Experiencing the Best of Europe
Willkommen in Deutschland!
In this section you can find a brief introduction to a new country. Each time we boarded the bus to head to new lands, we were given a very informative talk that would help us better understand the big picture. Life is brought to traveling when knowledge is gained about people outside of our comfort zone.
During the 21 day tour, we had scheduled sights and time for optional sights. Below is a list of the best things to do in this country:
-Bacharach
-Vineyards
-Rheinfels Castle
-St. Goar
-Rhine River Cruise
-Rothenburg
-Dachau
Suggested Options:
-Bacharach Trails
-Biergarten
-St. Jacob's Church
-Football Game (if you are lucky)
Currency: Euro
Famous Foods: bratwurst, sauerkraut, spatzle, knodel, schnitzel, and schneeballen
Drinks to Try: any German beer, riesling, and schnapps
Famous Artists: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Hans Zimmer
Historical Figures: Albert Einstein, Martin Luther, Adolf Hitler, and Johannes Gutenberg
Political System: Federal Republic
What They're Known For: Being hard workers
Interesting Fact: The first printed book was in German.
Book Recommendations: The Book Thief, The Reader, German Boy, and The War of our Childhood
Movie Recommendations: Schindler's List, Munich, and The Bourne Identity
English German Pronunciation
Hello Hallo Hah-loh
Goodbye Auf Wiedersehen Owfveederzayn
Please Bitte Bit-teh
Thank you Vielen Dank Feelehn dahngk
Yes/No Ja/Nein Yah/nin
Cheers Prost Prohst
Toilet Toilette Toh-leh-teh
Language 101
Country "Need to Knows"
Sights to See