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Berlin at Christmas Time | Festive Things To Do [2024]

To me Christmas and Germany are synonymous. There is something particularly special about the festive streets and shopping malls, the smell of brewing Glühwein and candied almonds, and of course…

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A Guide to Düsseldorf’s Breweries

Germany is world famous for its selection of beer and every city has its own local brews. Düsseldorf is no exception. Within the confines of the city’s old town, often…

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Interrailing Itinerary – Heading East to Poland

After 2018’s success of touring Southern Europe, it was only natural to plan out another epic trip brought to you by The Girl on the Move. This time however, there…

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What can I do in Dresden?

Over the past few years, visiting Dresden has become increasingly popular with both German and European tourists. The city itself is famed for its greenery and unique culture, as well…

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What can I do in Frankfurt?

I often get asked “what can I do in Frankfurt” by my friends and readers. Over the past few years the city has become increasingly popular with its wide-range of…

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The Most Instagrammable Spots in Berlin | Your Guide 2025

Since the fall of the wall in ’89, Berlin has been rediscovering itself; finding its place in reunified Germany in addition to being the country’s capital. In just under thirty…

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Discovering Historic Hamburg : Three Days in Germany’s Gateway to the World

Last Autumn, Jack and I decided to explore the German city of Hamburg. We were attracted by the famous architecture, the food and of course, the culture. We spent three…

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Interrail 17: A Day in Würzburg

The final stop of our European tour was the beautiful city of Würzburg, set between vineyard bearing hills, and on the shores of the River Main. Known for its art,…

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Interrail 17: 48 Hours in Leipzig

Roughly an hour after finishing our half day visit to Dresden, the train delivered us to our next stop – the east German city of Leipzig. Leipzig probably doesn’t strike…

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Interrail 17: Half a Day in Dresden

It was soon time to leave Wrocław and after an early start we were aboard the train which would take us across the border into Germany. Our first stop of…

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A Festive Break in Berlin | Part Two

My first two days in Berlin had been busy and filled with sightseeing, museums and Christmas markets. Despite freezing temperatures, the weather had held up and had not interfered with…

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A Festive Break in Berlin | Part One

Christmas markets, glühwein, lebkuchen, nutcrackers and chestnuts – just a few things that spring to mind when I think about Christmas. The thing, or rather the place, that connects them…