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If you’re looking for a great travel destination, it’s tough to go wrong with France’s North Coast. From Bretagne’s pink granite coast to the famed beaches of Normandy to the medieval streets of Honfleur, you can find unforgettable experiences. One of the best destinations, however, is Boulogne-sur-Mer, a hilly seaside […]
Though it’s no longer quite so packed with precious metal, the Copper Mine of Fischbach contains something even better: Adventure. Unexpected fun and adventure I can’t even begin to describe how awesome it was to take a day trip to the Copper Mine of Fischbach (or Kupferbergwerk Fischbach, in German). […]
Berlin is not only the capital and largest city in Germany with its 3.7 million inhabitants. It has always been known as the capital of diversity and freedom. In the roaring 1920’s it was famed for creativity, a wild nightlife scene and innovation. Due to the many “speeding” cars (at […]
German summer travel can be fantastic…until the autobahns become jam-packed with staus and hordes of tourists throng city centers and beach fronts. Same goes for winter. Christmas markets and the Alps are incredible…but again, you’ve may have to do a lot of elbowing. So here’s a little secret: If you […]
Germany lends itself well to ghost stories. It’s not just all the ruined castles and long autumn nights. Sometimes, the very forests themselves can seem, well, forbidding (check out the Grimm Brothers’ original tales, for proof that they agreed). And though not everyone appreciates that creepy feeling you get on […]
Although Germany doesn’t celebrate Halloween in the same way America does, there are still amazing and spooky goings-on around Deutschland. Those in search of Halloween fun don’t have to look far. The country hosts a wide range of events for couples, families and singles. Here are five places to start! […]
Forests are an essential part of Germany. Naturally, autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons around. Gold, orange and red leaves are yours to see all over the country. Get out there and immerse yourself in autumn’s grandeur! One of the benefits of living in Germany is that nearly […]
The “Romantic Rhine” The 40-mile stretch of the Rhine River between Bingen am Rhein and Koblenz has been called the “Romantic Rhine.” For centuries, artists, poets and writers have been drawn to the small villages along the banks of the river as a source of tranquility and inspiration. There are […]
Mainz is not only the capital of Rheinland-Pfalz with its “Landtag” (state parliament) and State Chancellery situated along the banks of the Rhein River. It is also the largest city in the state with a population of 215,000 and can look upon a diverse history. The city has been historically […]
It probably can be said that there is a castle in nearly every small town in Germany. One that must be seen is Hohenzollern Castle, known as the jewel of the Swabian Alps (or Schwäbische Alb, in German). With its impressive towers and stirring turrets, this Baden-Württemberg castle is one […]
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