One of the most spectacular New Year's Eve public celebrations in the world is in, believe it or not, Cologne, Germany. This really shouldn't surprise party people in the know, because Cologne has a huge Carnival party. And on New Year's Eve, it's an outdoor carnival, spectacular fireworks over the Rhine that brings out hundreds of thousands of people. And yes, there are still … [Read more...]
Day Of German Beer April 23 Is Germany’s National Beer Day
WHAT: The celebration of 'Reinheitsgebot' - the purity law, in Germany. This dates back to 1516. This year is the 501st celebration. PARTY SCENE: Great, especially if you like beer! SINGLES SCENE: Very good. Beer lovers, male and female, unite on this day and at these festivals. … [Read more...]
Rennovated Dresden Kulturpalas Expands City’s Musical Culture
Philharmonic Orchestra, Cabaret & Public Library Contained In The Modern Glass Building The musical culture of Dresden, Germany reaches a high note with the renovation of Kulturpalast, a modernized cultural center with a new concert hall as its centerpiece attraction. Located in the center of the city at the Old Market Square, the renovated Kulturpalast is the new … [Read more...]
Germany Is Full Of Fall Events & Festivals Beyond Oktoberfest
Largest Wine Festival In The World, A Grape Harvest & Windsurfing World Cup Hoisting big beers, singing "Ein Prosit" and people wearing lederhosen and barmaid outfits may spring to mind when thinking fall events in Germany, but there's a lot more happening in this country than Oktoberfest. So other than that huge bierhall bash in Munich, here's what else is … [Read more...]
Summer Travel: Traveling To Europe With The Ex-Girlfriend
Karlsruhe, Germany & A Glass Of Wine In France By Kevin Wilkerson PubClub.com Travel Blogger So I was headed to Europe one summer for my first trip to Amsterdam to meet some friends, including someone whom I soon dubbed "Mr. Amsterdam." From there, a friend and I were traveling to Germany for a few days to visit some friends we had met the previous year in Greece and … [Read more...]
Munich Travel Guide Top Tips For First-Time Visitors
There's More Than Oktoberfest & Bierhalls Yes, the Hofbrauhaus is there and the waitresses bring big beers in heavy 1-liter glasses, no less, and attached to their fists. Yes, there are beer gardens all over town, but did you know there are also parks? And you can go surfing? There's s a lot to Munich, more so than immediately meets the eye, but before you … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve Berlin One Of Top NYE’s Party Destination
Brandenburg Gate Fireworks Gets 1 Million People One of the biggest public New Year's Eve celebrations in the world takes place in Berlin. More than a million people head to a spectacular fireworks show at Brandenburg Gate, making for a huge party scene. It takes place from Brandenburg Gate to Victory Column, an area that encompasses a whopping two kilometers. There are … [Read more...]
Berlin On My Bucket List Of Places To Party
German City Seems To Be Hip, Busy, Fun And Casual All At The Same Time Rooftop lounges, 400 nightclubs and even beach bars. Beach bars? In Berlin!? Apparently, or so I was told by Berlin tourism, Visit Berlin, during a media luncheon it held for Southern California travel journalists at the SoHo restaurant, which is high over the Sunset Strip in Los … [Read more...]
First-Time Germany Travel Lessons: Pilsner Beer & An Ex-Girlfriend
The 7-Minute Beers, Karlsruhe And Finding The Correct Restroom The memories flowed as quickly as the beer. Well, a heck of a lot faster than the Pilsner was poured. But more on that later. I was at a media luncheon in Los Angeles hosted by Tourism Germany for us Southern California travel journalists. The new German public relations representative, a friendly frau by … [Read more...]