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Picture Perfect: People and Art at the Pergamon Museum, Berlin
Blog: The Art of Slow Travel - 8 February 2012
This post is part of a new series entitled ‘Picture Perfect’, published because of my wish to showcase some beautiful travel shots from around the world which didn’t quite make it into regular blog posts or which tell a story on their own and need few words, if any, to describe them. Museums are interesting [...]
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John Steinbeck – California Vagabond
Blog: Vagobond.com - 4 February 2012
Steinbeck wrote of pirates, hobos, Mexican revolutionaries, drunkards, knights, kings, farmers and other unsavory types that have been described by the world as vagabonds. He was accused of being a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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Slow Travel Germany: George on how teaching in a little German village changed her life
Blog: The Art of Slow Travel - 27 January 2012
This is a guest post by Georgina over at George Going Down for the ‘How do you slow travel?’ series. If you would like more information about this series or want to submit your own guest post, click here. My family didn’t have much money growing up and as such our summer holiday every year [...]
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Ulmer Münster
Blog: No Beaten Path - 24 January 2012
Famous for its spire, there is a lot more to look at with this church.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site #167: Berlin Modernism Housing Estates
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 24 December 2011
From the World Heritage inscription: The set of housing estates in the Berlin Modern Style provides outstanding testimony to the implementation of housing policies during the period 1910 – 1933 and especially during the Weimar Republic, when the city of Berlin was characterized by its political, social, cultural and technical progressiveness. The housing estates reflect, [...]
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The Best Christmas Markets in the World*
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 23 December 2011
So, to celebrate gingerbread, gluhwein and twinkling bright lights, I bring you this post: the Best Christmas Markets in the World. (Only, it's not really the whole world. Just the countries between Turkey and Germany. But let's face it, that wouldn't make such a good title...
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Travel Guide: Berlin, Germany
Blog: Pommie Travels - 23 December 2011
Walking through the streets of Berlin stirs up mixed feelings- on the one hand the city is very modern and [...]
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A Brief History of Degenerate Art
Blog: MuseumChick - 22 December 2011
This article was submitted by Lori Hutchison. She owns the site Masters in History (a fantastic resource for those looking to advance their education in history and humanities) and is an Art History Professor. Adolf Hitler did many terrible things when he ruled Nazi Germany. But one of the horrors we don’t often hear about is what [...]
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Learning about the Holocaust in Berlin
Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 19 December 2011
Take a break from the art, nightlife and rich foods that Berlin has to offer, and spend a day learning about the holocaust. As the epicenter of one of the largest events in world history, Germany undoubtedly offers a perspective you could never have learned in school. Here are my recommendations for a 3-stop tour that every visitor to Berlin should take the time to do.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site #163: Dresden Elbe Valley
Blog: Everything Everywhere - 19 December 2011
From the World Heritage inscription: The 18th- and 19th-century cultural landscape of Dresden Elbe Valley extends some 18 km along the river from Übigau Palace and Ostragehege fields in the north-west to the Pillnitz Palace and the Elbe River Island in the south-east. It features low meadows, and is crowned by the Pillnitz Palace and [...]
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Hitting the Wall – Reaching Berlin
Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 17 December 2011
Eighteen days ago I set out on a journey of more than a thousand miles. It took me through nine different countries, six different currencies, two continents and it strayed both in and out of Hitting the Wall – Reaching Berlin first appeared on Inside the Travel Lab. Head over there for more juicy fresh travel goodness. Or, you know, something you might like to read...
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10 Famous Beer Breweries to Visit Around the World
Blog: GoBackpacking - 15 December 2011
This post was written in partnership with TravelSupermarket.com. here’s a saying amongst travellers that if you want to get to know the locals, get to know their beer first. Beer is the third most popular beverage in the world, beaten only by tea and water. With this in mind, a great idea when travelling abroad [...]
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Top Three European Christmas Destinations
Blog: Vagobond.com - 12 December 2011
Christmas in Europe is delightful, no matter where you go. The marriage of old world charm with unique traditions makes for a lovely holiday.
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Lady at the Christmas Markets in Cologne
Blog: A Lady in London - 5 December 2011
When my flight landed at Dusseldorf airport the border agent asked me why I was visiting Germany. “The Christmas markets in Cologne,” I told him. “Ugh. Why do all you foreigners like them so much?” he asked. I was nervous. The seven Christmas markets in Cologne were famous all over the world, and yet the [...]
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Oktoberfest 2012.
Blog: Murmurs from a foriegn land. - 19 November 2011
Munich, Germany. Its interesting getting up at the hour of dawn hearing everyone moaning and groaning about their hangover and the fact that its god damn cold. But thats the start of the day. As from last year, its vital to get in early and get a seat. Then its the waiting game. We all [...]
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A few quiet days.
Blog: Murmurs from a foriegn land. - 19 November 2011
The preceeding days to the festival. Lucky for me, the U-bahn was only a short walk. And it was only two stops to Thalkirchen. Where the campgrounds are located. A short wait for the bus, and I’m walking into Camping Thalkirchen. After checking in, I start walking towards the camping spot, and hear a familar voice [...]
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A Guide to Christmas Markets in and around Germany
Blog: Vagobond.com - 14 November 2011
It is worth noting that there hundreds of different markets in and around Germany. Clearly, some are more well-known than others, and they moreover vary in size.
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Photo of the Day: Bursting Through the Berlin Wall
Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 9 November 2011
As I was sifting through photos last night, I came across this shot of one of the coolest murals I saw in the street art-friendly city of Berlin. I spotted it at the East Side Gallery, a long stretch of murals that cover a section of remnants of the Berlin Wall. The car smashing through [...]
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10 Must See Destinations For Backpackers in Europe
Blog: GoBackpacking - 9 November 2011
This post was written in partnership with TravelSupermarket.com. Europe contains many places that are stunningly beautiful, deeply fascinating or significantly important. In fact some destinations are all of the above! Whilst any list of ‘must see’ places can only ever be subjective and open for debate, the following 10 must see destinations are certainly up [...]
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Cheapskate Chronicles: Free Walking Tours in Europe
Blog: Travel Adventures of Newman - 9 November 2011
Imagine arriving at the latest European city on your itinerary, checking into your hotel or hostel, and feeling somewhat disoriented by your new surroundings. How then to regain your bearings?
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The Saturday City: Hamburg
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 22 October 2011
Whenever I hear a city mentioned with glowing enthusiasm, I get a bit skeptical. I’ve learned that having expectations about a place often lead to disappointment. Places get built up so much in your head that reality can often never live up to your imagination. And so whenever people told me how amazingly wonderful Hamburg, [...]
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Wombats Hostel Berlin Germany’s Ultimate Party Hostel
Blog: Backpacking on the Cheap - 9 October 2011
Wombats hostel is our choice for Germany’s ultimate party hostels and being located in the most liberal city on earth, it’s not hard to see why. This is a place where anything and everything goes – including some of the most hardcore partying you’ll ever experience. . Nightlife After you’ve spent the first few nights hooking up and [...]
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The Weekly Photo: Oktoberfest Beer
Blog: Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - 9 October 2011
Oktoberfest beer steins at the Hofbrau House (Yes, that beer was for my friends and I!) Heading here? Book your travel using the links below and help support this website and keep it running: Cheap Flights | Travel insurance | Hotels | Hostels |Guidebooks | 50 Adventure Tours under $995 ©Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.
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A Taste of Hamburg – In Photos
Blog: Hecktic Travels - 7 October 2011
A photo tour of Germany's second largest city.
