In 2019, my partner joined my daughter and me in Germany. Since he had never been to Germany before, and because I have a strange sense of humor, AND because Frankenstein was my daughter’s favorite book when she was younger, we decided to take him straight from Frankfurt Airport to the Frankenstein Castle. It was a beautiful Summer’s day (still…
Category: Travel to Germany
A Visit to Seiffen Germany- Germany’s Spielzeugdorf
I’m utterly convinced that, despite the North Pole story we were told as children, the real Santa’s workshop is actually in Seiffen, Germany. This tucked-away town in the Erzgebirge, known as the Spielzeugdorf or Toy Village, is renowned for its production of wooden toys and traditional German Christmas decorations. The main road is lined with stores full of Nutcrackers, Smokers,…
Beer MBA Tour of Germany – Would YOU Go on a Beer Tour?
Whenever I told anyone I was taking the Beer MBA tour in Germany, I’d get the same response… “Isn’t every tour of Germany a Beer Tour?” Well.. no. It’s true that beer is hardly a scarce resource, but there is a HUGE difference between hanging out in a Biergarten enjoying a Maß, and hiking down the stairs to a subterranean…
Hotels in Germany – Tips to Make Your Stay Even Better
Since I’ve been in Germany three times in the past 18 months (how is that even possible??) I’ve stayed in loads of hotels. Everything from the simple family run, to the American chain, and even a fabulous 4 Star hotel, so I feel qualified to pass along some advice about Hotels in Germany. Now I’m sure a lot of you…
What to See in Quedlinburg- A Step Back in Time
I first heard the name Quedlinburg in 2018 when a new award-winning board game called Die Quacksalber von Quedlinburg (Quacks of Quedlinburg) was released. The more I read about this city and its magnificent Altstadt, the more I knew I had to go there. The German National Tourist Board agreed that this UNESCO city near the Harz Mountains in eastern…
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany- Plan Ahead for your Visit
At the top of many bucket lists is a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany is often at the top of the list. The iconic structure built by King Ludwig II seems to symbolize Fairy Tale Germany to so many. It’s on the cover of Tour Books, on Calendars, Tea Towels, and Puzzles. Walt Disney loved the castle so much…
My Month in Germany- And I STILL haven’t Seen it All!
I walked through my front door yesterday, almost exactly one month after I left for Germany. A MONTH in Germany seems like a long time, in fact it IS a long time, and yet I still didn’t see and do everything that was on my list. Still, I did manage to see quite a bit. This trip was part work,…
Some Basic Tips for Driving in Germany
People are sometimes amazed or surprised that I rent a car when I visit Germany. I hear “aren’t the street signs confusing?” and even more often, “isn’t it scary driving at those high speeds?“. The truth is, driving in Germany might seem intimidating, but because people tend to follow the rules of the road, it’s actually fairly straightforward. Still, there…
Nightwatchman Tour In Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The Altstadt or old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is virtually unchanged from the Middle Ages… well… the facades of the buildings look the same, as they did way back then… but now there are more Ice Cream shops. Still, if you squint a bit, and ignore the cars and tourists, you could be back 500 years ago. To…
Money Exchange in Germany- It’s as Easy as Your ATM at Home
It’s travel season, so I’m getting a lot of questions about money exchange in Germany. Cash is still king in Germany! Around 80% of all transactions happen with CASH, so you should get used to walking around with bills. Changing money used to be a hassle… long lines at money changers who charged high fees. Today, getting Euros, the currency…