From the title Fraueninsel (Women Island in English) I’m going to predict that some people might be either really excited or terrified by this post. The truth is they should be neither. The women in the reference are nuns. Yep, nuns. They’ve been living at the monastery since 782. They aren’t all no fun though, … Read More
Bamberg is Germany’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the third-largest in Europe. Only Venice and Prague are larger.
Burghausen may not be on your radar, but besides being home to the longest castle in the world, the town offers some great German charm.
The best places to Visit in Germany. Our top 12 places to add to your Germany bucket list. You’ll find everything from Berlin, to the Bavarian Alps.
Know someone who loves Germanyor is visiting Germany? Or maybe someone that is from Germany and needs a little touch of home? These gifts are perfect!
If you have tried learning German you know that it isn’t the easiest language to learn. So what is the best way to learn German?
You may know Cologne for its cathedral and of course the origin place of perfume, but I bet you didn’t know that there were many other attractions that are a must-see.
I enjoy hiking in the Black Forest but finding information in English can be a challenge. Here are 5 tips I learned after exploring this part of SW Germany.
Christmas in Germany is similar to Christmas in North America in many ways, but there are some differences which I found rather surprising when my first year here:
I’m a big believer of the old saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, but there are a few Canadian habits that I just can’t shake in Germany and yes, that includes thinking that red really is the best colour for police uniforms as it is the traditional color of the Royal Canadian … Read More
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the best-preserved medieval towns I’ve ever been to! It’s an 800-year-old town on the Romantic Road situated approximately halfway between Munich and Frankfurt. The defence towers and city wall that encloses much of the city makes it feel like you are stepping back in time. Rothenburg ob der … Read More
The Oktoberfest Parade, officially known as the Costume and Rifleman’s Parade in Munich was going to start in a couple of hours. But as I woke up to the pitter-patter of rain on my roof, a dreary sky and a German husband who suggested we could just watch the parade on TV and stay dry, … Read More
