In its tourism marketing, Thuringia calls itself “the green heart of Germany” and, looking at the fact that large parts of the state are covered by … [Read More...]
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German Cuisine: Bremen
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The Hanseatic League was a group of trading guilds (Hanse) that existed during the 13th – 17th centuries. The purpose of this league was to maintain a … [Read More...]
Lichtenstein Castle
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Bacharach, a Small Medieval Town on the Rhein
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Lower Saxony
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Dining Etiquette and Eating Habits in Germany
Dining etiquette in Germany is pretty straightforward. If you go out to a restaurant, you usually will not have to wait to be seated unless it is … [Read More...]
Bremen
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