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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 [...]
An Island for Foodies
19. January 2012
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, [...]
Continue reading...Fashion Week is on in Berlin
18. January 2012
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 among international fashion [...]
Continue reading...Best of Berlin
17. January 2012
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. [...]
Continue reading...Dancing under the Stars in Dresden
13. January 2012
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. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Germany Travel
Continue reading...Shopping in Berlin
8. January 2012
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 [...]
Continue reading...Spotlight Bremen
5. January 2012
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 the city’s most [...]
Continue reading...Merry Christmas! Frohe Weihnachten!
24. December 2011
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 [...]
Continue reading...Spotlight Stuttgart
23. December 2011
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 is one of the greenest cities [...]
Continue reading...Spiritual Erfurt
21. December 2011
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 the [...]
Continue reading...A Church in Blue
20. December 2011
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 depict scenes from [...]
Continue reading...Top 5 Things to Do in Kiel
18. December 2011
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 [...]
Continue reading...The Holiday Season in Munich
17. December 2011
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 [...]
Continue reading...Happy Holidays in Berlin
16. December 2011
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. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com Germany Travel
Continue reading...Tübingen’s Chocolate Festival
30. November 2011
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 [...]
Continue reading...Holy Shit Shopping in Berlin
29. November 2011
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 [...]
Continue reading...Road Tripping Part II
26. November 2011
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. … Read [...]
Continue reading...Road Tripping Part I
24. November 2011
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. … Read Full Post View full post on About.com [...]
Continue reading...Guide to Dresden’s Christmas Market
23. November 2011
‘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. … Read Full Post View [...]
Continue reading...Christmas Markets Open in Berlin
22. November 2011
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 [...]
Continue reading...Holocaust Memorials in Germany
10. November 2011
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 educate visitors [...]
Continue reading...Munich Second Time Around
29. October 2011
Hofbrauhaus, Frauenkirche, English Garden – are you seasoned Munich traveler who has been there and done that? Then check out our tips and ideas for Munich off the beaten path; from tours across the sweeping roof of Munich’s Olympic Stadium, and a brewery dating back to the middle Ages, to overlooked restaurants and special-interest museums, [...]
Continue reading...In The Mill Along the River
26. October 2011
The last stop of my road trip through Rhineland Palatinate was the little town of Braubach, set right next to the Rhine in the dramatic natural landscape of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley with its castles, historic towns and terraced vineyards. The Marksburg, the only medieval fortress in the region that has never been destroyed, [...]
Continue reading...The Turkish Market in Berlin
23. October 2011
Berlin is home to many wonderful markets – a couple of times a week, every district puts up its own farmer’s market, many of them with organic goods and produce from the surroundings of the city. One of my favorite places to stock up on fruits and vegetables is the Turkish Market in Kreuzberg/Neukoelln. And [...]
Continue reading...Taking it Slow
19. October 2011
In September, when I traveled along the German Wine Road, I visited for the first time a “slow city” – a city that is part of a movement founded in Italy under the name”cittaslow”. To make it short, these cities want to make life better by enhancing quality of life, slowing down the overall pace, [...]
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