Kayaking the Leine River in Germany
Chances are, if you've landed on this post you're looking for information about good places to paddle around Hanover. Assuming that's the case and you have your own gear, we've gotcha covered! This handy littl...
Kayaking the Medem River in Germany
When you think of visiting Germany, paddling is probably not a sport that comes to mind. Few visitors experience its lakes and rivers except from shore. Part of this is simply because it can be difficult findi...
Osterfeuer: Embracing Easter Traditions in Germany
Imagine heading out for your daily walk, the same walk you've done a hundred times before. Throw on the dog's leash, head a block down, a block left, and you're out of town. Depending on the time of year, you'll be surrounded by acres of pungent yellow canola...
Skizentrum Sankt Andreasberg, Skiing for Beginners
Lower Saxony may be pretty, but I gotta say - the mountains are mere mole hills. Moving to central Germany from Switzerland is like having your parents replace your Halloween candy with broccoli; it's harder to...
New Year’s Aboard the Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat
Boats are cool and hostels are cool, so a hostel boat must be the coolest, right? After a memorable three-night stay on board the Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat in Berlin, we're definitely convinced. The...
SANDEMANs “Free” Berlin Guided Walking Tour: Yea or Nay?
Until our most recent trip to Berlin, we'd never gone on a guided walking tour of a city - paid or free. When we've gone on other kinds of guided tours, we're always the slowest in the bunch, hanging back to take photos or read some obscure sign nobody in the...
Two of the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin
Who doesn't love German Christmas markets? Towards the end of November, they start popping up in towns across the country. It seems no village is too small to host their own festive extravaganza.&nb...