Destination: Germany
There are [452] stories and [6103] photos from Germany
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Wed, 15 Oct 2008 | By gipsy | Views [9940] | Comments [3]
Alles Gute nachtraeglich an Moritz! Und alles Gute zum Geburtstag an Inken!
Mon, 20 Feb 2006 | By true-claims-stories | Views [6215] | Comments [8]
I had a problem with my right testicle for about 3 weeks before I decided that I had to see a specialist. As I found out, the weight from carrying my backpack had caused strain in that region and so I was forced to recieve a complete check so that there ... Read more >
Tags: doctors, hospitals & health, true claim stories
Tue, 9 Oct 2007 | By abelaine | Views [3550]
Well I said the other day I would never drink again! But only 2 days later we are in Munich-Germany. With the perfect timing for the last day of the beer fest! What a beer fest it was. The crazy drunken people, the German dames carrying 10x 1 Litre ... Read more >
Tags: Laughter
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 | By language-guides | Views [2908]
Have you ever been stuck in a country wanting to be polite, but
not even knowing the word for 'please'? Or been frustrated when you
couldn't ask for the most basic directions to where you're going?
The WorldNomads.com German Language Guide gives ... Read more >
Tags: language guides, language lesson, germany, german, learn german, german language, podcast, ipod, phrase book, world nomads
Sun, 1 Jul 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [2020] | Comments [2]
'Cuz we haven't. Not heads or tails of him. Neither well-tanned hide nor sumptuously curled chest hair. He's no where to be found. And this in the country where he's supposed to be a demi-god. So much for expectations; you've broken another heart, ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 | By eks | Views [1330] | Comments [2]
Karneval
is this incredible celebration that happens in the area of germany
we've been staying in for about 3 months of every year. the culmination
is in february when the whole area positively shits itself if i may be
so crude and turns into the ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 | By safetyhub | Views [1198] | Comments [1]
For any of our football fanatic Nomads that have made the pilgrimage to Germany for the World Cup, red24 have compiled these tips to help keep you travelling safely: · Avoid any celebratory events after matches as high alcohol consumption ... Read more >
Tags: travel safety, world cup, germany, football, travel security, event
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 | By maria_brett | Views [1197] | Comments [1]
While the Socceroos were undergoing last-minute preparations for their clash against Croatia the following day, the fans of both teams were out on the streets of Stuttgart preparing for off field war. For 24 hours the clash between two sporting ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Wed, 10 Oct 2007 | By vien_and_shaz | Views [1139] | Comments [17]
Yes, Vien popped the question at Neuschwenstein castle in south Germany. After apparently carrying the ring for 2 months (suprised he didn't lose it!) the timing and place was awesome. We are both happy and are giving you all warning of our wedding so ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Sat, 4 Jun 2005 | By keziakos | Views [1080]
It is amazing how time seems to fly by when we’re having fun. My time in Germany is almost over, I’ve made many friends, more than I’ve could ever have imagined. After some false steps and slow beginnings, the people from the Symphonieorchester ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 | By maria_brett | Views [921] | Comments [1]
Following Australia’s qualification to play in the Round of 16, rumours began circulating around the Australian community and in the local press that an additional 1500 tickets for the match against Italy in Kaiserslautern would be released for sale ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [809]
Oktoberfest. Photo by [46137], Flickr.com Location: Theresienwiese, Munich, Germany Dates: 16 days from late September to early October Level of Participation: 5 - messier than a stag night Description: In 1810, a horse race was held ... Read more >
Tags: world festivals, oktoberfest, germany
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [783] | Comments [1]
If the operators of the Porsche factory tours have never seen a full grown American man (a term I use loosely) cry (which, given their line of work its doubtful the haven't) then they did this day. Actually, let's call it what it was: Like a small ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 | By chanty520 | Views [776] | Comments [4]
well well well...its been one crazy trip so far. its 8am here, we had traditional german meat and cheese sandwiches for breakfast, mm mm good. yesterday, after about an hour of confusion we found heidi and dan, one backpack short. :-( we're still trying ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 | By simon_monk | Views [737] | Video
Despite the rapid rebuilding of an incredibly modern and sophisticated city, Berlin is unlike almost any other city I have ever been to. Physically it seems to be huge, with wide tree lined avenues and immensely wide pedestrian paths which makes walking ... Read more >
Tags: work, berlin, sausage, lonely planet, jewish
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 | By rhiannon | Views [732]
From Amsterdam we caught an overnight bus and I managed to sleep the whole way. I woke up at a about 9 o’clock in the morning and on finding the bus stopped thought to myself, “Hmm…wonder where we are? Might get some breakfast.” In answer to the first ... Read more >
Tags: Backpacking
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By romsterrom | Views [716] | Comments [1]
After getting back to Koblenz from Köln - I decided to head to one of the picture-perfect, castle-clad villages i had seen the previous day. I chose St Goar cos it wasn't too far away and i could catch the KD boat (free with Eurail pass) back to Koblenz ... Read more >
Thu, 3 Nov 2005 | By true-claims-stories | Views [711]
We were on a tour of a rock & gem factory when something flew into my eye. At first, I thought it may have just been dust or a stone, but when my eye didn't improve over the course of the day, I saw an eye specialist.
After having it removed ... Read more >
Tags: doctors, hospitals & health, world nomads, true claim stories
Fri, 18 May 2007 | By shaneroehl | Views [667] | Comments [1]
As Thursday the 17th was a Holiday in Germany, most everyone in the city took all or part of Friday off as well. For us, that meant that we were heading on another quick road trip with Clemens and Judith. Clemens took us to his college town of Thubingen, ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Sat, 19 May 2007 | By shaneroehl | Views [652] | Comments [1]
On Saturday morning Chris and I got up early and made the 5 minute walk to the Haupbahnhof to catch our train to Munich. We hopped on our train just in the knick of time and made the 2 and 1/2 hour trip to Munich. Upon arriving at about 11:00am we ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 | By abelaine | Views [650]
Well I went on Tuesday to a fairytale like castle outside of Munich. It was in Bavarian countrysode, for the King Ludvic who was reputed to be gay, insane and died of un-natural causes! He spent his life making castles! 2 weere completed, this one ... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 | By maria_brett | Views [646]
"Brett and Maria, your work visa's ready for collection. Oh, but there's one more thing - you have to travel to Berlin to get it and then have it stamped by the border guards on your return to the Czech Republic. Unfortunately there's no way round ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 | By wini0017 | Views [614]
Hi Everyone,
I have been so bad about updating this when it comes to writing about what I’ve been doing. So here is the catch up… The last three months have been ridiculous. I could never have imagined that I would be seeing all these places and ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 | By eks | Views [577] | Comments [2]
Hey All :-) I got a hilarious and endearing email from my friend Scott today, which said (and I'm sure he won't mind me quoting him) words to the effect of - 'now look here, i did not save your blog site to my favourites only to have its desolate blankness ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By romsterrom | Views [574]
Today i took a slow train to Cologne (or Köln as the locals call it - i like it cos it's shorter and easy to type on a German keyboard). Pretty scenery along the Rhine but by this stage i was a little desensitised towards pretty Rhine scenery. Köln ... Read more >
