Berlin, Germany is filled to the brim with historic sights, dark corners and colorful artistic expression. Little did we know that there are also an astounding number of beautiful Berlin parks right in the city center.

Swaths of open land dot the city landscape.… Read the rest

Berlin. Just the mention of the name conjures images of division and unity, war and peace, angst and optimism. On our Berlin trip, we reveled at landmark sights, discovered hidden gems and savored local dishes. 

While engrossed in the city’s history, we struck a balance between the past and the present.… Read the rest

Not a destination that lands on many German travel itineraries, Dusseldorf is somewhat of a hidden gem.

The city only wiggled its way into our plans because of the much-touted Dusseldorf Christmas Market. We were elated to find a number of great things to do in Dusseldorf, Germany!… Read the rest

We were a bit surprised to find so many fun things to do in Freiburg, Germany. Now we are sharing our list to help fellow travelers discover all the sights, too. 

We were lured here by the beautiful Black Forest but were equally excited about the historic places in Freiburg Old Town.… Read the rest