Germany Travel Planning with Cate

By Cate from MyGermanyVacation.comSociety & Culture Places & Travel

Germany Travel Planning with Cate episodes

July 02Transportation Insights in Germany & Beyond [Special Event]
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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35 min
June 18Ep 52 | How to Pull Off a Multi-Generational Germany Trip (and Have Everyone Come Home Happy)
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

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35 min
June 05Ep 51 | Honest Answers to Real Travel Questions & Challenges
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

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29 min
May 22Ep 50 | How to Plan a Lisbon Stopover: Julie's Tips & Picks [Stopover Series]
If you're flying to or from Germany and you've ever thought about stopping elsewhere in Europe, Portugal might be exactly the detour you've been looking for. It's stunning, the food is outrageously good, and it couldn't feel more different from Germany!
I recently sat down with Julie Dawn Fox, a Portugal destination expert with nearly two decades experience living there. In this episode, Julie shares her best advice for best stopover destinations, where to stay, what to eat, what to see -- and what to skip.
For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit >
https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/how-to-plan-a-lisbon-stopover-julies-tips-picks-stopover-series/
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

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30 min
April 30Ep 49 | Our FlixBus Experiences and Review
Are you thinking about taking FlixBus on your trip to Germany? We've taken FlixBus several times in Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia (and a tiny bit of Italy), so in this episode I share our experiences to help you decide if it's a good option for your trip.
If you'd like to explore taking the train in Germany, listen to Ep 23 here next!
For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/our-flixbus-experiences-and-review/
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

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27 min
April 16Ep 48 | How to Make the Most of a 1-week Bavarian Christmas Market Getaway [Trip Report]
How do you maximize 1 week in Bavaria during the magical Christmas market season? In this trip report episode, Kori shares what made her and her husband's first-ever Germany trip so special and memorable. We talk about the Christmas markets, food, accommodations, and the moments Kori enjoyed the most. If you've been dreaming about traveling Germany at Christmas, you definitely want to listen to this one!
Topics covered:
Why Kori and her husband chose Germany for a first-ever Europe trip
Renting a car vs. taking the train
Favorite Christmas market moments from Nuremberg, Rothenburg, and Innsbruck
The standout accommodations: a castle hotel, a charming Rothenburg inn, a resort with castle and mountain views, and a convenient Munich hotel
Food highlights including Christmas market favorites and an unforgettable hole-in-the-wall spot in Munich
Tips for making the most of a 1-week Germany Christmas market trip
What made planning their Christmas market adventure easy
For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/podcast-episode-48
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.

Thank you for listening!
32 min
April 02Ep 47 | Is Hiring Private Tour Guide in Berlin Worth It?
A private tour guide can completely change how you experience Berlin, but it's not the right call for every traveler or every trip.
In this episode I sit down with Matti Geyer, a born-and-raised Berliner and private tour guide in Berlin and Potsdam, to walk through the questions I hear from travelers all the time so you can decide whether a private guide belongs in your Germany itinerary.

Matti has been guiding since 2008, covers everything from World War II and Cold War history to street art and off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, and is one of our most trusted preferred partners for clients heading to Berlin.

In this episode you'll learn:
Why a private guide helps you maximize your time in a big, spread-out city like Berlin
How private tours differ from group tours and which type of traveler gets the most out of each
The tour options Matti offers, from a three-hour best-of tour to full-day excursions to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen
How to find a qualified guide in Berlin when there is no formal licensing requirement
How kid-friendly, mobility-friendly, and introvert-friendly private tours actually work in practice
How to contact Matti, what to expect from the booking process, and what tours typically cost

Not sure where to start with planning your Germany trip? Grab my free Germany Travel Starter Kit at https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/ and I will walk you through the five key decisions every first-time traveler to Germany needs to make.
For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/podcast-episode-47
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.

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24 min
April 01Why We're Slowing Down (and How it Helps You)
Here's a quick update about the podcast before tomorrow's regular episode!
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.

Thank you for listening!
4 min
March 19Ep 46 | How to Plan an Amsterdam Stopover: Gerrit's Tips & Picks [Stopover Series]
In this episode I talk with Netherlands travel expert and private guide Gerrit van den Berg from Hidden Holland about how to make the most of an Amsterdam stopover on your way to or from Germany.

Gerrit shares where to stay, what to eat, which museums require booking months out, and why 1 day outside the city could be the best decision you make. If you're thinking about adding Amsterdam to your Germany itinerary, definitely listen to this episode!
For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/podcast-episode-46
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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.

Thank you for listening!
36 min
March 12Ep 45 | Don't Start With Where You Want to Go - Start With This Instead
Nobody wants to come home from Germany with regrets! In this episode, I share 2 important questions I ask myself before I get too deep into planning a trip. These questions are worth pondering because your answers will shape your entire trip!
For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/podcast-episode-45

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
Loving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes!

1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers.

2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.

Thank you for listening!
20 min