Discovering Germany: Cuxhaven-Home of the Mud
Cuxhaven lies along the German coast where the River Elbe meets the North Sea. In the far past, it was part of Hamburg, as the river Elbe flows through and is an integral part of…
Discovering Germany: Day Trips
Day trips are fairly common when I am in Germany. We both like to travel, and doing so on Saturday or Sunday breaks up the routine. So climb aboard and accompany us on our day…
Traveling in Germany: Spiekeroog-The Rainbow Island
I'm not the only one who likes to travel. My girlfriend (who I met in Colombia, South America) does too. When she can't get away for a very long time, or her resources are low,…
Traveling in Germany: Day Trips from Wiesbaden
At least half of the time, we use Wiesbaden as a base for hikes and day trips. It's a wonderful and central location for this. We decide to combine the first hike with a visit…
Traveling in Germany: Wiesbaden-The Meadow Bath City
About a year ago, my girlfriend had the yen to go south for a vacation-further south in Germany, that is. She made plans for us to stay for about a week in a vacation apartment…