Destination: Germany

Helle

Tue, 2 May 2006 | By surfinns | Views [468]

2.5.2006 Tukholma, Ruotsi – Düsseldorf, Saksa   Jee, ensimmäinen etappi takana ja Ruotsissa sataa vettä. Skavstan lentokenttä löytyi erittäin näppärästi ilman ylimääräisiä silmukoita. Yhteensä naapurissa siis vietettiin aikaa reilut ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Pain in my right testicle

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 | By true-claims-stories | Views [11654] | Comments [11]

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

a lonely planet, so listen to other travellers

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 | By nadscol | Views [562]

heres a quick probably boring story: i was thinking of heading to hamburg tomorrow but decided not to on the advice of an aussie girl who had just been there. she said its great if you like ships, but apart from that it loses its excitement after the ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

McDonalds...the german way

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 | By nadscol | Views [1054]

I thought this deserved an article of its own. Mcdonalds here is very very weired. While i appreciate cultural differences eg. the ribburger they have here. I must admit i was a touch suprised when i saw beer on the menu. Family restaurant indeed! And ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Ich bin ein berliner

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 | By nadscol | Views [514]

Grüße aus deutschland! well i'm in berlin at the moment and am actually suprised at how much i like it here. i am thinking of staying an extra day to what i initially planned. i did a free walking tour today around the city which was absolutely brilliant.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

What do germans do on sundays?

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 | By nadscol | Views [3140] | Comments [1]

Well, what do germans do on sundays? i think its a very valid question. Today, sunday, i decided to go shopping for some food to taske with me on the train tomorrow (5 1/2 hours to berlin). i had been warned previously that not much is open here on sundays.... Read more >

Tags: Culture

I could have lost my eye sight ...

Thu, 3 Nov 2005 | By true-claims-stories | Views [1669]

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, true claim stories, world nomads

my goodbye letter

Sat, 4 Jun 2005 | By keziakos | Views [4146]

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

The Countdown Begins

Thu, 2 Jun 2005 | By missmelissa | Views [429]

Salve! For the next four days I will probably be using that word a lot (it means Hello in Italian) because bright and early tomorrow morning I am leaving with two of my friends to enjoy four days in Venice. But before I begin talking about what ... Read more >

Auf Wiedersehen Munich!

Wed, 18 May 2005 | By missmelissa | Views [550]

WARNING: This email contains a lengthy and overly wordy account of my life for the past week and a half. Feel free to skim through, take breaks or read sections at a time. I wish you luck...   Guten Tag! It is about 8:30 pm on Thursday night (the ... Read more >

Photos: Cologne & Munich

Thu, 5 May 2005 | By copperowl | Photo Gallery

Photos: Rothenburg

Wed, 4 May 2005 | By copperowl | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Germany

Sat, 30 Apr 2005 | By keziakos | Photo Gallery

Photos: Dresden

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 | By copperowl | Photo Gallery

Christmas in Bamberg, Bayern

Sat, 25 Dec 2004 | By keziakos | Views [413]

I ate the most delicious Weichnachtstolen from Elli´s mama. And also let´s not forget the fish, pork and so many other delicious Bayerichesessen. Bamberg is a beautiful city, with many little streets with beautiful shops. According to Ellie, it was ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating