During my time in Australia, I stayed at a lot of hostels and it was easy for me to categorize my Best and Worst of Australian Hostels. In Austria and Germany, however, it was the little things that made up each of my experiences. There were things I didn't like about great hostels and things I … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst of Austrian and German Hostels
Germany
Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars
I loved my bike tour in Munich and I knew I wanted to try again in Berlin, a city known for its bike culture. As locals told me, "bicyclists have more rights in this city than pedestrians or drivers." The weather in Berlin wasn't nearly as cooperative as it had been in Munich, so I was … [Read more...] about Berlin From My Bicycle Handlebars
Munich By Bike
In my week in Munich I spent too much time imbibing, but there was one particularly sunny day that was ideal to see Munich how locals see it: by bicycle. I was signed up to do a tour with Mike's Bike Tours, which meets daily near the famous Glockenspiel. The tour was frequented by mostly … [Read more...] about Munich By Bike
Berlin 30 Years Later: A Mother Daughter Tale
December 1982. Amy visits West Germany as a part of a summer course credit option at Young Harris College. At age 18, she had only been as far as Florida. On the same trip, she visits Italy, Greece, Austria, and Communist-controlled Hungary before ending the trip in Germany. The American school … [Read more...] about Berlin 30 Years Later: A Mother Daughter Tale
Cologne’s Kolsch Experience
The Cologne kolsch experience is one of the most unique drinking cultures in Germany. So what is kolsch you ask? Instead of the giant beers you see at Oktoberfest, those in Cologne come in small glasses. You drink more of these smaller portions so they remain cold. Like with champagne or bourbon, … [Read more...] about Cologne’s Kolsch Experience