Travel Stories

• sports

• activities

6 min read • May 20, 2022

Germany has wonderful driving, and its roads are excellent. Here are 10 trips that showcase the country at its best.

• hiking

• activities

4 min read • Mar 9, 2022

From high-altitude hikes in the Bavarian Alps to woodland rambles through the Black Forest, Germany is a wonderland for walkers.

• hiking

• activities

5 min read • Sep 28, 2021

From Bremen to Leipzig, move off the well-trodden paths to Germany’s wealth of smaller cities and you’ll be rewarded with surprisingly youthful energy

• beaches

• activities

8 min read • Sep 26, 2021

From cable cars to castles and coastlines and concerts, here are the best things to do on your next trip to Germany.

• destination practicalities

2 min read • Jul 30, 2021

Figuring out a country's visa requirements can be confusing, but fortunately entering Germany is usually a straightforward procedure for many travelers.

• cycling

• activities

6 min read • Jun 25, 2021

For centuries the epic beauty of Germany’s landscapes has inspired artists, and its national parks highlight some of the country's best outdoor spaces.

• sustainable travel

• connections

7 min read • Jun 11, 2021

Germans are whizzes at moving people around, and the public transport network is one of the best in Europe. Here are the best ways to travel around Germany.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

8 min read • Jun 3, 2021

Prepare to be wowed by Germany's soul-stirring scenery, beautiful big cities and quaint half-timbered towns. These are the top places to visit in Germany.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Apr 7, 2021

From the north coast seaside resorts to secluded lakeside sandy spots, here are Germany's best beaches.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

4 min read • Nov 24, 2020

The origins of Krampus the Christmas demon dates back centuries and now, is a beloved and cherished tradition in many central European countries.

• skiing

• activities

6 min read • Nov 23, 2020

Enjoy black runs and rollicking après-ski alongside a culture-crammed winter break - the slopes aren't far from the cities in Austria and Germany.

• cycling

• activities

4 min read • Oct 15, 2020

Pop your helmet on, get that butt on the seat, and be ready to pedal. Here are some of Germany's best cycle routes.

• sports

• activities

6 min read • Feb 3, 2020

From tough Teutonic trails to silky ribbonesque rivers just asking to be run, Germany is an underrated adventure powerhouse.

• history

• art and culture

6 min read • Dec 11, 2019

Writer John Garry explains how FKK (Free Body Culture) in Germany started and how following the rules led to his freedom.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Oct 31, 2019

December in Germany means getting into the festive spirit with centuries-old traditions and a visit to a cosy Christmas market.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Oct 11, 2019

Germany celebrates its diverse wine regions in a unique way – by electing regional and national Wine Princesses and Wine Queens who travel the world sharing…

• history

• art and culture

7 min read • Oct 7, 2019

Just within the last twenty years, Spätburgunder and other Germany pinot noirs have climbed in popularity, and now not only makes up over a third of Germany’s…

• coffee

• food and drink

4 min read • Sep 19, 2019

Munich's roasting a lot of beans right now. We've filtered out the best coffee roasters and their flagship stores so you can just show up and sip down.

• hiking

• activities

6 min read • Sep 12, 2019

More green than black despite its name, the Black Forest is a star that just keeps on rising when it comes to eco-friendly initiatives, sustainable travel…

• food

• food and drink

7 min read • Aug 13, 2019

Germany is a combination of cutting-edge cool and timeless tradition, wrapped in a package of spectacular landscapes, vibrant metropolises and idyllic…

• art

• art and culture

4 min read • Aug 1, 2019

Glamour, glitz, theater, comedy, body positivity, freedom of expression and striptease – what’s not to love? The art of burlesque first came onto the…

5 min read • Jul 27, 2019

Aviation journalists like me travel with a fair bit of tech: always my phone, usually my tablet, and sometimes even a separate e-reader to relax by the…