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Discovering Hamburg: The City on the Water

Thumbnail image for Discovering Hamburg: The City on the Water by Contributor April 3, 2012 Western & Central Europe

Stephanie Kopf takes us on a tour of beautiful Hamburg, Germany.

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Signs of the Times

Thumbnail image for Signs of the Times by Andrea January 10, 2012 Our Travel Tales

Check out some entertaining signs we came across during our 2011 travels.

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Bier and Fun Times in Deutschland

Thumbnail image for Bier and Fun Times in Deutschland by John November 14, 2011 Beer

It’s been a few years since I was last in Germany and it did not disappoint this time around.

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A Night Out in Dresden’s Neustadt (Photo Essay)

Thumbnail image for A Night Out in Dresden’s Neustadt (Photo Essay) by Andrea November 11, 2011 Western & Central Europe

Full of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants, this part of Dresden is the place to be at night.

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Atrocities of the Berlin Wall

Thumbnail image for Atrocities of the Berlin Wall by Andrea November 10, 2011 Western & Central Europe

Pieces of the terrible Berlin Wall can still be found all over the city. We explored a couple on our visit and were moved by the stories and struggles of the city’s residents during its reign.

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10 Things to See and Do in Berlin City West

Thumbnail image for 10 Things to See and Do in Berlin City West by Andrea November 6, 2011 Western & Central Europe

A number of attractions and sights in the western part of the city deserve attention from visitors.

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Hecker’s Hotel: Boutique Luxury in Berlin’s West

Thumbnail image for Hecker’s Hotel: Boutique Luxury in Berlin’s West by Andrea November 6, 2011 Western & Central Europe

This boutique hotel is the ideal place for a retreat while visiting Germany’s vibrant capital.

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Kölsch: The North Rhine – Westphalia Beer of Cologne

Thumbnail image for Kölsch: The North Rhine – Westphalia Beer of Cologne by John October 24, 2011 Beer

A quick visit to Cologne, Germany was spent drinking with locals.

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A Reminder About Tax-Free Shopping

Thumbnail image for A Reminder About Tax-Free Shopping by Andrea October 18, 2011 Our Travel Tales

If you purchase electronics, handbags, watches and other high-end goods overseas, be sure to claim your sales tax refund.

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Oktoberfest 2011: The World’s Greatest Beer Festival

Thumbnail image for Oktoberfest 2011: The World’s Greatest Beer Festival by Andrea October 6, 2011 Beer

My first experience at this incredible Bavarian party did not disappoint!

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