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Buying Euros and Using Credit Cards in Germany
Money Exchange and ATMs in German Cities Is it cheaper to purchase Euros from an ATM upon arrival in Germany or to obtain them in America before...
While Traveling in Germany Watch Out for Ordnung
The Purest Joy is Gloating If travelers to Germany understand the German terms Weltschmerz, Schadenfreude and Ordnungspflicht, they understand the...
Historic Hotels in Germany
Time Traveling in Medieval German Cities Sleeping in a guesthouse from the 14th century or in a hotel castle from the 16th century turns a trip to...
Mannheim, Germany
A Walk Through the Former Residency of the Electoral Palatinate The economic and cultural center of the metropolitan Rhine-Neckar region was built...
Tax Free Shopping in Germany
Shop and Save Money When Traveling to Europe While shopping in countries of the European Union, Americans and Canadians can save a lot of money as...
Visiting Quedlinburg Germany
The Medieval City in Saxony-Anhalt is Germany’s books of Legends Quedlinburg which was founded in the 9th century and is famous for its...
The Best Cafes in Heidelberg, Germany
Italian Coffee Bars at the Old University Town on the Neckar. When you think of Germany, forget the beer, think of Italian coffee instead! And when...
Shopping in Mannheim, Germany
The Lively Metropolis of the Rhine-Neckar Region Mannheim is shoppers’ paradise between Stuttgart and Frankfurt: Elegant department stores...
Restaurant Tipping Rules and Customs in Germany
The rule of thumb in Germany is: Guests may give a tip, but they don’t have to. Unlike in the United States, service and VAT charges are...
Bamberg, Germany’s Medieval Town
Franconia’s Rome in Bavaria Walking through the narrow alleyways of Bamberg’s old city center, medieval flair surrounds you wherever you...
Clichés and Stereotypes About Germans
Germany is More Than Beer and Bratwurst Germany has more than its shares of clichés and stereotypes. The most widespread are: Lederhosen, beer and...
How Germans Celebrate Easter
Religious National Holidays in Germany Easter is one of the most important holidays in Germany and is celebrated with big lunches and lots of...
Do’s and Dont’s in Germany
A Survival Kit for Americans Travelling to Europe Etiquette and Customs in Europe differ from those common in the United States. The expression...
Discover German Cities by Bike
Bicycle Tour in the Triangle Formed by the Rhine and Neckar Sightseeing by bike is the cheapest and healthiest way to discover German cities. There...
Heidelberg on the Neckar River
Where Goethe, Hölderlin and Brentano used to walk and admire the triad consisting of the Old City, the river and the mountains of Heidelberg. The...
How Germans Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Silvester is What the Last Day of the Year is called in Germany Germans celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks displays, Swiss Raclette cheese...
