Germany Articles
I Love Lederhosen: Oktoberfest in Munich, GermanyOktoberfest is mostly about the beer, so how’s a ‘lightweight’ to survive? Jess Clarke reveals some other compelling points of interest.
Getting Into The Christmas Spirit German Style, Part One – Saxony, GermanyRoy A. Barnes found out more about the traditions and gifts of Christmas in eastern Germany, where Christmas is a way of life.
Discover Bavaria’s Best Kept SecretBavaria’s familiar towns play host to swarms of tourists every year. Maureen Bruschi gives you eight reasons to leave the crowds behind and explore walled in Amberg, one of Bavaria’s "not so famous" old towns.
Germany’s “Other” Beer Festivals in 2009Everyone has heard of Oktoberfest in Munich, but not everyone realizes the German calendar is packed with other smaller festivals. German resident Jennifer Price takes us on a tour of some others.
Communism and Kitsch in Central Europe – Krakow, Budapest, Bratislava, Berlin, EuropeWith the fall of the Soviet Union, Central Europe has opened up to Western tourists. Alongside the return of the old favourites, Communism has become a tourist attraction. John Guzdek provides a guide to the new Communist East.
The Real Santa’s Workshop – Sieffen, Germany, EuropeAll along you thought that Santa’s Workshop was located at the North Pole. Gordon H. Ficke found it’s in a remote area in the dark forests of eastern Germany.
Slow Way to Berlin – Germany, EuropeSometimes broken plans mean eyes are opened. Such was the case for Tom Dibblee.
Guide to Munich’s OktoberfestMunich’s infamous Oktoberfest is the world’s best beer swilling, sausage guzzling, standing on tables and singing, debauched, lederhosen wearing celebration of beer.
Cycling the Elbe – Germany, EuropeJennifer Miller's cycling adventure with her family made everyone appreciate the little things in life: sunshine, ice cream, dryness and health.
Berlin Breakdown – Germany, EuropeReinserting the Wall helped Terje Raa get acquainted with the localities in Berlin.
