Rising up from the Elbe River Valley, Saxon Switzerland contains some of Germany’s most spectacular scenery - a maze of sandstone pillars, pristine … [Read More...]
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Castle Drachenburg and its Turbulent History
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Things to Know About Germany for First-Time Travelers
Ask someone what they know about Germany and they’re bound to bring up sausage, beer, and probably German punctuality. And, actually, those things are … [Read More...]
Driving Rules in Germany
Germany: land of the Autobahn, wonderful cars, precision engineering, and efficiency. With its incredible road network and breathtaking scenery, … [Read More...]
Saarland
With a history clearly distinct from the rest of Germany and close ties to neighboring France, the Saarland has a unique position among the German … [Read More...]
The Romanesque Road
Not to be confused with the Romantic Road! The Romanesque Road (German: Straße der Romanik) is a scenic route in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt … [Read More...]
German Cuisine: Brandenburg
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German Cuisine: Baden-Württemberg
When it comes to cuisine, Baden-Württemberg has a range of regional culinary specialties as diverse as the areas from where they come. On a culinary … [Read More...]
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...]
October 22 in German History
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