December 8, 2011
Christmas Markets or to use the German word, Weihnachtsmärkte can be found around the world but none compare to the Christmas Markets in one of their original regions: Germany. In Berlin alone there are over 60 different Christmas Markets every … Continue reading
August 11, 2011
Come September, most visitors to Germany are thinking about one event: Oktoberfest. But the country plays hosts to another – less raucous – festival during the month. The International Literature Festival Berlin welcomes over 100 authors and over 30,000 people … Continue reading
August 8, 2011
A powerful, physical symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall was the barrier that isolated East from West Berlin for almost 30 years. 50 years later, Germany is commemorating the historic anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall … Continue reading
May 20, 2011
Summer is upon us and so marks the beginning of outdoor festival season. Among the many types of festivals, the music types are abundant and often offer the best way to enjoy being outside with friends. There are too many … Continue reading
January 25, 2011