Frankfurt, Germany: a #NoFilter glimpse
Frankfurt, Germany, mostly destroyed in World War II, has been rebuilt with vigor and imagination, and is now a thriving center of commerce and...
A vibrant Cologne Christmas–Part II
Cologne's Christmas markets began with the Markt der Engel, or Market of Angels, with new venues being added over the years. The first market...
A vibrant Cologne Christmas–Part I
Cologne, Germany is a magnet for fans of Christmas markets. It's one of the most-visited Advent season celebrations anywhere, located in seven venues spread...
A cozy Düsseldorf Christmas
There are Christmas markets all over Europe, but some of the best are in Germany. No surprise, since so many of our holiday traditions...
Berlin’s Hauptbahnhof in black and white
Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station of the German capital, was inaugurated in May 2006, and is the largest rail junction in Europe. The...
Wiesbaden’s Rheingauer Weinwoche
"Wine--enjoyed in moderation--heals and comforts with its strength and warmth." These words from the 11th-century Benedictine nun Hildegard von Bingen ring true year-round in...
Baden-Baden, Germany: Museum Frieder Burda turns 10
The Museum Frieder Burda opened in Baden-Baden in 2004, and I've enjoyed several exhibitions there. Now, an anniversary show,"40|10": 40 Years of the Collection...
Six foodie things to do in Frankfurt, Germany
This throbbing metropolis on the Main is known more for its temples of glass and steel, and as a financial center, than for its...
Christmas market chic in Baden-Baden, Germany
The Christmas market in Baden-Baden, Germany is a lot like the spa town itself: intimate, family-friendly and chic. The Christkindelsmarkt is new by European...
Supper-club hopping in Berlin
Berlin has been called one of the capitals of supper-clubbing, and an online search yields an ever-growing list of options for testing the boundaries...