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Munich Residenz – the Largest City Palace in Germany

June 8, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

Munich Residenz was the seat of Bavarian Dukes, Electors and Kings: The Munich Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany. It served as the seat of government and the residence of Bavarian dukes, electors and kings for 410 years, from 1508 to 1918. What began as a small moated castle in 1385 at the […]

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Schloss Nymphenburg – Munich’s Favourite Palace

June 7, 2010 By Helen Page 2 Comments

Schloss Nymphenburg

Nymphenburg Palace is said to be one of the most Beautiful Palaces in Europe: Schloss Nymphenburg is one of the favourite Munich attractions, and said to be one of Europe’s most beautiful palaces. This Baroque palace, set in the western part of Munich, was the summer residence of Bavarian monarchs for generations. A Gift from […]

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What to Eat and Drink on your Black Forest Holiday

June 6, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Good Food is High Priority in the Black Forest: The Black Forest region is famous for its cuisine and you don’t have to dine at the many Michelin-rated restaurants to enjoy good food. Check out the menus at village guest houses and you will be surprised at the selection of culinary treats on offer. Black […]

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Maultaschen – The "Little Ones Who Cheat the Lord"

June 5, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

A Swabian Regional Specialty similar to the Ravioli: One of the most famous regional specialties you will come across on your travels in the state of Baden-Württemberg is the Maultaschen. This Swabian specialty is rather similar to ravioli, but are a little bigger in size. The Maultaschen are filled with meat and spinach and are […]

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A Holiday in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald)

June 4, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

The Schwarzwald is one of Germany’s most Popular Holiday Regions: The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) is one of Germany’s oldest and most popular holiday regions and even people who aren’t familiar with the region know that it’s the home of the cuckoo clock, have enjoyed its famous Black Forest cake and heard of some old myths […]

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Interesting and Fun Facts About Berlin

May 25, 2010 By Helen Page 13 Comments

Some Interesting and Fun Facts about Berlin: Mention ‘Berlin’ and the Fall of the Berlin Wall comes to mind for many people. But apart from the Berlin Wall, there are many other interesting and fun facts about this dynamic city that most people probably aren’t aware of.  Here’s just a few of them: The City […]

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Enjoy Classical Music in Historic Berlin Churches

May 25, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

French Church Berlin

BERLIN CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN HISTORICAL CHURCHES: From the number of classical music festivals and evening concerts held in Berlin each summer, it’s obvious that Berlin is a city that loves its classical music. Annual summer music festivals like the Fête de la Musique, Classic Open Air, Berlin Klassiktage and Musikfest Berlin are just a few […]

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Interesting Berlin Food Facts

May 24, 2010 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

With 184 nationalities living in Berlin, the city is rich in culinary delights: Berlin is an international metropolis and people from no less than 184 nations are long-term residents in Germany’s capital city.  It’s not surprising then that no other German city matches Berlin’s rich diversity of culinary delights. If you’re planning a Berlin holiday, […]

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Interesting and Fun Facts About Berlin Attractions

May 23, 2010 By Helen Page 4 Comments

Some Interesting and Fun Facts for your Berlin Holiday: Berlin is an interesting city on many fronts.  For your next Berlin holiday, here are some interesting facts about Berlin attractions that you may visit: Many of the city’s landmarks go back to the time of the Prussian kings from the House of Hohenzoller. During the […]

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Fairy Tales Can Come True on the German Fairy Tale Road

May 15, 2010 By Helen Page 1 Comment

600 km Magical Journey from Hanau to Bremen on the German Fairy Tale Road: Once upon a time, we were told many children’s fairy tales, some kids more than others! I must admit that as a child growing up in Asia, I had no idea where these fairy tales came from. It sufficed that they […]

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