Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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Germany : When and where to go ?
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What to do in Germany
Berlin, the capital represents the best of Germany; you will be seduced by this vibrant town with its renowned night life, great green spaces for relaxing, its numerous buildings splendid in their architectural style and museums filled with a huge variety of treasures.
Munich is the other must-see during your visit to Germany; very cosmopolitan, vivacious with its numerous picturesque cafes and various museums dedicated to different fields of art and technology. Do not miss the memorial to Dachau Concentration Camp, your visit there will make a lasting impression. The whole of Bavaria is a great place to tour round; Oberammergau with its painted houses, the castles of Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein and also Linderhof, the medieval town of Nurembur and its museum, Ratisbonne Cathedral and the Bayreuth Opera House are just a few examples of the marvellous places you will find along the way. Those who are feeling energetic may wish to go the Frise Islands, criss-crossed by hiking paths and ideal to practice cycling or horse riding in a natural and light filled landscape. |
Germany : The basics
Many airlines provide a service to Germany landing at Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt but it is also easily accessible by train or bus.
An identity card is sufficient if you are a citizen of the EU. The currency in circulation is the euro The budget to plan for is quite large. You will eat very well for approximately €20, and a reasonable double room will cost you around €100. Try to find guest house rooms (announced by the Fremdenzimmer sign) as an interesting and fairly easy to find alternative, in towns as well as rural areas. Visits to the museums will no doubt constitute an important activity, not to be neglected as they are numerous and fascinating. There is no particular health problem to be aware of, except the presence of ticks in Bavaria in spring, with a strong risk of transmissible lyme disease of which campers should be aware. To travel inside the country, the train is the ideal solution: Cheap, reliable, it serves numerous towns. The road network is also very efficient. If you wish to take home some souvenirs of your stay, think of Meissen porcelain, silk scarves, beer glasses, the famous cuckoo clocks from the black forest and the no less famous Birkenstocke shoes, internationally known for quite a while now. |
Towns in Germany
German capital, Berlin has 3,000,000 inhabitants and a half, almost 5 million total if the entire population of the area. It is among the ten most populous cities of the EU.
It was built in the 13th century and is today the reunification of Germany, but also a cultural and artistic center very important in Europe, symbolized by hundreds of museum, theaters and libraries. The city is refreshed by rivers and canals, lakes and gardens, which give a nice look and airy feel is enhanced by its buildings to the rich architecture.
You will discover with pleasure the old town, with many magnificent monuments: the Berliner Dom, the Pergamon Museum, the beautiful Unter den Linden and its historic buildings, the three operas, the Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, the fountain Neptune, are some examples among others. In the Midwest, you can visit the largest zoo in Europe, the Zoologischer Garten and the Charlottenburg Castle.
But the new Berlin also has undeniable attractions and architects would have given heart to joy, learn the beautiful dome of the Sony Center, the complex of Daimler and arcades, not to mention the neighborhood Hansaviertel in Moabit and 35 buildings especially for an architectural competition.
Berlin presents itself primarily as a cosmopolitan, open, multicultural and tolerant society where many young people settle and bring a renewed energy always.
It is also very well served by public transport and you can go anywhere at any time of day or night.
Third city in Germany, Munich has a little over 1, 3 million inhabitants. It is the capital of Bavaria and an important economic center for the country.
Made famous worldwide for its beer festival, it carries a rich history since the 12th century. It has a vibrant cultural life: some of its museums are world famous as the Alte Pinakothek, and events like the festival of opera or the film attracted an international audience.
You will also discover a rich architectural heritage, with the Frauenkirche church in red brick, the Residence Palace, the Triumphal Arch Siegestor the public baths in Art Nouveau style, the former mayor, Schloss Nymphenburg, without forgetting the 1200 fountains in the city. Parks and gardens are also many green spaces to relax, and an artificial hill is even planned for skiing in winter!
The city is served by an international airport, metro and tram facilitate travel in the city. You can easily find restaurants to sample the Bavarian cuisine, cafes well animated and comfortable hotels in this city where the tourism infrastructure is well developed.
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