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 and nature. I admit I...
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 finding out where you’re...
Lower Saxony may be pretty, but I gotta say – the mountains are mere mole hills. Moving to central Germany from Switzerland is a bit like having your parents replace your Halloween candy with broccoli; it’s harder to enjoy the...
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...
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, we’re definitely convinced it’s one of the best places to stay in Berlin....
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...
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...
