Spending the night "Back in the DDR": it's colorful, unique, and above all, retro! Those who missed the GDR or perhaps want to relive the experience, can now stay the night in the Hotel Ostel! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Part 3 of "Travel Country Germany" goes from fruit cakes in Dresden all the way to the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Viel Spaß beim Reisen!

Roman Lob is representing Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Standing Still." Hear what Roman has to say about participating in this worldwide media event. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Konstantin comes from Meiningen, a small town in Thuringia. But now, after finishing high school, he's come to Tel Aviv to work as a volunteer. In his leisure time, he travels a lot and, naturally, enjoys doing the same things that other people his age enjoy doing. See for yourself!

Die Pfefferkörner (The Peppercorns) is a kids' detective show that is set in Hamburg. Each exciting episode revolves around a group of young teenage friends who solve crimes. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!

Sally's Cake World: A delicious, moist apple cake with a fine aroma of lemon and cinnamon, and bits of marzipan in the dough!

Even after the mild winter, people in Frankfurt are happy about the warm, summer-like temperatures already in March. Here are some comments from some people soaking up the sun on the on the banks of the Main River. A video from rheinmaintv.

This video gives a good overview of all the reasons you could think of to visit the travel destination of Germany, characterized by the diversity of its natural landscapes and the pulsing life of its cities.

This is the very nicely told and animated Irish folk tale of poor Niall O'Leary and the leprechaun's pot of gold. Just when you think it's all up with Niall, he manages to... well, see for yourself! Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen!

Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher talked a few years ago about his post-career future with confidence, which is difficult to see now with knowledge of his terrible skiing accident in 2013. This is from an interview with the world champion at a sponsors' meeting in Berlin.
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With temperatures of 20° Celsius (68° Fahrenheit) or more, the sun is shining brightly, the birds are chirping, and the trees are sprouting leaves. No doubt, spring is finally here! This is the time of year when even animals seem to be in a good mood. A video from rheinmaintv. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!

When people close their eyes and think about Berlin, what do they see? The Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, East Berlin's Television Tower... and the storied Hotel Adlon! Among this luxury hotel's prominent guests, these include, among others, the Queen of England and the King of Pop himself - Michael Jackson. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!
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Eva Croissant: "I Hold Your Hand" is the last song from my album You're Not Just Anybody. (Published 2/2/2012)

A lovely little introduction to traveling in Germany, from the Oktoberfest to the car museums in Stuttgart. Enjoy!

In the new year there will be many changes in store for drivers, including improvements in bus lane usage and parking for electric car and car sharing drivers.