Germany is one of those countries (yes there are several) claiming status as the “birthplace” of beer and brewing. Indeed, there are many breweries in the country founded before...
Exploring the Medieval City of Nürnburg
Today Nürnburg is most well-known for its history under the Nazi regime (and the so-named trials after WWII; however the city has a long and extensive history dating back...
Nürnburgers – The First Sausages in Europe
Germany is well-known for its regional food specialties, with most localities offering their own dishes (and in some cases, full cooking styles) found nowhere else in the country. For...
Würzburg am Main – A Day Trip to Franconia
Würzburg am Main is located in Franconia (a.k.a. northern Bavaria, but don’t let them catch you calling them Bavarian) spanning the banks of the Main river. The city’s settlement...
Eating Too Much in Germany
It wasn’t entirely our fault… No way to sugarcoat it, we overate during our stay in Germany. Beyond a lack of self-control, there were a few reasons for this....
Hohenzollern Castle – Checking Out the Prussian Emperor’s House
Hohenzollern Castle is – as the name implies – a castle located on top of Hohenzollern mountain. It is also the ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern....
2 Weeks of Family Time in Germany
Both of my (Clint’s) mother’s parents immigrated to America from Germany in the early 1950’s. My Grandfather (Opa) came from Ispringen, a village near Stuttgart, while my Grandmother (Oma)...
