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by MilitaryInGermany.com Worms makes an excellent destination for a day trip. It is packed with outstanding architecture, pedestrian zones and green space. Worms is steeped in history, too. As one of Germany’s oldest cities, Worms’ most famous monuments testify to its role as a microcosm for the religious forces (and […]

With the weather finally starting to warm up, Germany’s many public pools and lakes are open for business. Although there are many similarities to swimming areas you may have visited in the U.S., some aspects are not quite the same. Here are 20 rules that can help you make the […]

Rothenburg ob de Tauber (Rothenburg) is one of those towns in Germany that you can visit over and over again. Rothenburg happens to be the “go-to” town for family and friends visiting you on their short trip to Deutschland. This is the perfect town to see a little bit of […]

Kassel doesn’t get a lot of classic tourist love. Some of this has to do with the fact that the old city center was mostly destroyed during WWII, and rebuilt in a ‘contemporary’ style. But don’t let that deter you from visiting. Home to the Brothers Grimm, a great nightlife, […]

Düsseldorf offers so many paths to adventure. A city of well over half a million people, it’s as hip as Berlin and half the distance from Kaiserslautern. It’s filled with art, music, and culture. It’s a green city, a river city, and a beach city. It offers high-end shopping and […]

Let Weimar’s rich cultural and literary history enchant you during a cozy weekend away in former East Germany. Colorful houses line the streets, the clicking of horseshoes dominate cobblestone squares and a blooming park embraces the entire city center. Here’s the thing: I love historical figures. There’s just something about […]

One of the biggest concerns when planning any kind of trip is money. A 2013 CNN Global Tourism survey found that nearly 60 percent of people decide vacation destinations and activities based on price. Traveling can be expensive whether you’re single, attached or bringing the whole family. If you’re looking […]