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ObamaMania in Germany - Germans Fascinated by Presidential Campaign

25.07.2008 05:00
Over 200,000 people turned out for Barack Obama's speech in Berlin, today, it was impossible to move because the crowds were so great in front of the Siegess

Highway to Love - The Love Parade Scores a Success in Dortmund

23.07.2008 14:00
The Love Parade which started in Berlin shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall was a Berlin tradition until financial difficulties hit the event and it was cancelled in...

Gays and Lesbians Enjoy Superb Nightlife and Great Events in Germany

14.07.2008 04:00
Germany is very open to gays and lesbians, having legalized same-sex "lifetime partnerships" in 2001. Germany's two largest cities, Berlin and Hamburg, have openly gay mayors and Cologne...

Smoking Ban in Germany Now Nationwide - With a Few Butts

07.07.2008 15:00
I recently wrote an article about Germany, saying, tongue in cheek, that one of the reasons Germany is a great place to live is that it is still possible to...

Madame Tussauds in Berlin - Hitler Loses His Head

07.07.2008 15:00
Madame Tussauds now has a wax museum in Berlin, but with a twist. Adolph Hitler was decapitated by the second visitor to the museum on July 5. The...

Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) Provides Venue for Pre-Olympic Competition

02.07.2008 06:00
Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) started off to beautiful weather on June 21 and finished up on the 28th, having had countless races and boat shows. The event attracts 3.5...

Thinking About Living In Germany?

02.07.2008 06:00
There are over 100,000 Americans living in Germany - why do we live here? Because the cities are beautiful and we can smoke in the kneipes (pubs). Munich...

German Zoos - Some of the Oldest Zoos in the World

29.06.2008 03:00
You may think castles and historic sights when you plan to visit Germany, but don't forget the zoos some of the zoos here are the best in the world....

Gnomes Disappear in Germany

23.06.2008 22:00
I have a lovely neighbor who is at least 80 years old and he has a garden full of gnomes. While gnome theft is on the rise, ( the liberation...

Berlin Takes Steps Toward a Modern Art Exhibition Center in Innovative Style

12.06.2008 06:00
After a long wait, the German capital will finally get its own art exhibition hall -- but only for two years. After that, it'll have to pull out. But until...

Fathers Day Thoughts and Great Gift Ideas for Fathers Day from Germany

12.06.2008 06:00
I find it very difficult to come up with gifts for my father on Fathers Day but I am sure he would enjoy any of the gifts from Germany that...

Meseberg Palace - Where Leaders of the World Meet

12.06.2008 06:00
Almost 45 years ago, (45 years on June 26, 2008), John F. Kennedy gave his famous statement "Ich bin ein Berliner" to thousands in Berlin. This year, though, President...

Sylt, Germany - One of the Top 53 Places to Go in 2008

12.06.2008 06:00
The New York Times has selected Sylt, Germany, as one of the top 53 places to go in 2008. Along with some very exotic locales, Sylt was selected as...

Alack, No Nudist Flights to the German Isles - Nude Sunbathing is Still Possible

29.05.2008 23:00
The much acclaimed and much publicized nudist flights to the Island of Usedom proposed by Ossiurlaub have been canceled in the light of a barrage of negative publicity. OK,...

Bed and Bike in Germany - A Guide for Cyclists

25.05.2008 06:00
If you are planning a bicycle trip in Germany, the Bed & Bike accommodation guide features more than 5,000 cyclist-friendly establishments where guests can relax, enjoy a good meal and...

Germany Travel Forum Provides Platform For Talking About Germany

14.05.2008 12:00
Our Germany travel forum has been asleep for a while but with summer coming up, I thought it would be a good time to invite people to participate in the...

Learn German With CDs and Electronic Dictionaries

14.05.2008 12:00
CDs and electronic dictionaries can be very effective tools for learning German. A few of my picks include electronic dictionaries from ECTACO and Sharper Image and German lessons on...

Prepaid Cellular and Mobile Phone Services Save Costs in Germany

14.05.2008 12:00
Planning a trip to Germany? Wondering how to keep in touch? Cellular Abroad provides some answers. Read More. ...

Island Hopping in Germany - The Ten Largest German Islands

07.05.2008 21:00
Germany is home to around thirty islands, all of them quite small, and each with a personality and nature of its own. If you are looking for a relaxing...

German Winery Stays - Romantic Holidays in the Vineyards of Germany

07.05.2008 21:00
Wine connoisseurs are not the only ones that will enjoy staying at one of Germany's wineries. The vineyards of Germany are often idyllic and many are within a short...