Aug 1, 2020• by compassmisrouted
A Day in Bamberg - Things to Do from Dawn to Dusk
As someone who is still learning the German language, I was quick to assume that an S-Bahn was short for Straßenbahn (or Tram)!! But to my big surprise, the Germans call a tram, well... a tram ...
Jun 26, 2020• by wasatch
Unfortunate Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
Schwabisch Hall is one of my favorite quaint, little touristed villages in Germany. Its off the beaten path, and that is all to its advantage, but not so much to yours. You have to find a way to get...
Jan 10, 2019• by UNDERWAYGS
The Most Beautiful Half-Timbered Towns in Germany
The half-timbered house or Riegelhaus is the best-known Germany timber truss type of building. It is a skeleton structure made of wood, in which the horizontal stiffening by means of obliquely built...
Jan 28, 2025• by Susanne
Exploring Berlin’s WWII and Cold War History: A Journey Through Time
Berlin's history is a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, division, and reunification. Walking through its streets today, one can still feel the echoes of WWII and the Cold War in the...
Jan 13, 2024• by mattiberlin
How to Get to Potsdam from Berlin
A day trip to Potsdam from Berlin is most certainly worth it. But watch out! Most travellers underestimate the scale of Potsdam. There's a lot more to it than just Sanssouci palace. Potsdam is...
Jan 4, 2024• by mattiberlin
The Top 10 Things to Do in Berlin
Are you heading to Berlin and wondering what to do? Here's a list of the top 10 things that you should not miss! Explore the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a historic symbol steeped in significance...