [...]

Dancing under the Stars in Dresden

On January 20, 2012, the lavish Semper Opera in Dresden becomes the venue for a grand ballroom night: Put on your ball gowns and tuxedos for this extraordinary music and dance event, which will be opened by debutantes from all over Germany.
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Shopping in Berlin

Whether you are in for some wishful window shopping, want to drop some cash, or are looking for a unique souvenir, my new article lists some of the best shopping areas in Berlin; from hip, and modern, to vintage, and luxury. If you look for some cool designer stores, head to Hackescher Markt in [...]

Spotlight Bremen

Bremen, Germany’s smallest state is located in the North of the country, around 75 miles southwest of Hamburg. The city is often associated with four animals riding piggyback – the characters from the Brother’s Grimm fairy tale “The Bremen Town Musicians”, and their bronze statue on Bremen’s main square is one of [...]

Merry Christmas! Frohe Weihnachten!

Today is the big day in Germany – The highlight of the holiday season is Holy Eve on December 24th. German Children usually don’t get to see the illuminated Christmas tree until Holy Eve (parents secretly decorate the tree with ornaments and lights, often on the afternoon of the 24th). Presents are exchanged, and many [...]

Spotlight Stuttgart

Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Wuertemberg, is located in the southwest corner of Germany. The city is mostly famous for being the cradle of the automobile, and Mercedes and Porsche still have their headquarters (and car museums) in the city. With its many parks and the surrounding vineyards, Stuttgart [...]

Spiritual Erfurt

Spiritual travelers, who seek to explore holy sites,  religious architecture, and sacred art in Germany, should make sure to make Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia in the East of Germany, a stop on their itinerary. Erfurt, which was  founded as a Catholic diocese in 742, is filled with historic townhouses, cathedrals, monasteries, among them [...]

A Church in Blue

A visit to Gothic St. Stephan’s Church in Mainz is a  very serene church experience (not only for Christmas!). The church is famous for its ethereal stained glass windows, which were created by the Russian Jewish artist Marc Chagall between 1978 and 1985.  The luminous glass windows in different hues of blue [...]

Top 5 Things to Do in Kiel

Do you love boats and submarines? Are you fascinated by naval traditions? Then the city of Kiel, 50 miles north of Hamburg, should be on your Germany itinerary.
Gateway to the Baltic and to Scandinavia, Kiel is one of Germany’s most important cruise ship ports, home to the country’s Navy’s Baltic fleet and its [...]

The Holiday Season in Munich

If you are spending the holiday season and Christmas in Munich, you are in for a real treat. Atmospheric Christmas markets spring up all over Munich’s Old Town, churches and cathedrals are filled with holiday singing and organ recitals, and Munich’s shopping streets are decked out in sparkling Christmas decoration. And all that with the [...]

Happy Holidays in Berlin

Are you visiting Berlin during the holidays? Here are some ideas on how to enjoy the season Berlin; from Christmas markets, and holiday music, to Christmas shopping, find out where to be merry in Berlin.
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Tübingen’s Chocolate Festival

Do you have a sweet tooth? Then don’t miss ChocolART, the largest art festival dedicated to chocolate in Germany. It is celebrated between November 29 and December 4, 2011 in Tübingen, a charming university town in the southwest of Germany. The chocolate festival features an open-air market in the Old Town, which offers sweet delicacies [...]

Holy Shit Shopping in Berlin

If you are in Berlin and are looking for a unique Christmas gift, head to the Holy Shit Shopping lounge; held on the weekend of December  3 and 4 2011, hundred of artists and designers present their latest collections; you’ll  find art, photography, jewelry, and fashion here. The atmosphere is cool too: International DJs spin [...]

Road Tripping Part II

After I traveled the German Wine Road in Rhineland Palatinate for a couple of days, I took the Autobahn A 61 up to Bingen, the gateway to the dramatic natural landscape of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley- a UNESCO world heritage site, which stretches 40 miles from Bingen to the city of [...]

Road Tripping Part I

In September 2011, I took a road trip through Rhineland Palatinate, one of the premier wine regions in Germany; on my 4-day itinerary: vineyards and wine tasting along the German Wine Road, castles, medieval towns, and of course, the mother of all German rivers, the Rhine.
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Guide to Dresden’s Christmas Market

‘Tis the season! And what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than strolling through a Christmas market? After Berlin’s Christmas markets opened their gates last Monday, other cities follow this weekend. On Friday, November 24, 2011, Dresden kicks off the season with one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets.
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Christmas Markets Open in Berlin

The German capital kicks off its holiday season today, on Monday, November 21, 2011 -  that’s when most of  Berlin Christmas markets open their gates. Berlin celebrates the holidays with no less than 60 Christmas markets; from romantic, and historic, to organic, and fun, there is a Christmas market for everyone in Berlin

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Holocaust Memorials in Germany

If you are traveling to Germany and wish to visit a Holocaust memorial, museum, or former concentration camp, check out this helpful list of Holocaust Memorials in Germany, all dedicated to never forget the Holocaust and its millions of victims. These memorial sites offer tours, exhibitions, documentary films, or original camp buildings to [...]