If you're wondering what else to do and see in Germany beyond the destinations you always year about, this episode is for you.

Today I'm sharing a conversation I had with Lynne Nieman over on her Wander Your Way podcast. She invited me on her show to share my favorite destinations in Germany and also go deeper into the parts of Germany most first-time visitors don't know about.

In this episode we talk about: 

• My top three German cities  
• Seeing Berlin's layered history without spending your whole trip getting from place to place
• Using Freiburg as your base for the Black Forest
• The northern islands most first-time visitors don't know Germany has
• Trains vs. a rental car and how to choose transport for your trip 
• Getting around comfortably when you don't speak German
• Christmas markets - and a mistake too many travelers unknowingly make 
• My personal history and relationship with Germany 

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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If you want the food on your Germany trip to be as memorable as the sights, this episode is for you.

I'm thrilled to have Kori Knappe, one of our awesome Complete Custom Itinerary clients, back on the show to talk about her favorite food experiences from her 1 week Christmas market road trip through Bavaria. 

Listen in to hear about Kori's favorites so you can add them to your own itinerary: 

• The Nuremberg sausage restaurant that's been grilling since the 1300s
• Christmas market food and drink beyond Glühwein
• The King Ludwig inspired 4-course dinner near Neuschwanstein Castle 
• What a Michelin star tasting menu in Munich is really like
• Why the smallest and simplest place Kori ate at might have been the best

Then listen to Kori's trip report episode here! 

For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit >
https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/the-meals-that-made-koris-bavaria-christmas-market-road-trip-unforgettable/

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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If you're thinking about a road trip through Germany and neighboring countries, this episode is for you.

In this trip report episode, I talk with Angela, about her 3 week roadtrip through Slovenia, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. 

Listen in to hear what renting a car and driving across four countries was like, the day in Bavaria her twin teenage boys still talk about, Angela's tips for planning and enjoying an epic vacation with teens, and more. 

For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/3-weeks-4-countries-2-teens-planning-enjoying-an-epic-family-road-trip/ 

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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If you're feeling nervous about something going sideways on your Germany trip, this episode is for you.

Travel mishaps happen to the best of us. 

That's why today I'm sharing 5 mishaps of my own from traveling around Germany and other parts of Europe, as well as what I learned from each one and what they taught me about handling the unexpected. 

None of these mishaps were much fun in the moment, but they're all stories Aaron and I still laugh about today!

I hope my mishaps give you a good chuckle....but more than that, I hope you come away feeling more confident about handling whatever your trip brings. 

Be sure to listen to the end for my tips for feeling less nervous and more confident about traveling to Germany!

For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit >
https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/5-travel-mishaps-ive-had-in-germany-and-europe-and-what-each-one-taught-me/

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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Does getting your phone set up to use in Germany sound intimidating? In this episode I talk with Michelle Chang from the DIY Trip Summit and Intentional Travelers about what you need to know about using your phone in Europe so you can spend less time stressing about connectivity and more time actually enjoying your trip.

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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Travel costs in Germany and all over Europe have gone up - and that means the decisions about where to spend and where to cut back matter more than ever.

In this episode, I and other destination experts from the UK, Portugal, Ireland, and Spain share the most commonly enjoyed splurges, where smart travelers save so they can spend on what matters most, and insider money saving hacks.

🗺️ Meet the destination experts:

Cate - Germany Destination Expert
https://www.MyGermanyVacation.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mygermanyvacation   

Tracy - UK Destination Expert
https://www.UKTravelPlanning.com
UK Travel Planning Podcast: https://uktravelplanning.com/uk-trave...

Julie - Portugal Destination Expert
https://www.juliedawnfox.com
Free Portugal Trip Planning Starter Pack: https://juliedawnfox.com/toolkit/

Jody - Ireland Destination Expert
https://www.IrelandFamilyVacations.com
Free TRIP Framework guide: https://ifv.kit.com/2c6b9a215f

Karen - Spain Destination Expert
https://www.spainlesstraveled.com
Free discovery call: https://www.spainlesstraveled.com/discovery-call   

Michelle - DIY Trip Summit & Intentional Travelers
https://www.IntentionalTravelers.com
Free phone checklist: https://intentional-travelers.kit.com/b162437a23 

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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When you're planning a trip to Germany or elsewhere in Europe, narrowing down where to go can get overwhelming. 

Which city should you start in? 
Should you skip the overcrowded spots? 
How do you know if a place is "worth the hype"?

In this episode, I and other destination experts from the UK, Portugal, Ireland, and Spain walk through how we help travelers make these decisions.

🗺️ Meet the destination experts:

Cate - Germany Destination Expert
https://www.MyGermanyVacation.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mygermanyvacation   

Tracy - UK Destination Expert
https://www.UKTravelPlanning.com
UK Travel Planning Podcast: https://uktravelplanning.com/uk-trave...

Julie - Portugal Destination Expert
https://www.juliedawnfox.com
Free Portugal Trip Planning Starter Pack: https://juliedawnfox.com/toolkit/

Jody - Ireland Destination Expert
https://www.IrelandFamilyVacations.com
Free TRIP Framework guide: https://ifv.kit.com/2c6b9a215f

Karen - Spain Destination Expert
https://www.spainlesstraveled.com
Free discovery call: https://www.spainlesstraveled.com/discovery-call   

Michelle - DIY Trip Summit & Intentional Travelers
https://www.IntentionalTravelers.com
Free phone checklist: https://intentional-travelers.kit.com/b162437a23 

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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Getting around Germany and elsewhere in Europe on your vacation is one of the most important decisions you'll need to make. Drive, train, bus, plane, or hire a driver - each option comes with trade-offs.

In this episode, I and other destination experts from the UK, Portugal, Ireland, and Spain share how to think through transportation decisions, including when driving makes sense and what to do when it doesn't.

🗺️ Meet the destination experts:

Cate - Germany Destination Expert
https://www.MyGermanyVacation.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mygermanyvacation   

Tracy - UK Destination Expert
https://www.UKTravelPlanning.com
UK Travel Planning Podcast: https://uktravelplanning.com/uk-trave...

Julie - Portugal Destination Expert
https://www.juliedawnfox.com
Free Portugal Trip Planning Starter Pack: https://juliedawnfox.com/toolkit/

Jody - Ireland Destination Expert
https://www.IrelandFamilyVacations.com
Free TRIP Framework guide: https://ifv.kit.com/2c6b9a215f

Karen - Spain Destination Expert
https://www.spainlesstraveled.com
Free discovery call: https://www.spainlesstraveled.com/discovery-call   

Michelle - DIY Trip Summit & Intentional Travelers
https://www.IntentionalTravelers.com
Free phone checklist: https://intentional-travelers.kit.com/b162437a23 

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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What does it actually take to plan a trip to Germany for 3 generations — grandparents, parents, and teenagers — and have everyone love it? That's exactly what our client Tracey Lavelle did, and she's here to tell us how everything went.

In this episode, Tracey takes us through all 8 days on the ground and shares the highlights, logistics tips, and her family's most magical moments. If you're planning a multi-generational trip to Germany, you'll love this one! 

For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit >
https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/how-to-pull-off-a-multi-generational-germany-trip/

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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You can find travel advice all over the internet. The problem? Much of it is oversimplified and not actually right for your unique trip. 

That's why in this episode, I talk through my answers to recent travel planning questions from our Facebook community that are more complex than they might appear at first. 

If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip!

• Complete custom itinerary + travel plan 
• One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate 
• Itinerary review by Cate 
• DIY Germany travel planner
• Germany train travel made easy 
• Our recommended tours, guides, and more 
• 15 things we take on every Germany trip
• Our hotel recommendations

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