Culture

“The impact of tourism on the world can be negative or positive, and our goal is to see to it that the travel industry is a force for good.” Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the UNWTO By Leah Larkin &nb... Read More...

By Peter Pabisch When we read that three billion birds have died recently in North America, mainly in the United States alone, we become concerned. What is happening in the world? Is climate change to be bla... Read More...

Savoring the sights, sounds and tastes of an Austrian spring. By Sharon Hudgins Photographs Courtesy Sharon & Tom Hudgins After spending a delightful Christmas holiday in Vienna (see German Life, Dec... Read More...

A Bit of Rome Echoes on Germany’s Mosel River By James Ullrich • Photographs Courtesy Trier Tourismus und Marketing GmbH There are some cities that, as you approach their entrance, seem to announce their sp... Read More...

Known for its half-timbered houses and ducal palace, Celle’s newly rediscovered Bauhaus architecture puts a new spin on an old town. By Zac Steger • Photographs Courtesy Zac Steger Germany has no shortag... Read More...

Origins, Connections, Rituals and Superstitions By Robert A. Selig On 22 December, many Germans, together with a multitude of other Europeans of a wide range of cultures, faiths, and ethnic groups, will c... Read More...

Die Weihnachtszeit bringt in deutschen Landen nicht nur glitzernde Lichter und leuchtende Augen erwartungsvoller Kinder, es klingen zu dieser Zeit auch die Lieder und volkstümliche wie auch klassische Melodien.... Read More...

Hints of a German Weihnachtsmarkt draw thousands of curious visitors By Don Heimburger • Photographs Courtesy Don Heimburger A legendary Wisconsin getaway, Elkhart Lake, known years ago by native Indians ... Read More...

Courtesy Stift Melk Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque ensembles. Its splendid architecture is famous worldwide and part of UNESCO’s world cultural heritage. The Baroque bui... Read More...