Whether your goal is to see something pretty, something a bit…eccentric or simply escape the hustle and bustle of Munich for some really nice pictures to make your friends back at home jealous, a day trip out to Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau Germany is well worth your time.  Here’s how to get there, what to…

By: Yuli Linssen Kaminitz, guest blogger from EasyToBook.com   Berlin is one of the most popular capitals in Europe.  The city is full of life, attitude, fashion and it is now also considered to be the center for art, culture and music in Germany. Berlin is a quite alternative city- it is after all, the…

    Berlin is a vibrant and eclectic city.  Buildings built with funds from various countries after the city’s destruction in WWII are an interesting mix and match of styles.  Accessible public transportation is one of the best you’ll find in Europe. The clubs are loud and the people are liberal (more than 60% of residents do…

It is almost 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall and this world class city has plenty of notable sights and delights in the wake of reunification. A great way to get a feel for the diversity of Berlin is to jump aboard one of the bus tours available. This offers the opportunity…

The trip to Dresden & Leipzig was rather unexpected.  The decision to go and the invite to tag along with a very good study abroad comrade, Evan, came over beers and notoriously strong Long Island Ice Teas at our regular watering hole in Tuebingen, kukkuk.  But as with all things travel, often the unexpected etch…

  It’s certainly not possible to count all the memories I have from my travels in Europe but over the next couple weeks I’d like to share a few at the top of my best memories list.  Please, send us your tales too! My first snow in Tuebingen, Germany.       Growing up in Southern California,…

By Ryan Sexton Having backpacked through Europe for 40 days a few years prior to my most recent trip, I have definitely tasted real beer and thoroughly enjoyed it.  But it was not until my more focused trip in Germany this year that I really got to experience German beer culturally.  Now in a way,…

  I’m no expert on hotels.  I may not really understand the 2,3 or 4 star ratings.  I care about just a few things.  Price, location and comfort; in that order.  So, when I found Hotel Dolomit (yeah the name is a bit off putting) in Munich, Germany for the price I did, I said…

  All of us have those spots that just make us smile and feel good; those areas that bring a rush of emotion. You might chuckle when you think about them walking down the street and you may even wonder where the person’s next to you is.  In the next few paragraphs I’m going to…

  “Arbeit Macht Frei”; these three German words meaning “work brings freedom” were the cold cast iron welcome prisoners of war during WWII saw as they entered Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.  Today these words still stand in place on the gate of the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, just a short trip outside Berlin.

    German beer is some of the best you will ever try and the country’s purity laws (reinheitsgebot)and long brewing history ensure that it will stay that way.  In Munich Germany the Hofbrauhaus has a history of its own which guarantees an experience that lives up to its reputation.  Any visit to the Bavarian…

    Have you ever taken a vacation only to realize you didn’t pack for the right weather?  Last May I flew into London in order to begin an around Europe rail trip and found myself freezing!  I continued to tell myself; it will get warmer.  By the time I was in Amsterdam though, I…

You arrive in a major European city for the first time, your on a budget and have just a few days.  Walking around aimlessly or by relying on your guide book’s limited info and hard to read maps can take a lot of your time and before you really know your way around or what…

  Berlin is progressive, Dresden is beautiful and Munich is rich in  history but you’re missing out on a huge part of Germany if you stay on the beaten travel path. There are many small towns and villages sprinkled throughout Germany that can give you a taste of the local German culture without the underlying…

  Although it was definitely not my first time using a Eurail pass to travel around last summer I made a costly mistake.  Knowing what your Eurail pass actually covers is very important and will not only potentially save you money but also time.  Here is an example of just how important this info can…