Lufthansa tosses the fixed award charts
Lufthansa is switching the awards earned with its 'Miles and More' program from fixed prices to awards that vary with demand, following similar moves by U.S. carriers.
Germany
May 13, 2019: New Synagogue, Berlin
DrFumblefinger visits the New Synagogue. Built in Berlin in the mid 19th century, it is of Moorish-inspired design and at its time was the largest synagogue in Europe.
May 8, 2019: Chiemsee Lake, Germany
Samantha shares pictures from her visit to Chiemsee Lake near Rosenheim, Germany.
Berlin's new bear baby carries high hopes
The Berlin zoo is hoping its new polar bear cub will win favor with the public, and generate admissions and marketing money for the zoo.
Bavarian town flush with success
A town that accidentally did too good a job of supply stocking is proud to have finished the last roll....
Germany's Wanderbus tours the U.S.
An 18-wheeler loaded with educational and fun information about Germany is touring the U.S. So is a portable Oktoberfest, as Germany markets itself.
Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
Professor Abe shares a visit to a small town well-known for its well-preserved half-timbered buildings.
Sleeper trains waking up again for ÖBB
Austria's rail system is finding that its 2016 bet on sleeper trains is paying off.
March 6, 2019: Hotel zum Riesen, Miltenberg, Germany
Professor Abe visits Miltenberg, a small town in Franconia. The town contains many lovely buildings one of which is the 'Hotel zum Riesen', said to be the oldest hotel in Germany.
Deutsche Bahn's €10 billion upgrade plan
Germany's rail system is due for big upgrades to end bottlenecks and delays.
Feb. 16, 2019: Nymphenburg Palace, Munich
In an era when monarchs all over Europe were building new 'suburban' palaces, the rulers of Bavaria were no exception...
February 8, 2019: Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin
Professor Abe shares a visit to the lovely 17th century palace and gardens of Charlottenburg, near Berlin.
Görlitz, Germany: Where Gumbo Was (#308)
Professor Abe takes us on a tour of an old town in Saxony, one which you may have seen playing the part of other towns in a number of movies.
Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, Germany
Professor Abe shares the beautiful sights of the grounds and buildings of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A Rambler in Hamburg
Dozens of museums, rich history, unusual harbor- and streetscapes: A week in Hamburg can be its own reward.