Travel Snapshots from Frankfurt, Germany

This is where I first landed when I arrived in Germany last July 2003. This is also the reason why this city is very important for me. I really don't expect that this country will be my second home. It is in Frankfurt International Airport, where someone very dear picked me up...and the story is still having its happy moments until now.

I was in Frankfurt three times already.But still a day visit is not always enough to see everything there. During my third visit in Frankfurt, I was alone riding the ICE or Inter City Express train, the fastest train in Germany. I ended up booking the first class ticket since the second class were already out. I had to meet with some friends and kababayans there who were in their Europe tour during that time. I actually met the current Congressman of North Cotabato, Philippines and his family. It was so far a wonderful trip with them. I showed them some sights in Frankfurt and we also made some trips in the nearby cities like Wiesbaden and Heidelberg.

the German ICE or Intercity Express train..the fastest train in Germany.

The tower of Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral during our visit last November 2010.

A fountain at the Römerberg in Frankfurt's Altstadt or Old City.

Visit to Nuremberg, Germany

I can't exactly remember how many times I was in Nuremberg. I am quite sure more than ten times. Written as Nürnberg in German, this city is located in the Franconia region of Bavaria in Germany. It is a city full of historical sights to see and experience. Shopping, dining and other entertainment and leisure activities are always present in Nürnberg.

One of the sights not to miss when visiting Nuremberg is the Frauenkirche, known as the Church of Our Lady. You can see a snapshot of it below.

The Frauenkirche is an example of brick Gothic architecture, it was built on the initiative of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor between 1352 and 1362.

a snapshot I took in one of the souvenir shops in Nürnberg.

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Danube River by Regensburg, Germany

Since winter is almost coming, I decided to share this image of Danube river by Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany. This river is the second longest river in Europe next to Volga. It is also an international waterway.

Here are some snapshots as we were passing Danube last winter 2010.



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Travel Snapshot- Winter in Schwarzwald, Germany

If I have to translate the meaning of Schwarzwald in English, it is actually compose of two words "schwarz" which means black and "wald" which means forest. It is simply called Black Forest in English. Do you know why it was named like that? It is because the dense growth of conifers in the forest blocked out most of the light inside the forest.

We just happened to pass this place as we drove from Zurich, Switzerland to Strasbourg, France last winter 2010. This amazing view of nature truly fascinates me. I thought I can only see it in postcards but I did saw it from my naked eyes.

Black Forest is the wooded mountain range in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. It was such a very fascinating view! I love it! I wish to visit and to see it again next time.

The Concert Hall in Gerdarmenmarkt, Berlin

The Gendarmenmarkt is one of the famous squares in Berlin, Germany. It is also considered as the most beautiful square in Germany's capital. You can find here the Konzerthaus or Concert Hall and the German and French Cathedrals. The square was created by Johann Arnold Nering at the end of the seventeenth century.

the Concert Hall during my visit last February 2011.

Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Some hours more and the largest festival in the world will be over. I miss visiting Oktoberfest this year..hopefully next year again. I was there thrice but did not make it this time. I heard over the German television tonight that around 6.5 millions of liters of beer are consumed during this year's festival. Around 5.7 millions of visitors from Germany and around the world attended this great fair.

one of the biggest beer tents in Oktoberfest. taken during our third visit last 2010.

one of the carnival rides in Oktoberfest.

Jura Volksfest Parade, Neumarkt, Germany

Jura Volksfest is an annual festival held every month of August in Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) in Bavaria, Germany. The highlight of the festival is the so-called Volksfestzug or the festival parade held in the Altstadt or Old City of Neumarkt.

This year's celebration runs from August 12- 22, 2011.

lovely ladies with their maroon costumes.

horses with carriages decorated with colourful ornaments. You can see the Town Hall with its huge watch in the background. The parade took place last August 15, 2011. I was there!

Neuschwanstein Castle of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, Germany

Visiting this castle is truly a wonderful and interesting experience! I was there four times already and always loved it! Neuschawanstein Castle is a 19th-century Gothic Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as a homage to Richard Wagner.

taken during my fourth visit last July 2011.

Famous Festivals to Experience When Visiting Germany

I believed I am very lucky to witness and experience some of the most famous and fabulous festivals in Germany. If you have the chance to visit Germany, don't miss the events and festivals that you might only experience once in your lifetime.

Chinese Carnival in Dietfurt, Bavaria. taken during our visit last March 2011.

Carnival in Germany

Carnival, also called the “Fifth Season” in Germany, is a festival celebrated throughout the many regions of Germany. Each region’s celebrations are unique to the area. Carneval begins six days prior to the fasting period of the Lenten season which begins with Ash Wednesday. This time is used to celebrate with feasting, parades and floats, dancing in the streets and costume balls. The most popular parade is the televised Rose Monday Parade in Cologne.

The Carnival in Cologne, Mainz and Düsseldorf are among the famous ones in Germany.

inside one of the beer tents in Oktoberfest in Munich. taken last September 2010.

Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest is an enormous two week beer festival held in Munich, Germany. Starting in late September until the first Sunday in October, this world famous celebration offers amusement rides, parades with brass bands and delicious Bavarian cuisine. Beer tents are everywhere! Oktoberfest is a colorful and exciting extravaganza. Last 2010 marked the 200th anniversary of its beginning. This popular German tradition annually hosts over 6 million visitors worldwide on the more than 100 acres Theresienwiese. All ages enjoy Oktoberfest!

International Film Festival in Berlin

International film lovers flock to Berlin every year for the International Film Festival. Over 400 films, with many premiers, from around the world are highlighted during the Berlin International Film Festival. Known as Berlinale, this is one of the most important European film festivals, besides Cannes and Venice. Over 200,000 people attend the star-studded parties and special events annually. If you love movies, this is one festival you do not want to miss. Located at Potsdamer Platz, it is easy to get there using the subway/metro. A free shuttle bus is also offered.

Don't forget to bring a lot of Euro currency in Berlin. If not, you can also get a caxton fx card for all your shopping needs. This city is a great place for shopping, entertainment, dining, cinema, concerts and opera.

Love Parade

Would you love to be part of a huge mass of music lovers dancing in the streets? Love Parade is an enormous dance party held in July in Berlin, Germany. DJs from around the world come together to participate in this all-nighter. Get plenty of sleep before the party because this is one weekend where you will not want to miss a thing. Local nightclubs and restaurants stay open all night. Not for the fainthearted, however, the Love Parade has been known to get wild!

Thanks to the food and drinks PR experts from Taylor Herring for compiling this article.

Travel Snapshot from Landshut, Germany

This city is famous for its festival called the Landshuter Hochzeit, called in English as Lanshut Wedding. Landshut is situated on the Isar River. It is a city in the state of Bavaria and is located in the south-east of Germany.

taken during our visit to the Landshuter Hochzeit last July 2009.

Travel Snapshot from Neumarkt Volksfest, Germany

the Ferris wheel and other carnival rides in Neumarkt Volksfest, also called Jura Volksfest in Bavaria, Germany. It is an annual festival held every month of August.

The Beautiful Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany

taken during my second visit last summer 2010. what an amazing work of architecture!

The Cologne Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Cologne, Germany. It has a Gothic architecture. It is the biggest Gothic church in the northern part of Europe. Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248 and took, with interruptions, until 1880 to complete. It is 144.5 metres long, 86.5 m wide and its towers are approximately 157 m tall.

The Road Sign to Neumarkt Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

taken last August 2009 during our road trip to Neumarkt Upper Palatinate in Bavaria, Germany.

The Luitpold Fountian in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany

The Luitpold Fountian in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany. This is located near the Hauptbahnhof or main train station of Würzburg.

These images were taken during our visit last August 2010.

Winter Wonderland in Regensburg, Germany

These are images taken as we drove to Regensburg. It is a city in Bavaria, Germany.

an amazing beauty of nature during winter time!

truly a winter wonderland!