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New Year’s Aboard the Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat

December 31, 2016

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 timing couldn't have been better either since our stay coi...

Two of the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin

December 30, 2016

Festivals, Germany

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 50 and 100 Chr...

Experience the Magic of the Goslar Christmas Market

December 16, 2016

Festivals, Germany

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 the town of Goslar just 75 km southeast of Hannov...

Highlights of the 2016 Goettingen Christmas Market

December 15, 2016

Festivals, Germany

Somehow the holiday season snuck up on us this year. It's probably partly because Thanksgiving - our festive American predecessor to Christmas - comes and goes without fanfare in Germany. Plus we don't shop much and aren't buying Christmas gifts this year, s...

Halloween Burg Frankenstein, A Truly Monsterous German Festival

October 23, 2016

Castles & Palaces, Festivals, Germany

Everyone's heard of Frankenstein, right? Even those who haven't read Mary Shelley's book are familiar with the basic storyline of Victor Frankenstein - an eccentric scientist who creates a lumbering, malformed humanoid patched together with recycled body part...

Ludwigsburg, Home of the World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival

October 16, 2016

Festivals, Germany

In the US, our infatuation with pumpkins at Halloween borders on the religious. Long gone are the days when carving pumpkins was just for kids! For us, October typically involves a carriage ride to the nearest farmer's pumpkin patch, picking the perfect pump...

Fireworks And A Close Encounter With The German Polizei

June 26, 2016

Festivals, Germany, Kayaking

Kiel week is the largest sailing festival in the world. Spanning for two weeks every June in Germany, the event wraps with a superb fireworks show. After a week of intense sailing competitions and friendly rivalries, hundreds of yachts, tall ships, catamaran...

Gelmerbahn, The Steepest Funicular In Europe

Skizentrum Sankt Andreasberg, Skiing for Beginners

New Year’s Aboard the Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat

SANDEMANs “Free” Berlin Guided Walking Tour: Yea or Nay?

Descending into the Turda Salt Mine

Zoo Berlin, A Fantastic Attraction for Animal Fanatics

SANDEMANs “Free” Berlin Guided Walking Tour: Yea or Nay?

Footsteps Through Berlin: 15 Unforgettable Experiences

New Year's Aboard the Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat

Camping at Ferdinands Homestay

Baltic Sea Camping at Ostsee-Camp Kliff

A 5-Day Road Trip To Paris Costs How Much?

Driving, Parking & Camping in Prague

Another Day, Another Guesthouse

Tips for Moving Overseas With Pets

It’s Official. We’re Going to Kashmir!

12 Tips For Driving In Europe

101 Reasons To Own A Rat Terrier

New Year’s Aboard the Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat

Two of the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin

Experience the Magic of the Goslar Christmas Market

Highlights of the 2016 Goettingen Christmas Market

Halloween Burg Frankenstein, A Truly Monsterous German Festival

Ludwigsburg, Home of the World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival

Fireworks And A Close Encounter With The German Polizei