— Picture this: you’ve landed in Germany and you’re ready to go out for a day of sightseeing. You look at the backpack or travel purse you carried on the plane and you just don’t want to lug it around today. But you’v got items you want to keep close to you so they’re safe, […]
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Oct
Oct
— What’s one of the most important things to buy for your international trip? Your travel purse! Why? Because it’s one of the few things that you’ll use every single day while traveling. And you’ll enjoy your trip SO much more if you find the best travel purse to suit your needs. Take it from […]
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Sep
Sep
— Christmas in Germany is my favorite time in Germany! There’s so much to love – the Christmas markets, traditions, and of course, the desserts and sweets. I used to live in Germany and have celebrated Christmas there several times. Since my German recipes and travel articles are so popular on IDB, I thought I’d […]
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Aug
Aug
Germany is known for it’s many delicious desserts and sweet treats. How are you supposed to choose which ones to try when you go to Germany? It’s tough because everywhere you turn, there are just so many tantalizing options. You could spend you’re entire visit to Germany just eating dessert and still never try all […]
Hamburg is a big city and has so much to offer that it can be hard to decide what to focus on! If you’re planning to visit this northern Germany city and are wondering what to do what to do in Hamburg or which Hamburg points of interest are for you, this guide will help. […]
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Jul
Jul
— If you’ve ever lived or traveled in Germany, one of the things you probably miss the most is the food. I sure do – that’s one reason I make so many German desserts! But there are certain German food items you just can’t make from scratch at home. Over the years I’ve been back […]
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Jul
Jul
When visiting Germany, sometimes you just don’t want to take an hour out of your sight-seeing to sit in a stuffy restaurant for a long lunch. Sometimes you’ve got a few more hours until dinner and just need a quick snack to keep you going. And sometimes you just want to try something new! Germany […]
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Jun
Jun
Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city and a destination that should be on your vacation planning radar! Located on the Elbe river in northern Germany, there are countless attractions in Hamburg and so much to love about this beautiful and bustling hanseatic city. I lived in Hamburg when I was a teenager and have returned […]
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Jun
Jun
You’ve decided to visit Germany. Hooray! Whether you’re looking for bustling cities, sandy beaches, alpine hiking, intriguing history, fairytale castles, delicious food, fun festivals or friendly people, Germany is the perfect European vacation destination. (Wondering if it’s safe to travel to Germany in 2021 or 2022? Click here to get your Germany travel COVID-19 questions […]
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May
May
You’re planning a trip to Germany or elsewhere in Europe. What should you pack?! Well, it’s hard to know what the must-bring items are (and what you should leave at home) before you even leave. I’ve been traveling to Germany and beyond for nearly 30 years and have made every packing mistake you can imagine. […]