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'...
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 enjoy the healthy stuff after feasting on a stead...
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 tim...
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 t...
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. In any given year, Berlin alone offers between...
Experience the Magic of the Goslar Christmas Market
Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to Europe's Christmas markets. The smaller villages in Germany offer fewer crowds and a more intimate festival experience. This couldn't be more true than in...