Destination Germany
THREE 7 DAY GERMANY ITINERARIES BY TRAIN
Are you looking for a 7 day Germany itinerary with the Deutschlandticket (Germany's flat rate monthly ticket for almost all non-express trains)? Or are you interested in train itineraries in Germany in general? If so, read on as I have three great itineraries to...
REVIEW HOTEL PALMENHOF, FRANKFURT
Considering that (aside of the Palmengarten) Frankfurt is not one of my favorite cities, I do spend the night there surprisingly often. Or maybe not so surprisingly - Frankfurt is after all one of the main transportation hubs in Germany and even Europe. As I am a...
THE PALMENGARTEN – MY TOP TIP IN FRANKFURT
With almost 800,000 inhabitants, Frankfurt am Main is one of the biggest cities in Germany but it is generally not on top of the list for tourists (other than as the location of Germany's busiest airport). Nor do I think it should be!I do apologize to all...
THE NEW DEUTSCHLANDTICKET – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW (Updated for 2024)
Since May 1st, 2023 travellers can buy the Deutschlandticket (in English "Germany Ticket") to use most trains (other than the fast long-distance trains), buses, trams, subways, commuter trains etc. in Germany for one flat fee of €49 per month! Read on to learn all you...
WILD AND WACKY DISCOVERIES 2022
Every once in a while when travelling you’ll see something that makes you go just Wow, what is that? Here is my list of weird, cool, or strange things I encountered in 2022:Strangest bathroom I have stayed at probably hundreds of hotels over the years but 2022 I saw...
GERMAN RESTAURANT ETIQUETTE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you wondering about German restaurant etiquette? Maybe you are planning a trip to Germany but are unsure about the local "rules" for dining out? No worries - this post will tell you all you need to know! Trying new foods and experiencing the culture are definitely...