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Christmas Markets Berlin 2022: 12 Fun Christmas Markets to Visit This Year

November 11, 2022

berlin christmas markets

Curious about which Berlin Christmas market to visit? After all, there are quite a few. But not to worry: I’ve taken it upon myself to go visit no less than 12 of the best Christmas markets in Berlin and report back to you on how Read Post

Posted in: Germany

60 interesting facts about Germany you should know about

August 15, 2022

interesting things about germany

Want to dazzle your friends at a party or quiz? Knowing these German facts will definitely help. I’ve gathered 60 fun and interesting facts about Germany for you. Check them out and let me know if you knew these already. Read Post

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3 Days in the Eifel Volcano Region: What to Do and See

August 8, 2022

eifel maar

When I was invited to visit the Eifel Volcano Region, I didn’t know what to expect. In the past few years, I’ve made quite a few trips to Germany, but I always visited cities. I went to Münster (twice), ate my way around Cologne and Read Post

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Fun things to do in Münster, Germany in 3 days

July 4, 2022

münster what to do

You might have heard of Münster cheese, but this German city has a lot more to offer. On a three-day trip, I discovered there are three kinds of Münster catering to visitors of all ages, with all kinds of interests. There’s a Green Münster, a Historical Münster and a Modern Münster. Read Post

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Attending the EDM festival Vogelball in Hamburg, Germany

May 12, 2022

vogelball tickets

Seven years ago, the first Vogelball took place in the city of Hamburg, Germany. What started as a small, underground German EDM festival quickly grew to a popular event. So much so, that the festival needed to relocate to Europe’s biggest river island, Hamburg’s district Read Post

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10 fun things to do in Cologne, Germany

January 18, 2022

Things to do in Cologne catedral

Planning a weekend trip to Cologne, Germany? Great idea! This list of fun things to do in Cologne offers some inspiration to plan your getaway. Also make sure to check out my list of cool urban spaces and cafes in Cologne.   10 things to Read Post

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Fun Nuremberg things to do on a city trip

November 30, 2021

what to do in nuremberg

I met Kai, a Nuremberg local, at an event in Berlin and when he heard about Wonderful Wanderings, he immediately suggested writing an article about Nuremberg things to do. I said yes and thus came to be this list of things to do in Nuremberg. Read Post

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Bauhaus NRW: Self-Guided Tour in Hagen, Krefeld, and Essen

November 17, 2021

bauhaus nrw

In 2019, Germany celebrated the 100th anniversary of the influential Bauhaus art and architecture style with special guided tours, exhibitions, and other events in cities and regions where Bauhaus has made a significant impact and where its foundation was built. One of those regions is Read Post

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10 fun things to do in Osnabrück, Germany

November 15, 2021

things to do in osnabrück

It might be a small city, but there are plenty of things to do in Osnabrück, Germany! In this post, you’ll find out how to spend a full day there, including where to have lunch and how to get there. Read Post

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Visiting the fun Munster Christmas Market – practical info

October 31, 2021

munster market

The Munster Christmas market in Germany consists of 5 different Christmas market that each have their own look. They sell gifts, food, drinks and Christmas decorations. I had a look around, tried some Glühwein, ate some nuts and took lots of photos. Read Post

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Traditional German crafts in the Black Forest, Germany

October 18, 2021

traditional german crafts

I’ve never been good at anything crafts-related. My calligraphy at school was unreadable, I was never able to color between the lines (literally), and whatever object I created turned out more a “What is it?” than anything else. Because of this, I’ve always had huge Read Post

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Visiting Hohenzollern Castle inside and out (Germany)

October 13, 2021

castle hohenzollern

Burg Hohenzollern is perched high upon a hill in the Swabian Alps, near the Black Forest. It offers a great view on the area and you can follow a free tour through the castle several times a day. I climbed up, looked around, and was so cold! Read Post

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19 fun things to do in Saarbrucken, Germany

July 21, 2021

saarbrucken points of interest

Both the capital and the largest city in Saarland, Saarbrucken makes for a fun day trip destination. The center is quite compact and stretched along both sides of the river Saar. There are plenty of things to do in Saarbrucken city for which you don’t Read Post

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Bauhaus in Berlin, Dessau, and Weimar Germany

July 14, 2021

bauhaus in dessau

If you’re into architecture, you’ve surely heard of the Bauhaus movement. In 2019, this artistic and architectural movement celebrated its 100th anniversary with exhibitions and other events all over Germany and you can still visit a lot of sighs and museums dedicated to Bauhaus in Read Post

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Check out the Hackescher Markt graffiti alley in Berlin

March 16, 2021

hackescher markt graffiti

Hackescher Markt is a bit of a touristy area close to Alexanderplatz, but the S-Bahn station is simply beautiful, with orange brickwork and steel arches. You can do some great shopping on Rosenthaler Str. and Oranienburger Str. and there’s the coolest little street art alley. Read Post

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Traditional German food to try on your next trip there

March 10, 2021

famous german dishes

German cuisine has left its mark all over the world, being a country with a rich culinary heritage. But German foods are not just limited to sausages, sauerkraut, and potatoes – there are so many German dishes of all different types to try. German food Read Post

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Is the Berlin Welcome Card worth it?

January 18, 2021

berlin pass price

Berlin in Germany is one of those cities where you can’t just do it all in one trip. There are so many museums, shows, and activities that it can be a bit overwhelming not just when you’re planning, but to your budget too. Fear not, Read Post

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Top things to do in Dresden in 2 days: a Dresden itinerary

February 2, 2019

dresden one day itinerary

What to see in Dresden in 2 days? This is my itinerary, including things to do in Dresden, information on where to stay, where to eat, how to get around and what day trip from Dresden you absolutely have to make. Check it out and start planning! Read Post

Posted in: Germany

A walk along the Rhine river in Dusseldorf, Germany + the best chocolate cafe

December 25, 2018

rhine river in dusseldorf germany

In June my dad and I went to Dusseldorf for a day. After a two-hour drive from Leuven (20 minutes from Brussels), we parked the car in an underground parking lot (I think we paid about €13 for 7 hours of parking) at Carlsplatz, which Read Post

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15 of the best cafes and restaurants in Cologne, Germany

December 10, 2018

best restaurant cologne germany

When I went on a city trip to Cologne, Germany, I was determined to find the coolest coffee bars and food places. Here’s a list of 15 foodie hotspots I tested and approved that will leave you drooling for a bite and craving for a sip. Promise :-) Read Post

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4 Baden Württemberg cities you need to visit

October 1, 2018

baden württemberg city

While Germany is only a border away from Belgium, my trips to the country have been fairly limited. I’ve been to Cologne as a teenager, spent time in Berlin as a student and made short trips to Dresden and Dusseldorf, but that was about it. Read Post

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5 peace exhibitions at museums in Münster, Germany

May 28, 2018

lwl museum munster

100 years ago, the First World War ended. The years 1914-1918 will forever be part of the collective European memory, but did you know that Europe also has another peace to celebrate in 2018? It’s been 370 years since the Peace of Westphalia was signed Read Post

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9 of the best restaurants in Munster, Germany

May 8, 2018

restaurants in munster germany

When I was planning my trip to Münster, Germany, I turned to Instagram to find cool food spots in the city. These are the places I ended up eating at, including a little review, practical information and whether they offer free wifi.  Read Post

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15 fun and free open places to visit in Cologne (-1)

October 12, 2016

places to visit in cologne Rheinauhafen

There are much more places to visit in Cologne, Germany besides the Altstadt. If you love modern architecture and urban open spaces, this list will tell you exactly where to go. All these places (except for one, which is worth the entrance fee) are free as well! Read Post

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A fun night with the Tower Lady of Münster, Germany. A unique visit 300 steps high

June 13, 2016

Munster in Germany still has a tower keeper that climbs 300 steps every night to watch over the city and let it know it's safe. I got to join tower lady Martje on one of her shifts

Martje is the first female Türmerin or “Tower Lady” of Münster since the 14th century. I’m not kidding. Six nights a week she climbs the 300 steps of the tower to keep an eye on the city and this night, I got to join her. Read Post

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What to see in Düsseldorf, Germany when it rains

February 17, 2016

What to see in Dusseldorf Rhine Tower

Planning a city trip in Europe is alway a bit of a weather risk. Germany can be particularly shaky some seasons, so what to see in Düsseldorf when it rains all day long? This post gives you some ideas to turn your trip into a success anyway. Read Post

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