Germany Travel Guide

General Information

• Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• Passport Info - A helpful "how to" site for American citizens interested in applying for a passport.

• Your journey starts here. - A very helpful site with tons of information about restaurants, nightlife, shopping, hotels, maps, travel-related articles and much more.

• Lonely Planet- Destination Germany - Includes basic travel information, history, culture, attractions, and more for the independent traveler.

Getting There & Around

• Eurail - For non-European residents, buy eurail passes or eurailtickets for train travel within Europe.

• Ryan Air - Europe's low fares airline.

• Easyjet - Low cost airline for travel around Europe.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Hotels in Germany - A listing of German hotels plus some tours, a travel guide and hotel reviews with pictures.

• Hotels & Travel in Germany - An extensive database of hotels with pictures, maps, detailed descriptions, secure online booking, car rentals, and airline tickets.

• Restaurant Guide - Check out listings of some local restaurants.

News & Culture

• Daily News from Germany - Online newspaper.

Staff Picks

• AmeriSpan German School in Berlin, Germany (video) - A short video showcasing AmeriSpan's school in Berlin, Germany.

• Finding Traditional Germany in Bamberg - Read an article about studying German in Bamberg.

• Learn German in Bamberg, Germany (video) - A short video highlighting the historic city of Bamberg and events at the German school in Bamberg, Germany.

• AmeriSpan German School in Munich (video) - Watch a short video of our school in Munich, Germany.

Travel & Tourism

• Destination Germany - A great site with tons of country-specific information, including arts & culture, dining & nightlife, sea & beach, historical places, and an online bookstore.

• Berlin: Districts and Landmarks - A visitors’ guide to Berlin’s landmarks, attractions, and hotels with local street maps.

• Munich Tourist Office - What to do when in Munich, including local weather, a calendar of events, a huge hotel listing with online reservations, and city information.

• German Sauerbraten (Recipes) - Keep this recipe for a German favorite handy for the cool nights ahead when you are looking for a hearty home-cooked meal.

• German School in Bamberg Germany Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - See a movie about our German school in Bamberg Germany.

• Berlin German School Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - A movie of our German school in Berlin.

• Munich German School Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - Watch a short movie of AmeriSpan's German school in Munich, Germany. Click to watch.

• Finding Traditional Germany in Bamberg (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Connie Marinacci writes about her experience studying German in Germany.

• Das Experiment (The Experiment) (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Anne-Marie Dingemans reviews Das Experiment.

• A Taste of Food Festivals Around the World (Recipes) - A list of some of the world’s most popular (and strange) food festivals.

• Our Biggest Promotion Ever (Learning A language) - Our biggest promotion ever save on Europe

• The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... (Learning A language) - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.

• Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language) - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication

• Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! (Articles/Travelogues) - When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.

• Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry (Articles/Travelogues) - Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.

• Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.

• Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.

• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

• Save Money by Volunteering Abroad (Learning A language) - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.

• Get an Edge in the Job Market (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.

• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs

• La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.

• Language Travel Magazine Star Awards (Press Releases) - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.