I hear many people talking about Germany, both on the Internet and in person, so I thought I would try to provide some insight on how Germany really is from the point of view of an American Soldier (Me) who has lived here for over four years. Whether you are planning a trip to Germany [...]
Here is some general information on Germany and the national currency (Euro) that I hope will be useful for anyone planning a trip here. One of the first things you will need to do when planning your trip to Germany is convert your national currency to the Euro. To do this you can either get [...]
German Restaurants and Bars You do not get water for free, you have to pay for it. If you order water you will get carbonated water. In most restaurants you can request tap water and they may or may not charge you but it is most likely straight from the sink. In some American fast [...]
Both business and recreational travellers flock to Germany, a world leader in science, business and technology that boasts a stunning natural landscape and abundant tourist attractions. German-based airlines including Lufthansa and Air Berlin offer inexpensive options for international travel, so you can fly easily into one of the country’s major cities without breaking the bank. [...]
Just like any other Country you visit you have the unfortunate chance of having an emergency in Germany. It is important to have the knowledge of how to deal with any problems that may arrive. Feel free to print out this page and utilize it on your trip. Emergency Phone Numbers Police (Polizei) [...]
I have a lot of people asking me about cell phones (known as a “Handy”) in Germany. In order to find out if your cell phone will work in Germany you need to know a few things. Is my cell phone Tri-Band? To find out if your phone is Tri-Band you need to contact your [...]
While chatting with an old friend the other day about my stay in Germany I was asked “Isn’t it weird driving on the left side of the road all the time?” Trying not to laugh I informed him that it is not weird because I do not drive on the left side of the road. [...]
If you plan to visit Germany and you take your American appliances there are a few things you must look into. First you must know that most American appliances are designed to run off of 110 volts and Most German appliances are designed to run off of 220 volts. This means that if you plug [...]
Like all Countries, there are a few things you will need to know that may be different than that of your home Country. Read the following and keep a mental note so your trip to Germany is as enjoyable as planned. Below are just a few of the major dangers and cautions to look out [...]
The following are some of the misconceptions of Germany. Some are derived from my own thoughts of Germany before arriving here in 2002 and others are from random people. Some may not be so common anymore but hopefully we can clear up at least one misconception you may have of Germany. If you have heard [...]
You have decided to spend your vacation time in Germany. You reserved your plane and hotel, now you need to figure out how you will get around on your trip. You can always rent a car but it may be costly and you are an inexperienced driver in Europe. Now you need to learn more [...]
