There is so much more to Germany than just World War II. I am extremely aware of the stigma that surrounds the country but it doesn’t mean that Germany consists of ONLY World War II sites. But visiting World War II sites while in Germany is an excellent way to learn more about the country’s…
Every travel blogger is guilty of taking about the top 10 most amazing places they’ve been. Heck I’m even guilty of it, as evidenced here. But the Top 10 Best Locations List has a little brother… the Top 10 Most Underwhelming Locations List. You always hear about the Great Pyramids being… well… great or the…
I wish I could make money each time someone asked me or the Facebook group Girls Love Travel about the Eurail pass. If I did, I could probably afford a Eurail pass. So I decided to write an all-inclusive guide to help you decide if a Eurail pass is the right decision for you. What…
Germany is full of quaint medieval towns that are overflowing with culture and history. We’ve compiled a list of the five must-see medieval German towns to help you make the best of your German adventure! There is no shortage of beautiful scenery in Germany. Modern-day Germany has been occupied for a few millennia, which has…
Berlin is a timeless city. It has a deep past and a painful history, but has emerged into a thriving cultural center with some of the best attractions in all of Central Europe. Now, people can party in old warehouses that used to house Soviet weapons and walk through the same gates that once divided…
For almost 30 years, the Berlin wall separated the oppressed Soviet Union from the free West Germany. Even though the wall fell in 1989, reminders of Berlin’s historical past can still be found throughout the city. Some people have commercialized upon Berlin’s history but there are a plethora of important sites throughout the city that…
Despite what its name clearly tells you, the grand party of Oktoberfest takes place in September, not October. Go figure. Oktoberfest certainly does live up to its hype and whether you’re going with family, friends, or the intent to get blackout drunk, Oktoberfest has something for you. Oktoberfest History The Oktoberfest celebration first began in…
Nestled into a valley between the Swiss and Austrian Alps lies the sixth smallest country in the world – Liechtenstein. Few people have heard of this German-speaking nation but its natural beauty leaves you speechless. This tiny nation is roughly the size of Manhattan and has a population of 35,000. It is the only German-speaking…
Favorites. They’re a motif that everybody wants to know. Favorites are a crucial component when meeting someone for the first time and can make or break a friendship. If you’re like me, it can be very difficult to establish a certain “favorite” of anything. Favorite movie? I have seven. Favorite song? Let me write a…
Germany is a place unlike any other. From the soaring Alps in the south to Oktoberfest to the rich history of Berlin, Germany is a country that never fails to amaze me. It’s no wonder that I chose to make it my home while I studied in Heidelberg. But to many Americans traveling to Germany,…
