"Germany, my home away from home" Germany by 850prc


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Munich and Bavaria, my favorite part

I feel very comfortable in Germany, as I have some functionality in the German language. I've enjoyed myself all over the country, having first visited in 1983. I even visited the now-defunct "DDR" on that 1983 trip.

But, my favorite part of Germany is Bavaria, and its lively capital, Munich. Munich is everything that you think of when you say Germany, especially those terrific beer halls!

I don't like huge crowds, so I've never tried visiting during Oktoberfest. I like to go right after the big show is over....the people are gone, but there's still plenty of beer and decent weather!

All Together Now

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Empire, Germany is again reunified. The once-mysterious east offers many new areas for many-time visitors to Germany to explore for the first time.

We are condemned to repeat the past if we don't learn from it, so now is a great opportunity to learn about the lands of the Ost.

Fun in Alt Deutschland

The spirit of Germany is so conducive to having a good time. Every town has it's beergardens, large and small. There always seems to be time for a song and a smile.

This is really a great place to go to forget your troubles, folks. Any two weeks spent in alt Deutschland is bound to improve your outlook.

Just take a cab after a night on the town. : )

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Clean, organized, basically friendly. I love the food and the atmosphere.
  • Cons:If you drive yourself, you'd better pay attention....Things happen fast on the autobahn!
  • In a nutshell:Familiar enough to be comfortable. Enough difference to confirm you're not at home anymore!
  • Last visit to Germany: Mar 1996
  • Intro Updated Sep 23, 2005
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    hunterV Mar 27, 2011 at 2:04 AM Report Abuse

    HI, Pete! You're right about the beer and Bavaria...Great!

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    balhannah Jan 18, 2010 at 2:54 AM Report Abuse

    A page full of interest, thankyou!

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    jumpingnorman Feb 19, 2009 at 4:47 PM Report Abuse

    Nice germany tips, Pete! Never been there but will definitely have to go there someday! Thanks, Norman :)

  • volopolo Jul 12, 2008 at 12:58 PM Report Abuse

    Nice Germany page! I born and lived many years in this country.

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    Maria250 Jun 19, 2008 at 6:26 AM Report Abuse

    Thank you for stopping by my Bitburg page! And HAPPIEST (early) BIRTHDAY!! My best to you, Maria

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    mallyak May 5, 2008 at 1:45 PM Report Abuse

    Nice pages.Unfortunately we will be visiting only the Rhine valley in Germany.

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    Knoto Apr 21, 2008 at 9:39 AM Report Abuse

    Hi Pete, thanks for such a great presentation. See you in the North next time....Greetings, Peter

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    BillNJ Apr 20, 2008 at 4:50 PM Report Abuse

    Interesting page. However, I find it distressing that there is still a monument to the Soviets in Berlin. Have you ever investigated the deaths and terror that resulted from Communism in the 20th Century? Best from NJ, Bill

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    mvtouring Mar 24, 2008 at 11:14 PM Report Abuse

    I must agree with you, Germany also feels like home away from home to me. I just love it there ;-)

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    nepalgoods Oct 2, 2007 at 9:37 AM Report Abuse

    No Hamburg? No Hannover? You should come back to see Northern Germany!

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