Holidaying in Germany:Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt

Monday, May 4th, 2009

As a holiday destination, Germany has a lot going for it - fashionable and dynamic big cities, quaint towns straight out of the Brothers Grimm, deep forests, fairy-tale castles, and to top it all off, an unequaled range of beers.
Climate
Located at the heart of Europe, Germany has a temperate climate with regional variations. The best [...]

Germany Travel Tips

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Restaurants and Bars - You do not get water for free, you have to pay for it. If you order water you will get carbonated water. In most restaurants you can request tap water and they may or may not charge you but it is most likely straight from the sink. In some American fast [...]

German Currency

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Here is some general information on Germany and the national currency (Euro) that I hope will be useful for anyone planning a trip here.
One of the first things you will need to do when planning your trip to Germany is convert your national currency to the Euro. To do this you can either get [...]

February in europe sounds good

Monday, May 4th, 2009

From Venice Carnival to Nice Carnival, from Arco Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid to the Pancakes Race in London, or from the Chinese New Year in London to the Berlin Film Festival in Berlin you can take your pick!
With a passion for Cinema we suggest you include Berlin in your trip and be there for [...]

Driving in Germany

Monday, May 4th, 2009

I will start off with some 'common sense' information like your drivers license. Of course if you are not a German citizen your drivers license probably does not authorize you to drive in Germany. You will need to contact your local license branch (BMV) and find out the steps you need to take to receive [...]

City Breaks in Germany: Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Berlin: city of a new era
Today Berlin is a creative, dynamic place to visit with museums, theatres, many bars, cubs and restaurants. A city which was at the grim heart of 20th century European history, the Berlin of today has a tendency not to take itself too seriously.
Transport: how to get there and around
To reach [...]

American appliances in Germany

Monday, May 4th, 2009

If you plan to visit Germany and you take your American appliances there are a few things you must look into.
First you must know that most American appliances are designed to run off of 110 volts and Most German appliances are designed to run off of 220 volts. This means that if you plug [...]