Destination: Germany

Ever Seen a Grown Man Cry?

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [3273] | 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

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [1132] | Comments [2]

I’m not entirely sure why I’ve decided to stay on in Europe as it approaches winter. Where was I on that one, dipshit? Sheesh! It has stopped raining for about a total of fours in the past few days. Sigh. Consequently I didn’t really see much of Dusseldorf.... Read more >

The Romantic Rhine Beckons

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [982]

The Romantic Rhine with its castles, vineyards and medieval villages beckons.  But January isn’t the best time to visit.  The river cruises have ceased until spring, many hotels are closed for the season and the weather is dreary. ... Read more >

Berlin >>> The Ever Changing City

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 | By hopeschaberg | Views [717]

I love Berlin so much more than I though I would! Actually, I didnt have any expectations. But none the less, I have really grown to like it here. There is alway so much happening! Most likely the reason being that there a several different parts of ... Read more >

Tags: berlin, free tour, locked out, the wall

Burghausen

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 | By katebravado | Views [645]

The snow is like fairy floss on the good days, light, silvery and sooooooo quite. The way the sounds are muffled just adds to the increadile story book quiality of Burghausen at Christmas. Nestled on the Austrain border defined by the mighty Salzach ... Read more >

Tags: cancer, germany

First impressions

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 | By dawnski | Views [502] | Comments [3]

I've been here for a day now and spent all of yesterday walking into and around the old town, which has been beautifully restored. The air polution here is atrocious though, you can actually taste the exhaust fumes. I was surprised at how modern the ... Read more >

Now it starts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 | By vampyrlady | Views [482]

Well my first entry now. I´m in Germany right now, at home and I´m finishing school now. Well and I´m planning what to do after school. A few month ago I applied for beeing a volunteer abroad in China and Schottland. Well and I really wanted to go ... Read more >

Noch 4 Tage

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 | By gipsy | Views [463] | Comments [1]

Wie der Titel es schon sagt: in 4 Tagen ist es soweit! Irland ich komme! Ich denke so weit ist alles vorbeireitet, ich muss nur noch meinen CV (irischer Lebenslauf) fertigstellen und meinen Koffer packen, dann kann es los gehen. So langsam steigt auch ... Read more >

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - My Beloved Friend from Germany

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By | Views [329] | Scholarship Entry

Two months ago, from 2nd February 2013 until 28th February 2013 to be exact, I was given a chance to have a journey to Europe. It was a totally unexpected journey. The trip started on the second of February 2013. I can remember every details of my trip ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Catching a Moment - Lost and Found

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By | Views [252] | Scholarship Entry

I was told in Heidelberg to keep a journal for posterity, a commitment that fell to the wayside after my very first week. My only foothold on time comes from a conversation I once had with a fellow student. Her name, too, I’ve long since forgotten. We’d ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Gallery: Wir farhen nach Berlin!

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 | By arollingstone | Photo Gallery

Photos: Berlin Christmas

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 | By shaz | Photo Gallery

Photos: Hamburg

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 | By katharina92 | Photo Gallery

A 'place' I have visited

Wed, 3 Jul 2013 | By larita | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

Gallery: Trier

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 | By tingays-in-europe | Photo Gallery