Germany

Would you love to tour Europe and take in historical sites of major WWII battles? Stand in the place where history happened. Pay respects to those who sacrificed for freedom.…

On a recent trip, I spent days exploring Potsdamer Platz in Berlin and the area around it. This vibrant and bustling square, located in the heart of the city, offers…

When you think about planning future trips, you’ll find many reasons to consider a visit to Germany. A mix of the historic and the modern, German cities delight people in…

Heidelberg Castle stands watch above Old Heidelberg, as it has since the 13th century. Today it is a ruin distinctive in its red sandstone set against the green forest that…

You will you want to visit Heidelberg when your travels take you anywhere nearby. I planned a two-week European trip land decided not to include Heidelberg, though I researched a…

One difference between our travels in Europe and in the U.S. is that often breakfast is included with the stay in Europe. When we travel locally, if the room does…

Have you wondered what your family member experienced in World War II? How about about tracing World War II footsteps of your father, grandfather, uncle, or cousin? I had the…

Berlin is a city of modern buildings and culture. It also is easy to find places that allow you to look at Berlin’s history, especially of the last 100 years.…

Flossenburg Concentration Camp was one of the hundreds of camps run by the Nazis during World War II. It’s set in the lovely forested land of eastern Germany, just a…

Want to step out of the present and enter the world of Medieval Germany? Rothenburg ob der Tauber offers you the perfect opportunity. The old town of Rothenburg, with its…