In many ways, Germany is very much like everywhere else, people generally put their pants on one leg at at time. BUT, some things are different, some things that the average American does every day are just not as acceptable in Germany. How do you know what to do? Here’s an almost complete lists of WHAT NOT TO DO IN…
Category: Travel to Germany
Things to do in Stuttgart, Germany- How to Have a Carefree Holiday in Stuttgart
Stuttgart is an amazing city that might not be on everyone’s radar, but it should be! There are many interesting things to do Stuttgart Germany that you won’t find anywhere else. I loved the city when I visited. There are so many beautiful sites, and I was astonished how easy it was to get around. Because we were on a…
The History of Neuschwanstein Castle- Schloss Neuschwanstein
When considering the number of tourists and cameras, Schloss Neuschwanstein must be one of the most photographed castles in the world. King Ludwig II situated his castle on a rugged hill, high above the village of Hohenschwangeu, in the Bavarian state of Germany. With its white walls, tall towers, and turrets, it looks just as you would imagine the perfect…
Bike Tours in Berlin- Guided Tours, or Ride on Your Own
Sometimes, the best way to see a city is to get out of the car, or off the bus, and really SEE IT. Problem is, in a large city like Berlin, you can walk your feet off trying to get from one place to the other. Jobina Bardai has the perfect solution! She wrote up these fantastic bike tours in…
A Visit to Welfen Kaserne Landsberg by Michael Graber
The Welfenkaserne is a barracks of the Bundeswehr in Landsberg on the Lech in the state of Bavaria. In the barracks there is an underground facility (UTA), which had to be erected by concentration camp prisoners at the end of the Second World War . It now houses the repair center 13 and parts of the Bundeswehr service center Landsberg…
The Best Shopping Malls in Germany- Find Everything You Need, and a Few Things You Don’t
Even though going to the Mall isn’t the same mandatory weekly activity that used to be here in America (in fact, recently, WYTV reported that big American retailers are off to a shaky start this year), I LOVE LOVE LOVE to browse the shopping malls in Germany! Many of the shops and stores are along Fussgangerwege (Pedestrian Ways). Even the…
Visit Kipfenberg Germany- A Little “Sidecar Travel!” with Michael
I want to begin by thanking Michael Graber for sharing these photos from his visit to Kipfenberg, Germany. “Armchair travel” is defined as traveling from the comfort of your chair at home… since Michael is taking us along on a Motorcycle Tour, I’m calling this Sidecar Travel! Michael introduced himself to me as a motorcycle enthusiast who loves taking photos.…
German Easter Markets – Easter Shopping In Germany
We all know about German Christmas Markets… but did you know that every Spring there are German EASTER Markets?!? These sweet little markets pop up on weekends during Lent, and leading right up until Easter. Germans do love to decorate their homes to celebrate Easter, and the Markets give them a chance to find that perfect something new to welcome…
Maps of German Wine Regions- Plan and Remember Your Wine Adventure
Are you planning a trip to Germany for a wine drinking adventure? You need a one of these Maps of German Wine Regions to help you organize your vacation! I love maps. There is something about having an image to go along with an idea…. to see where the wineries are, how far apart… and what else is close by.…
Things to Do in Bremen, A Beautiful City in the North
Traveling to Germany? Most people think South… Bavaria, Munich, Oktoberfest… but one of my favorite cities to visit is Bremen, in the Northern part of Germany. This gem of a City/State, located on the Weser River, was once a part of the Hanseatic League, and as a result, gained enormous wealth that it poured into culture, as well as commerce.…