Where Are The Best Places To Visit in Germany in Spring? Germany is a fantastic destination no matter the season. Whether you are visiting in spring, summer, fall, or winter there are plenty of things to do and see. We’ve […]
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Discovering The Magnificent Bastei Bridge in Germany
A Day Trip to Bastei Bridge (Basteibrücke) Ever since we moved to the Oberpfalz in northern Bavaria we’d been hearing about, and seeing stunning pictures of, Bastei Bridge in the region known as Sächsischen Schweiz (or Saxon Switzerland) in former East […]
Visiting The Kuchlbauer Tower and Brewery in Bavaria
Art and beer, beer and art. These two things don’t necessarily go together, but in Abensberg, a small town not far from Regensberg, in Bavaria there is a brewery and beer garden where it’s all about the art. It boasts […]
For The Love Of Beer – A Day Trip From Munich
Beer, that refreshing drink we all love, has some very humble beginnings. Some say the ancient Egyptians brewed the first barrels of suds, others pin our fraternity binge-ing brew on the Babylonians. But beer didn’t get serious until the early […]
Playmobil FunPark in Germany – Fun for All Ages
When traveling, sometimes it’s difficult to find things to do that are just for kids. After dragging the little ones from cathedral to museum to restaurant, you really should insert a day that is just for them. It will make […]
Searching For The Best Tarte Flambee in Alsace
Tarte Flambée or Flammkuechen, A Popular Dish Like An Alsatian Flatbread Pizza What is Tarte Flambée? In English, we could call it “flaming cake” and in Germany it is known as Flammkuechen. Is it French? Is it German? Non. Nein. It […]
Passports or Pass With Devon And Marcus
Devon and Marcus in the Hot Seat! Can they convince us that they are fantastic travel companions? Welcome to our second show in the series Passports or Pass where we grill unsuspecting travelers to see if they really should be […]
The Town Divided By War – Moedlareuth
Imagine this. Your country has just lost a war, and now the Soviets who are in charge are building a wall in your town. How will you visit your family? How will you shop? How will you go to school? […]
Making The Wurst Of It – A Lesson in Sausage
The Famous German Bratwurst When you think of Germany, you think of bratwurst! There is no German food that is better known worldwide. Available in every city, whether in a restaurant, pub, at a festival, or buying some to grill […]
Things To Do Within 300 Kilometers of Frankfurt
Frankfurt Day Trips – Getting Out Of The City Check out our recommendations for things a little further out of the city. If you’ve got a car, all of these sites are about a two-hour drive from Frankfurt.
Things To Do Within 100 Kilometers Of Frankfurt
Attractions In And Around Frankfurt
Our Guide To The Top Open Air Museums For Kids In Germany
Visit Open Air Museums to Step Back in Time What’s better than learning about a culture, traipsing about an outdoor museum, maybe learning how to farm, bake bread, or sail, all with a hands-on experience? I don’t think there is […]