Ep 48 | How to Make the Most of a 1-week Bavarian Christmas Market Getaway [Trip Report]

Ep 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.  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 [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * Itinerary review by Cate  [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/] * DIY Germany travel planner [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/planner/] * Germany train travel made easy [https://cart.mygermanyvacation.com/trains/]  * Our recommended tours, guides, and more [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/guides-and-tours/]  * 15 things we take on every Germany trip [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/15-items-we-take-on-every-germany-trip/] * Our hotel recommendations [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/recommended-accommodations/] 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 [https://ko-fi.com/mygermanyvacation]. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

Ep 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! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2416597/episodes/17671748-ep-23-the-truth-about-taking-the-train-in-germany] For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/our-flixbus-experiences-and-review/ [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 [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * Itinerary review by Cate  [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/] * DIY Germany travel planner [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/planner/] * Germany train travel made easy [https://cart.mygermanyvacation.com/trains/]  * Our recommended tours, guides, and more [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/guides-and-tours/]  * 15 things we take on every Germany trip [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/15-items-we-take-on-every-germany-trip/] * Our hotel recommendations [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/recommended-accommodations/] 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 [https://ko-fi.com/mygermanyvacation]. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

Ep 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 [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/one-week-germany-christmas-markets-itinerary/] 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 [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * Itinerary review by Cate  [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/] * DIY Germany travel planner [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/planner/] * Germany train travel made easy [https://cart.mygermanyvacation.com/trains/]  * Our recommended tours, guides, and more [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/guides-and-tours/]  * 15 things we take on every Germany trip [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/15-items-we-take-on-every-germany-trip/] * Our hotel recommendations [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/recommended-accommodations/] 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 [https://ko-fi.com/mygermanyvacation]. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

Ep 47 | Is Hiring Private Tour Guide in Berlin Worth It? Everything You Need to Know to Decide

A private tour guide can completely change how you experience a city, especially in Berlin. But it's not the right choice for every traveler or every trip. In this episode, I talk with Matti Geyer, a private tour guide in Berlin and Potsdam and one of our preferred partners, to answer the questions travelers ask us all the time so you can decide if hiring a private guide is right for your trip. For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/podcast-episode-47 [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/private-tour-guide-berlin/] 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 [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * Itinerary review by Cate  [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/] * DIY Germany travel planner [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/planner/] * Germany train travel made easy [https://cart.mygermanyvacation.com/trains/]  * Our recommended tours, guides, and more [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/guides-and-tours/]  * 15 things we take on every Germany trip [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/15-items-we-take-on-every-germany-trip/] * Our hotel recommendations [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/recommended-accommodations/] 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 [https://ko-fi.com/mygermanyvacation]. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

Why 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 [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/]  * Itinerary review by Cate  [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/services/] * DIY Germany travel planner [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/planner/] * Germany train travel made easy [https://cart.mygermanyvacation.com/trains/]  * Our recommended tours, guides, and more [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/guides-and-tours/]  * 15 things we take on every Germany trip [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/15-items-we-take-on-every-germany-trip/] * Our hotel recommendations [https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/recommended-accommodations/] 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 [https://ko-fi.com/mygermanyvacation]. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!