Half-timbered Houses and More in Hesse’s Homberg Travel January 7, 2019Fabulous half-timbered architecture and fantastic fairy tales meet and mingle in this delightful town. By Leah Larkin Photographs Courtesy Leah...
The World According to Siemens—Powerful Ideas for Germany’s Energy Transition Culture January 7, 2019One of the world’s leading business entities continues to raise the bar by both creating and using the technologies that...
Carnival in Cologne—A Guide to the “Crazy Days” Culture January 7, 2019A handful of tips on how to get the most out of Cologne’s “fifth season” from the people who know best....
A Culinary Tour Through Bavaria’s Sausage Regions Food January 7, 2019Bavarian sausage: From the Nuremberg Rostbratwurst to the Allgäu game sausage—four passionate butchers from four regions show off their work....
Culinary Delights in Bern and Beyond Food January 7, 2019The beautiful capital of Switzerland holds many delicious surprises that keep visitors coming back again and again. By Wibke Carter...
In the Footsteps of the Vikings History January 7, 2019The Vikings—they emerged in the North as a terrifying new threat to impact upon the peace and prosperity of 8th...
Three Christmas Markets and Three New Designer Glühwein Holiday Mugs on Tap at the Chicago and Milwaukee Christmas Celebrations SHOP December 10, 2018By Marilyn Heimburger Photograph Courtesy Don Heimburger Chicago’s German American Events office, organizers of the popular Christkindlmarket in downtown...
The Wonders of Wismar History October 30, 2018Sea air, a rich and storied history and the unique and beautiful architecture of this Hanseatic city make it a...
Barbarous Strangers? The Myth and Reality of the Hessian Mercenary History October 30, 2018Many did not know where they were or why they were fighting and propaganda demonized them as German savages in...
Celebrating 200 Years of “Silent Night” Culture October 30, 2018On the trail of the world’s most loved Christmas carol. By Julian Mattocks Photographs courtesy Julian Mattocks On 24 December...