Germany

More than currywurst: Eating out in Berlin

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It’s easy to think of Germany as the land of meat and carbs. Certainly, when I think about German food, bratwurst, schnitzel and pretzel all spring to mind. But Berlin is a different Germany, and it shines a whole new light on what German cuisine can offer. Berlin is the multicultural heart of the country, … [Read more…]

A very Bavarian Christmas (a.k.a. Munich’s Christmas markets)

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Christmas decoration from Munich christmas markets

To an Australian, the festive season in the Northern Hemisphere is basically Christmas on crack. Cheap and cheesy Christmas sweaters become perfectly acceptable attire, wine is served piping hot, and the streets are an overdose of colour exploding out of darkness. It’s literally the polar opposite of Christmas in Australia. Having been in London for … [Read more…]