Tuesday February 9, 2010
There are many ways to discover Germany; by train, bus, bike or even by foot. You can also rent a German car and fly down the Autobahn.
Even if you've never been to Germany, you've probably heard about the famous German freeway and have imagined what it's like. A friend told me the other day that he always thought the Autobahn was one long road, from the South to the North of Germany, where you could drive as fast as you wanted!
Here are two important facts you need to know when taking the Autobahn:
- Even though there are some sections where you can drive as fast as you feel is safe, many parts of the Autobahn do have speed limits, so watch out for signs.
- You can only pass another car in the left lane. The right lane is for slow vehicles and overtaking cars in the right lane is illegal.
Find out more about German rules of the road, speed limits, and important street signs in my article Driving Tips for Germany and get helpful information on Renting a Car in Germany.
Getting Around in Germany:
Have you driven in Germany and have stories or tips? Share them with us in our comment section below.
(Photo by Andreas Levers)
Sunday February 7, 2010
Only 4 more days until the Berlin Film Festival begins, one of the largest cultural events in the German capital: The Berlinale opens this Thursday, February 11th, with the world premier of the Chinese movie "Tuan Yuan", kicking off two weeks of world-class cinema, interesting panel discussions, and star-studded parties.
The Berlinale is one of the most exciting film events in Europe, and the Berliners love their festival: It seems like the whole city comes to Potsdamer Platz these next days to see films and celebrities from all over the world.
Get a head start: Festival tickets can be purchased 3 days before the screening, so don't wait until the last minute to avoid sold out shows.
Starting tomorrow, February 8th, the first movie tickets go on sale online, so start planning your Berlinale now.
More About the Berlinale Filmfestival:
Friday February 5, 2010
Want a true taste of German culture? Then take a tour of one of Germany's many breweries and explore the rich history of century-old beer brewing in Germany.
According to the purity law of 1516, German beer is only made with 4 ingredients - water, hops, malt, and yeast -, but that doesn't mean that all German beer tastes the same. You can wet your whistle with 5000 types of beers, crafted by over 1200 German breweries.
From thousand-year old monasteries, to state of the art facilities, discover the art of beer in some of Germany's best breweries; all of them offering brewery tours and beer tastings.
Beer Lover's Guide to Germany
Tuesday February 2, 2010
If you plan a blissful vacation with that special someone for Valentine's Day, here are some enchanting places in Germany that inspire romance and put you in the mood for love.
From castle hotels, and old-world towns, to scenic drives, and fairy tale palaces, here are six ideas for your romantic getaway in Germany - for your honeymoon, Valentine's Day, or any other day of the year...
You can get more sweet ideas for Valentine's Day from my colleague Susan Breslow, About.com Guide to Honeymoons/Romantic Travel; in her latest blog Love Makes the World Go 'Round she collected the most romantic destinations and travel ideas around the Globe.
Valentine's Day in Germany:
(Photo: Axel_D)
