All posts tagged "Germany"
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3.6KTravelNew for 2023: Top 5 theme parks in Europe that are open during the winter
(Editor’s note: You can see an updated version of this post for 2024/25 here.) Fancy a fun family day out to lighten...
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9.8KExpat EssentialsJackie Harding: Cologne has seven – count ’em, seven! – themed Christmas markets (updated)
(Editor’s note: Terry Boyd also contributed to this post about the Cologne Christmas markets.) Germany has cornered the market, literally, on the...
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1.7KTravelAachen Christmas market 2022: Still one of Germany’s best, but the crowds are back post-pandemic
After decades of exploring Europe, we can say there are really two Christmas market experiences: The mega-markets in Cologne and Strasbourg that...
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1.2KTravelQuick Trips: With its Old City and castle, Heidelberg is Germany’s ‘romantischer’ jewel
(Editor’s note: Heidelberg was one of the few major German cities undamaged in World War II. So what you see is original...
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1.2KExpat EssentialsMary Porcella: Why Germany might just be the right place for you, aspiring American expats
(Editor’s note: This post about moving to Germany is the fifth in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for American...
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1.2KExpat EssentialsTo Deutschland or not to Deutschland? American considerations when deciding if Berlin is right for you
(Editor’s note: This post on Berlin is the fifth in a series looking at the best countries in Europe for American expats. See...
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1.2KTravelOberammergau & beyond: More than the Passion Play, this Bavarian destination has lakes, mountains and outdoor adventures
The delightful Bavarian town of Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps near the Austrian border is one of my favorite places to visit...
