By the time my family and I departed the hotel to visit Cologne Cathedral, the northwestern German city had already left a sour taste in our mouths. As seasoned travelers, Kevin and I have experienced a number of unpleasant encounters while on the road, from getting ripped off at a Continue reading
Category Archives: Germany
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Berlin’s Gendenkstatte Berliner Mauer
For nearly thirty long years, a cement wall divided the central European capital of Berlin, Germany. The Eastern part of the city fell under the control of the Soviet Union, while the Western side enjoyed a democracy protected by Continue reading
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Germany’s Historic Porta Nigra
Some UNESCO World Heritage Sites are world-renowned, like Cologne Cathedral, the banks of the Seine in Paris, and the Great Wall of China. Others are completely off the beaten path, only discovered after a few hours of intense research and deliberate planning. Porta Nigra, an ancient Continue reading
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Seven Can’t-Miss Sights in Berlin, Germany
For those who can’t get enough of history, Berlin, Germany is one of the most educational cities in all of Europe. I know, this is a loaded statement about a continent that has more museums than we in the States have Pizza Huts. Unlike other European cities, however, Berlin’s history Continue reading
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Six Unforgettable Sights in Bavaria, Germany
Even if you’ve never heard of Bavaria, chances are you’ve seen the photos: whimsical, fairy-tale castles nestled in the Alps, rolling green hills and idyllic countryside scenes, and small towns and cities marked by red roofs and spires. While Bavaria Continue reading
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Berlin’s Minimalist Holocaust Memorial
In Berlin, Germany, fragments of the city’s torrid past can be uncovered at nearly every turn. From the fact-laden Topography of Terror to the worldly East Side Gallery, Berlin has struggled to integrate its history in a variety of ways. The Holocaust Memorial, therefore, is Continue reading
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Neue Synagogue: History Comes Alive
The massive, awe-inspiring golden dome of the Neue Synagogue is visible all throughout Berlin, my personal favorite attraction in the city. Like many sights in Berlin, Germany’s once-largest synagogue now houses a museum that tells of the structure’s tragic past, and a visit to the Neue Continue reading
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All of Berlin from the Reichstag Dome
When traveling to Berlin, visitors will find that it’s easy to be swept into the city’s tumultuous, yet ever-present, history. From World War I to the rise of Hitler to the Holocaust to the Cold War, Berlin certainly suffered through a rough Continue reading
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A Birds-Eye View Of Munich, No Beer Needed
Most of the attention that Munich receives relates to its annual beer-drinking festival, Oktoberfest, which takes place in late September. During Oktoberfest, tourists from all over the world inundate the city and affordable hotel rooms are nowhere to be found. Throughout the rest of year, Continue reading
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Oberammergau, Germany: The Town of Painted Buildings
Oberammergau, Germany, situated in the heart of Bavaria and about forty-five minutes from Neuschwanstein Castle, is worth a stop on a driving tour of southern Germany. I only had an hour or so to spend in the small town, which about five thousand people call home, and my visit happened to fall on a quiet Continue reading
