With its long history of spas and health-giving hot springs, Germany is the place to go for a short break to unwind and pamper body and mind. The Romans made full use of the hot mineral springs at Baden-Baden, and down the ages these great natural resources have been synonymous with health and wellness. In [...]

Travelers exploring Germany certainly aren’t short of attractions and culture to occupy their time; from bustling, bohemian metropolises to picturesque countryside and idyllic Bavarian castles, the country is home to more than 5,000 museums and an internationally renowned nightlife scene. Although (like much of Western Europe) Germany can be expensive, backpackers will find that super-efficient [...]

No Rush The journey started with no certain plan on where to end up. After all, train hiking allows you to go wherever there is rail, and we have a lot of that throughout Europe. My only wish was to see two cities in two different countries, with Berlin being one of them. I wanted [...]

The Oktoberfest in Munich, also called Wies’n (meaning “meadow”) by the locals, is the largest festival in the world. Although there are many imitations of this huge beer party, none of them will manage to reach the dimensions of the original Wies’n in Munich that is carried out each year in late September and early [...]