Germany Travel Blog Posts - Drifter Planet

3 days in Hamburg: the Ultimate Hamburg Itinerary for a Long Weekend

Here's my tried and tested Hamburg itinerary for spending the best 3 days in Hamburg. You can also modify it to fit 2 days since the last day is super light. Do you know that Hamburg is my favorite city in Germany? Living in Germany for 6 years, I have...

Is Nuremberg Worth Visiting? A Historic City in Bavaria (Germany)

Nuremberg - the city of gingerbread houses, cute Christmas markets, and a lot of history. It is Bavaria's second-large city, but is Nuremberg worth visiting? Let's find out. Nuremberg boasts a rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages. As a key center for trade,...

Is Heidelberg Worth Visiting? Here’s Why I Loved this River Side Town in Germany

If you open any guidebook about visiting Germany, then usually the most recommended destinations are Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, or Cologne. In my opinion, these definitely aren't the best travel destinations in Germany. (except Hamburg, because it is...

Hamburg Instagram Spots: 13 Photo Spots in Hamburg + MAP

Here are the exact locations of some of my Instagram reels and posts from Hamburg. It took me multiple visits to find some of the most amazing photo spots and to compile this list of my favorite Hamburg Instagram spots. Hamburg made me fall in love with...

The Externsteine: Stunning Rock Formation in Germany’s Teutoburg Forest

This post has information about the Externsteine Rocks in Teutoburger Wald (Teutoburg Forest), which is Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia State. Would you believe me if I told you that Germany has it's own Stonehenge like natural site with rocks that standing there...

Why I love Bielefeld Christmas Market, (NRW) Germany

Magical season is here, and the best way to make the most of it is by heading to a Christmas Market. Around this time every year, I thank the universe for making me live in Germany so that I can enjoy some of the best Christmas Markets in Germany. Many first...

Burg Eltz Castle: Germany’s Iconic Medieval Castle that was Disney’s Inspiration

Here's everything you need to know about visiting Burg Eltz - a Castle that's so stunning that it will make your eyes pop. Brace yourself, I'm about to tell you about the most magical medieval castle that will transport you to the world of fairytales - Burg Eltz. Burg...

Things to do in Heidelberg, Germany’s Riverside Castle Town

Here's everything you need to know before visiting the stunning Heidelberg, things to do, how to reach, where to stay, what do eat and more. Heidelberg is a student town but it somehow turned into a travel destination because it is pretty. It is small, yet is one of...

15 Things I learned about German People after Moving to Germany

I love German people, they are really the best. BUT it took me a while to understand them because they are culturally very different from the country where I have initially lived (India), or the country that I first traveled to for work (USA) or people from...

9 Most Beautiful Lakes in Europe (that aren’t Grada or Bled or Camo)

Ever seen a list of the most visited destinations in the world? Most of them in the top 10 are in Europe. Yep, Europe is one of the most touristy continents. Why do I even mention it? Read on. When a destination becomes even mildly famous in Europe, it kind of turns...

What’s it Like to Live in Germany – the Good, Bad and the FUN

It has now been close to five years that I have been living in Germany. The last five years have been extremely eventful. I have learned a new language, lived with Germans, made many friends, traveled within the country, celebrated many festivals, taught Yoga in a...

The Ultimate Hamburg Nightlife Guide: Top Clubs + Survival tips

Hamburg Nightlife Guide has been written our Germany and Netherlands content specialist – Alara Benlier. This post has been further expanded by the editor. Young, hip, and fun - those are just some words that can describe the “Gateway to the World”, aka Hamburg....

Visiting Jasmund National Park on Rugen Island: Germany’s Baltic Coast

Jasmund National Park is on Reugen Island, which is the biggest island in Germany. It is on Germany’s Baltic Coast in Mecklenburg-Vorpommerns state. In Germany, the Baltic Sea is called the Ostsee and Reugen Island is called Insel Rügen. Having lived in Germany for a...

Exploring the East Side Gallery, Berlin – Tips + Info + Photos + History

Berlin – where the streets have a story to tell in the form of art. It is the city where the roadside paintings speak louder than the road signs. There is something special about street art. It is an expression of rebellion, it spreads the message to the masses with...

My First German Christmas Market – Christkindlmarkt Wiedenbrück

Confession time – San and I are living in an adorable little town called Rheda-Wiedenbrück but I never published even a single article about it. Why? My reasons are selfish. You see, this our little Rheda-Wiedenbrück is a pretty town with literally no tourists and I...

5 Short Road Trips in Germany [and Around]

The best ways to travel within and around Germany is by road. Even though the public transport is excellent, it is super expensive when compared to a lot of countries. Traveling by road in Germany isn't just recommended for the sake of flexibility but also because it...

Superbude – the best place to stay in Hamburg, Germany

A few days back, San and I spent a few days in Hamburg to celebrate my birthday. It turned out to be one of the most interesting cities that we have seen in Europe and our trip was made even more special because of our unique rooms. We stayed in two places while we...

20 Things to Do in Hamburg, Germany in 2023

This guide about things to do in Hamburg has been written in collaboration with Come to Hamburg. Our visit to Hamburg was sponsored by them but all suggestions mentioned in this post are ours. Have you ever made an "instant connection" with a place and left a...

11 Interesting Things about Hamburg, Germany [that you probably didn’t know]

Hamburg was on my wish list for a long time, mainly because of the name. If you love Hamburgers (like I do), then I’m sure you’ll understand my sentiment here. A little research told me that this city is painfully pretty and has a lot to offer (apart from just...

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