Category Archives: Germany

On our recent visit to Hamburg we took the U-Bahn out to the suburb of Stelligen. Our objective was one of the most amazing and beautiful zoos we had ever seen, the Tierpark Hagenbeck. This private zoo was the brainchild … Continue reading →

For many Americans, the search for their roots often takes them to the entry and exit points of their ancestors. It might be Ellis Island in New York, Gorée Island in Senegal or Bremen and Antwerp. On our own quest … Continue reading →

Anyone visiting Germany’s Black Forest region must visit the happening university town of Freiburg. Freiburg is noted as being the sunniest and warmest in Germany (it holds the all-time record temperature of 104 F.) but on a wet fall weekend those warm … Continue reading →

Two weekends ago we took the Deutsche Bahn to the southwestern corner of Germany, the Black Forest. Using Freiburg as our base, we spent a day in nearby Bad Krozingen and Staufen. These two small towns don’t get the same … Continue reading →

In all our travels we have never been to prison…..that is, until last weekend in Kaiserslautern. No, we weren’t arrested for causing a big scene after too much beer and schnitzel. And no, Tanya didn’t cause a stir by dancing on … Continue reading →

In our hometown of Portland, Oregon, we have a local plumbing supply store icon, George Morlan, otherwise known as “The Water Heater King”. So, we were intrigued to discover an old town nestled in the countryside of Hesse called “Bad König” … Continue reading →

Idstein is a pretty little town about 20 minutes by car from Wiesbaden. It is charming and appears to be a very popular location for the construction of upscale condos, providing residents with an easy commute to Frankfurt. The new … Continue reading →

Jay is a linguist at heart. He loves words, especially those not of his native English. He loves the funny ways he can pronounce them and give them meanings that are most likely only funny to him. Tanya says he’s a geek. She’s right, of course, … Continue reading →

In our ongoing quest to find worthwhile “under the radar destinations” or UNRADs, we recently uncovered a cute little gem of a town just 14 km south of Stuttgart. While little Esslingen was once a major trade center in the … Continue reading →

Fasching, Karneval, Fastnacht…different regions of Germany have different names for these annual days leading up to Lent. But the overall concept is the same…partying, costumes, drinking and parades. Wiesbaden had its own parade last Sunday and while the crowds seem … Continue reading →