Global-Trekker.net » Germany http://www.global-trekker.net Global Travel News, Blogs, and Deals Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:21:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Berlinale 2012 Tickets: Get Them Now! http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/berlinale-2012-tickets-get-them-now/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/berlinale-2012-tickets-get-them-now/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:20:50 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/berlinale-2012-tickets-get-them-now/ Only 3 more days until the Berlin Film Festival begins in the German capital:  This Thursday, February 9th, the festival opens its gates with the world premiere of  “Farewell My Queen” starring Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette. The 2-week long Berlinale is one of the most exciting film events in Europe and  Berliners love their festival: It seems like the whole city comes to Potsdamer Platz these next days to see films and celebrities from all over the world.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/berlinale-2012-tickets-get-them-now/feed/ 0 Berlinale Film Fest 2012 Under Way http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/berlinale-film-fest-2012-under-way/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/berlinale-film-fest-2012-under-way/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:20:50 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/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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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/02/berlinale-film-fest-2012-under-way/feed/ 0 The German Museum in Munich http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/the-german-museum-in-munich/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/the-german-museum-in-munich/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:20:52 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/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 atom was first split.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/today-is-international-holocaust-rememberance-day/feed/ 0 Cologne with Kids http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/cologne-with-kids/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/cologne-with-kids/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:20:52 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/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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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. There are rustic cabins and cottages on the island and restaurants serving local food. Don’t leave Hiddensee without trying its local treat: Sanddorn (sea-buckthorns), little orange berries that grow on shrubs all over the dunes of Hiddensee. Sanddorn contains 15 times more Vitamin C than an orange, and the berries come in such tasty forms like jams, honey, juices, liquors, and oils.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/green-germany/feed/ 0 An Island for Foodies http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/an-island-for-foodies/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/an-island-for-foodies/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:21:15 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/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 everything from fresh-caught lobster, and fine French wines, to Spanish Tapas. In addition, you can enjoy cooking workshops, wine tastings, and parties all over the little island of Sylt.

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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.  If you have been to Europe’s capital of cool and want to explore Berlin off the beaten path, don’t miss  these local gems: Berlin the Second Time Around.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/dancing-under-the-stars-in-dresden/feed/ 0 Shopping in Berlin http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/shopping-in-berlin/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/shopping-in-berlin/#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:20:58 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2012/01/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 the historic heart of Berlin; first of all there are the Hackesche Hoefe, an ensemble of historic courtyards filled with special interest stores, cafes, and art galleries. Don’t miss the streets surrounding the courtyards, like Weinmeisterstrasse, Alte Schoenhauser Strasse, Rosenthaler Strasse and Muenzstrasse, all home to cool boutiques with local designer fashion, books, accessories, vintage, jewelry and shoes.

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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 people visit a Christmas mass. A traditional German Christmas dinner is “Weihnachtsgans”, goose, often served with dumplings and red cabbage.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/a-church-in-blue/feed/ 0 Top 5 Things to Do in Kiel http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/top-5-things-to-do-in-kiel/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/top-5-things-to-do-in-kiel/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:20:50 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/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 center for shipbuilding and naval tradition.  From an original war submarine and a fascinating maritime museum, to the busiest man-made ship canal in the world, here are the Top 5 Things to Do in Kiel.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/top-5-things-to-do-in-kiel/feed/ 0 The Holiday Season in Munich http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/the-holiday-season-in-munich/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/the-holiday-season-in-munich/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:20:52 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/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 romantic backdrop of the snow-capped Alps – Munich is a wonderful city to enjoy the holiday season.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/12/happy-holidays-in-berlin/feed/ 0 Tübingen’s Chocolate Festival http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/tubingens-chocolate-festival/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/tubingens-chocolate-festival/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:20:48 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/tubingens-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 from around the world, and there are some mouthwatering activities like praline-making classes, chocolate massages, tasting sessions, and chocolate art exhibitions. Sweet!

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/tubingens-chocolate-festival/feed/ 0 Holy Shit Shopping in Berlin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/holy-shit-shopping-in-berlin/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/holy-shit-shopping-in-berlin/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:20:49 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/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 records and there is a bar with coffee, cake, and cocktails.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/holy-shit-shopping-in-berlin/feed/ 0 Road Tripping Part II http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/road-tripping-part-ii/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/road-tripping-part-ii/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:20:49 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/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 Koblenz.

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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/road-tripping-part-ii/feed/ 0 Road Tripping Part I http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/road-tripping-part-i/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/road-tripping-part-i/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:20:48 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/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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]]> http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/road-tripping-part-i/feed/ 0 Guide to Dresden’s Christmas Market http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/guide-to-dresdens-christmas-market/ http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/guide-to-dresdens-christmas-market/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:20:51 +0000 admin http://www.global-trekker.net/2011/11/guide-to-dresdens-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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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

I recommend taking a walk along the boulevard “Unter den Linden” in historic Berlin-Mitte; if you start at Alexanderplatz and walk all the way to the Brandenburg Gate, you will pass four of some of the most popular Christmas markets in Berlin: a fun Christmas market for the whole family on Alexanderplatz, a historic Christmas fair in front of Berlin’s City Hall,  and a “Nostalgic Christmas Market” at the Opera House.

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