Summer outing to Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
The Rhine makes a sharp, scenic curve at Rüdesheim am Rhein, which is also a delightful place to stop on any trip through Germany's...
Old Timer Cars in Baden-Baden
Several times in my years in Europe, I have seen road rallies featuring old cars, beautifully restored and maintained. I enjoy seeing sturdy piston...
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...
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...