Germany has launched a great website for travelers who are interested in particular historic and cultural aspects of Germany. Historic Germany highlights thirteen smaller but historically important cities including Augsburg, Erfurt, Freiburg, Heidleberg, Koblenz, Lubeck, Muenster, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Trier, Weisbaden, and Wurzburg. The site also offers Dream Routes that focus on ... Read Full Article
German Christmas Markets: A World of Christmas Magic
During the Holidays, Germany reveals its most magical side. More than 2,500 German Christmas markets invite you to share in the joy of the Christmas season and enter into Germany's festive spirit. If you want to enjoy these enchanting markets, you will need to plan ahead. In October and even sooner, tour companies roll out their Winter Escorted Tour brochures and online offerings. December is a ... Read Full Article
Prague Insider Travel Guide
Prague, the city of 100 spires, was mainly untouched by the Second World War, so its beautiful buildings are still intact and its citizens are happily building a new city that completely embraces the old. The city is now a mecca for tourists who have seen Western Europe and are looking for a new place to discover art and culture. Stare Mesto was the original place of settlement in Prague. ... Read Full Article
10 Reasons to Travel to the Czech Republic
The Czech Lands have been at the crossroads of Europe for thousands of years. It is a small country endowed with abundant natural beauty and many cultural sites. Here are my top 10 reasons to travel to the Czech Republic Surrounded along its borders by mountains, the countryside is dotted with charming towns, and the most castles and chateaux per square mile of any country in the world!The ... Read Full Article
Enjoy Germany’s Varied Landscape
Germany is a beautiful country with a diverse landscape and an intriguingly historic past. Since the fall of the Berlin wall, the reunification of the country has energized its citizens and provided the impetus for growth and an increased focus on tourism. Germany's climate is mostly temperate. Extreme temperature lows and highs are rare. Winter temperatures vary from west to east, with around ... Read Full Article
10 Top Sights in Germany
The beautiful country of Germany holds many treasures for the visitor; here are what I consider the top 10 sights in Germany. 10 Top Sights in Germany The Alps If you head south of Munich, you will find some of the most beautiful scenery Germany has to offer. The Alps stretch over most of Southern Bavaria and include breathtakingly beautiful mountain ranges, green pastures, rivers, and ... Read Full Article
Germany: Where History Comes to Life
Germany, the land of Gemaechlichkeit and lederhosen invites you to share in its beauty and heritage. Since east and west Germany united, it has become one of the most economically successful countries in Europe. Germany has several major cities; in each you will experience not only different architectural styles and art treasures but also a very distinctive lifestyle. Local traditions and ... Read Full Article