Things to Do in Cuxhaven, Germany
Travis and I have explored a fair amount of Germany in the last five years, yet we hadn't been to the North Sea coast until this summer. When my birthday rolled around, we debated going to Malta or Cyprus, but...
Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park
Folks who've been following our blog for awhile know that when we first moved to Germany, we found out they have sixteen national parks. We're not hard-core "bucket list" travelers, but we love the outdoors an...
Zoo Berlin, A Fantastic Attraction for Animal Fanatics
Zoos are something that always make me feel conflicted. While I hate seeing wild animals in captivity, especially if they seem agitated, I love animals. LOVE them! It's unusual for us to even visit more than one zoo in a year, but during our recent trip to Ber...
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...
Footsteps Through Berlin: 15 Unforgettable Experiences
No city in Germany is quite like Berlin. Whether you're interested in historical sites from WWII, the city's subsequent division under Soviet rule, street art, international cuisine, or world-class museums, the...
Things to Do in Hannover, Germany
Munich is known for its Oktoberfest. Berlin has the Berlin Wall. Heidelberg is home to one of the prettiest castles in Germany. But what's the deal with Hannover? We live just an hour south, yet other than the fact that it's the local seat of government for...
Touring the Historic Rammelsberg Mine
Legend tells that in the year 968, a knight was hunting deer in the forests of Rammelsberg, a peak in the Harz Mountains. Stopping for a rest, he tied his horse to a tree. Restless, the horse pawed ...