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....
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...
Dazzling Christmas Markets of the Rhine Culture October 30, 2018From Cologne to Freiburg, these annual holiday celebrations are filled with bright lights, delicious foods and warm smiles. By Don...
Frankenmuth Culture June 27, 2018Can the American version of Bavaria be even more Bavarian than the German? By Marlene Shyer Photographs courtesy Frankenmuth Chamber...
Cologne Trade Fair—a business platform with a long tradition Culture June 27, 2018Each year, buyers and sellers from more than twenty-five business sectors descend upon Cologne and make decisions that drive commerce...
The Third Man—Walking in the Steps of a Film Classic Culture March 13, 2018What is it about this nearly forgotten film that has fans and tourists roaming the streets and sewers of Vienna?...
History You Can Feel—Detmold’s Open Air Museum Culture March 13, 2018From farms to mills to manor houses, this display captures the days of old. By Don Heimburger “This is...
One Family, Thirty Generations—Burg Eltz Culture December 20, 2017Lurking deep in a forest and set atop a rocky crag is one of the most impeccably preserved medieval castles...
Leipzig’s Love Affair with Coffee Culture December 20, 2017Discover Leipzig’s long history with coffee—from beverage of the counterculture and definer of social status to inspiring decadent desserts. By...
Maritime Hamburg Catches a Wave Culture December 20, 2017Devastated by WWII bombing raids, Germany’s second city plays to its strengths offering a thoroughly livable city filled with culture,...
