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Great Places to Visit in Nuremberg, Germany

Posted 10th January, 2019
By Alex&Bell
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Nuremberg is the second largest city in Bavaria after Munich. Its historical center, punctuated by Kaiserberg Castle, where German kings were once crowned by the Holy Roman Emperor, resembles setting foot in a fairy tale. Grab a table at a beer garden and enjoy traditional Nuremberg bratwurst. Their hometown pork sausages have maintained the same recipe since 1313. It’s easy to see why Albrecht Durer, one of Germany’s most famous Renaissance painters, was inspired by the picturesque setting of his hometown from 1471-1528.

Alex drinking a beer in Tiergartnertorplatz in Nuremberg, Germany
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How to Spend 2 Days in Frankfurt, Germany

Posted 14th November, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Frankfurt is nicknamed “Mainhattan,” as the Main River flows through Germany’s financial capital, featuring one of Europe’s most impressive skylines. Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is Europe’s largest train station and Frankfurt Airport is the fourth busiest on the continent. This makes Frankfurt a gateway to Germany for many visitors. Travelers can easily enjoy 2 days in Frankfurt before moving on to explore elsewhere. Frankfurt is also a great base for day trips to beautiful Heidelberg, Mainz (home to the Gutenberg Museum) or the nearby spa town of Bad Vilbel.

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Nuremberg, Germany: What to See

Posted 2nd July, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Last updated on February 10th, 2019 at 11:43 pmMany people, including World War II aficionados, associate Nuremberg with the Nazi party. It was here that the large Nazi rally grounds were built and from 1933-1938 Hitler addressed hundreds of thousands of supporters in an annual gathering. Hence Nuremberg was also where the allied forces decided to…

Nurnberg Christkindlesmarkt
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Wandering Germany’s Fairy Tale Trail

Posted 14th November, 2012
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Last updated on December 13th, 2022 at 02:05 pmWhile living next door to Germany, in the Netherlands, we found ourselves visiting Deutschland a couple of times a year. On one occasion we had to visit a small town called Marburg for work. Neither of us had ever heard of the place, so we googled it,…

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How to Circumvent Fake Google Reviews

Posted 11th May, 2026
By Alex Kallimanis
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Reading Google Reviews can be an excellent way to determine whether a hotel, restaurant, shop or other business is worth your time and money. But in recent years, I’ve also had some disappointing experiences with businesses that have stellar overall ratings. While it’s little secret that many businesses’ are padded with fake reviews, Google Reviews…

A cafe terrace overlooking Agios Nikolaos, Crete, the Mediterranean Sea and mountains.
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