I’ve got to be honest, at this point, 1 year ago, I had not even heard of Freiburg. In fact, it was only when I mentioned to a close friend (who studied German at University and knows the country like the back of her hand) that I was planning to travel in the Black […]
Category Archives: GERMANY
Although located incredibly close to each other, the amazing thing about Frankfurt and Strasbourg is that they are 2 wildly different cities located either side of a national border. As such, travelling the short distance between them can be an amazing way to discover 2 different regions in 2 different countries within one short and […]
2 of Germany’s top cities – Frankfurt in the west and Berlin in the east – are both must-see destinations when you’re travelling in this country. Which is easy to do, because these 2 wonderful cities are simple to connect between care of Germany’s wonderful train network. Just under 550km apart, they certainly aren’t […]
There’s no denying it, Berlin is one of the most fun cities in the world. Wild, raucous, full of art, adventure and all night “alternativeness”, it’s hard not to be bowled over by the energy of the German capital. And amazingly, sat on the edge of Eastern Europe, Berlin is delightfully affordable for a […]
Munich is a city that has it all and is absolutely one of the top places to visit both in Germany and Europe as a whole! The architecture is fabulous and includes opulent palaces, a basilica in high Italian baroque, and an impressive modern Konzerthaus made from glass. Here you can find world-class museums, an […]
The capital of Germany, Berlin is well known for its festivals, techno-scene, creative start-up culture and trendy art and architecture. As such, it’s no surprise that the city is a favourite destination among budget travellers, backpackers in particular. Home to some of Germany’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Brandenburg Gate and Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin […]