Potsdam, a city steeped in history, is located a half-hour by train southwest of Berlin. The capital of the German state of Brandenburg, it…
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A step back in time in Quedlinburg
To be honest, I’d not heard of Quedlinburg until I started planning a trip around central Germany. I clicked on its name on a…
A scenic road trip around Rügen
Rügen is the largest island in Germany. Nestled in the Baltic Sea, the island is known for its gentle landscapes, coastal cliffs, tranquil beaches,…
Things to see in Stralsund
Stralsund is a picturesque coastal city located in northeastern Germany (map) in the region of Western Pomerania. I’d heard about Stralsund from friends and…
A walk around Lübeck
Lübeck, nestled on an island in the River Trave in northern Germany, is a fascinating city renowned for its Brick Gothic medieval architecture, UNESCO…
Charming Miltenberg
Germany is awash with charming medieval towns packed with picturesque cobblestone streets and half-timbered houses. One of the most beautiful of these medieval towns…
A road trip along the Main River
The Main River is the longest river (entirely in Germany) and flows through central Germany in the states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Hesse before…
Plane views: Frankfurt
Frankfurt is one of the most populous cities in Germany (just under a million inhabitants) and is a global hub of finance and commerce….
The castles of King Ludwig II
The beautiful Alpine borderlands of southern Bavaria is home to some of Germany’s most loved historic attractions. The forested mountains, with their craggy ridges…
